Farm-fresh produce grown on the fertile banks of the Murrumbidgee River provides the pantry for astounding dining. Feast your senses on regional wines, locally brewed beers and gourmet produce. Spend hours in the city’s art galleries and museums or go to the banks of the meandering Murrumbidgee to experience an outdoor showcase of Aboriginal heritage.
Car hire is a great option when you visit Wagga, as it's pretty spread out and there's heaps to do in the surrounding areas. Head southeast to Kosciuszko National Park (about 190km away), for scenery that doesn't even need an Instagram filter.
Even hailing a taxi can feel like too much work after a long flight. Book an airport transfer to Wagga instead and a professional driver will pick you up in a private car or shared shuttle.
Wagga Wagga Airport services flights from both Sydney and Melbourne. The 14km drive from the airport to Wagga's city centre takes about 15 minutes. Hail a taxi, shuttle or rent a car and be on your way.
Wagga is the hometown to several of Australia's most prominent athletes, including 2016 Olympic gold medal rugby player Alicia Quirk and Australian Football Hall of Fame inductee Wayne Carey. This sporty pedigree is known as the "Wagga Effect"-maybe there's something in the water?
The Wagga Wagga Show takes place each September. Go on rides, pet the livestock and eat heaps of savoury and sweet food.
