9. EASTERN MURRAY

9.1. DESTINATION SUMMARY

The Eastern Murray includes the Councils of Albury, Wodonga, and Greater Hume.

Albury and Wodonga share an important crossborder relationship, and together make up the largest regional centre in the Murray Region, and fifth largest inland city in Australia. It is located on the Hume Highway, a strategically important MelbourneSydney corridor, and in close proximity to Canberra. There is significant opportunity to develop compelling tourism product that draws visitors for an extended stay or overnight stop.

Greater Hume Shire is comprised of a series of towns and smaller villages, with the largest settlements including Culcairn, Henty, Holbrook, Jindera, and Walla Walla. The major experiences are related to the town’s settler history and many museums. The Shire’s proximity to Albury Wodonga, and Wagga Wagga to the north, have a major influence on the Shire’s employment and economy.

The region is strategically located in proximity to a number of other popular tourism destinations (e.g. Snowy Mountains, Victorian High Country, Rutherglen Wine Region). Albury Regional Airport provides airline services to a number of major capital cities. FIGURE 15 GREATER ALBURY SUB-REGION

Source: Urban Enterprise

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