Albury-Wodonga, Australia
Albury-Wodonga is a twin city straddling the Murray River border of the two south-eastern Australian states of New South Wales and Victoria. Albury is the city on the New South Wales bank of the river, Wodonga the Victorian city on the southern bank. For all practical purposes related to travel, the two cities are one. The cities are a gateway to the gourmet area surrounding Beechworth, the mountain town of Bright and the Rutherglen winery area. They also make a good stopping-off point on the drive between Melbourne and Sydney.
Whilst in many senses Albury-Wodonga operates as a single community (sometimes to the dismay of residents), the twin cities possess parallel municipal governments and state government services. The closer proximity of Melbourne and the local predominance of Australian Rules Football perhaps give Albury a closer cultural affiliation with Victoria. Grand plans were made by the government 30 years ago to turn Albury-Wodonga into a major inland city and the cities have grown rapidly from sleepy country towns to major regional centres.
The Wiradjuri people were probably the tribe of indigenous Australians resident immediately before the advent of Europeans in the area in the 1820s-1830s. European settlement was first gazetted at this popular river crossing in 1839 and after a decade a small settlement was well established. 1851 saw the separation of Victoria from New South Wales as a separate colony with the Murray marking much of the border, and Albury and Wodonga developed as a border town, with customs points between a protectionist Victoria and a free trade favouring New South Wales.
A permanent bridge was built over the Murray river in 1860, with horse drawn coach connections running between the train stations in Wodonga and New South Wales, each running trains on different railway gauges. Even after the rail bridge was built, trains from Victoria ran to Albury, and trains from New South Wales ran to Wodonga, as the governments could not agree on a common interchange station. Albury eventually emerged as the choice for interchange, but the railway gauges remained incompatible until the 1960s when the standard gauge track was laid to Melbourne allowing the first trains to run from Sydney to Melbourne without a change in Albury. The size of Albury station still reflects this heritage.
Albury was also the focus of attempts to open up the inland trade along the Murray, with paddlesteamers seen as a technology that would open up large tracts of farmland to the market. Although strongly supported by the South Australian government the paddlesteamers were never really a financial success, but the wharves and paddlesteamers in Albury today are at least a tribute to the tenacity of the steamer pioneers.
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Nagambie Lakes Summer Series - Go Make Some Memories
Welcome to the Final leg of this year's Go Make Some Memories Convoy for Charity! This year we are showcasing the Top 10 Destinations within 3 hours of Melbourne -- and our Last Top 10 Destination is Australia's oldest wine region -- wine lovers take note!
Rutherglen is the agricultural centre of Australia's oldest wine growing region situated in North-East Victoria, located near the banks of the mighty Murray River.
This old gold rush township established in the 1850's has worked to preserve it's features to allow travellers an opportunity to see a town with an old feel, but still having modern conveniences of a tourist destination.
The Rutherglen wine region is the premier fortified wine producing area in Australia, with winemaker's passing on their knowledge through up to five generations. The growth of the area has seen Rutherglen become the home of many boutique wineries.
The Go Make Some Memories convoy will be shooting segments around Rutherglen on Thursday 7th & Friday 8th November 2013 -- so keep your eyes out for the WUDU crew!
And don't forget! we finish right here is Federation Square on the 10th November 2013 with a Grand Finale concert headlined by the one and only Daryl Braithwaite! So come on! Join the convoy, and Go Make Some Memories with What's Up Downunder!
Making a Country Change to Murrumbidgee
Before moving to the Murrumbidgee area in April 2017, Claire and Ken Walsh were living in Applecross, WA, where the median house price is a whopping $1.6 million. This is nearly 10 times the median price of $165,000 for a house in the township of Coleambally, where the Walsh’s bought their beautiful 5-bedroom home with a pool for just $200,000.
The Murrumbidgee area, located between Wagga Wagga, Leeton and Griffith, is predominantly a farming and irrigation area and referred to as, ‘the food bowl of Australia.’ Over the past five years, it has had the fastest employment growth in the Riverina-Murray region, and although agriculture is the main employing industry, there are always opportunities to start something new or unique in a country town. Claire runs her own picture framing business, and is really proud to be able to bring something a bit different to the community. ‘It’s unusual to have something like picture framing in a small town, so the locals really enjoy it,’ she said. ‘It’s beneficial to these small towns to have new people come along who have different abilities and backgrounds.’
Originally from a country town, Claire already had a love for rural life. ‘I also love the city and the creature comforts that come with that lifestyle, but it’s always nice to come back to the country,’ said Claire. ‘It’s got so much more to offer, especially for the kids.’ The Walsh’s love being able to spend more time with their two kids, who often say, ‘wow, we couldn’t have done this is Perth!’ As the median age of the Murrumbidgee population is falling, and volunteer numbers remain above the state and regional averages, it’s not only a great place for families to live, work and play, but it’s also a safe and secure community for retirees.
Fear of the unknown can make it difficult to leave something that you’re comfortable with, even if you’re not entirely happy. ‘We tend to ignore the things that we don’t like and tell ourselves it’ll just get better as we go along,’ said Ken, who knew that life could be different for his family. Not only does the Murrumbidgee have so much to offer families, but it also presents newcomers with great opportunities to contribute to a community in a way that’s very rare in city life - and this experience alone is priceless.
The average weekly rent across the Shire is just $150, which is another very affordable option for those who are curious about making the country change. ‘At least come for a holiday if you can, and just check it out,’ urges Claire. Perhaps you could stay at the gorgeous, family-operated Murrumbidgee Cottages, before embarking on a uniquely Australian safari tour of the Altina Wildlife Park? Or maybe camping at Darlington Point and exploring Ned Kelly’s connection to Jerilderie is more your scene? Come and find out what the Murrumbidgee can do for you, and what you can do for the Murrumbidgee.
For more information visit countrychange.com.au
Camping in Victoria - Firth Park (Wombat State Forest)
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* Camping in Victoria - Firth Park
Firth park campground is placed at Wombat state forest near the town of Trentham. It's free and well maintained site with picnic tables, fire fit and toilet. You can enjoy activities like trekking, 4wd, dirt bike, MTB and horse riding at deep forest.
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A Taste of Wine Tours in Bright Victoria by Grasshopper Travel
A Taste of … Wine Tours wants to provide you with the best possible experiences that the world of wine has to offer, with a wine and food emphasis, and in a relaxed and informative atmosphere. You will be picked up and dropped off at your residence or place of accommodation in Bright or its environs, and will be provided with background detail about not only the wines you will taste, and the wineries you will visit, but also a little of the history and geography of the area. All tours are fully escorted giving you a taste of what is on offer at your chosen destinations. For example your group may wish to explore the wineries of the Ovens Valley, King Valley, Kiewa Valley, Beechworth or Rutherglen. Depending upon the needs of the group, each visit can be half-day, full day or even longer.
The Great Australian Doorstep - Promo Episode 7
The Great Australian Doorstep - For all the information you need when travelling Australia.
Up to Bright, Victoria
MSALTU organize a trip to Bright, Victoria located approximately75KM from the city of Melbourne
nestle in between several mountain, it's a great place during every season of the year
this video was taken during MSALTU autumn trip. Certainly the place to be if you're looking for some peace and quite from Melbourne city life
Bright to Beechworth
Murray to the Mountains Rail Trail on the section between Bright and Beechworth, including some of the descent from Beechworth on the following day. You can read the story behind this video at . Video from a Liquid Image EGO camera mounted on a Trek 8.4 DS bike.
Texas Free(dom) bush camp on NSW side of the Dumaresq River.wmv
Beautiful free(dom) bush camping on the banks of the Dumaresq River just outside the township of Texas. Two areas available, one on each side of the Qld / NSW border. NSW side is rougher, while the Qld side is overall well grassed and cleared. No facilities exist.
Texas township is well resourced and includes toilets and showers.
Driving through Mackay & Proserpine 2010
Driving through Mackay and Proserpine on my trip to Townsville