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Outdoor alcohol restrictions

Alcohol restrictions apply in parts of Albury to support safer public spaces. Check where and when alcohol-free zones and alcohol-prohibited areas apply.

Need to know
  • Alcohol-free zones cover roads, footpaths, car parks and laneways.
  • Alcohol-prohibited areas cover parks, beaches and reserves.
  • NSW Police enforce the restrictions.
  • Current restrictions expire on 27 September 2026.

Alcohol Free Zones

Where alcohol-free zones apply

Alcohol Free Zones prohibit drinking alcohol on designated roads, footpaths, public car parks and laneways.

Current Alcohol Free Zones include:

  • Albury CBD – applies at all times
  • Lavington and North Albury CBD – applies at all times
  • Chryslers on the Murray – applies during the event each year, from Friday 5pm to Saturday 9am and Saturday 5pm to Sunday 9am

These zones remain in force until 27 September 2026.

Alcohol Prohibited Areas

Where alcohol-prohibited areas apply

Alcohol Prohibited Areas restrict drinking in designated parks, beaches and reserves. Restrictions may apply at all times or during the dates and times displayed on signs.

Current Alcohol Prohibited Areas include:

  • QEII Square – applies at all times
  • Riverside Precinct – applies on Australia Day each year from 9am to 9pm, covering Hovell Tree Park, Noreuil Park, Oddies Creek Park and the boardwalk
  • Chryslers on the Murray – applies during the event each year, from Friday 5pm to Saturday 9am and Saturday 5pm to Sunday 9am

These areas remain in force until 27 September 2026.

Review and expiry

Alcohol Free Zones and Alcohol Prohibited Areas can remain in place for up to four years. Before the current restrictions expire, AlburyCity and its partners will review whether they are still required.

What happens if I drink in a restricted area?

NSW Police enforce these restrictions.

Police may direct you to stop drinking and confiscate and dispose of your alcohol. If you do not cooperate, you may be charged with obstruction under section 660 of the Local Government Act. The maximum penalty is $2,200.

Contact us about serving alcohol at an event

If you are planning a wedding, conference or event in an AlburyCity park, you may need approval to serve alcohol.

Contact us to discuss your plans and whether an exemption may be available.

Phone: 02 6023 8111
Email: info@alburycity.nsw.gov.au

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ACKNOWLEDGMENT

AlburyCity acknowledges the Wiradjuri people as the traditional custodians of the land in which we live and work and we pay our respects to Elders past, present and future for they hold the memories, culture, tradition and hopes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people that contribute to our community.