Wagga Wagga Area
Must do
Family activities in Wagga Wagga
The largest inland city in NSW is known for its parks and gardens. It's a family-friendly city with plenty of things to do and attractions for the kids including a miniature railway, go-kart racing and the amazing Oasis Aquatic Centre.
About the Wagga Wagga Area
Situated on the beautiful Murrumbidgee River, Wagga Wagga is a beguiling mix of natural and architectural beauty. The Wagga Wagga Art Gallery has an outstanding collection of works by some of the greats of Australian painting; the National Art Glass Gallery, part of the main gallery, has a renowned collection of glass art.
The area is also a haven for bushwalkers, campers and birdwatchers. Climb The Rock, a 360-m outcrop with views to Mt Kosciuszko, near the historic town of Lockhart.
Don't miss the Dog on the Tuckerbox at Gundagai, Bradman's Birthplace, in Cootamundra, Temora Aviation Museum and Junee Licorice and Chocolate Factory, known for its organic produce.
Events
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- June
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Saturday 9 June to Saturday 8 December Wagga Wagga Farmers Market
The Wagga Wagga Farmers Market offers a festive atmosphere that is enjoyed by all ages. The market features over 30 stalls ...
- Sunday 10 June to Wednesday 13 June Wagga Wagga Veteran and Vintage Motor Clubs Annual Rally
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- July
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Until Saturday 8 December Wagga Wagga Farmers Market
The Wagga Wagga Farmers Market offers a festive atmosphere that is enjoyed by all ages. The market features over 30 stalls ...
Local towns
- CoolamonEasy walking tracks around Coolamon shire help you discover the abundance of
- CootamundraVisit the Sir Donald Bradman Birthplace Museum, a restored cottage filled with
- GundagaiGundagai is home of the famous Dog on the Tuckerbox monument, nestled
- JuneeDon't miss the exhibits of the huge Roundhouse Rail and Transport Museum
- LockhartThe town of Lockhart is classified by the National Trust; it's known
- Surrounds
- TemoraTake the Two Foot Tour around 20 historical sites in Temora, a historic
- Wagga WaggaThe largest inland city in NSW is known for its parks and
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