Once you have explored the garden paths, sat on all the scenic benches, fed the birds and indulged yourselves with one of our delicious continental breakfasts; it’s time to get out and discover things a little further afield. You will quickly appreciate just how well located Inspiring Views is, as it provides a superb home base from which you can explore all that this border town and local area has to offer.
Attractions include:
- 10 minutes from the heart of Wodonga and all city conveniences.
- 15 minutes from the lively main street of Albury
- 20 minutes from Albury Airport linking Melbourne (45 minute flight), Sydney (1.5 hours), Brisbane (2.5 hours).
- 20 minutes from the quaint town of Chiltern, with its historic streetscape, picture theatre, antique shops, Ironbark forest reserves, views from Mount Pilot and its special Aboriginal Sacred Site.
- 25 minutes from the picturesque old gold mining town of Yackandandah, with its curiosity shops, scenic gorge and river walk, and an underground gold mine tour.
- 30 minutes from the cobbled pavements of historic Beechworth and her many annual festivals. Here you can indulge in the delicious smell of her famous bakery, free tasting at the honey shop, her decadent sweet shop, and the ever popular brewery, just to name a few points of interest.
- 40 minutes away to pat baby animals; say “G’Day”, and feed deer, ostriches, emus, and goats, before you enjoy some gourmet tucker at The Red Stag, Myrtleford
- 50 minutes away from Milawa, and it’s many gourmet delights. You can sample mustard and other condiments, olives, cheeses and wines plus a huge variety of other goods all locally hand crafted and grown.
- 50 minutes from Mt Buffalo with its stunning beauty at cliff’s edge; the historic Chalet, currently undergoing renovations to restore it to the majestic glory of its heyday; numerous walks to discover odd rock formations; and famous for its beginner’s snow slopes and cross country skiing.
- 60 minutes from the charm of Bright, Victoria’s holiday hot spot, along the gorgeous Ovens river; lovely at any time of year, but absolutely exquisite during the Autumn months when the leaves are at their most charming.
- 75 minutes to the charming village of Mount Beauty on the Kiewa River and gateway to the Bogong High Plains and Alpine Shire.
- 90 minutes from the swish and swoosh of your skis on the slopes of Falls Creek and 2.5 hours to Mount Hotham
- Many kilometres of local bike paths to cruise along, all within riding distance of the homestead. Try the famous high country trail from Wodonga to Tallangatta along the Hume dam.
- Local trail walks, both on and off the beaten track
- Numerous first class golf courses
- Tipple and taste test at the nearby wineries and breweries of Rutherglen, Yackandandah, Beechworth and Milawa
- Kick it up a gear with water sports on the Murray River or Hume Dam with boating, water skiing, canoeing, or a river boat cruise
- Find a spot to fish for redfin, trout, perch or cod.
- Long strolls and birdwatching at Wodonga Wetlands
- Go for a dip and scramble over the rocks at Woolshed falls
- Swim or canoe in the Murray River, sunbake on lush green grass, or fine dine by the river’s edge at River Deck Cafe at Noriel Park Albury.
- Other local attractions are; Albury Botanic Gardens, many Art Galleries and Museums, Bonegilla Migrant Experience, Lookouts, Bandiana Army Museum, weekly and seasonal Markets a plenty.
So much more on offer!!
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