Visit Albury Wodonga

06/09/2026

If the walls of the Globe Hotel could talk, they’d have some serious name-dropping to do. 👀

Standing proudly on the corner of Dean and Kiewa Streets, the Globe opened in 1860 with 18 rooms, stables and one very well-positioned address.

The man behind it was John Roper, an explorer who had travelled with Ludwig Leichhardt and had a river in the Northern Territory named after him. When Albury’s main travelling route was redirected along Kiewa and Dean Streets, Roper spotted an opportunity and thought: you know what this corner needs? A hotel.

And he was onto something.

Over the next century, the Globe grew from a country hotel into one of Albury’s grandest meeting places. Its balcony became prime real estate for political speeches, while inside it hosted banquets, balls, weddings and more than a few famous faces.

Prime Ministers John Curtin and Joseph Lyons visited. General Douglas MacArthur stopped in for lunch during World War II. Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester dined there. Even tennis stars and touring French rugby players made an appearance.

Then there were the slightly less glamorous moments...

When Albury was packed with visitors for the railway celebrations in 1883, the Globe ran out of beds and reportedly resorted to putting bedding on the billiard room floor... and even on top of the billiard table.

And in 1890, an American balloonist had a rather eventful day when his hot-air balloon flight went wrong. He parachuted to safety, landing on the roof of the Globe Hotel which, in a rather convenient twist, just happened to be where he was staying.

By the 1930s, the Globe had been transformed into a sizeable 75-room hotel, but the building’s grand old appearance wouldn’t last forever. Major alterations through the 1960s removed much of the original hotel, including its famous balcony and verandah.

More than 100 years after John Roper first saw potential in this busy Albury corner, the Globe as generations knew it was largely gone.

But its stories? They’re still very much here.

Want to uncover more stories hiding in plain sight around the CBD? Take the refreshed Albury CBD Historic Buildings Walking Tour: https://www.visitalburywodonga.com/cbd-historic-buildings-walking-tour/

03/09/2026

What’s on this weekend ✨
All weekend:
• Friday, Saturday & Sunday - Albury Wodonga Outdoor Show, Albury Showgrounds 9.00am - 4.00pm
Friday 4 September:
• Chocolate Starfish - Albury Entertainment Centre 7.30pm
• Cube Fringe Session - The Cube Wodonga 6.00pm
• Dean Haitani - The Thirsty Devil Brewery 6.00pm

Saturday 5 September:
• Lawrence Mooney -Full Moon Party - Albury Entertainment Centre 8.00pm
• Twisted entertainment Karaoke Night - The Thirsty Devil Brewery 6.00pm
• Flo Trio - SS&A Club 9.00pm

Sunday 6 September:
• On The Border Community Market - Junction Square, Wodonga 9.00am - 1.00pm
• Joe Avati Good Old Days - The Cube Wodonga 7.00pm
• Father's Day Lunch, live music, raffles etc at various locations in Albury Wodonga - The Thirsty Devil Brewery, SS&A Club, Murray Towns Brewing co, Kinross Woolshed, Albury Commercial Club, Springdale Heights Tavern, just to name a few.....

Further Afield
• Friday - Granny Bingo at The Vine Hotel Wangaratta 7.00pm
• Saturday - Dolly Forever at Wangaratta Performing Art Centre 7.30pm
• Sunday - Toby Mobbs at St Leonards Vineyard 12.00pm

*Some events may be ticketed — double check with venue listings.
Have we missed something? Tag your event in the comments below.

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01/09/2026

One ticket for Geraldine’s Hometown Tours. 🎫
With a tour guide like Gez, you don’t need a map, you just need a local!

01/09/2026

Your getaway shouldn’t require another getaway to recover from it 😌

Between the brunch bookings, riverside walks, gallery stops and everything else you’ve managed to squeeze into the itinerary, consider this your permission to do… absolutely nothing for a little while.

That’s where Basq Beauty, Spa & Wellness comes in.

Tucked away in Albury, Basq is made for the slower part of your stay. Think a massage after a big day of exploring, a facial before dinner or an infrared sauna when your body is politely asking you to stop clocking up the kilometres.

Save this one for your next Albury Wodonga escape.

📍 323 Wodonga Place, Albury
📞 0260 215 910 or book online www.basqspa.com.au

31/08/2026

If your September calendar is looking suspiciously empty, we can fix that 👀

Albury Wodonga is booked, busy and giving you plenty of excuses to get out and about this month.

Follow the link for the full September What’s On guide: https://www.visitalburywodonga.com/whats-on/

30/08/2026

It’s about that time of year again, when we get to celebrate the father figures in our lives. This Father’s Day, we think Dad deserves a little more than another pair of socks 🧦

Make a day of it instead.

Start with breakfast at Casa 1872 Italian Ristorante, then wander through the On the Border Community Market at Junction Square. When lunchtime rolls around, settle in at The Goods Shed Craft Beer Cafe or Brady's Railway Hotel for good food, live music and a cold one, or book a table at Level One Wine Bar, where Dad’s first drink is on the house.

Then keep the day going Dad’s way. Challenge him to a round at Big Swing Golf, cast a line on the Murray, head to Albury Skate Park for a roll around with the kids or slow things down with a wander through MAMA.

However you choose to spend it, the best part is simply getting some quality time together.

Need more ideas for a day out with Dad? Check out our guide to Family Fun in Albury Wodonga: https://www.visitalburywodonga.com/family-fun-in-albury-wodonga-2/

27/08/2026

What’s on this weekend ✨
All weekend:
• Saturday & Sunday - Albury Psychic & Wellbeing Expo - SS&A Albury 10.00am - 4.00pm
• Friday, Saturday & Sunday - Wodonga Dirt GP WRCCC - Diamond Park
• Saturday & Sunday - The Aussie Flat Track National - Lincoln Causeway 7.00pm

Friday 28 August:
• Jon Stevens - Beer Deluxe Albury 7.00pm
• Once Upon A One More Time - Albury Entertainment Centre 7.00pm
• Mt Maze & IXNAE - The Thirsty Devil 7.00pm

Saturday 29 August:
• Alcohol ink Workshop - Southernland Creatives 4.00pm
• Once Upon A One More Time - Albury Entertainment Centre 1.30pm & 7.00pm
• 80's Zone Party Night - Sodens Hotel 9.00pm
• Farmers Market - Gateway Village 8.00am - 12.00pm

Sunday 30 August:
• Rotary Community Market – Wilson Street Carpark 8.30am
• Toni Childs - Albury Entertainment Centre 7.30pm
• On the Border Hovell Tree August Market - Hovell Tree Park 10.00am

Further Afield
• Saturday & Sunday VMRC - Winton Motor Raceway 9.00am - 5.00pm
• Saturday - Lockhart Markets - Walter Pk Lockhart 10.00am - 2.00pm
• Friday - Nurse Georgie Carroll - Wangaratta Performing Arts 7.30pm
• Saturday & Sunday National Cowboy Challenge - Chiltern 9.00am

*Some events may be ticketed — double check with venue listings.
Have we missed something? Tag your event in the comments below.

25/08/2026

Geraldine Hickey's Hometown Tours – now open for business. 😉

It's not every day a famous comedian grabs the map right out of your hands and insists on showing you around their hometown.
But when they do, it's worth going along for the ride!

25/08/2026

Taste the Mediterranean, right here in Albury! 🍋

Passing through or here for a week, include the tastes of the Mediterranean at, award-winning, Aida Albury Wodonga in the heart of the CBD.

Serving up a vibrant menu with mouth-watering flavours straight from the charcoal grill, beautiful, marinated meats and delicious share dishes designed to bring people together. 🍢

✨Add Aida to you foodie itinerary!
📍498 Dean Street, Albury
📞02 6087 0012

24/08/2026

Well, well, well… look who’s back in town 👀

We can’t say too much just yet, but you might want to keep an eye on this one.

Ooh hello, what’s all this about?
Keep an eye out for all the details in the next few days!