TOP SPOTS... A H A N DY P O C K E T G U I D E
WAGGA WAGGA + SURROU ND S W I RAD JURI CO UNTRY
With Love Gift Collective
Treat yourself Keep your travel memories alive by discovering local threads, bespoke wares and unique art pieces. Offering high quality products and warm customer service, shopping in our region won’t disappoint. Head over to our city’s shopping centres and discover the best handpicked fashion, handmade jewellery and foodie delights. Pick up thoughtfully picked blooms or vibrant, eclectic art pieces in the same outing.
Birdy Bar
After dark There are endless options to explore when the sun goes down in Wagga Wagga. Ramble along the illuminated streets, satisfy your taste buds in our refined restaurants or indulge in sweet delights at one of our many eateries. Enjoy the best regional live music or settle into a cosy corner and enjoy a decadent libation at one of our trendy bars.
Wiradjuri Trail
Natural wonder There are endless options for adventure lovers in our Wagga Wagga + Surrounds region. Take in towering peaks, magnificent waterways and thriving wetlands. You will be struck by the diversity of the ever-changing landscapes. Enjoy the waters of the Murrumbidgee River and catch a magical sunrise or sunset on a guided kayak tour. Walk, mountain bike or hike through spectacular bushland and glimpse an abundance of native wildlife and bursts of wildflowers.
Food I Am
Taste test Embark on a delicious, foodie adventure, feast on farm-to-table ingredients, or relish in worldly fusions. Hone your culinary skills at a cooking school or browse seasonal, locally sourced delights at a produce market. Discover an exciting mix of trendy cafés, refined restaurants, and microbreweries. However you choose to dine in our Wagga Wagga + Surrounds region, there is plenty to excite your tastebuds.
Pomingalarna Reserve
COOLAMON
Welcome to WAG G A WAG G A + SU R R O U N D S
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W I RADJ URI COUNT RY
COOTAMUNDRA GUNDAGAI
Wagga Wagga LOCKHART
Ngiyanhi gawaymbanha Wagga Wagga-gu, Wiradyuri-gu ngurambang-gu. Nginha bala ngiyanhigin. guna balugirbang-gu garray. Ngurambang Wiradyuri-gu mayiny-gu. Welcome to Wagga Wagga, Wiradyuri country, the land of our ancestors, home of the Wiradyuri people
GREATER HUME SNOWY VALLEYS
Start in Wagga Wagga. Pick a direction. Return by sunset. Our open roads are ready for you to explore. Roam free and discover charming towns and quaint villages, unique shops, fresh produce, and picturesque scenery. There’s so much to uncover on a day trip in our Wagga Wagga + Surrounds region.
TR AVEL DISTANCES FROM WAGGA WAGGA
Scan to discover the best day trips in our region: visitwagga.com/thedriveway
TOP SPOTS … a handy guide for the best places to explore and discover on your visit to our Wagga Wagga + Surrounds region.
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Coolamon 40km | 30mins
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Tumbarumba 110km | 1hr 20mins
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Junee 43km | 30mins
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Holbrook 80km | 1hr
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Cootamundra 95km | 1hr
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The Rock 33km | 30mins
Embark on an incredible journey with an abundance of indoor experiences and natural wonders.
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Gundagai 80km | 1hr
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Lockhart 65km | 45mins
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Tumut 104km | 1hr 20mins
Feel a sense of adventure and immerse yourself in picturesque landscapes that ignite the senses. Unearth new producers and indulge in local flavors, discover fabulous and chic shopping, or unwind after dark.
wiradjuri, ngungawal, wolgalu and ngarigo country
Start your day by waking up with barista-made coffee and warm, friendly service at one of our trendy cafés, sip elegant wines at cellar doors, or taste gate-to-plate in one of the region’s refined restaurants. Read on to discover your perfect adventure in our city and region.
Pomingalarna Reserve
Ride and seek Exploring Wagga Wagga + Surrounds by bike is a fantastic way to connect with nature and set your own pace. Explore riverbanks, hilltops and suburban heights along the Wiradjuri Trail, a scenic loop which connects many of our city’s sights along the Murrumbigee River and beyond. Just minutes from the CBD is Pomingalarna Reserve, the perfect haven for mountain bikers. Here you can find the city’s Multisport Cycling Complex, which caters for competitive and recreational cyclists and features a criterium track, BMX track, learn-to-ride area and more.
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Museum of the Riverina
Top five in Wagga Wagga We’ve narrowed down the best things to do in Wagga Wagga so you can start exploring and make the most of your city break:
Take a dip or set up a picnic at one of the top 10 beaches in Australia (2020) at Riverside: Wagga Beach
Visit the zoo, free flight aviary and themed gardens at the
Wagga Wagga Botanic Gardens Wander sections of the Wiradjuri Trail – a 42 km loop around the city where you can immerse yourself in the surrounds and city sights Be inspired by the Riverina’s creative arts scene and vibrant history at one of our city’s many galleries and museums Enjoy water sports, snap a gorgeous sunset, or cycle around the scenic Lake Albert
Two Brown Cats Bookshop
24 Kidsons Cycles: Bike Hire (B2) 25 Ladysmith Park Perennials (D1)
62 The Wagga Shop (C2)
26 Laser Tag Wagga (D2)
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27 Murrumbidgee Turf Club (B3)
64 Wagga Wagga Marketplace
28 Oasis Aquatic Centre (D2) 29 Temora Aviation Museum (A4) 30 The Rock Regional Observatory
(D4)
31 Wagga Bowling and
Entertainment Centre (B2)
32 Wagga Par3 & Driving Range (A3) 33 Wagga Smash Shack (C4) 34 Wagga Wagga Livestock
Marketing Centre (A4)
Unique State Art Space (C2) (C2)
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With Love – Gift Collective (C2)
Wagga Wagga (B2)
91
Holbrook Hotel (E4)
92
Magpies Nest Restaurant (A4)
95
Pastorale (B2) Pota Pasta (D1)
Cafés + bites
97
Rashays Casual Dining Wagga Wagga (C2)
So Fresh (C3)
98 Tammy’s Thai Kitchen (E1)
Carlo’s Wagga Wagga (C3)
99
Thaigga (B2)
68 Larry's Café (D2)
100
The Charles Dining Room (C2)
69 Nest – Cinema: Café: Books
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Three Blue Ducks Nimbo (E1)
102
Whitton Malt House (D4)
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Pubs + clubs 103
Nature, parks + trails
Romano’s Hotel (B2)
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The Curious Rabbit (C2)
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The William Farrer Hotel (D2)
36 Birramal Conservation Area (E4)
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The Fast Lane Drive Thru Coffee (D1 + D4)
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The Victoria Hotel (D2)
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The Gardens Café (E2)
Wagga RSL Club (C3)
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The Pot ‘n’ Kettle Coffee House (D2)
Woomargama Hotel (E4)
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Wagga Wagga Cricket Ground
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93 Mates Gully Restuarant & Café (C2)
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90 Giuseppes Restaurant & Bar
EAT + DRINK 66 Artisan Baker – So French,
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The Renew Wagga Arts 61 Precinct (C2)
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60 Texas Jane (B2)
23 Junee Licorice and Chocolate Factory (A4)
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89 The Wild Vine (A1)
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88 Tumut River Brewing Co (E1)
59 Ted & Olive Boutique (C2)
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58 Tammy’s Thai Massage (B2)
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20 Bidgee Strawberries & Cream (A3)
The Apple Thief – Cider House (D1)
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Meccanico Espresso & Wine (B2)
86 Olivette (C2) 87
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56 Paper Cloud Designs (A4)
Paper Pear (B2)
Trail
84 Ladbroken Distilling Co. (D1)
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Victory Memorial Gardens
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Ninja & Jhi (C2)
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Birdy Bar (C2)
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In Motion Fitness Kayak Tours
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52 Yarrangobilly Caves (E1)
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Yambla View ‘Wambariga’ Lookout (D4)
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13 The Ambo Gallery (C2)
19 Yerong Creek Water Tower
Public EV Charging Station
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Music (C2)
Museum (D2)
Airport
49 Wagga Wagga Botanic Gardens
12 Riverina Conservatorium of
18 Wagga Wagga Rail Heritage
Public art
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11 RAAF Wagga Aviation Heritage Centre (D1)
Trail (D1)
48 Tumut River Walk (E1)
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Historic Council Chambers Site (C2)
Hospital
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Kengal Aboriginal Place (D4)
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Mount Erin Heritage Centre (D3)
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Bookable experiences
Forsyth
7 Monte Cristo Homestead (A4)
45 Riverside: Wagga Beach (B2) 46 The Rock Nature Reserve –
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Milbrulong Water Tower Mural (D4)
Wiradjuri Trail
44 Pomingalarna Reserve (D4)
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Lockhart Water Tower Mural (D4)
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Lockhart Sculpture and Heritage Trail (D4)
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Pet-friendly location
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3 Gundagai Historical Museum (D1)
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Day trip
42 Marrambidya Wetland (A3)
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Greens Gunyah Museum & Doris Golder Wool Art Gallery (D4)
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Coolamon Up-To-Date Store (A4)
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Galore Hill Scenic Reserve (D4)
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Wagga Wagga Showground
Mandaang guwu yandu ngindhu
buwagayi Wagga Wagga-gu
Thank you for visiting Wagga Wagga Wagga Wagga Visitor Information Centre 183 Tarcutta Street 1300 100 122
visitwagga.com
We thank Uncle Dr Stan Grant Senior, Budyaan Wiradyuri Language Trust and the staff at the School of Indigenous Australian Studies at Charles Sturt University for the Wiradjuri language and translations in this guide. Share in this language throughout this guide as a way to connect with the culture and spirit of the traditional custodians of the land, the Wiradjuri Peoples. Disclaimer Published January 2024 by Wagga Wagga City Council, PO Box 20, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650. Information in this guide is correct at the time of printing and is provided in good faith. No responsibility will be taken for any inaccuracies, changes, errors or misconceptions of any kind. Businesses featured in this guide are members of the Wagga Tourism Partner Program 2023/24.
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Front cover image: Chloe Smith Photography Secondary image: Lean Timms