Most visitors are surprised to learn that Wagga Wagga is one of Australia's leading regional cities with a population of over 60,000. It is also conveniently located in the centre of Australia's population triangle (Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide - and only 2 1/2 hours to canberra).
Located on the banks of the Murrumbidgee River, the city has all the services of a large city. Wagga Wagga has a domestic airport (Regional Express and Qantas Airlines), Charles Sturt University, the Royal Australian Air Force Base and the Kapooka Army Recruit Training Centre.
Wagga is located in the heart of the Riverina and encompasses the area north of the Murray River and includes towns such as Griffith, Narranderra and Ardlethen. This area specialises in agriculture and livestock and is particularly known for its wine production.
- Shopping & Facilities
- Events & Activities
- Climate
- Getting To Wagga
- Tourist Drives Around Wagga
Wagga Wagga is a major service centre for the Riverina region and features shops ranging from national retailers to locally-owned speciality stores. There are two shopping malls in the central business district and a large variety of shops located in Baylis and Fitzmaurice Streets.
Some nationally recognised shops you will find in Wagga Wagga include:
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There are many things to do in and around Wagga from tasting premium local wines to visiting the National Art Glass Gallery. There are local country markets to visit every Sunday or you can take a short drive to some of Australia's most historic townships like Junee, Lockhart or Griffith. Alternatively you could try your hand at rock climbing or hit the town at one of the many local pubs and clubs.
Wagga is also fast becoming known for its cultural events, hosting the National Golden Gown Fashion Award, the Festival of the Voice and the National Veterans Games. For those looking further afield Wagga is positioned almost midway between Sydney and Melbourne. Sydney is about a five hour drive, Melbourne is about four hours away and Canberra is a close two and a half hour drive.
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Wagga has four distinct seasons, with cool winter nights and summer days reaching 40 degrees . All DHA homes have heating and cooling supplied but due to the wide variance of climate, you will need warm clothes and bedding in winter as well as light clothes in summer.
Below are the average temperatures for the seasons (in degrees celcius):
Season |
MIN Avg |
MAX Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Summer (Dec - Feb) | 15.2 | 30.5 |
| Autumn (Mar - May) | 8.4 | 22.7 |
| Winter (Jun - Aug) | 3.7 | 13.3 |
| Spring (Sep - Nov) | 9.3 | 21.5 |
For directions to Kapooka from your location, please click on the red marker below, and select 'Get Directions: To here'
By Car - Wagga Wagga is situated at the intersection of the Sturt and Olympic Highways. If travelling from Sydney or Canberra, turn off the Hume Highway approximately 35km south of the township of Gundagai. If travelling from Melbourne, pass through Albury on the Hume Highway then turn off onto the Olympic Highway approximately 20km north of Albury.
By Air - Daily flights operate to Wagga Wagga from both Sydney and Melbourne. Both major regional airtlines, Rex and Qantaslink, service Wagga with over 150 flights per week in and out of the City. Regional Express (Rex) - phone 13 17 13 QantasLink - phone 13 13 13
By Train - The Countrylink XPT visits Wagga twice daily connecting both Sydney and Melbourne with Wagga Wagga. Countrylink - phone 13 22 32
By Coach - Fearnes Coaches Wagga Wagga and Greyhound/McCafferty Coaches offer regular transport between Wagga Wagga and Sydney. Greyhound/McCafferty's also offer regular transport between Melbourne, Canberra and Adelaide. Fearnes Coaches - phone 02 6921 2316 Greyhound/McCafferty's Coaches - phone 13 20 30
Select a guide below to download and view tourist drives around Wagga Wagga (courtesy of Wagga Wagga City Council)
