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WAGGA WAGGA
Wagga Wagga is located midway between Sydney and Melbourne and just two and a half hours drive from Canberra. The hub of the Riverina on the banks of the magnificent Murrumbidgee River, it’s the largest regional city in New South Wales.
Whether you’re looking for the latest fashion trend or something precious and unique, Wagga Wagga is a shopper’s delight. From the modern malls featuring national retailers in bustling Baylis Street, to the eclectic shops in fun and quirky Fitzmaurice Street, you’ll find everything here, from stylish boutiques to homewares and antiques.
Wagga Wagga is located on traditional Wiradyuri Country in the Riverina region of southern New South Wales. The name of the City was derived from the language of the Wiradyuri people, the largest Aboriginal Nation in New South Wales. The word Wagga Wagga comes from the Wiradyuri word Waga meaning a place to dance. Waga Waga, meaning a place of dance, place of celebration. The repetition of a word expresses plural or emphasis, emphasis meaning special importance. Thus, Wagga Wagga could mean a place of many celebrations or a place of many dances.
The name Wiradyuri means, ‘people of the three rivers’ and traditionally these rivers (Lachlan, Murrumbidgee and Macquarie) were the primary source of food for the Wiradyuri people. Wagga Wagga continues to be the traditional home of many Wiradyuri people. After years of Wagga being a government resettlement zone for Aboriginal people, it is now also home to First Nations Peoples from many surrounding Nations.
In Wagga Wagga, sport is in the blood and many of Australia’s sporting heroes hail from this regional city,
including former Australian cricket captain Mark Taylor, rugby league great Peter Sterling and AFL legend Paul Kelly. The high number of elite athletes produced by the Riverina city was the subject of a study by the Australian Institute of Sport in 2005. The research proved that the city’s talent pool was more than just good luck, describing the sporting phenomenon as the ‘Wagga Effect’.
Wagga Wagga is also home to thousands of students and recruits visiting the city for training at institutions such as Charles Sturt University (CSU), the University of NSW, University of Notre Dame, TAFE NSW – Riverina Institute, Australian Airline Pilot Academy and two major Defence Training Centres at Kapooka (Army Recruit Training Centre) and Forest Hill (Royal Australian Air Force Base, also includes Navy personnel). This means Wagga Wagga has got tertiary education well and truly covered. A much deserved round of applause can be heard when regular Graduation and March Out Ceremonies are held with family and friends, recognising the training achievements of students from Australia wide and overseas.
Wagga Wagga boasts a number of things to see and do to suit a range of tastes, so you’re sure to enjoy your stay.
For more information on Wagga Wagga, go to visitwagga.com
Wagga Wagga Township, Credit: Destination NSW
SEE & DO Things to
Food and Fresh Produce
Wagga Wagga has everything from award winning restaurants to laidback, made-for-Sunday-morning style cafes, organic delis and country pubs offering hearty fare. The region also boasts a delicious array of fresh local produce such as olives, olive oil, lamb, beef, pistachios, strawberries, cherries and honey. You will also find a fabulous microbrewery here.
Many local restaurants serve up the regional produce and providores in the city provide a year-round supply for both residents and visitors. Make sure you visit one of the regular markets in the region so that you can taste some of the local fare for yourself. Wagga Wagga is also home to a unique coffee culture with numerous boutique style cafes serving freshly roasted blends.
Gardens and Parks
Wagga Wagga is renowned for its stunning parks and gardens. Located on Macleay Street, the Botanic Gardens is a must-see with its 20 hectares of themed garden beds, zoo and free flight aviary. Don’t miss the native flora and dedicated rose garden.
Alternatively you may prefer a leisurely stroll around beautiful Collins Park or the historic Victory Memorial Gardens. Be sure to stop by in the evening to see one of the largest pine trees lit up with thousands of fairy lights. Otherwise you can strut your stuff on the walking track around Lake Albert, or stop for a relaxing BBQ picnic or dip in the river. The Wiradjuri Trail, which extends 42kms in total around the city, provides the perfect opportunity to get some exercise while taking in the beautiful wildlife and panoramas including lovely Marrambidya Wetland.
Shopping
Wagga Wagga is brimming with a range of shopping options. For big brands, venture to Wagga Wagga Market Place, Sturt Mall and Southcity Shopping Centre. Looking for a more unique shopping experience? Fitzmaurice Street is the place to explore. Otherwise, simply take a walk down bustling Baylis Street to lose yourself for an hour or two.
For The Love of Sports
Known as the “City of Good Sports”, many of Australia’s heroes hail from Wagga Wagga. The Wagga Wagga Sporting Hall of Fame celebrates the careers of local sportspeople both past and present. Some of the famous names include former Australian cricket captain Mark Taylor, rugby league great Peter Sterling and AFL legend Paul Kelly. To experience the city’s superb sporting facilities meander down to the Oasis Regional Aquatic Centre. The centre is open daily and facilities include swimming, aqua aerobics, hydrotherapy, a sports stadium and a children’s playground. Alternatively, navigate the Wagga Wagga bikeways or visit Lake Albert which boasts a range of water and recreational activities to suit all tastes.
Riverside Wagga Beach
Wagga Beach located along the Murrumbidgee River is the most popular swimming and picnic location in the region. The sandy natural swimming beach has a large car park for parking boats, trailers and caravans. Also popular for kayaking and canoeing. Just 5 minutes from the city centre.
Lake Albert
One of Wagga’s most popular recreational facilities, Lake Albert caters for boating, fishing, swimming and other aquatic adventures. There is a 5.5km circuit walking track and a children’s playground at Apex Park.
Wagga Wagga Botanic Gardens, Credit: Tourism Australia
Wagga Wagga Botanic Gardens, Credit: Wagga Wagga City Council
Wiradjuri Trail, Wagga Wagga, Credit: Chloe Smith Photography; Visit Wagga Wagga
Kayaking at Riverside Wagga Wagga Beach, Credit: Jack of Hearts Photography; Visit Wagga Wagga
Art and Culture
From traditional to contemporary, there is something to suit the tastes of all art and culture enthusiasts visiting Wagga Wagga. Explore the city and find public art scattered around the city, from a larger than life urban mural along Cadell Place to stunning instalments at Marrambidya Wetland and Oura Beach. Pay a visit to the Wagga Wagga Art Gallery to marvel at Australia’s largest collection of studio glass or catch a show at the Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre. The Rail Heritage Museum or the Museum of the Riverina gives visitors an insight into the people, places and events that provide Wagga Wagga with its unique character.
Defence Heritage
Wagga is home to the Kapooka Army Recruit Training Base which was founded during World War II to train army engineers. Later it served as a migrant centre but was converted to a training base for recuits with the onset of the Korean War, and remains a training facility today. The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Base opened in 1940 to serve as a training school and aircraft depot. After the war, the base evolved over many decades and today encompasses a college and heritage centre. The RAAF Wagga Heritage Centre showcases the unique history of the base and is well worth exploring if you have a few hours up your sleeve. The centre is open 10am to 4pm Saturday to Thursday inclusive, except for public holidays.
Birdwatching
There are around 750 species of birds in Australia. With 300 being recorded in the Wagga Wagga region, the area is a mecca for birdwatching. The Marrambidya Wetland is a stunning 20 hectare reserve located along the Murrumbidgee River and only a few minutes from the CBD. The site provides a habitat for migratory and non-migratory birds, water insects, frogs, fish, reptiles and mammals such as the locally threatened Squirrel Glider. At Livingstone National Park, birdwatchers are privy to the brown treecreeper, eastern yellow and hooded robins, speckled warbler, turquoise parrot, chestnut-rumped heathwren and woodswallows. Pomingalarna Reserve, located on the outskirts of Wagga Wagga, is home to the glossy black cockatoo, Gilbert’s whistler, rufous whistler, pardalotes and honey eaters. Berry Jerry State Forest, located 30kms west of Wagga Wagga, showcases the barking owl, black chinned honeyeater, yellow rosella and superb parrot.
Wineries
Wagga Wagga is a great destination for wine lovers. There are four wineries in Wagga Wagga and each provide unique experiences from wine tastings of award winning wines made by local producers to dining experiences among the vines.
Tumblong Hills Winery
Just 40 minutes from Wagga on the scenic Old Hume Highway, our cellar door invites you to experience exceptional hospitality. Enjoy complimentary wine tastings and a curated cheese board while soaking in breathtaking views of rolling hills and the Murrumbidgee River. Our award-winning wines are crafted with care, rooted in sustainable practices that enrich the terroir. Discover the taste of Tumblong Hills - where nature, nurture, and premium winemaking meet.
Micro-Brewery
For lovers of craft beer, pay a visit to the Thirsty Crow Brewing Co., Wagga’s only microbrewery. Not only can you quench your thirst with an ice-cold beer, there is also a great menu to suit everyone. Open Wednesday to Sunday.
Wagga Zoo & Aviary
Visit the Wagga Zoo & Aviary where you will find a diverse range of local and non-local animals as well as a huge free-flight aviary. Open 9am – 4pm Thursday to Monday (open 7 days during school holidays).
Wollundry Lagoon, looking towards the Civic Theatre, Wagga Wagga, Credit: Wagga Wagga City Council
Museum of the Riverina, Wagga Wagga, Credit: Destination NSW
Bird Hide at Marrambidya Wetland, Credit: Wagga Wagga City Council
Tumblong Hills Winery, Tumblong, Credit: Destination NSW
RIVERINA REGION
Heading North, explore Coolamon, Temora and Junee and discover unique produce like cheese and licorice, or dive into history and heritage with the abundance of museums ranging from aircrafts to railways.
Discover iconic Australia in the East at Cootamundra - the iconic birthplace of Sir Donald Bradman, or get a breath of fresh air at the Snowy Valleys with mountain climbs, scenic drives, caves and an abundance of fresh produce.
Explore some of Australia’s most beautiful limestone caves at Yarrangobilly Caves, a highlight of northern Kosciuszko National Park. Here you can try hands-on geology and Aboriginal culture tours, kids’
nature play, Castle Cave tours by headlight, and even adventure caving. You can also bushwalk, birdwatch and swim in the thermal pool. Take the selfguided tour through South Glory Cave, or enjoy guided tours that run 3 or 4 times daily, with additional tours during school holidays.
In the South you’ll find the Greater Hume and Lockhart where traditional architecture and stunning landscapes like Kengal (The Rock) Reserve await you. Perfect for a hike!
Due West, spot a koala in its natural habitat in Narrandera or go for a cycle around the Grong Grong. For more information, go to visitwagga.com/wander
Bradman’s Birthplace Memorabilia Museum, Cootamundra, Credit: Cut Above Productions
Junee Licorice and Chocolate Factory, Credit: Tourism Australia
Silo art at Narrandera, part of the Riverina Silo Art Trail, Credit: Tourism Australia
Junee Roundhouse Railway Museum, Credit: Lightbox Imageworks
Temora Aviation Museum, Credit: Destination NSW
COOTAMUNDRA
Ideally positioned half way between Sydney and Melbourne, Cootamundra is the perfect location to stop for a while or for a lifetime.
Cootamundra offers the convenience of country life, with everything you need in today’s progressive commercial environment. A safe and friendly region, there’s plenty to see and do in Cootamundra.
Set within greybox and iron bark woodlands, the Migurra Reserve Walking Track is the perfect place to get among nature and do a spot of birdwatching. See how many different species you can see along the trail.
Located at 18-20 Wallendoon Street, plan a night out at the Arts Centre Cootamundra and see one of the choice films currently showing.
For more information on what’s on, check out the website or call (02) 6942 4773.
Cootamundra’s history is neatly preserved at the Cootamundra Heritage Centre located at the Old Railway Barracks. The centre is open daily 9.00am to 5.00pm. Entry is by donation.
Did you know that Cootamundra is the birthplace of Sir Donald Bradman?
Located at 89 Adams Street, Bradman’s Birthplace is open daily 9am to 5pm except for Christmas Day, and Good Friday. Entry: Adults $5, children under 16 are free.
Cootamundra Heritage Centre, Credit: Cut Above Productions
Bradman’s Birthplace Memorabilia Museum, Cootamundra, Credit: Cut Above Productions
GRIFFITH
Griffith is a vibrant centre in the heart of a productive agricultural zone. The city of Griffith was designed by Walter Burley Griffin, the renowned American architect who also designed Canberra.
Griffin was appointed to design the city in 1914 and, although his familiar circular street design was accepted, the main business area became Banna Avenue rather than the radial streets at the top of town due to the proximity to the train station.
One of the most successful industries of the region has been the wine industry. Grape growing in Griffith dates back to 1913 when J.J. McWilliam planted the first grape vines at nearby Hanwood. Italian migrants arrived in the 1920s bringing their traditions of viticulture and hard work with them.
The Griffith region has continued to develop and today it produces a large percentage of the state’s wine grapes. Griffith produces many popular premium wines with winemakers also seeking out Mediterranean varietals such as Fiano and Nero D’Avola. Be sure to experience the wines of Griffith by visiting one of the many cellar doors.
Griffith is a rich blend of cultures and traditions and has a vibrant, cosmopolitan lifestyle with many boutique shops, street cafes, restaurants and delicatessens offering seasonal and locally-made produce. Enjoy the Griffith Rotary Markets held each Sunday, which is a great place to meet the growers and makers, and purchase freshly baked and picked produce.
Griffith is not just about food and wine though. The surrounding district offers many spots for walks and picnics. Cocoparra National Park is 30kms north-east of Griffith and can be accessed via the Barry Scenic Drive or Whitton Stock Route, the route taken by Cobb & Co coaches in the early days.
Cocoparra National Park is a place of contrasts, boasting eroded cliffs, rocky escarpments and wide valleys of cypress pine forests. In spring, the park explodes with wattle blossom, parrots, honeyeaters and wrens, while waterfalls and dry creeks come to life during rainy periods. The dramatic scenery, well maintained walking tracks, barbecue facilities and resident wallabies, kangaroos and geckos make a visit to Cocoparra a memorable experience.
After a day of exploring the bush you may wish to relax by the water at Lake Wyangan, just minutes from the city centre. The lake is a popular area for water skiing, sailing, paddling and fishing. The lake also offers facilities for picnics and camping for motorhomes; Griffith is CMCA friendly.
City Park, a popular picnic spot, features a fabulous climbing frame and water park. Enjoy a stroll along the canal from City Park to Centenary Walk and admire the seven granite sculptures, a gift to the city in 2016 to commemorate 100 years of progress.
A short drive across the city will take you up Scenic Hill to Hermits Cave Lookout, which offers a panoramic view of irrigation farms and beyond to the Binya Hills. This was also the home of Valeri Ricetti a reclusive migrant in the 1930s. Pioneer Park Museum and the Italian Museum are also located on Scenic Hill - an open air village capturing the essence of Griffith in the early 1900s.
There are many fabulous food and wine events throughout the year. An annual highlight is the Citrus Sculptures each October. This would be one of the most unique outdoor exhibitions in Australia. Using 100,000 oranges, the 70 large sculptures are a welcome gateway to the city and include a grand piano, a giant chook and robot.
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Hermit’s Cave, Griffith, Credit: Destination NSW
Griffith Pioneer Park Museum, Credit: Destination NSW
DAY TRIPS
Junee
Distance: 36.3 km
Drive time: 27 min
Located in a beautiful pocket of NSW’s Riverina region, just a short drive from Wagga Wagga, Junee is full of surprises. The town revolves around its delectable Licorice and Chocolate Factory. But as a stop on the major Melbourne-Sydney railway line, this pretty country town is also home to a fascinating railway museum and plenty of pretty heritage streetscapes.
Licorice and Chocolate Factory
• Canola Trail
• Junee Roundhouse Railway
• Junee Rotary Farmers Markets
Darlington Point
Distance: 155 km
Drive time: 1 hr 39 min
Affectionately known as ‘the Point’, this town on the banks of the Murrumbidgee River has some of the most beautiful camping and leisure spots in the Riverina. Look forward to an array of aquatic activities, including fishing, swimming, kayaking and boating, then continue your journey along the epic Kidman Way.
• Altina Wildlife Park
Darlington Point Museum
• Goanna Walking Track
Temora
Distance: 85 km
Drive time: 56 min
Gold is a reoccurring theme in the town of Temora, sitting pretty in the beautiful Riverina region of southern NSW. It enjoyed a boom during the gold rush of the 1860s, and has since become famous for being part of the Canola Trail, which sees fields transform into eye-popping canary yellow every spring. History buffs will love the fact that it’s also home to one of the finest collections of flying vintage warplanes in the world.
• Temora Aviation Museum
• Ariah Park 1920 Heritage Village
• Railway Temora
• Lake Centenary
Narrandera
Distance: 97.6 km
Drive time: 1 hr 3 min
Life revolves around the great outdoors in riverside Narrandera, part of the beautiful Riverina region of southern NSW. In addition to expansive walking and cycling trails, the area is blessed with wilderness areas where you can visit koalas in their natural habitat, as well as watery playgrounds where you can enjoy fishing, kayaking and swimming.
• Koala Reserve
Two-Foot Heritage Walk
• Narrandera Wetlands
• Sandhills Artefacts
Wheat Lumper statue in Ariah Park, Temora, Credit: Jelly Shots Media
WAGGA WAGGA
Cootamundra
Gundagai
Junee Coolamon
Narrandera
Darlington Point
Griffith
Jerilderie Temora Lockhart
Altina Wildlife Park, Darlington Point, Credit: Destination NSW
Narrandera Water Tower Art Trail, Credit: Narrandera Tourism
Junee Licorice and Chocolate Factory, Credit: Destination NSW
Lockhart
Distance: 64.9 km
Drive time: 44 min
Paris is known as the City of Love, New York as the City of Lights. And Lockhart has earned a reputation as Verandah Town. For good reason. Stroll the streets of this pretty town in the beautiful Riverina region of southwestern NSW and you’ll discover lovingly restored buildings with ornate iron lacework verandahs, which you can explore with a side of art and Aboriginal culture.
• Lockhart Love Locks
• Lockhart Sculpture & Heritage Trail
• Lockhart Water Tower Mural
• Doris Golder Wool Art Gallery
Jerilderie
Distance: 167 km
Drive time: 1 hr 50 min
If you’re a fan of Australia’s bush-ranging history, you’ve come to the right place. The historic town of Jerilderie in the beautiful Riverina region is the only NSW town to have been raided by the Kelly Gang – it’s also where bushranger Ned Kelly attempted to have his 8,000-word manifesto printed by the local newspaper editor in 1879.
• Ned Kelly Raid Trail of 1879
• Luke Park and Jerilderie Lake
Gundagai
Distance: 78.8 km
Drive time: 55 min
Most people know Gundagai for its famous Dog on the Tuckerbox Pioneer Monument. But there’s much more to this laid-back town in the Riverina region than its bronzed canine statue. Gundagai is proud of its rich architectural, colonial and Aboriginal histories, boutique wineries, and lures those with a passion for the outdoors with great fishing and a thrilling annual rodeo.
• The Dog on the Tuckerbox
• The Old Gundagai Gaol
• Gundagai Historical Museum
• Gundagai’s Architectural Heritage Walk
Coolamon
Distance: 40 km
Drive time: 28 min
In the Riverina region of NSW, Coolamon is full of country charm. From its main street lined with heritage buildings – today home to antique stores and pubs with broad verandahs – to its extensive network of hiking and biking trails, this is a place that you’ll want to linger in.
• Up-To-Date Store Cultural Precinct
• Kindra State Forest
• Coolamon Fire Museum
Old Gundagai Gaol, Gundagai, Credit: Lightbox Imageworks
Up-To-Date Store, Coolamon, Credit: Cut Above Productions
PARKS & WALKS
Lake Albert Loop
Distance: 5.5 km
Difficulty: Easy
A lovely casual walk located in the southern region of the town of Wagga Wagga, New South Wales. This looped route begins and ends from the parking and picnic area at the Bosley Memorial Park off Nelson Drive, on the shore of Lake Albert.
From here you’ll make an anticlockwise loop around the shoreline of the lake, passing several nice picnic areas along the way.
Wiradjuri Walking Track
Loop
Distance: 37.8 km
Difficulty: Moderate
The Wiradjuri Walking Track, a trail on the land of Wiradjuri people and starting close to the centre of Wagga Wagga, visits many important sites for the native owners and is a loop route that circles around Wagga Wagga, with a large section following the bank of the Murrumbidgee River. this can be done in sections with many spots to stop along the way or ways to make it shorter. The track is multi-use and can be used for walking or bike riding, though some sections are unpaved and may not be appropriate got a road bike with narrow tires.
Marrambidya Wetlands via Wiradjuri Walking Track
Distance: 8.7 km
Difficulty: Moderate
A walk on the land of Wiradjuri people and close to the centre of Wagga Wagga, that follows along the bank of the Murrumbidgee River. It uses part of the Wiradjuri Walking Track that visits many important sites for the native owners. It passes by the wetlands, once a sewerage plant that has now been repurposed and is now home to migratory and nonmigratory birds, water insects, frogs, fish, reptiles and mammals. The track is multi-use and can be used for walking or bike riding, though some sections are unpaved and may not be appropriate got a road bike with narrow tires.
Waridjuri Walking Track from Wilks Park
Distance: 4 km
Difficulty: Easy
A nice family friendly trail located in the city of Wagga Wagga, New South Wales. This out and back route begins and ends from Wilks Park on Hampden Avenue. Cross the Murrumbidgee River and then follow the walking track alongside the river down past Wagga Wagga Beach and back again. Good for walking or mountain bike riding.
Lake Albert Walking Track, Credit: Wagga Wagga City Council
Marrambidya Wetlands, Credit: Chloe Smith Photography; Visit Wagga Wagga
Wiradjuri Trail, Wagga Wagga, Credit: Chloe Smith Photography; Visit Wagga Wagga
Pomingalarna - Blue Trail
Distance: 4.8 km
Difficulty: Easy
A Mountain Bike Loop that links together a good portion of the trails on offer in the park. The park has been constructed with the help of Wagga City Council and the trails are all considered easy to moderate so it is for almost all skill levels. Be sure to take notice and respect the signage as many trails are one way only, so be sure before entering a section or taking a turn you are going the right way.
Pomingalarna Boundary Trail
Distance: 7.7 km
Difficulty: Moderate
This enjoyable MTB track explores the eastern hills of Wagga Wagga, NSW, via Wiradjuri Trail, Summit Road and Western Boundary Road. The route commences on a small street off Sturt Highway and follows well-maintained undulating trails throughout, there is a designated parking area near the trailhead.
Tatton Parkland Loop
Distance: 6.1 km
Difficulty: Easy
The Tatton Parkland Loop is a beautiful shared pathway that is a favourite spot for a relaxed walk. This easy, flat track is located in the suburb of Tatton and is popular with locals. The path is well-maintained and surrounded by lovely parklands, with shady spots to enjoy. You’ll find yourself in a peaceful environment perfect for a quick escape into nature. There is an informal car park at the trailhead.
Wagga Wagga Willans Hill
Distance: 4.3 km
Difficulty: Easy
A great trail with rough paths and some fun ups and downs for mountain biking. The route begins from Lord Baden Powell Drive following the Wiradjuri Walking Track and joining several other paths in Willians Hill Reserve. There are limited facilities along the route other than two benches near the lookout. However, still, a lovely spot to catch some beautiful scenery a short distance from Wagga Wagga
Rocky Hills Reserve via Wagga Wagga Cemetery
Distance: 3.9 km
Difficulty: Easy
This track explores the beautiful Rocky Hill Reserve, sat above Wagga Wagga in NSW. You will be traversing through White Box, Blakely’s Red Gums, Kurrajongs, and White Cypress Trees that provide a home to a diversity of native Australian wildlife.
From the top of the reserve, you can enjoy some views over the surrounding rolling landscapes. The terrain follows undulating forest trails with some rocky and uneven sections. Commence your journey from the Wagga Wagga Cemetery
Pomingalarna Reserve, Moorong near Wagga Wagga, Credit: Jack of Hearts Photography; Visit Wagga Wagga
EVENTS
January
Apex World Championship Duck
Race
Sounds of Summer Concert Series
Australia Day Celebrations
Australia Day Races
February
Wagga Wagga Caravan, Camping and Leisure Roadshow
NSW Touch Football Junior State Cup Southern Conference
Wagga Pro Rodeo
March
Wagga Wagga Mardi Gras Festival
SS&A John Woodman Memorial Cycling Classic
Riverina Harvest Festival
Wagga Wagga Women’s Pro Am
Wagga Wagga Seniors Festival
Run Wagga Wagga
April
ANZAC Day Parade Victory Memorial Gardens
ANZAC Day Dawn Service and Wreath Laying
Gold Cup Carnival Prelude Day
World War II and Military Scale
Flying Weekend
Youth Week
May
Town Plate Day
Wagga Wagga Gold Cup Carnival
Rotary Club of Wagga Book Fair
Banff Mountain Film Festival
Stamp and Coin Fair
June
Wagga Wagga Veteran & Vintage Motor Club Annual June Rally
Reserve Forces Day Commemorative Service
Wagga Comedy Fest
Fresh Festival
July
NAIDOC Week
Festival of W
Wagga Wagga Swap Meet
August
River and Wren Market
Riverina Cup Race day
French Film Festival
MTB Wagga 3 Hour
Travelling Film Festival
September
City of Wagga Wagga Eisteddfod
MG Car Club Gathering of the Faithful
Wagga Lake Run and Ride
Henty Machinery Field Days
Aggies Race Day
Wagga Wagga Show
Spring Jam
Wagga Wagga Pro Am
October
Gears and Beers Festival
Wagga Wagga Relay For Life
Wagga Wagga and District Scale
Model Club Annual Show
Uranquinty Folk Festival
Fusion Multicultural Festival
Wagga Wagga Picnic Races
Children’s Medical Research Institute
Christmas Fair
Wagga Wagga Trail Marathon
November
Melbourne Cup Day Race Meeting
Wagga Stamp & Coin Fair
Xmas Party Races
Sunrise Rotary Christmas Market
December
Wagga Toy Run
New Year’s Eve Celebrations
SMRF Carols By Candlelight
Christmas with the Con River and wren Market
Wagga RSL Christmas Party on the Green
Regular Events
Willans Hill Miniature Railway Held first and third Sunday of each month 10.00am to 2.30pm. $4.00 per ride, enclosed footwear essential. Located in the Wagga Wagga Botanic Gardens, Macleay Street.
Downside Bushdance
Held first Saturday of each month except January, 7.30pm to Midnight. Euberta Hall, Narrandera Road.
Ladysmith Tourist Railway Held Second Saturday of each month at Cunningdroo Street, Ladysmith. 10.00am to 2.00pm. $5.00 per single ride or $10.00 per family.
For the most up to date Calendar of Events and dates, go to visitwagga.com
Lost Lanes Murals, Wagga Wagga, Credit: Chloe Smith Photography; Visit Wagga Wagga
Local
MARKETS
Markets by the Lake
Held on the last Saturday of each month. 9am to 1pm. Located at Apex Park, Lake Albert.
Mates Gully Produce Market
Held every Saturday, 9.30am to 11.30am. Located at Mates Gully Restaurant on Morrow Street.
Riverina Producers’ Market
Held every Thursday, 1.00pm to 6.30pm. Hammond Hall, Wagga Wagga Showgrounds, Bourke Street
River & Wren Boutique Markets
Held 6 times per year. For market dates, visit riverandwrenmarket.com.au
Located at Wagga Wagga Showground, Bourke Street.
Wollundry Saturday Markets
Held 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month from 9am to 1pm. Located at the Wagga Showgrounds, Bourke Street
ESSENTIAL SERVICES
EMERGENCY SERVICES
Police / Ambulance / Fire 000
Wagga Wagga Police Station (02) 6922 2599 217-219 Tarcutta Street
HOSPITAL
Wagga Wagga Base Hospital (02) 5943 1000 Edward Street
MEDICAL
Wagga Wagga Medical Centre (02) 6921 4053 4 Baylis Street
KRS Health Family Medical Practice (02) 6922 6144 547 Kooringal Road
Wagga GP After Hours Service (02) 6931 0900 1 /185 Morgan Street
DENTAL
Green Apple Dentistry (02) 6921 6488 9 Sturt Street
PHARMACY
The Bush Chemist (02) 6921 4652 82 Murray Street
Blooms The Chemist (02) 6931 7840 Shop 61, Forsyth Street
TRANSPORT
Australia Wide Taxi 131 008
Wagga Taxis (02) 6921 4242
Busabout Wagga Wagga For timetables, visit busaboutwagga.com.au
NSW Trainlink 13 22 32
VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE
Wagga Wagga Visitor Information Centre 1300 100 122 249 Baylis Street
Welcome to Wagga Wagga, Credit: Destination NSW
Public Art Audio Trail, Wagga Wagga, Credit: Lightbox Imageworks
Wollundry Lagoon, Wagga Wagga, Credit: Wagga Wagga City Council
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Compiled with the assistance of Wagga Wagga City Council. Images courtesy of Wagga Wagga City Council, Destination NSW & Tourism Australia.
Front Cover Images: Wagga Wagga Botanic Gardens, Credit: Tourism Australia | Marrambidya Wetlands, Credit: Chloe Smith Photography; Visit Wagga Wagga | Murrumbidgee River, Wagga Wagga, Credit: Destination NSW.
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Canola Fields, Wagga Wagga, Credit: Chloe Smith Photography; Visit Wagga Wagga