Bendigo to Albury road trip: Distance, drive time & best stops

Bendigo to Albury drive: Wangaratta and Albury

There’s also a strong argument for making a short detour to Milawa, where the King Valley wineries have a distinct Italian flavour.

Regional hub Wangaratta is the next town along. Things to do in Wangaratta include going for a swim in the Ovens River from the Northern Beaches and enjoying Aboriginal sculptures on the Bullawah Cultural Trail.

For Wangaratta accommodation, try the waterside Big4 Wangaratta North Cedars Holiday Park and the well-equipped Quest apartments.

Before arriving in Albury, you can do the petrolhead thing at the Chiltern Motor Museum in Chiltern and stretch your legs at the Barnawartha Scenic Reserve.

Split across the Murray River, Albury-Wodonga is the biggest city on the Melbourne to Sydney drive.

Things to do in Albury include seeing Aboriginal art of the Yindyamarra Sculpture Walk, kayaking along the Murray, and getting a remarkable insight into Australian immigration history at the Bonegilla Migrant Experience.

Best Albury accommodation picks

The best places to stay in Albury are:

For a heated pool and spa in a gorgeous location next to a riverside park: Best Western Plus Hovell Tree Inn.
For apartments with kitchenettes in a central location: Mantra Albury.
For a good quality motel next to the train station: Winsor Park Motor Inn.
For a holiday park with lots of facilities for the kids: Big4 Albury Tourist Park.
For a motel with cheap rates and fairly central location: Allawa Motor Inn.