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Adelong Falls Gold Mill Ruins
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F O R AT T R A C T I O N S + S H O P P I N G
THIS IS RIVERSIDE: WAGGA BEACH
Adelong Falls Road, Adelong 02 6947 7025 A state listed heritage site and a must-see destination. The perfect place for gold panning or walking. In warmer months, this is a popular swimming hole.
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Junee Licorice and Chocolate Factory 45-61 Lord Street, Junee 02 6924 3574 A chocolate lover’s paradise inside a restored flour mill. Take a tour, make your own freckle, enjoy lunch and stock up on treats.
Belisi Wellbeing & Equestrian Centre
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Kidsons Cycles 105 Fitzmaurice Street 02 6921 4474 Cycling Wagga Wagga + Surrounds? Stock up on equipment, hire a bike or purchase one from the range featuring Specialized, Trek, Merida and Cervelo.
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Billagha Street 0428 968 909 One of Wagga Wagga’s leading agritourism experiences, offering tours and pick-your-own strawberries that are super sweet and chemical-free.
1103 Oura Road, Eunanoreenya 0421 277 717 Located 15 minutes from Wagga’s CBD. Our wellbeing hub provides riding lessons for all abilities, school holiday programs, equine therapy, yoga, meditation, art and more!
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Bidgee Strawberries and Cream
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Lake Albert Eastlake Drive 1300 100 122 Popular for water recreation, family fun and fitness. Features boat ramps, 5.5km walking track, playground and barbecues.
Birramal Conservation Area
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Ross Smith Road 1300 100 122 Part of the Wiradjuri Trail, Birramal is a conservation site where you can immerse yourself in nature, art and spectacular views of Wagga Wagga + Surrounds on foot or bike.
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Laser Tag Wagga 11-15 Baylis Street 02 6971 8285 An exhilarating time for everyone! Great family fun, or challenge some mates in our multilevel fluorescent game arena.
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Coolamon Cheese Co. 87 Cowabbie Street, Coolamon 02 6927 3757 See how cheese is made. Producing handcrafted cheeses using locally sourced ingredients and drawing inspiration from local flavours.
Livingstone National Park
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via Holbrook Road, Big Springs 02 6947 7025 Great for bushwalking, mountain bike riding, horse riding, picnicking, 4WD touring and birdwatching. Located in a diverse and everchanging landscape.
Erin Earth 1 Kildare Street 02 6925 7150 Erin Earth demonstrates sustainable living to the local community. Visit between 9-3pm on Tuesdays and Wednesdays and get some ideas on how to garden, eat and make everyday lifestyle choices in tune with nature.
Lockhart Sculpture & Heritage Trail
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Food I Am Cooking School 29 Kunzea Place 0427 250 498 Food I Am is located on 100 acres, a rural destination site on the outskirts of Wagga Wagga and boasts a spectacular vista. A visit to the school and venue is a treat on its own.
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Lockhart Water Tower
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Riverside: Wagga Beach
Green Street, Lockhart 02 6920 5674 Discover farm-art sculptures created from recycled farm materials, visit the Lockhart Love Locks, and wander under historic verandahs and over etched heritage pavers.
Green Street, Lockhart 02 6920 5674 Standing tall in the historic main street of Lockhart, the water tower mural depicts a cascading waterfall surrounded by unique native flora and fauna found in the local landscapes.
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Forum 6 Cinema
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77 Trail Street 02 6921 6863 A six-cinema complex in the heart of Wagga Wagga. Showing blockbusters to arthouse classics, with delicious choc-tops made in-house.
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Marrambidya Wetland
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Sew Me School of Fashion and Design
100 Narrung Street 1300 100 122 A natural attraction not to be missed. Discover flora and fauna, culture and history. Five minutes from Wagga Wagga’s CBD.
Galore Hill Scenic Reserve
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Slocums Lane, Fargunyah 02 6920 5674 One of the most impressive landmarks in the region, rising over 200 metres above the surrounding plains.
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Milbrulong Water Tower
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Temora Aviation Museum
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Yarrangobilly Area
Lockhart - The Rock Road, Milbrulong 02 6920 5674 This mural features local Rosella birds which pays respect to the Wiradjuri heritage of the town and word for Rosella.
Greens Gunyah Museum & Doris Golder Wool Art Gallery 45 Urana Street, Lockhart 02 6920 5674 Explore unique collections, superb exhibits and an amazing array of lifelike portraits and landscapes created from natural wool.
20 Mount Erin Heritage Centre 10 Edmonson Street 0438 711 229 A museum dedicated to preserving the history of the Presentation Order of Sisters, and the schools the Wagga Wagga congregation established in the region and beyond.
TOP SPOTS FOR … A handy guide in your pocket or purse for the best places to dine, shop and discover when in our Wagga Wagga + Surrounds region. If you’re reading this then grab your binoculars, camera, shopping bag, walking shoes or bicycle and get ready to explore. There’s no shortage of outdoor and indoor experiences to discover in our Wagga Wagga + Surrounds region. See scenic landscapes, immerse yourself in our rich history and culture or head indoors for some live theatre, cinema magic, boutique shopping and more.
wiradyuri ngurambang minyambaldhuray biyambilgu. Nginha bala Marrambidyabu, gawuwalgalambu, giimbirgalambu, gunhigalgalambu, dharrangalambu, dhirraanygalambu. Wiradjuri country unique - something for everyone – Murrumbidgee river, lagoons, springs, volleys, creeks and mountains
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The Rock Nature Reserve Kengal Aboriginal Place Lockhart -The Rock Road, The Rock 02 6947 7025 This imposing formation is a great area for bushwalking and taking in panoramic views.
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Tumbarumba to Rosewood Rail Trail Figures Street, Tumbarumba 02 6948 3333 21 kilometres of sealed trail for walking, cycling, pushing, strolling rolling and relaxing.
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Murrumbidgee Turf Club Travers Street 02 6921 2151 Enjoy the thrill of racing with 26 races per year. Our lush lawns and venue hire spaces provide a stunning backdrop to your next event.
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Entertainment Centre 65A Trail Street 02 6971 9410 Wagga Bowl is a sleek 16 lane centre with a licensed retro diner and all the latest amusements. Come down and eat, bowl and play.
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National Park
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Snowy Mountains Highway, via Tumut 02 6947 7025 Tumut is your launch pad into northern Kosciuszko National Park. Explore tall mountain forests, secret waterfalls and panoramic lookouts.
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Gardens
Macleay Street 1300 100 122 A must-see with 22-acres of themed gardens, zoo, free flight aviary, playgrounds and miniature railway.
Parafield Organic Table Olives
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449 Tumbarumba Road, Tumbarumba 02 6948 3333 One of the best small museums in Australia. Cleverly themed, it reflects the ingenuity of women in finding solutions to the challenges of looking after a family in early rural Australia.
Cloughs Road, Yarragundry 0417 692 527 Learn about the natural way of pickling table olives including a tasting session on a beautiful organic farm, close to Wagga Wagga. Book for a tour.
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Wagga Wagga Rail Heritage Museum Station Place 0401 763 211 Featuring many historic railway items on display, from historic photos and equipment to mechanical items.
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Wagga Steam and Vintage Engine Museum Lord Baden Powell Drive 0418 611 450 Take the family along to view the vintage steam and oil engines display, shearing machines and more.
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Pomingalarna Reserve Bagley Drive 1300 100 122 Bike, walk, run or admire the natural beauty and views. Located five minutes from Wagga Wagga’s CBD.Pomingalarna Reserve is also home to a new multisport cycling complex suitable for all ages and abilities.
Wilgro Orchard 4066 Batlow Road 0427 491 224 A roadside stall and cellar door located near the beautiful small town of Batlow, open seven days a week for most of the year.
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RAAF Wagga Aviation Heritage Centre Sturt Highway, Forest Hil 0411 840 769 Showcasing artefacts and memorabilia representing over 80 years of Air Force history and the significant involvement of the Air Force in the Riverina.
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Wiradjuri Trail Start from Visitor Information Centre, Tarcutta Street 1300 100 122 A 42km trail around the city to explore the riverbanks, hilltops and significant Wiradjuri places.
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Johnston Street 1300 100 122 Popular access point to the Murrumbidgee River, with plenty of space for a picnic, barbecue or to watch the world go by.
Willans Hill Miniature Railway Botanic Gardens, Tom Wood Drive 02 5924 3062 Weave through the Botanic Gardens and pass through tunnels. Departs every first and third Sunday from 10am - 2:30pm.
1/88 Fitzmaurice Street sewmeschool.com.au Focusing on structured lessons and courses in sewing and fashion design, Sew Me pairs with local businesses to provide fun and energizing workshops for an experience you can’t miss.
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Wollundry Grove Olives 15 Mary Gilmore Road, Brucedale 0429 201 773 Producing award-winning oils and olives right on Wagga Wagga’s doorstep. Tours, tastings and produce available for sale. Bookings by appointment.
1 Tom Moon Avenue, Temora 02 6977 1088 A must see, this museum displays airworthy ex-military aircraft, acknowledges the role they played, and the men and women who flew and supported the RAAF.
Snowy Mountains Highway, Yarrangobilly Caves Kosciuszko National Park 02 6454 9597 Join our experienced guides as you explore the stunning landscapes of this precinct.
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The Rock Heritage Trail
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Yerong Creek Water Tower
Urana Street, The Rock 02 6920 5674 Step back in time and explore heritage plaques that lead past Federation shopfronts, pretty churches and the Gallipoli Panels.
Plunkett Street, Yerong Creek 02 6920 5674 The Yerong Creek Water Tower Mural dominates the local skyline and provides the story of country life and local history.