Getting to The Murray from Canberra with a family
Where could we stop along the way to entertain the kids?
Where could we stop along the way to entertain the kids?
On the Hume, make your first stop at the Dog on the Tucker Box just outside Gundagai, where there’s plenty of space for the kids to run around and places to buy food. If you’re taking the scenic route, there are easy stops at Tumut (try Fitzroy Street Park) and Wagga Wagga.
If we break up the journey by staying somewhere overnight, where can we find family-friendly accommodation?
If we break up the journey by staying somewhere overnight, where can we find family-friendly accommodation?
Though it’s only a three-hour trip, if you have time it’s worth spending the night in Tumut. Here, the kids will have access to Kosciuszko National Park, where there are ample opportunities for biking and water sports.
What are some great places to stop for coffee and/or food with kids?
What are some great places to stop for coffee and/or food with kids?
An hour and a half out of Canberra is Jugiong, where you’ll high-quality cafe fare at Long Track Pantry. A little further down the road, there’s excellent food at the Coffee Pedaler in Gundagai. If you’re going via Tumut, the Riverside Cafe does homecooked meals with pretty river views.
Any unmissable sights on the journey the kids will enjoy?
Any unmissable sights on the journey the kids will enjoy?
On the Hume Highway, check out The Dog on the Tucker Box. On the scenic route, Kosciuszko National Park is unmissable, as well as Paddy’s River Falls (a short walk from the car park) near Tumbarumba and Wagga Wagga Beach.
Any good driving tips for families?
Any good driving tips for families?
Give the kids plenty of opportunities to stretch their legs by stopping every couple of hours. On this drive there are local towns to visit just a small detour off the highway and service stations where you can stock up on supplies. Many also have parks and playgrounds, perfect for burning off some energy.
Any good driving tips for families?
Any unmissable sights on the journey the kids will enjoy?
What are some great places to stop for coffee and/or food with kids?
If we break up the journey by staying somewhere overnight, where can we find family-friendly accommodation?
Where could we stop along the way to entertain the kids?
Getting to the Murray from Canberra
Fast facts:
- Fastest route – Canberra to Albury, 347km/3hrs 30mins
- Scenic route – Canberra to Albury via Tumut, 440km/5hrs
What’s the best way to get there from Canberra?
What is the best route to follow for a scenic drive to The Murray from Canberra?
What is the best route to follow for a scenic drive to The Murray from Canberra?
The Hume Highway provides plenty of beautiful vistas, but there is another, slightly longer route that is even more visually spectacular. Instead, head west from Canberra through Brindabella National Park, on through Tumut in the foothills of the Snowy Mountains, across to Wagga Wagga, and then south via Henty to Albury.
Is it worth breaking the journey up and staying somewhere overnight?
Is it worth breaking the journey up and staying somewhere overnight?
If you decide to take the scenic route, it’s worth taking an extra day to enjoy the sights along the way. Get back to nature at Yarrangobilly Caves House or enjoy a luxe stay at Nimbo Fork Lodge.
What are some great places to stop for coffee and/or food?
What are some great places to stop for coffee and/or food?
Just 90min out of Canberra is the Sir George in Jugiong which serves high-quality pub food, or try the nearby Long Track Pantry, which offers delicious food to eat in or take with you. A little further down the road, there’s great cafe fare at the Coffee Pedaler in Gundagai. If you’re taking the scenic route, Tumut has an excellent micro-brewery, the Tumut River Brewing Co, and there are wineries and distilleries a short drive further south in gorgeous Tumbarumba, such as Courabyra Wines and Ladbroken Distilling Co. In Wagga Wagga, grab lunch at the Thirsty Crow Brewery.
Any unmissable sights on the journey we might not know about?
Any unmissable sights on the journey we might not know about?
On the Hume Highway, check out the historic Prince Alfred Bridge in Gundagai. On the scenic route, Kosciuszko National Park is a must. If you choose to drive this direction, stretch your legs on the Tumut River Walk, and explore the otherworldly Yarrangobilly Caves and take a swim in the nearby thermal pools.