get social
Looking to join a social fitness group? Get in touch with one of many clubs in our city to get started: Kidsons’ Saturday Shop Ride, Wagga Wagga Cycling Club, MTB Wagga, Bicycle Wagga Wagga, Tolland Cycling Club, Wagga Triathlon Club, Wagga Wagga Road Runners and Wagga Parkrun. You can also take part in Wagga Wagga major events: Wagga Wagga Winter 3 Hour (July), Trail Marathon (Aug), Wagga Lake Run & Ride (Sept), Gears and Beers (Oct), Riverina All Schools MTB Challenge (Oct) and Golden Wheel Track Carnival (Oct). visitwagga.com/calendar
WA G G A WA G G A + SURROUNDS
LAKE ALBERT
POMINGALARNA RESERVE
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Surface: Sealed paths Grade: Flat Difficulty: Easy Start/Finish: Apex Park
Surface: Unsealed roads Grade: Moderate gradients Difficulty: Easy to intermediate Start/Finish: 3.6km trail Western carpark, 7km & 13km trail Eastern carpark
Lake Albert is one of Wagga Wagga’s most popular attractions, great for walkers, runners, cyclists and skippers on the water. The sealed, well lit walking track loops around the lake, passing by a wetland, jetty and picnic benches to take in the serenity. Make the most of your trip and tie in a picnic or visit one of the events held on the water or at Apex Park. Extend your journey and link in with the Wiradjuri Trail.
Pomingalarna Reserve is a bushland reserve located 10 minutes from our city’s CBD. “Pomi”, as the locals call it, hosts multiple sporting events throughout the year, such as trail marathons and endurance racing. The reserve is a thrillseekers delight and a haven for those who love to mountain bike. Pomi has three marked trails with various levels of difficulties from an easy 3.6km trail, the popular blue 13km trail and a purple rambo 7km trail. Horse riders are encouraged to use the fire trails.
POINTS OF INTEREST
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Lake Albert Eight fitness stations Two off-leash dog areas Boat Club Picnic areas Events at Apex Park Water refill stations
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TRAIL MAP
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POINTS OF INTEREST
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Wiradjuri Trail Lookouts from 298m Dogs welcome on leads Natural wildlife Sheltered picnic area Way finders
Extend your journey by connecting to the Wiradjuri Trail.
explore a little more
Looking to discover other landscapes that surround Wagga Wagga? Drive down to a new stunning location or go on tour. Here are just a few to add to your list: Livingstone National Park, Oura Road wineries, Boorooma’s Explorer Park, Kengal (The Rock) Reserve, the Snowy Valleys region, Coolamon, Junee and the Hume & Hovell Track in Tumbarumba.
WELCOME
RIVER TO WETLAND
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Disclaimer: Published June 2019 by Wagga Wagga City Council, P.O Box 20 Wagga Wagga NSW 2650. Some trails mentioned in this map are not officially dedicated and maintained by Wagga Wagga City Council or the NSW Departments of Lands.
CITY TO BOTANIC GARDENS 7
WIRADJURI TRAIL 42
Surface: Unsealed paths and shared roads Grade: Flat Difficulty: Easy Start/Finish: Visitor Information Centre
Surface: Sealed/unsealed paths Grade: Flat Difficulty: Easy Start/Finish: Victory Memorial Gardens
Surface: Shared roads Grade: Flat to moderate gradients Difficulty: Easy Start/Finish: Visitor Information Centre
Surface: Sealed/unsealed paths and shared roads Grade: Flat to moderate gradients Difficulty: Intermediate to Advance Start/Finish: Various locations
Experience natural beauty and discover urban delights all in one journey. This trail begins on the Wiradjuri Trail on top of the Murrumbidgee River levee bank with multiple attractions along the way. Stop in at the popular Wagga Beach to admire water views, enjoy a barbeque picnic or go for a quick dip. Marrambidya Wetland will greet you with an abundance of wildlife above and below the water. This stunning 20-hectare reserve features interactive story telling devices, art works, a Wiradjuri healing place and bike fix-up station (just in case you get any punctures along the way).
Located in the heart of the city, the Wollundry Lagoon is the perfect spot to relax or enjoy a pleasant stroll or cycle. Along the loop you will be at an arm’s length to arts, culture and history in the Civic Centre precinct. Stop in and see one of the free exhibitions or pack a picnic to enjoy by the banks of the lagoon or under a shady tree in the Victory Memorial Gardens.
From the hustle of the CBD to the feathered peacocks, this route will take you straight through the centre of the city, up and over the railway line and straight to the Botanic Gardens. As well as the florals, the gardens are home to a free zoo and aviary, a miniature railway and numerous playgrounds and picnic locations. The gardens are an open space which invites you to explore the area on foot or on two wheels. Be sure to stop by one of the museums or heritage centres along the way.
The Wiradjuri Trail is a 42 kilometre loop around our city inviting you to explore the river banks, hill tops and everything in between. The track extends across many of our city’s significant Wiradjuri places and connects all of the city’s trails mentioned in this guide.
Wagga Wagga Visitor Information Centre 183 Tarcutta Street, Wagga Wagga 1300 100 122 Image Botanic Gardens: Ben Blackburn Photography
WOLLUNDRY LAGOON LOOP
> Riverside: Wagga Beach & Wiradjuri Reserve > Cadell Place murals
POINTS OF INTEREST
> Main shopping precinct > Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre
POINTS OF INTEREST
> Wagga Wagga Art Gallery
> Main shopping precinct
> Museum of the Riverina > Wagga Wagga City Library
> Wagga Wagga Rail Heritage Museum
> Wagga Wagga Visitor Information Centre
> Wagga Wagga Botanic Gardens
> Dogs welcome on leads > Marrambidya Wetlands > Fitzmaurice precinct > Wagga Wagga Visitor Information Centre
Extend your journey to Bidgee Strawberries and Cream (open seasonally).
Extend your journey by exploring the CBD where you will find an abundance of local eateries to fill your picnic basket and a great mix of boutique and retail shops. Need a massage after all that exercise? Stop in and see the team at Circa 1929 Spa on Fitzmaurice Street.
POINTS OF INTEREST
> Museum of the Riverina – Botanic Gardens site > Wagga Steam and Vintage Engine Museum > Mount Erin Heritage Centre
Extend your journey by connecting to the Wollundry Lagoon Loop.
Pick your point of entry or start at the heart of the city which will take you past the Murrumbidgee River and a number of waterways before winding through Silvalite Reserve and Pomingalarna Reserve – both perfect for a little wildlife spotting or enjoying some of the best views over our city.
Connect with nature on two feet, or jump on your bike and find new adventures. You can do both right here in Wagga Wagga + Surrounds. Our city is connected by waterways and pathways that will guide you on your way. This handy pocket guide highlights some of our favourite cycling and walking routes, along with interesting things to see along the way - from beautiful picnic locations, show-stopping art and stunning landscapes.
Wheelchairs Prams Walking Running Cycling
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BMX Mountain bikes Horses Pet friendly
> Marrambidya Wetland > Flowerdale Lagoon
POINTS OF INTEREST
> Pomingalarna Reserve (mountain biking) > Birramal Conservation area and public art > Lake Albert > Wagga Wagga Visitor Information Centre
Extend your journey by going on tour to our neighbouring villages and towns.
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Round trip in kilometres
Need a set of wheels or bit of maintenance? Visit the team at Kidsons Cycles, located on Fitzmaurice Street, where you can hire a bike, give your bike a health check, purchase accessories and equipment or treat yourself to a brand new shiny bicycle. 02 6921 4474 | kidsonscycles.com.au