Flights to Albury

What can you do in Albury over the weekend?

Murray Art Museum

There’s an incredible art scene to discover around Albury and the Riverina region. The Murray Art Museum showcases some of regional NSW’s best art, and it’s a must-visit for art-lovers who book return flights to Albury. The museum focuses on contemporary art, and a huge portion of its collection showcases Aboriginal culture and life in rural Australia. The Murray Art Museum has a series of rotating exhibits that change often, and talks from artists are held regularly.

Wonga Wetlands

Head about 6 kilometres (3.7 miles) west of the CBD and you’ll find yourself in the centre of the Wonga Wetlands. The large nature reserve is made up of seven lagoons and various hiking trails spread across 80 hectares. There are several attractions to visit within the Wonga Wetlands, including an 1890s homestead and Wiradjuri Aboriginal campsite. The Wetlands are also well-known for the diverse bird species that can be spotted there, such as pelicans, swans, sea eagles, and kingfishers. You can always spot birds at the Wonga Wetlands, but you’ll enjoy the best bird-watching by travelling on winter flights to Albury.

Albury Botanic Garden

Get a taste of Riverina nature by visiting the Botanic Garden while holidaying on cheap flights to Albury. Paths wind through the gardens, taking visitors past trees, flowers and ferns, as well as some sculptures and ponds. Many of the plants are native to the Riverina region of Australia, but there’s also a portion of the Albury Botanic Garden that’s dedicated to Australian rainforest flora. The most recent addition to Albury Botanic Garden is the Children’s Garden where kids can enjoy interactive displays in a fairy-tale inspired setting.

What is the cost of visiting Albury?

Have a look through Webjet’s selection of hotels and accommodation after booking your airfare to Albury. Budget between $100 to $150 NZD for a hotel room in the centre. You can also get your rental car reserved through Webjet while booking your cheap flights to Albury. Rental cars can be picked up from Albury Airport (ABX) after you arrive, and prices start from about $50 NZD per day. Catching a taxi is the best way to reach the centre if you won’t be hiring a car in between your return flights to Albury. Taxi fare from Albury Airport (ABX) to the CBD costs about $15 to $20 AUD ($16.05 to $21.40 NZD).

There are several free activities to plan for after booking your tickets to Albury. The Murray Art Museum and Albury Botanic Garden are both excellent places to visit, and neither one charges an entry fee. Exploring the Murray River is another must-do activity for many visitors holidaying on flights to Albury, particularly during the warm summer months. Take a guided kayak or canoe tour along a portion of the Murray for about $40 AUD ($42.80 NZD). Albury is located near the Rutherglen wine region, so you could book onto a vineyard tour while visiting the region with cheap flights to Albury. Lil Tipsy Tours offers vineyard tours with an included cheese tasting for $65 AUD ($69.60 NZD). You could also arrange a half-day private tour for up to 10 people, which costs $350 AUD ($374.65 NZD) for the entire group.

When is the best time to visit Albury?

There are four distinct seasons to plan around while booking your airfare to Albury. The summer months frequently have temperatures of 32°C during the day, so this is an especially great time for water activities on the Murray River. Keep in mind that summer is the busiest time of year to travel on flights to Albury as it coincides with school holidays. Find the best hotel deal by locking in your accommodation early.

Enjoy warm weather in the Riverina without huge crowds by booking tickets to Albury for an autumn or spring getaway. Temperatures average between 18° to 28°C in autumn and between 18° and 25°C in the spring. Both of these seasons are excellent for hiking around the Riverina. You’ll also get to enjoy bright and beautiful foliage in autumn, and the Albury Botanic Garden will be at its most scenic if you plan spring flights to Albury.

The winter months cool to about 14°C during the day and 4°C at night with some rain. Winter is the low season, so it’s a good time to travel on return flights to Albury for small crowds and low hotel rates. Albury is also within reach of some ski slopes. Falls Creek – Victoria’s largest ski resort – is about 90 minutes from Albury by car, so it’s possible to head there in the morning for a full day of skiing before returning to Albury at night.