Passing Through Holbrook NSW

Holbrook is situated on the Hume Highway around 85km from Albury. It is one of the few towns that as yet hasn't been bypassed by the major highway that connects the cities of Sydney and Melbourne. Most people simply drive through it on their way to or from one of these major cities, but it really is worth a short break to visit some of the major sights of the town. The town was named after World War 1 submarine Commander Norman Holbrook, who torpedoed a Turkish battleship in 1914 in the Dardennelles. This in turn has led to the town's preoccupation with submarines despite the fact that it lies 100s of kilometres from the coast. There is a submarine museum, and you can even climb all over the remains of the submarine HMAS Otway, which lies in parkland on the main road. This is great for photo's and as part of your adventure you can even inspect a full-size torpedo. Holbrook is a great place for a short stop for people wishing to break the journey between Sydney and Melbourne.