π¦πΊ Albury: The Ultimate Road Trip Gem
π *"3.5 hours from Melbourne to pure border-town bliss!"* β¨ Why Albury? NSW/VIC border charm πΏ (wave to both states at once!) Time-warp architecture ποΈ (19th-century Europe meets Aussie outback) Locals so friendly, youβll forget city stress π π 2-Day Itinerary DAY 1: π Harris Farm Markets Rainbow produce + gourmet pizza/fish & chips ππ π West Albury Wetlands Golden-hour stroll with pelican photo bombs πΈ DAY 2: π¨ Murray Art Museum (1hr culture hit) πΆβοΈ City Walk Christmas-decked Euro buildings π + 1877 Botanic Gardens (kidsβ zone included!) π§ Hume Dam "Petite but pretty" β misty morning shots = Insta fame βοΈ βΊ Lake Hume camping views (no tent? Just picnic!) π½οΈ Food Notes (Christmas Edition): π Downtown Pizzeria β Solid slices π Chao Thai β Spicy savior when 80% of town was closed π» Beer DeLuxe β Craft beers by the Murray River π¨ Quest Hotel β Cozy basecamp π’ Missed But Not Forgotten: Oppyβs Pasta (next time, creamy mushroom dreams!) Aidaβs garlic flatbread (closed holidays π) #AlburyLove #RoadTripAustralia #SmallTownVibes