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Wagga Wagga (pronounced Wogga Wogga), the largest inland city in New South Wales, with a population of around 56,000 people (2018), is located on the banks of the Murrumbidgee River. The city is universally referred to as Wagga.
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Sample and buy quality local wines.
showcases the RAAF's history and its significant involvement in the Riverina region.
Who'd think there'd be a beach in a large interior city. Moreover, Wagga Beach was rated as number 9 in the top 20 Australian beaches of 2020, as part of a campaign to promote Australia's little known beaches.
It houses the Australian Print Collection and the Print Australia Archive. The gallery is home to the National Art Glass Collection, Australia's premier display of glass art.
8 hectares of beautiful gardens, which are also home to the Wagga Wagga Zoo (contains a free flight aviary) and the Wagga Wagga Miniature Railway (see listing below)
Show casing the heritage of the railway in the Riverina
A railway station and working controls are features along the extensive track. If you aren't the train type a pedestrians bridge over the train gives an expansive view of the train as it leaves the station.
Home to Australia's only wave-ball, 2 outdoor pools (including diving pool) and four indoor heated pools (including whirlpool, baby pool and wave ball).
It is open M-Sa and offers breakfast and lunches, such as sandwiches on fresh sourdough with a taste of the region's finest ingredients. They also claim to offer the best coffee in town, made by NSW's "best latte artist".
Famous for its diverse range of beers made on site and its unique range of pizzas.
A comfortable café with a cosy atmosphere.
A small, intimate café that serves quality food and coffee. Free wifi and friendly staff.
It's in the eastern suburb of Kooringal.
The Riv
Wednesday night trivia sessions. Popular with local agricultural students.
The Vic
Wednesday night trivia sessions. Popular with local agricultural students.
Has stables, kennels and yards available. Small pool. Restaurant and room service dinners available by prior arrangement.
Offers standard rooms and serviced apartments in the CBD. Restaurant on site. Free Wifi.
A modern hotel on the Sturt Highway, close to the CBD.
Unique 35-metre-high canopy roof makes this building a local landmark. Modern rooms and conveniently located in the city centre.
Hotel in the centre of Wagga Wagga, with comfortable rooms at reasonable prices, a swimming pool and a fitness centre.
Upmarket, modern hotel in the heart of the shopping district. Swimming pool and gym. Restaurant and bar onsite.
A range of local produce is on offer, including flowers, cheese, meat and even pistachios.
A range of local produce is on offer, including flowers, cheese, meat and even pistachios
Stalls selling fresh produce, arts and crafts, hand made gifts, clothes, plants, bric-a-brac and more.
A major shopping centre. Contains a supermarket, a discount department store, a post office, a food court, and over 60 specialty stores.
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