The diversity of the Murray River runs deeper than the landscape, agriculture, local creators, and activities on offer.
You’ll find diversity in the form of inclusive and accessible visitor experiences, especially in the Greater Hume Region of The Murray.
From escapes in nature to historical tours, country pubs, and motor inns, Greater Hume is a destination that thoughtfully caters for every type of traveller.
If you’re one of the 20 per cent of Australians who identify as having a disability or are travelling with someone who does, we’ve pulled together an all-inclusive guide to exploring the Greater Hume Region.
Calling all nature lovers and outdoor adventurers, there’s a new lookout in Woomargama National Park that has everyone’s name written all over it.
Yambla View (Wambariga) Lookout is completely wheelchair-accessible, gifting breathtaking views of Woomargama National Park, Yambla Range, and across the Riverina’s agricultural environment, the largest protected area of forest west of the Great Dividing Range.
With views that beg visitors to allocate some extra time soaking in the fresh air and admiring the sights of this national park you’re certainly in for a treat while you keep an eye out for the local wildlife who call the protected forest home.
Submerge yourself in Holbrook’s history at the Holbrook Submarine Museum.
Make your way through the museum which houses an extensive display of authentic submarine memorabilia including submarine escape suits, a torpedo, and a genuine Jolly Roger (skull and cross bone) flag.
Each display is accompanied by images, informative panels and QR Codes that tell the story of a brave submariner in the First World War and his exploits that earned him the honour of having a town named after him and discover how the HMAS Otway's final resting spot came to be in Holbrook.
Ticking all the accessibility boxes the museum even hosts accessibility tours for groups a few times each month that include a couple of additional experiences only available within the tour. All you need to do is call the museum to pre-arrange a tour.
Centrally located and catering to the whole community, the Holbrook Returned Servicemen’s Club serves up a tasty menu overlooking the bowling greens.
Serving up a classic Australian bistro style menu including chicken schnitzel, porterhouse steak, and scotch fillet you’ll want to stop by for their Thursday night Pot and Parmi, Sunday two-course roast lunch and dinner as well as their pizza bar open every Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday night.
The large open-plan restaurant makes the Holbrook Returned Servicemen’s Club completely wheelchair accessible.
There’s nothing quite like some country hospitality and in Greater Hume, you’ll find yourself spoilt for choice when it comes to dining at country pubs.
After a cold beer in front of a roaring fire? Make your way to Walbundrie Hotel aka "The Piney" open every day for a pub meal.
Located just off the Hume Highway in Southern NSW, and tucked in the foothills of Woomargama National Park you’ll find Woomargama Hotel fondly known as 'The Swamp', serving up a tasty pub menu from share plates to burgers, pasta, and dessert.
Halfway between Albury and Wagga Wagga and close by the Billabong Creek, you’ll find the Roundhill Hotel. Offering up a peaceful environment surrounded by nature with a large outdoor space, it’s the perfect place to stop for a peaceful meal or a drink.
Base yourself at the Walla Walla Hotel Motel (a local favourite) for a night or two taking advantage of the great value bistro meals and beers on tap.
You’ll want to stop by the Jindera Hotel, the town’s only locally owned and operated hotel open every day for lunch and dinner. Take advantage of their outdoor beer garden and soak up the sunshine while you dine.
Just a 20-minute drive out of Albury Wodonga you’ll find the Gerogery Hotel, true to its country pub reputation the hotel makes for a great pit stop when travelling through the Riverina with regular live music, pub meals, a bar, and accommodation all in one.
If you’re after a true local pub experience Doodle Cooma Arms Hotel located in Henty delivers. With an indoor and undercover outdoor dining area, it’s a cosy and accessible pub to enjoy a beer and a delicious pizza.
If you’re privy to the eat, drink, and stay experience, the Riverina Hotel in the heart of Holbrook (Submarine Town) serves up quality pub meals with a weekly specials menu and a Sunday Roast. Kick back with a fresh beer in their recently renovated beer garden or head inside for a round of pokies.
Take on an accessible bushland adventure at the Wirraminna Environmental Education Centre. Home to a total of four hectares of bushland, wetlands, natural woodlands, native gardens beds and a large dam, the park is open to the public every day of the year.
The paths and tracks within the park are well maintained and can be navigated with a pram or wheelchair with informative signage and art pieces sharing environmental stories of the land and insight into native species.
If you don’t feel like navigating the tracks, there’s plenty of benches and a BBQ to enjoy a peaceful picnic while taking in the views. You can also access the Discovery Centre by appointment, featuring an aquatic aquarium of native fish, educational resources, and displays.
For baked goods lovers and sweet tooths, the two most accessible bakeries within the Greater Hume region are Culcairn Bakery and Henty Bakery.
You’ll find tasty homemade treats straight from the baker's oven, with both bakeries offering a tasty array of pastries, cakes, slices, fresh bread, and of course, delicious cups of barista made coffee, tea and hot chocolates.
If you’re after something a little more filling each has a fresh menu of sandwiches, focaccias, soups and cooked breakfasts.
Step back in time to these accessible museums.
Peruse the time capsule of goodies as you stroll down the aisle of the Jindera Pioneer Museum, accessible via wheelchair.
Open every day from 10am until 4pm you’ll find yourself lost in the past lives of early German settlers within the region through their recreation of material culture using local relics. The museum also houses several historic buildings including a small wattle and daub hut on site, known to be the oldest remaining cottage or house in the Albury District, the Wagner’s Store and Residence, a historic post office, a gallery, and several other outhouses and structures.
You’ll even find their Devonshire Tea room open every Sunday from 11am for some tasty goodies accompanied by their wide range of teas.
Keep the history lesson flowing with a trip to Ed's Old Farm Machinery Museum located in Henty – known as the home of agricultural innovation thanks to the Headlie Taylor Header. Open daily and showcasing a range of agricultural machinery from decades past. We recommend calling ahead and booking a guided tour for an informative lesson about past farming practices.
Did you know that you can voyage across the Murray River from the comfort of your car?
Making an accessible journey for, all the Wymah Ferry fondly known as ‘The Spirit of Wymah’ is a heritage-listed cable ferry built in 1946.
Crossing the border from Wymah, New South Wales to Granya in Victoria, the ferry crossing is a special way to experience the Murray River from a new perspective.
Haul up for a night or two at a local Motor Inn while travelling through Greater Hume.
Located in Holbrook just off the Hume Highway the Byer Fountain Motor Inn provides accessible single, double, and twin share ground floor accommodation. Seating up to 50 people, their large onsite restaurant serves up a menu featuring ‘home cooked’ country-style meals.
You’ll also find the Jolly Swagman Motel with single, queen, twin, and family rooms located in Holbrook with their Chinese Restaurant open for lunch from Wednesday to Sunday, and for dinner from Tuesday to Sunday.
The Holbrook Town Centre Motor Inn offers a great centrally-located motel in Holbrook with 15 of their 20 units located on the ground floor it’s just a short walk from the town centre.
Culcairn Motor Inn is a family-owned and operated motel located within walking distance from the town centre via the footpath gifting close access to the local hotel, takeaway shops, supermarket, newsagency, butcher, library, and other businesses.
For accessible accommodation with a view, you’ll find Ingenia Holidays Lake Hume situated right on the shoreline of Lake Hume at Bowna. Book a site if you’re travelling by caravan or motorhome or check into one of their open plan and easily accessible cabins.
Buckle up, we’re going shopping!
Home to an abundance of shops, you’ll likely be leaving Greater Hume with a lot less boot space than when you arrived.
Rummage through bookshops and vintage shops, scoop up a couple of new indoor plants at a nursery, and find new treasures at gift shops, jewellery stores, and clothing shops.
If a little retail therapy is on order you’ll want to take to the Greater Hume shopping trail with a loop that’ll take you through Culcairn, Henty, Holbrook, Gerogery, Jindera, Bungowannah and Walla Walla.
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