Wakool

This scenic township on the Wakool River boasts some of NSW’s most beautiful natural areas, and is the perfect holiday destination for travellers seeking a peaceful escape in the Riverina heartland. The Wakool district forms part of a network of amazing forest tracks, featuring a large collection of selfguided walking trails and paths, as well as scenic drives throughout the region. The cultural and natural heritage of this bush area has been preserved for generations so there is always much to discover.

The Wakool Hotel is a renowned stopover point for travellers through the area, and the township is well known for its annual community-run events including the Wakool Fishing Classic, the Wakool Show, and the Wakool Sheep Races, known as ‘The Melbourne Cup of the Bush’ where attendees are in with a chance to win cash if their sheep runs first!

Wakool is central to many major tourist towns in the region and is within an hours drive from Deniliquin, Swan Hill and Echuca.