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Adelong Falls Gold Mill Ruins
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Food I Am 29 Kunzea Place Part cooking school, part private dining venue. Set high on the outskirts of Wagga Wagga with amazing panoramic views.
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1103 Oura Road, Eunonyhareenyha Riding lessons for beginners to experienced riders, school holiday programs, equine therapy to assist people with mental health conditions and physical disabilities.
Adelong Falls Road, Adelong A state listed heritage industrial site and a must-see destination. The perfect place for gold panning. In warmer months, this is a popular swimming hole.
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Belisi Wellbeing & Equestrian Centre
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Greens Gunyah Museum & Doris Golder Wool Art Gallery
Bidgee Strawberries and Cream
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Billagha Street One of Wagga Wagga’s leading agritourism experiences, offering tours and pick-your-own strawberries that are super sweet and chemical-free.
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Junee Licorice and Chocolate Factory
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Coolamon Cheese Co
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Laser Tag Wagga
Ross Smith Road 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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45-61 Lord Street, Junee A chocolate lover’s paradise inside a restored flour mill. Take a tour, make your own freckle, enjoy lunch and stock up on treats.
45 Urana Street, Lockhart Explore unique collections, superb exhibits and an amazing array of lifelike portraits and landscapes created from natural wool.
Birramal Conservation Area
Kidsons Cycles 105 Fitzmaurice Street Cycling Wagga Wagga + Surrounds? Stock up on equipment, hire a bike or purchase one from the range featuring Specialized, Trek, Merida and Cervelo.
87 Cowabbie Street, Coolamon See how cheese is made. Producing handcrafted cheeses using locally sourced ingredients and drawing inspiration from local flavours.
11-15 Baylis Street Play a game of laser tag in a fluorescent three level arena, famous for losing people in its tricky corridors.
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Erin Earth
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Livingstone National Park
1 Kildare Street The Erin Earth garden is a large urban woodland inviting you to discover and learn about sustainable living in Wiradjuri Country. Open Tuesday and Wednesday during school term.
via Holbrook Road, Big Springs Great for bushwalking, mountain bike riding, horse riding, picnicking, 4WD touring and birdwatching. Located in a diverse and everchanging landscape.
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, backpack, 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, water views alongside the Murrumbidgee River, spy iconic wildlife, immerse yourself in our rich history and culture and so much more.
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Northern Kosciuszko National Park Snowy Mountains Highway, via Tumut Tumut is your launch pad into northern Kosciuszko National Park. Explore tall mountain forests, secret waterfalls and panoramic lookouts.
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Pomingalarna Reserve Bagley Drive Bike, walk, run or admire the natural beauty and views. Located five minutes from Wagga Wagga’s CBD.
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Lockhart Water Tower
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RAAF Wagga Aviation Heritage Centre
Green Street, Lockhart Discover farm-art sculptures created from recycled farm materials, visit the Lockhart Love Locks, and wander under historic verandahs and over etched heritage pavers.
Swim in the Murrumbidgee River, smell the flowers, see the animals, rest in the shade of a tree
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Lockhart Sculpture & Heritage Trail
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Parafield Organic Table Olives Cloughs Road, Yarragundry 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.
Green Street, Lockhart 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.
Sturt Highway, Forest Hill 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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Milbrulong Water Tower
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Riverside: Wagga Beach
Lockhart - The Rock Road, Milbrulong This mural features local Rosella birds which pays respect to the Wiradjuri heritage of the town and word for Rosella.
Johnston Street Popular access point to the Murrumbidgee River, with plenty of space for a picnic, barbecue or to watch the world go by.
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Marrambidya Wetland 100 Narrung Street A natural attraction not to be missed. Discover flora and fauna, culture and history. Five minutes from Wagga Wagga’s CBD.
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1 Tom Moon Avenue, Temora A must see visit which acknowledges the role played by RAAF ex-military aircraft, and the men and women who flew and supported them.
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Mount Erin Heritage Centre 10 Edmonson Street Located in the original Presentation Sister’s convent, which opened in 1876. Journey with us from Kildare in Ireland to Wagga Wagga in 2003 when Mt Erin High School closed.
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Urana Street, The Rock Step back in time and explore heritage plaques that lead past Federation shopfronts, pretty churches and the Gallipoli Panels.
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Murrumbidgee Turf Club
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The Rock Nature Reserve Kengal Aboriginal Place
Travers Street The MTC races over 25 times per racing year and has multiple venues for hire for your next event.
Lockhart -The Rock Road, The Rock This imposing formation is an important place for local community, a great area for bushwalking and taking in panoramic views.
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Willans Hill Miniature Railway
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15 Mary Gilmore Road, Brucedale Producing award-winning oils and olives right on Wagga Wagga’s doorstep. Tours, tastings and produce available for sale. Bookings by appointment.
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In Motion Fitness Kayak Tours
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Museum of the Riverina
We know you still have extra exploring in you. Go ahead and book one of the following tours or bookable experiences available in our Wagga Wagga + Surrounds region. Get your boots dirty in the paddocks of working farms or walk in the footsteps of our first nations peoples learning about our Wiradjuri culture. Or, head off on a memorable nature experience, paddling the Murrumbidgee River or soaring above the Snowy Mountains.
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Wagga Wagga Visitor Information Centre 183 Tarcutta Street 1300 100 122
Throughout this guide connect with the culture and spirit of the Wiradjuri people, the traditional custodians of the land, through words inspired by the uniquely beautiful Wiradjuri Country. We thank the staff at the School of Indigenous Australian Studies at Charles Sturt University for the language and translations in this guide. Disclaimer Published January 2021 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 2020/21. Front cover image: Riverside Wagga Beach, Jack of Hearts Studio
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