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Your Base For Wineries and Skiing on the Murray River

Wodonga is located on the southern side of the Murray River, on one of the main roads connecting Melbourne and Sydney.Wondonga’s larger sister city, Albury, is situated on the other side of the river in New South Wales. As an area with a rich history, there is much to explore in the region and a rental car from Hertz will get you where you want to go.

Explore Wodonga’s rich history

The town was first founded in 1852, and soon became an important river port, facilitating the export of gold from the booming Victorian goldfields. The first bridge across the mighty Murray River was also built here in 1860.

After the war, in 1947, a migrant camp was established east of Wodonga in Bongellia. This formed part of the government’s post-war migration scheme. During its 24 years in operation, over 320,000 people from 31 ethnic backgrounds came and were temporarily settled here.

Today, an interpretive centre stands at the site, offering insight into the lives of migrants, while also serving as a timely reminder of the importance of immigration to the history of Australia.

Wodonga is also perfectly located just a short drive from several other regional attractions, including the wineries of Rutherglen and the historic towns of Chiltern, Beechworth and Yackandandah.

For a longer scenic drive, jump in your rental car and follow the Murray Valley Highway eastwards out to Corryong, or take the longer route via the Murray River Road, which follows the river along its natural and picturesque upper reaches.

Wodonga and the surrounding region has so much to offer travellers. For the best way to see it all, jump in a rental car and hit the road.

Wherever you choose to explore, you’ll get there in a hire car from Hertz.

Pickup Locations Wodonga

  • Wodonga Downtown

    Opening hours: Mon-Fri: 0730-1300 and 1330-1730 Sat: 0800-1200 Sun: Closed

    Address: 5 Melrose Drive

    Phone: 02-60564511

Wodonga in a day

Shopping and exploring

Wodonga has plenty of shopping opportunities, primarily located between the Wodonga Plaza Shopping Centre on Elgin Boulevard, and along High Street.

At the southern end of High Street, there is a pretty triangular park known as Woodland Grove, which features an old fashioned water tower built in 1923. The park is also home to a war memorial, sculptures, paved pathways and a cafe that overlooks the lawns.

Get out in nature

For those fond of getting outdoors, Wodonga is home to a large selection of parks and reserves, many of which are situated along the waterways in residential areas. Some feature networks of walking and bicycle tracks, making them ideal for some afternoon exercise.

Several of the larger parks are home to a mixture of native and deciduous trees, which are particularly beautiful in autumn when the leaves come to life with colours of orange and yellow.

For a nice afternoon picnic, pack up your rental car and head for Sumsion Gardens, situated just west of High Street at the northern end of the town centre. The park is surrounded by a large lagoon, with walking tracks, picnic and BBQ facilities, shelters, and a playground.

Craft, culture and galleries

Wodonga is separated from its sister city, Albury, by Gateway Island, which is surrounded by the Murray River and Wodonga Creek. On the island, the Gateway Village is well worth a visit, and features art galleries, souvenir and craft shops, a theatre, the old Customs House building (now a cafe), and a number of walking trails through the surrounding parkland, bush and riverside.

The state border between Victoria and New South Wales is located at the northern end of Gateway Island where Union Bridge crosses the Murray River. Take a short walk along a pathway from the Gateway Village past Byrne Lagoon to access the border crossing.

If you’re driving, park your rental car at the car park – just south of the bridge – then take a stroll across to view the river. Here you can see the entrance to the City of Wodonga marked by a sculpture known as Porta, featuring three brightly coloured spheres, which were created by a local sculptor.