Enjoy a break from the norm and head inland for your next holiday. You might be surprised how much there is to see and do around Wagga Wagga and the Riverina. Wine and dine your taste buds, uncover a wealth of history, breathe fresh, clean air on leisurely country drives and embrace life’s simple pleasures.
Here is just a taste of what you can do in Wagga Wagga and its surrounds.
Foodies attractions around Wagga Wagga
The Riverina is known as Australia’s food bowl, so there’s no shortage of opportunities to tempt your taste buds. Enjoy a wine tasting at Borambola Wines or the Charles Sturt Winery followed by a nibble on some Coolamon Cheese and finish off with some sweet treats from Junee Licorice and Chocolate Factory. Alternatively, if you time your visit right, you can enjoy a host of tasty homemade delights in one location at the monthly River & Wren Markets.
Family attractions around Wagga Wagga
While a visit to the Botanic Gardens might not be your first thought for a family activity, in Wagga Wagga it should be. Set amongst the grounds are two activities the kids will love. The first is the free zoo and free-flight aviary and the second is the Willans Hill Miniature Railway. It only operates on the first and third Sunday of each month, but it’s sure to be a hit with the little ones.
You’ll love the riverfront location of Ingenia Holidays Wagga Wagga, but if you want a change of scenery, try Wagga Beach. It’s a popular spot with families where the kids can splash about in the river and play in the sand. If you visit between November to May, why not take the kids to Bidgee Strawberries and Cream? There, they can pick their own punnet of fruity goodness to enjoy back at camp… if they last that long!
Natural Attractions around Wagga Wagga
From beautiful botanic gardens to fragrant lavender farms, you don’t have to travel far to find stunning natural attractions around Wagga Wagga. Burn off some energy walking or biking the Wiradjuri Track and Livingstone National Park, paddle up the Murrumbidgee River or enjoy a picturesque picnic beside Lake Albert.
Museums and art galleries around Wagga Wagga
Wagga Wagga is home to a host of museums and art galleries. See aircraft from the Korean and Vietnam wars as well as modern jets at the RAAF Wagga Aviation Heritage Centre. Or, if trains are your passion, browse the exhibits at the Rail Heritage Station Museum. The Steam and Vintage Engine Museum will delight those that are fascinated by engines of all kinds and the city is also home to the Museum of the Riverina and the National Art Glass Gallery.
Book a stay at Ingenia Holidays Wagga Wagga and you’ll be rewarded with a fantastic riverside location and all of these attractions on your doorstep.
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