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Visitors
Situated on the banks of the Murrumbigee River, Wagga Wagga is the largest inland city in New South Wales. It is renowned for the richness and diversity of its offerings for visitors and residents alike, while being a major centre for industry, commerce, education, agriculture and with two military bases.
All this within a friendly and relaxed country atmosphere!
Being situated on the Sturt and Olympic Highways, roughly midway between Sydney and Melbourne, Wagga is a city that is easily accessible. Travellers from these and other metropolitan areas, such as Canberra and Adelaide, can’t miss us!
Whether you’re into sports, arts or sightseeing, Wagga Wagga is uniquely placed with a wealth of attractions, a must experience.
The City’s centre is distinguished by the magnificent Civic Centre housing the Regional Library, Art Gallery and National Art Glass Gallery. Awaken your artistic side with a visit to the nearby refurbished Civic Theatre, Riverina Playhouse and Wollundry Amphitheatre which host a stunning array of live theatre and music performances. Stroll the wonderful parks and gardens, cycle the bikeways, take a nature walk along the banks of the Murrumbidgee or an outing to one of the speciality markets.
There is a range of cuisines available in the restaurants and eateries, so select from the formal dining experience to the alfresco cafés and sample some of the regions fine food and wines.
Why not visit wineries in picturesque surrounds and taste the local wines?
The City is fast becoming a distinctive destination for conventions, meetings, events and festivals. Gig Guide The city has over 20 venues, catering for conferences and seminars from as few as 10 to as many as 1,000 delegates.
Within easy driving distance are the neighbouring towns of Coolamon, Junee and Lockhart, each with distinctive character and attractions.
Wagga has an array of excellent accommodation from caravan parks, bed and breakfasts to 4.5 star rated motels.
Places of interest include:
- Charles Sturt University and Winery
- Kapooka Military Base
- Murrumbidgee River/Beaches
- Oasis Aquatic Centre
- RAAF Museum - Forest Hill
- Local Wineries
- Riverina Playhouse
- Wagga Wagga Botanical Gardens, Zoo and Model Railway
- Wagga Wagga City Art Gallery
- Wagga Wagga Historical Museum
- Many sporting facilities
- Information Centre - Tarcutta Street
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