10 Things to Do in Wagga Wagga That You Shouldn't Miss

February 8, 2018 Natalie Tallman

Discover the best top things to do in Wagga Wagga, Australia including Wagga Wagga Botanic Gardens, National Art Glass Gallery, Wagga Wagga Visitor Information Centre, Wagga Wagga Art Gallery, Lake Albert, Museum of the Riverina, RAAF Wagga Aviation Heritage Centre, Wollundry Grove Olives, Wagga Wagga Beach, Wagga Wagga City Library.
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1. Wagga Wagga Botanic Gardens

Willians Hill, Macleay Street, Wagga Wagga, New South Wales 2650, Australia
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4.5 based on 294 reviews

Wagga Wagga Botanic Gardens

Reviewed By Papalite - Wagga Wagga, Australia

The Wagga botanical Gardens is a wonderful venue for a day out. My wife and I attended the fair on Saturday, spending much of the day there walking the grounds whilst speaking to local stall holders and interest groups and clubs.
Well tended and an oasis in currently dry Wagga, it’s a credit to those that tend the parks and Gardens, unlike the local roads!
Great place for a family picnic or gathering.

Morrow Street, Wagga Wagga, New South Wales 2650, Australia +61 2 6926 9660
Excellent
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4.5 based on 116 reviews

National Art Glass Gallery

Reviewed By ruthandvern - Wilton, California

What a treasure! The bottom floor had items made by local artisans and a lovely group of women that were set up in the art space from all parts of Australia. They were open for viewing and discussion on their work. It was really wonderful to be able to speak with the creators of what we had enjoyed so much in the gallery. Upstairs is a remarkable exhibit of professional art pieces. The curator said he had over 600 pieces and brings them out on a sort of rotational basis. Although photos upstairs were forbidden due to copyright issues he did allow me to take a wide view of numerous pieces just not close to any one specifically, for which I was quite grateful.

3. Wagga Wagga Visitor Information Centre

183 Tarcutta Street, Wagga Wagga, New South Wales 2650, Australia +61 1300 100 122
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4.5 based on 97 reviews

Wagga Wagga Visitor Information Centre

Welcome to beautiful, vibrant Wagga Wagga! The hub of the Riverina on the banks of the magnificent Murrumbidgee River, we're more than just the largest regional City in New South Wales - we're an Australian icon - and we can't wait to share our secrets with you! If you're curious of mind and you enjoy discovering new things, you'll love Wagga Wagga. From stunning landscapes and unusual architecture to sassy shops and a vibrant arts scene, it's a place that will capture your imagination and tempt you to come back again and again. Come see us at the Wagga Wagga Visitor Information Centre as we show you why there's a hundred little reasons to visit Wagga Wagga.

Reviewed By ruthandvern - Wilton, California

We stopped in today and were able to get a city and region map and Matt went through all the most popular attractions and marked them. He also provided the bus schedule which was very helpful. We've been walking for two days and that will...MoreHello ruthandvern, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It's wonderful to hear you found our range of information and staff so helpful, I will pass your lovely feedback on. We hope to see you back in Wagga Wagga again soon! Rachel

Civic Centre | Corner of Baylis & Morrow Streets, Wagga Wagga, New South Wales 2650, Australia +61 2 6926 9660
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4.5 based on 40 reviews

Wagga Wagga Art Gallery

Reviewed By bundy916 - Wagga Wagga, Australia

The art gallery put on free movies for adults and children in the school holidays. Movies included were The Great Muppet Caper, Honey I Shrunk the Kids, Shaun the Sheep Movie, The Dark Crystal, Wallace and Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit, Alice in Wonderland, Frankenweenie, Ice Age, Rio, Jumanji, Spirited Away, Ponyo.
Great place to visit and stay cool with an awesome air conditioner.

5. Lake Albert

Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia
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4.5 based on 35 reviews

Lake Albert

Lake Albert is one of Wagga's most popular recreational facilities. It caters for boating, fishing, swimming and other aquatic activities, and is commonly used by walkers, joggers and bike riders. It is family friendly and a must for visitors to Wagga Wagga. Eight fitness stations have been installed in four locations on the eastern side of Lake Albert. Set over 800m, the fitness stations are very popular with users of the lake. The walking track around Lake Albert is 5.5 kilometres.

Reviewed By Graham J - Wagga Wagga, Australia

Lake Albert offers something for everyone. There is a 5.5km walking track with exercise stations for the fitness fanatics, there are numerous fishing spots around the lake for anglers and for the family looking for a day out there are several free gas BBQ's set around the well maintained lawns. There is a well equipped playground to keep the kids occupied. Most weekends there are either power boats or sailing boats out on the water for just another added attraction.

6. Museum of the Riverina

243 Baylis St, Wagga Wagga, New South Wales 2650, Australia +61 2 6926 9655
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4.5 based on 43 reviews

Museum of the Riverina

Formerly the city's Council Chambers, this historic building now hosts local and touring Exhibitions covering history, science, innovation and technology. The Museum of the Riverina's two sites bring history to life, with Exhibitions and activities for all ages.

Reviewed By JGDynamo - Halifax Region, Canada

We stopped in at the Museum of the Riverina in Wagga Wagga, it was free to get in and we do love free. The exhibits change every few months we were told by some lady who we weren’t sure if she worked there or was just a regular there. She ended up following us and telling us all about all of the displays which was fine, never got her name but thanked her at the end of it for taking us through the museum, pretty sure she wanted me which isn’t surprising. Enjoyable time, well set up displays and exhibits, check it out.

7. RAAF Wagga Aviation Heritage Centre

Sturt Highway, Wagga Wagga, New South Wales 2651, Australia +61 2 6937 5402
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4.5 based on 29 reviews

RAAF Wagga Aviation Heritage Centre

The RAAF Wagga Aviation Heritage Centre showcases Air Force history, along with representing the significant involvement of the RAAF in the Riverina region of New South Wales. The static display aircraft next to the Aviation Heritage Centre represent over 50 years of RAAF flying history and are completely accessible for the public to view and photograph. The display comprises Air Force heritage artefacts displayed in various themed rooms, including a 'Community Room', which is devoted to a rotational display that relates to military history and/or the contribution made by people from Wagga Wagga and the Riverina region and the "Riverina Room" which hosts an interactive display of bases established in the Riverina. As the last remaining Riverina World War II Base within a network of bases incorporating Narrandera, Temora, Deniliquin, Tocumwal and Uranquinty; this Aviation Heritage Centre represents the only repository for regional specific RAAF memorabilia.

Reviewed By poppy1166 - Gold Coast, Australia

Excellent museum
Great displays that were historic and educational
The displays of aircraft in the front lawn were very interesting to get up close with
Loved the fact that it was a gold coin donation
The volunteers were a wealth of information and personal knowledge
Highly recommend to visitors and locals who may not have been

8. Wollundry Grove Olives

Wollundry Grove 15 Mary Gilmore Rd | Brucedale, Wagga Wagga, New South Wales 2650, Australia +61 429 201 773
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4.5 based on 19 reviews

Wollundry Grove Olives

Wollundry Grove Olives produces award winning olive products, including extra virgin olive oil and delicious premium table olives. Grown, processed, bottled and packed on the grove in Wagga Wagga, our olives reflect the unique role that small, committed producers play in setting quality and flavour standards. We welcome all visitors and are open for tours and tastings (by appointment). Our products are also available for purchase on site. To arrange a tour, please call us and we will be happy to schedule an appointment.

Reviewed By MarkCSyd - Sydney, Australia

We just turned up at 3:30pm found the owners to be very kind and gave as a mini tour of the picking, production and packing, followed by a tasting then we brought a few items. Took about 1 hour in total and was most enjoyable.

9. Wagga Wagga Beach

Johnston Street, Wagga Wagga, New South Wales 2650, Australia
Excellent
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4 based on 49 reviews

Wagga Wagga Beach

Wagga Beach located on the banks of the Murrumbidgee River, in the centre of the largest inland city of Wagga Wagga. It is very popular during the summer months, when the temperature is climbing. Relax on the shaded lawn, picnic on the banks of the river or go for a swim. Barbecue facilities available. To learn more about the Murrumbidgee River, visit the information display. You might even catch a glimpse of the famous five o'clock wave!

Reviewed By fantazbaz - Wagga Wagga, Australia

Beach is clean and tidy on an inland river, so tides aren't generally a problem except when irrigation water comes downstream from dams. As is normal for these type of locales the water can be very cold and the river bottom highly variable and dangerous. You should never consider swimming inland rivers without company.
This aside is quite pretty and provides good BBQ facilities, tables & Seating with abundant toilet facilities.
Also links up to several running/walking tracks and has substantial car parking.
A great place to while away the hours whether you swim or not.

10. Wagga Wagga City Library

Baylis Street & Morrow Street | Wagga Wagga Civic Centre, Wagga Wagga, New South Wales 2650, Australia 6169269700
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5 based on 14 reviews

Wagga Wagga City Library

Come visit us in 2016, our 70th birthday year! Wagga Wagga City Library is the place to go for all your information and recreation needs.

Reviewed By Trinkaus - Canberra, Australia

Wagga Wagga's library sits alongside the lake/park where Bayliss St changes to Fitzmaurice St. The long glass wall means that there is always a pleasant vista of the park. The Reading area is quiet, and there is a good number of workstations available. When you tire of Reading or computing it is just a few steps to the adjacent art gallery, glasswork museum, exhibition museum annex or coffee lounge. I always make it one of the places I visit on my occasional trips to Wagga Wagga.

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