Wodonga

Overview

Wodonga is located on the picturesque Murray River and close to the wine regions of North East Victoria, making it a great base for filming throughout the region. It is also close to Lake Hume and the surrounding hills, rich agricultural valleys, adjacent wineries and historic towns. For ease of access, Wodonga is serviced for chartered flights at the Albury Airport, just 10 minutes from town.

History

Of the tribes inhabiting the general area, the Wiradjuri people were believed to have moved into the Albury-Wodonga region shortly before the early explorers arrived. The Aboriginal name for the river (recorded in 1836) was Millewa.

White explorers Hume and Hovell discovered the river on November 16, 1824, naming it the Hume River, and inscribing a tree near the riverbank the next day before moving on in their quest to find Western Port to the south.

In 1829, the explorer Captain Charles Sturt discovered the Hume River downstream at it's junction with the Murrumbidgee River. Not realising it was indeed the Hume, he named it the Murray River. Both names persisted for some time, Hume falling into disuse eventually in favour of Murray.

Places of interest

The Bandiana Army Museum
HotHouse Theatre
Flying Fruit Fly Circus
Gateway Island
Lake Hume
Bonegilla Migrant Centre

Accommodation

Wodonga offers an excellent array of accommodation to suit your requirements.  To book accommodation contact the friendly staff at the Visitor Information Centre:

Telephone toll Free: 1300 796 222        
Website: www.destinationalburywodonga.com.au

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