The small city of Albury stands in New South Wales in southeast Australia, on the border with Victoria and on the banks of the Murray River. Visitors who hire a car in Albury will note that it stands on the Hume Highway, 2 miles northeast from Melbourne, 2 miles southeast of Canberra and almost 3 miles from Sydney. Closer to Albury you'll find attractions like Lake Hume and its opportunities for watersports; the Rutherglen wine region and historic Victorian gold rush towns like Beechworth and Yackandandah. Outdoor activities are catered for in Great Dividing Range mountains and the Victorian Alps, where there is skiing in the winter.
If you hire a car in Albury you'll be able to fully explore the city and its attractions. In the centre you'll find the museum, art gallery, arts centre and convention centre. The city airport lies to the east; near the Mungabareena Aboriginal Reserve, a cultural and heritage attraction. Elsewhere there are Victorian buildings and monuments to spot, including the ornate Italianate railway station. Other visitor highlights include the 130-year-old botanical gardens and the towering white First World War Memorial on Monument Hill, where there's a great view over the city. And the Wagirra Trail offers a scenic route along the banks of the Murray River as it winds through the city.
