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ALBURY
WODONGA
YOUR SPORTING DESTINATION
ALBURYWODONGA SPORTING EVENTS DESTINATION
Location
Albury-Wodonga has always been a meeting place of
two cities and two states, across the mighty Murray
River. Today that proud historic duality has made
it a special place with heritage charm and modern
sophistication in equal measure.
Albury-Wodonga sits at the centre of the Melbourne–
Sydney–Canberra triangle and at the foothills of
the Great Dividing Range. The cities are located on
the majestic Murray River which forms the border
between NSW and Victoria. The region is surrounded
by rich agricultural valleys with nearby snow fields,
world class wineries, historic towns and villages,
making it a great place to live or visit.
The Albury-Wodonga region is also a major hub
for transport, retail and employment, with a rich
restaurant and cafe culture. Added to this, the broader
region is renowned for its incredible range of fresh and
gourmet food production, combined with the stunning
wine regions of Rutherglen, King Valley and Milawa.
There is also an exciting range of boutique breweries
to tempt the tastebuds of event participants and
attendees.
Brisbane
Sydney
Adelaide
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Melbourne
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Canberra
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Transport
One of Albury-Wodonga’s strengths as an event
destination is its ease of access.
There are also extensive coach and train services
between Melbourne, Albury-Wodonga, Canberra and
Sydney, as well as many other regional centres.
Albury Airport is located just 10 minutes from the
Albury CBD and 15 minutes from Wodonga CBD.
It is the third busiest airport in regional NSW, with
more than 250,000 passengers passing through the
terminal each year and over 180 flights a week in and
out of the city.
Albury-Wodonga is strategically located about three
hours north of Melbourne and six hours south of
Sydney on the Hume Freeway. Canberra is also only
3.5 hours drive away.
Services to Sydney are provided by Qantaslink,
Regional Express and Virgin Blue Airlines. Regional
Express flies daily to Melbourne.
DESTINATION
AIR
ROAD
TRAIN/BUS
Sydney
One hour
Six hours
7.5 hours
Melbourne
55 mins
Three hours
3.5 hours
Canberra
Three hours (via
Sydney)
3.5 hours
Four hours
Adelaide
Via Melbourne
Nine hours
Via Melbourne
ALBURYWODONGA SPORTING EVENTS DESTINATION
Wagga Wagga
POPULATION CATCHMENT
Henty
60kms
Berrigan
Culcairn
Wal
Walbundrie
Holbrook
Tocumwal
B58
Brocklesby
Cobram
Mulwala
Gerogery
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Jindera
Howlong
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Corowa
Yarrawonga
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Tumbarumba
30kms
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Rutherglen
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Corryong
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Wangaratta
Benalla
Myrtleford
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Ovens
Mt Bogong
Bright
Mt Buffalo
MtBeauty
The combined municipalities of Albury and Wodonga
are recognised as Australia’s 17th largest city, with Harrietville
a population of more than 100,000 residents.
Mansfield
However, the regional catchment
is over 360,000
people, which includes Wangaratta, Wagga,
Alexandra
Shepparton,
Gundagai,
Eildon Holbrook, Urana, Deniliquin,
Yea
Corowa, Bright and Benalla – all within a 200
Pieman’s Falls
kilometre radius.
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Seymour
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Shepparton
Granya
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Walhalla
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Flinders
Tara-Bulga N.P.
Korumburra
Leongatha
Cowes
Phillip Island
Yarram
Wonthaggi
Foster
PortAlbert
Fish Creek
PortWelshpool
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Whisky Bay
Tidal River
A1
Orbost
Lakes Entrance
A1
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Marlo
Bairnsdale
Latrob
Fern Tree Gully
Bem
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ACCOMMODATION
The Albury-Wodonga region offers accommodation
to suit every taste and budget, from five-star luxury
accommodation to cabins and backpacker options.
There are approximately 5500 beds in the region
which provides a ‘critical mass’ for most major events
that come to the area.
climate
The Albury-Wodonga
region has a largely
Albury-Wodonga Climate Summary
Data
Jan
31.8
15.2
Feb
31.2
15.3
Mar
28.1
12.7
Apr
22.9
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climate’
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Jul
Aug which
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Oct
Nov
warm
to
hot,
dry
summers
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mild
to
cool,
wet
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25.5
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May
16.8
5.6
spades too with around 240 days per year when you
will see the sun shining.
35
30
25
20
Mean maximum temperature
Mean minimum temperature
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10
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Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Dec
28.6
13.2
ALBURYWODONGA SPORTING EVENTS DESTINATION
EVENT SUPPORT AND
ASSISTANCE
The cities of Albury and Wodonga can provide many
types of assistance to event organisers including, but
not limited to:
• Financial assistance through the Event Attraction
Contribution Program;
• Event advice and guidance for traffic management
and road closures (council roads only), building
and structural approvals, food safety advice and
waste management;
• Event site maintenance;
• Advice on any permits required for your event;
• Marketing and promotional assistance with your
event;
• An Event Management Guide downloadable from
Wodonga Council’s website;
• A Venue Guide downloadable from Wodonga
Council’s website;
• An Albury-Wodonga Business Events and
Conference Guide downloadable from
visitalburywodonga.com; and,
• Free event listing on visitalburywodonga.com and
in the monthly council newsletters distributed to
Albury-Wodonga households.
“On behalf of Melbourne Heart FC, I would
like to thank Albury for hosting our Hyundai
A-League match against Perth Glory last
Sunday. To say we were blown away by the
city’s support is an understatement. From
our arrival on the border to our departure, the
players, staff and volunteers were welcomed
with open arms and friendly smiles.”
Harry Kewell, Captain - Melbourne Heart FC
“It was a great week thoroughly enjoyed by the
270 participants. The venues were outstanding
- the best we’ve had in the 10 years of the
competition. I compliment all the staff involved
from Wodonga Council. Thanks for your
co-operation and support in the running of the
event. It was very much appreciated.”
John Ferguson, School Sport Australia,
International Schools Tennis Cup 2013
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SPORTING FACILITIES AND
INFRASTRUCTURE
The Albury-Wodonga region is unique in that it
straddles the border of Victoria and NSW. The
two councils share both sporting infrastructure
and facilities. The primary benefit is the ability to
draw on and utilise a larger amount of resources
including human, financial, modern infrastructure and
equipment. The cities boast modern sporting amenities
to rival most capital cities and familiarisation tours of
the facilities are available upon request.
Albury-Wodonga has top-class sporting facilities
including Australia’s largest regional tennis complex, a
state-of-the-art outdoor pool, sports and leisure centre
with heated indoor pools, gymnasium, sports courts,
and aerobic and exercise facilities, high standard
hockey, cricket, football, soccer, bowls, softball,
an accredited athletics track with electronic timing,
baseball facilities, championship golf courses and
water skiing, sailing and fishing at Lake Hume.
One of Albury-Wodonga’s strengths as an event
destination is the close proximity of all sporting
venues. An athlete or spectator can drive from one
side of the city to the other in a matter of 10 minutes,
with many of the proposed sporting facilities actually
within walking distance of each other. In addition,
many of the region’s modern sporting venues can
accommodate multiple sports. For example, a number
of venues can host cricket, netball and tennis while
the main stadiums can host basketball, netball and
volleyball.
As an example, the region hosted the Southern
Uni Games in July 2014 that saw around 2000
competitors descend on the region for four days
and compete in 16 different sports. The event was a
resounding success.
ALBURYWODONGA SPORTING EVENTS DESTINATION
ATHLETICS
BASKETBALL
One grass athletics facility
Alexandra Park athletics complex (Class 2 IAAF
accredited)
10 indoor basketball courts at two major stadiums.
Additional indoor school courts.
Previous events:
Regional and state athletics championships
Previous events:
Australian Country Junior Basketball Cup (annually)
Great Murray River Basketball Jamboree
WNBL – Canberra Capitals games
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Two facilities, the Lauren Jackson Arena in Albury and
the Wodonga Sports & Leisure Centre.
An eight lane synthetic 400 metres track
5 undercover spectator areas with tiered seating
Sufficient areas for field events
Electronic timing equipment for all track events
australian rules football
Eight senior ovals
Ten junior ovals
Lavington Sports Ground for major events
Previous events:
AFL pre-season games 2012, 2013 and 2015
Ovens and Murray Grand Finals
All venues have spectator pavilions and function
facilities including full bar and catering options.
badminton
Nine indoor badminton courts.
Previous events:
Annual Veteran’s Teams Tournament – 31 years
cricket
Twelve turf wicket ovals.
Fourteen synthetic wicket ovals.
Previous events:
Australian Cricket Association Master’s Tour 2012
Australian Country Cricket Championships 2010
All venues have spectator pavilions and function
facilities including full bar and catering options.
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croquet
HOCKEY
Two turf croquet courts.
Four synthetic pitches.
Two turf pitches.
Previous events:
Various local and regional tournaments.
Previous events:
Annual Easter Carnival hosting up to 60 national
teams
State zone championships
Facilities include canteens, licensed bar, change rooms
and offices.
cycling
One velodrome.
Extensive cycling routes for competitive rides.
Previous events:
Wagga to Albury Classic (annually)
Hosted the Great Victorian Bike Ride 2014
LAWN BOWLS
Four bowling clubs with twelve international standard
grass greens.
Previous events:
Victorian Ladies State Pairs 2010
Victorian Men’s Over 60s Singles 2009
All locations have function rooms, licensed bars,
kitchens and change rooms.
motor sports
GOLF
Three championship golf courses.
One private driving range.
Previous events:
Murray Masters Pro Am (annually)
Australian Open qualifying rounds 2009
Extensive hospitality options available at all three
clubs.
Motorcycle speedway circuit
Motocross circuit
Go-cart track
Logic Centre Motorsport Park
Previous events:
Hosted various state and national series events
Hosted a stage of the Polaris RZR Australian
Championships 2015
Chryslers on the Murray ‘Go to Whoa’ event
ALBURYWODONGA SPORTING EVENTS DESTINATION
MOUNTAIN BIKING
RUGBY LEAGUE
Hunchback MTB Park
Nail Can Hill MTB tracks
Black Range Park dirt track
Two senior fields
Two junior fields
Lavington Sports Ground for major events
Previous events:
Riverina Alpine Mountain Bike Open (RAMBO) series
Victorian State Series – 6 hour enduro event
Previous events:
NRL championship and trial matches 2013 and 2014
NRL – Manly Sea Eagles vs Canberra Raiders 2014
New trails constantly being developed.
RUGBY UNION
NETBALL
36 outdoor courts with flood lights
Five indoor courts
Previous events:
North East Victoria Netball Championships with 50
teams competing (annually)
Three senior fields
Lavington Sports Ground for major events
Previous events:
Super 15 trial Melbourne v Waratahs 2014
SKATEBOARDING
Five skate parks
Facilities include canteens, licensed bar, change rooms
and offices.
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Previous events:
Skateboard Australia competitions
YMCA Loddon Mallee competitions
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SOCCER
swimming
Twenty six senior fields
Lavington Sports Ground for major events
Three 50m heated outdoor pools
One 25m heated outdoor pool
One 25m heated indoor pool
Previous events:
Melbourne Heart pre-season fixture 2011
NSW Country Cup 2010
AWFA finals
A-League championship match 2014
Previous events:
Victorian Long Course Country Swim Championships
2014.
Omega touchpads and adjustable dive blocks at
Wodonga Aquatic Venue and Exercise Space. Meeting
rooms, canteens and offices at all facilities.
softball
Nine softball diamonds
TENNIS
Previous events:
Victorian regional championships
55 existing grass courts (Additional grass courts can
be created for larger tournaments)
10 Plexi Cushion courts
80 Synthetic courts
Previous events:
Victorian Country Tennis Association Country Week
2013 and 2016
International Schools Tennis Cup 2013
Margaret Court Cup (annually)
Albury Easter Tournament (annually)
National schools team championships (annually)
shooting
The Sports Shooters Association Wodonga Albury
Branch shooting range
Previous events:
Victorian Shooting Championships 2011
Australian National Steel Challenge 2013
Comprehensive clubhouse facilities in both Albury and
Wodonga, with the capacity for a tournament office to
be established at each venue.
ALBURYWODONGA SPORTING EVENTS DESTINATION
TOUCH FOOTBALL
WATER SPORTS
Six fields
Dragon boating, rowing, canoeing and water skiing at
Gateway Lakes
Sailing, canoeing and water skiing on Lake Hume
Previous events:
School regional and state carnivals
volleyball
Ten indoor courts
Previous events:
National U15 championships (annually)
water polo
Three heated outdoor 50m pools
Previous events:
National U14 Girls Championships 2015
National Water Polo League matches – Melbourne
Seals v Cronulla Sharks 2015
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Previous events:
NSW Water Ski Titles 2012
Brave Hearts Dragon Boat Regatta (annually)
Sailing regattas on Lake Hume
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venues
In addition to the extensive range of sporting facilities in the region, Albury-Wodonga also has venues where
event participants can gather for formal, informal and social activities.
ALBURY ENTERTAINMENT
CENTRE
Albury’s only purpose-built venue catering from 20 1,200 delegates. The venue consists of an 818 tiered
seating auditorium, 177 tiered seat theatrette, flat floor
space of 900 square metres, boardroom, speaker’s
rooms and chandelier room. The venue offers stateof-the-art equipment and services, in-house five-star
catering services and qualified technicians and event
staff.
The Albury Entertainment Centre is set in picturesque
QEII square in the heart of the Albury central business
district. It is metres from the city’s retail heart, art
gallery, library museum, restaurants and wide variety
of accommodation.
ALBURYWODONGA SPORTING EVENTS DESTINATION
the cube wodonga
Located in the Wodonga central business district,
The Cube Wodonga is a multipurpose, world-class
conference and performance space. The spacious
auditorium, meeting room, foyer, courtyard, green
room and dressing rooms cater for a range of events,
both large and small.
The auditorium has retractable tiered seating. Within
minutes, the venue can go from 410 theatre style
to a flat floor mode, tailored for live concerts with
a standing capacity of up to 1500. This space can
also be utilised for a wedding reception or corporate
dinners for up to 310.
All spaces are fitted with state-of-the-art technology
and free Wi-Fi. Professional and friendly staff are on
hand at all times to ensure your event runs smoothly
and the technical team will make sure your event goes
according to plan.
The courtyard also has a permanent large LED screen
that is available for functions, music events, corporate
events and film screenings.
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ALBURY WODONGA
YOUR SPORTING DESTINATION
Albury-Wodonga is a proud and inclusive sporting
community with facilities and venues suited to a wide
range of sport and physical activity. Both AlburyCity
and Wodonga Council can provide financial and/
or in-kind support for the right sporting events, as
they recognise the social, recreational and economic
benefits that result from hosting events.
Albury-Wodonga is a wonderful place to live and a
warm welcome and invitation will be extended to all
athletes, families, support staff and spectators who
may visit the city for your sporting event. Roz Walls
CONTACT
Ros Walls
Events Team Leader
AlburyCity
553 Kiewa St
Albury NSW 2640
Kim Strang
Team Leader Arts and Events
Wodonga Council
PO Box 923
Wodonga VIC 3689
Phone: (02) 6023 8176
or 0419 426 159
rwalls@alburycity.nsw.gov.au
Phone: (02) 6022 9283
or 0428 142 878
kstrang@wodonga.vic.gov.au
Damien Adams
Grant, Sponsorship and Events Co-ordinator
Wodonga Council
PO Box 923
Wodonga VIC 3689
Phone: (02) 6022 9371
or 0408 502 398
dadams@wodonga.vic.gov.au