Address & Contact
104 Hovell St
Wodonga
VIC 3690
Phone: (02) 6022 9300
Email: info@wodonga.vic.gov.au
Web: https://www.wodonga.vic.gov.au
Wodonga is a city on the Victorian side of the border with New South Wales, 300 kilometres north-east of
Melbourne. Its
population is approximately 35,100 and is separated from its twin city in New South Wales, Albury, by the
Murray River. Together, the two cities form an urban area with an estimated
population of 93,603.
Founded as a customs post with its twin city Albury on the other side of the
Murray River, the town grew subsequent to the opening of the first
bridge across the Murray in 1860. Originally named Wodonga, its name was changed to Belvoir then later back to Wodonga.
The
Post Office opened 1 June 1856 although known as Belvoir until 26 July 1869. It had previously been regarded as the smaller, less prosperous cousin of the two. Whilst still somewhat smaller than Albury, economic growth in both areas has ameliorated such distinctions.
The World's Biggest Rolling Pin (listed in the Guinness Book of World Records) is located in Wodonga, atop "Henri's Bakery".