TOP SPOTS...
A HANDY POCKET GUIDE
Chef’s kiss
Open any menu when dining out in our Wagga Wagga + Surrounds region and you’ll find it is bursting with fresh, local flavours ready for you to devour. Distinct seasons, passionate growers and culinary creatives combine for tastes like no other.
Dine out in cafes, bars, restaurants, cellar doors or breweries. Forage for fresh produce at local farms and enjoy your own picnic at a park or riverside.
No matter how you choose to dine when in our region – your tastebuds will thank you for it.
The Charles Dining Room
After dark
Venture out after night fall and find endless nocturnal options to explore. Wander along illuminated streets, indulge your tastebuds in one of our refined restaurants or satisfy your sweet tooth in one of our eateries.
Enjoy a decadent drop in one of our trendy bars, listen to the best regional live music or catch a live stage production - theatre, ballet, comedy and more.
Bar Olivette
River
Nature abounds
Immerse yourself in the wonders of the natural world in our Wagga Wagga + Surrounds region. Trek through national parks, plunge underground in ancient cave systems or take to the waters on a guided kayak tour.
Scale mountains or grab your binoculars to spot a kaleidoscope of wildlife in wetlands and waterways.
Murrumbidgee
Treat yourself
Uncover an exciting shopping scene in our Wagga Wagga + Surrounds region. Discover handmade and artisanal pieces from a diverse range of local traders, and stop by stylish boutiques featuring Australian labels, beautiful homewares, and fashion accessories.
In the same outing, treat yourself to local gourmet delights, farm-fresh florals, handcrafted jewellery, and one-of-a kind artworks that showcase the region's creative spirits.
Little Triffids Flowers
Welcome to WAGGA WAGGA + SURROUNDS W IRADJURI COUNTRY
COOLAMON
NARRANDERA
Wagga Wagga JUNEE TEMORA
LOCKHART
COOTAMUNDRA GUNDAGAI
TOP SPOTS ... a handy guide to the best places to explore and discover on your visit to our Wagga Wagga + Surrounds region.
If you’re reading this, then you’re about to embark on an amazing adventure.
There’s no shortage of incredible outdoor and indoor experiences to explore in our Wagga Wagga + Surrounds region.
See spectacular landscapes, immerse yourself in rich history and culture or head indoors for the best live entertainment, boutique shopping and more.
Wake up to amazing sunrises and barista-made coffee and nod off to a sky full of stars after a delicious feast of local produce.
Read on to start planning your perfect visit to our Wagga Wagga + Surrounds region.
GREATER HUME
WAGGA WAGGA + SURROUNDS
Start in Wagga Wagga. Pick a direction. Return by sunset.
There’s so much to discover on a road trip in our Wagga Wagga + Surrounds region. Roam along our open roads and discover charming country towns, bold flavours, towering peaks and friendly neighbours.
TRAVEL DISTANCES FROM WAGGA WAGGA
> Coolamon 40km | 30mins
> Cootamundra 95km | 1hr
> Holbrook 80km | 1hr
> Junee 40km | 30mins
> Lockhart 65km | 45mins
> Gundagai 80km | 1hr
> Narrandera 100km | 1hr 5mins
> Temora 87km | 1hr
> The Rock 30km | 30mins
> Tumut 104km | 1hr 20mins
> Tumbarumba 110km | 1hr 20mins
wiradjuri, ngungawal, wolgalu and ngarigo country
SNOWY VALLEYS
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Ngiyanhi gawaymbanha Wagga Wagga-gu, Wiradjuri-gu ngurambang-gu. Ngiha bala ngiyanhigin. Guna baluggirbang-gu garra. Ngurambang Wiradjuri-gu mayiny-gu.
Welcome to Wagga Wagga, Wiradyuri country, the land of our ancestors, home of the Wiradyuri people.
Trail Blazer
With a lacework of trails threaded across our Wagga Wagga + Surrounds region, adventure is never far away.
Hike along tracks in National Parks, stand on peaks for views above it all, amble along riverside trails or chase the rush pedaling through bushland reserves.
Pack walking shoes or bring your bike and cut a path to new discoveries.
Scan to discover our trails: visitwagga.com/trails
Pomingalarna Reserve
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.
Go for a dip or set up a picnic at one of the top 10 beaches in Australia (2020) Riverside: Wagga Beach
Explore the themed gardens, zoo and free flight aviary at the Wagga Wagga Botanic Gardens Zoo & Aviary
Wander along sections of the Wiradjuri Trail – a 42km loop around the city inviting you to explore the riverbanks and suburban heights
Be inspired by our creative arts scene and vibrant history at one of our city’s galleries and museums
Enjoy water sports, snap a gorgeous sunset, or cycle around the scenic Lake Albert
Wagga Wagga Botanic Gardens Zoo + Aviary
Coolamon Up-to-Date
(A4)
Greens Gunyah Museum & Doris Golder Wool Art Gallery (D4)
Junee Roundhouse Railway Museum (A4)
Lockhart Sculpture and Heritage Trail (D4)
Lockhart Water Tower Mural (D4)
Milbrulong Water Tower Mural (D4)
Mount Erin Heritage Centre (D3)
Museum of the Riverina –Botanic Gardens site (E2)
Museum of the Riverina –Historic Council Chambers site (C2)
RAAF Wagga Aviation Heritage Centre (D1)
Riverina Conservatorium of Music (C2)
Snowy Valleys Sculpture Trail (D1)
The Ambo Gallery (C2)
The Bundawarrah Centre
Cultural Precinct (A4)
The Rock Heritage Trail (D4)
Transgrid Discovery Hub (B2)
Uranquinty Water Tower Mural (D4)
Wagga Wagga Art Gallery (C2)
Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre (C2)
Wagga Wagga Rail Heritage Museum (D2)
Walla Walla Water Tower Mural (D4)
Yerong Creek Water Tower Mural (D4)
Indoor + outdoor favourites
Adelong Falls Gold Mill Ruins (D1)
Bidgee Strawberries & Cream (A3)
Coolamon Cheese Co. (A4)
ErinEarth (D3)
Kidsons Cycles (B2)
Ladysmith Park Perennials (D1)
Lake Talbot Water Park (D4)
Laser Tag Wagga (D2)
Murrumbidgee Turf Club (B3)
North Shore Studios – Clay Workshops (A2)
Oasis Aquatic Centre (D2)
Temora Aviation Museum (A4)
The Rock Regional Observatory (D4)
Vortex Entertainment Centre (B2)
Wagga Par 3 & Driving Range (A3)
Wagga Smash Shack (C4) Wagga Wagga Livestock Marketing Centre (A1)
Willians
Nature,
Birramal Conservation Area (E4)
Canola Trail (A4)
Coolamon Bike and Walking Tracks (A4)
Galore Hill Scenic Reserve (D4)
Lake Albert (E1)
Lake Centenary (A4)
Livingstone National Park (E4)
Marrambidya Wetlands (A3)
Morgan’s Lookout (E4)
Narrandera Skywalk (D4)
Northern Kosciuszko National Park (D1)
Pomingalarna Reserve (D4)
Riverside: Wagga Beach (B2)
The Rock Nature ReserveKengal Aboriginal Place (D4)
The Esplanade Nature Reserve (D4)
Tumbarumba to Rosewood Rail Trail (E1)
Tumut River Walk (E1)
Victory Memorial Gardens (C2)
Wagga Wagga Botanic Gardens + Zoo & Aviary (E2)
Wiradjuri Trail (C2)
Yarrangobilly Caves (E1)
Tours + activities
Agricultural Tours Riverina (D4)
Altina Wildlife Park (D4)
Food I Am Cooking School (E4)
In Motion Fitness Kayak Tours (E4)
Truenorth Helicopters (D1) Wollundry Grove Olives (A4)
SHOPPING
Far Fetched Traders (D1)
Knights Deli (B2)
Little Black Duck
Little Triffids Flowers (C2)
Monty & Moo (B2)
Ninja & Jhi (C2)
Paper Pear (B2)
Tammy’s Thai Massage (B2)
Ted & Olive Boutique (B2)
The Renew Wagga Arts Precinct (C2)
The Wagga Shop (C2)
Tom’s Outdoors (D1)
Cafés + bites
Artisan Baker – So French, So Fresh (C3)
Bethungra Olde School T-House (A4)
Larry’s Café (D2)
Mr Lawrence (B2)
OMG Decadent Donuts (B2)
The Brew (D3)
The Curious Rabbit (C2)
The Fast Lane Drive Thru Coffee (D1 + D4)
The Gardens Café (E2)
The Press (C2)
The Ten Mile (E4)
Breweries, bars + wineries
Astor Hotel Bar & Grill (D2)
Bar Olivette (C2)
Birdy Bar (C2)
Borambola Winery & Estate (D1)
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Charles Sturt Winery (A4)
Flyfaire Winery (D4)
Ladbroken Distilling Co. (E1)
Meccanico Espresso & Wine (B2)
Pinnacle’s Restaurant and Bar (D1)
The Wild Vine (A1) Restaurants
HIDE Steak & Bar (D2)
Holbrook Hotel (E4)
Magpies Nest Restaurant (A4)
Okami Japanese Restaurant (B2)
SPARE (B2)
Tammy’s Thai Kitchen (E1)
Thaigga (B2)
The Charles Dining Room (C2)
The Oakroom Kitchen & Bar (D2)
Three Blue Ducks Nimbo (E1)
Whitton Malt House (D4)
Pubs + clubs
Farmers Home Hotel (D1)
Junee Hotel (A4)
Palm and Pawn Hotel (A1)
Rules Club Wagga Wagga (D4)
Sportsmen's Club Hotel (B3)
The Blamey Hotel (E1)
The Victoria Hotel (D2)
The William Farrer Hotel (D2)
Turvey Park Hotel (E4)
Wagga RSL Club (C3)
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 to connect with the culture and spirit of the traditional custodians of the land, the Wiradyuri Peoples.
Disclaimer
Published by Wagga Wagga City Council, PO Box20, 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 2024/25.
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