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Pomingalarna Reserve MTB experiences — Image credit: Visit Wagga Wagga

Natural Attractions

Pomingalarna Reserve

Pomingalarna Reserve is located along part of the Wiradjuri Trail, just ten minutes drive from the Wagga Wagga CBD, and is popular with bushwalkers, runners, bike riders and nature enthusiasts. Native bushland surrounds mean wildlife abounds with plenty of kangaroos (especially on the neighbouring golf green), wallabies, lizards and bird life to admire. A fun, flowing 13-kilometre bushland mountain bike trail is clearly marked for those looking for an adrenaline rush. Views from the top of Pomingalarna, looking east back over Wagga Wagga and the region, are some of the best in city. The trail to the top is achievable for anyone with moderate fitness. Pomingalarna Reserve is also home to Wagga Wagga's Multisport Cycling Complex, where riders of all skill levels can test out the Criterium track, BMX track, Jump Tracks, Pump Tracks, Cycling Education Area, Velodrome and the Mountain Bike Playground Loop.

Wagga Wagga NSW

1.2 km away

Little Company of Mary Sisters Blue Plaque — Image credit: Heritage NSW

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Little Company of Mary Sisters Blue Plaque

Visitors can discover the stories behind the people, places and events that have helped shape NSW - where the history happened. A Blue Plaque visit offers more than sightseeing. It creates a direct connection between place and story, turning everyday locations into places of discovery. Each plaque reveals a unique piece of history, encouraging visitors to explore local areas from a new perspective and uncover stories they may never have known. This blue plaque commemorates the Little Company of Mary Sisters. Also known as 'Blue Sisters' for the blue veils they wore, played a vital role in providing compassionate health care to the people of the Riverina district and beyond Visit the blue plaque at Calvary Riverina Hospital, 26–36 Hardy Ave, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 and scan the QR code there to learn more.

Wagga Wagga NSW

3.1 km away

The Curious — Image credit: Sylvia Healy

Galleries, Museums and Collections

The Curious Curation - Art on Docker Street

The Curious Curation Art on Docker Street is a professional art gallery featuring exhibitons from established, emerging, innovative and experimental artists from the wider Riverina community and beyond. Each month the Gallery has a changeover of exhibitions with the openings held on the first Sunday of each month at 3pm.

Wagga Wagga NSW

3.6 km away

Growers Hub

Shopping and Markets

Growers Hub Co-Operative Supermarket

A not-for-profit farmer-run cooperative, every shop supports local small-scale farmers and makers. The Growers Hub is a community‑owned destination where growers, makers, customers and the wider community come together to reshape how regional Australia eats, shops and gathers. Part food hub, part creative space and part community movement, they exist to strengthen local food systems, support regional producers and create meaningful connections between the people who grow and make — and the people who enjoy their products. The Farmers Hub offers fresh seasonal fruit and vegetables, local meats, free‑range eggs, honey, preserves, baked goods, dairy products, flowers, plants, skincare products, a rotating selection of Riverina‑made artisan items and much more!

Wagga Wagga NSW

3.7 km away

The ErinEarth Garden Campfire is a favourite spot for picnics — Image credit: ErinEarth

Parks and Gardens

ErinEarth Garden

ErinEarth is a sustainable living education centre and volunteering community, situated on Wiradyuri Country, Wagga Wagga. It is a peaceful and contemplative space, perfect for sipping a cup of coffee, taking a lunch break or exploring nature with the little ones in a safe space. The garden is a demonstration of sustainable living to the community through organic vegetable growing, showcasing a water-efficient native plant garden, and providing opportunities for nature connection, reflection or nature play and exploration. The ErinEarth family would love to show you around. Come and visit, you might find some gardening inspiration, learn to grow food, tune into nature or simply wander and enjoy the beautiful, welcoming space. ErinEarth is an inclusive organisation hosting regular community open days. Their garden volunteering program is held weekly on Thursday morning. With ErinEarth Garden bursting with biodiversity, it is simply a wonderful place to escape the hustle and bustle and sit quietly in nature.

Turvey Park NSW

4.1 km away

Mt Erin Heritage Centre, Wagga Wagga — Image credit: Mt Erin Heritage Centre, Wagga Wagga

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Mount Erin Heritage Centre

The Mount Erin Heritage Centre is located at Wagga Wagga in the original Mount Erin Convent which was built 1874-76. This historic site is where five Presentation Sisters from Ireland established a convent and school in 1876. Since then several schools have existed here including St. Brigid’s, St Mary's, St. Eugene’s, Mount Erin High School, Trinity Senior High School and presently Kildare Catholic College. The Heritage Centre displays the history of the Presentation Sisters in the Riverina and beyond. A timeline, changes in dress, photographs and unique memorabilia show the sisters’ lifestyle over the years. A harp brought from Ireland by the pioneers, and priceless lace are among the exhibits. The story of education is told through the history of the many schools. A collection of uniforms, items, artefacts, books and over 2,000 photographs represent many decades of school life. Many pictures of music, sports and other cultural activities over the decades have created great interest. The Mount Erin Boarding School which was opened in 1890 (and still operating today) is represented by an original bed and chair and countless photos of boarders.

Wagga Wagga NSW

4.2 km away

Collins Park

Parks and Gardens

Collins Park

The tranquil setting of Collins Park provides the perfect family escape. Located in the centre of the park is a playground for the kids, with mature trees providing plenty of shady spots. Around the playground are a gazebo, a double barbecue and picnic benches. Collins Park is also rich in history and features several memorials and original gas lamps throughout.

Wagga Wagga NSW

4.2 km away

Strawberry Picking — Image credit: NSW Farmers

Agritourism

Bidgee Strawberries and Cream

Enjoy a great day out with family or friends, and pick your own strawberries straight from the farm located in Wagga Wagga's CBD. Offering tours, which include an education on growing strawberries hydroponically, the lifecycle of strawberries, when and how to pick the fruit, and an opportunity to taste their strawberry products. Open Seasonally, last week of October until Mother's Day in May. Bidgee Strawberries and Cream are a family-owned farm providing customers with the finest quality strawberries. Their hydroponic farming methods allow them to produce strawberries sustainably with minimal environmental impact. The farm has progressed to a cafe and 20,000 hydroponic strawberry plants. Their homemade real strawberry ice cream is the perfect companion to the sweet berries. Check out the cafe's live bee hive, and hand-feed their Damara sheep to add an extra experience of country living to the visit. Enjoy the peaceful farm setting while indulging in sweet treats and some berry good times! Check the website or social page for times and prices.

Wagga Wagga NSW

4.2 km away

Marrambidya Wetland

Natural Attractions

Marrambidya Wetland

A stunning 20-hectare reserve located alongside the Murrumbidgee River only a few minutes from the Wagga Wagga city centre. The wetland features:two kilometres of connected walking tracks (Grade 2), bird hides from which to unobtrusively observe the passing parade of waterbirds, an elevated viewing platform allows visitors to look over the entire wetland. There is a cultural demonstration area including a Wiradjuri/Wiradyuri campsite with gunyahs and bora ring, a Wiradjuri/Wiradyuri Healing Place. On arrival through the car park, you step through an outdoor art gallery. Each artwork represents a different aspect of the wetland from the Spirit of the Wetland to the Spirits of the night sky. Take a self-guided tour, there’s plenty of informative signage to read - and hear - along the way to learn more about the wildlife and plants that call the wetland home. The name was selected as the name of this special place to reflect the importance of this site to the local Wiradjuri/Wiradyuri people and to acknowledge the traditional name of the Murrumbidgee River. Water was central to the Wiradjuri/Wiradyuri way of life including the floodplains, creeks, billabongs and the Murrumbidgee River (Marrambidya). Dogs on leads are welcome at the wetlands. You will be glad you brought your camera and a pair of binoculars along to get up close with the wildlife.

Wagga Wagga NSW

4.2 km away

Unique State Prints — Image credit: Unique State Art Space

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Unique State

Unique State is an artist studio in the heart of Wagga Wagga. The studio offers printmaking and drawing workshops by professionally trained artists in book-binding, papermaking, printmaking, and drawing. The school holiday programs are loved by kids and teens, and Saturday workshops are perfect for people seeking an experience while visiting or travelling through the Riverina. Emphasising an admiration of printmaking, the studio is brimming with local and national artists who create works on paper, from drawing and linocut to monoprints, etching, collages and everything in between! Showcasing the possibility of print, the works are available to purchase with complimentary gift wrapping and a huge range of unique artist greeting cards, perfect for any occasion! The studio also boasts the region's largest range of specialist printmaking and drawing materials, with a focus on building drawing skills, fostering young artists and bringing the love of printmaking home.

Wagga Wagga NSW

4.2 km away

Wagga Wagga Par 3 Driving Range

Sports and Recreation Facilities

Wagga Wagga Par3 and Driving Range

They have an 18 Hole Par 3 (pitch and Putt) gold course and Driving Range. Perfect for professionals wanting to improve their short game or kids wanting to test the sport. Their driving range features 15 bays with high quality tee off mats. Use the tees provided o hit off the grass. Great for professionals wanting to work on their swing or rookies to test their skills. Golf club hire available. All ages and abilities can practice, play or just hit big!

Wagga Wagga NSW

4.4 km away

Willans Hill Miniature Railway - Wagga Wagga Botanic Gardens — Image credit: Wagga Wagga City Council

Parks and Gardens

Willans Hill Miniature Railway

Situated in the Botanic Gardens, the Willans Hill Miniature Railway runs through the garden and features an authentic station and booking office. The track weaves through a garden setting, through woodlands, a tunnel and over a bridge. No visit to Wagga Wagga is complete without a ride! Covered footwear is essential for riding the trains. An invitation run is held in November every year, where a gathering of model train enthusiasts Australia-wide show their trains to the delight of adults and children alike. Willans Hill Miniature Railway is also open for groups with prior arrangements. The trains run on the first and third Sunday of each month.

Wagga Wagga NSW

4.4 km away

Wagga Wagga Botanic Gardens — Image credit: Wagga Wagga City Council

Natural Attractions

Wagga Wagga Botanic Gardens

Located at the base of Willans Hill, the Wagga Wagga Botanic Gardens are set over 22 acres. A mini zoo, free flight aviary, children's adventure playground, and rainforest section will keep the kids occupied for hours. Other attractions within the gardens include the Tree Chapel and Chinese Pavilion. Various garden areas showcase camellias, cacti and succulents, proteas, Australian natives and roses. The Willans Hill Miniature Railway operates on the first and third Sunday of each month. The track runs through woodlands, a tunnel and over a bridge. Covered footwear is essential to ride the trains. Covered barbecues are also available. Need help finding your way? The Wagga Botanic Gardens Adventure Tour is a free, app-based adventure tour that will help you discover hidden treasures, rare plants and surprising facts about Wagga Wagga's beautiful Botanic Gardens.

Wagga Wagga NSW

4.5 km away

Forum Candy Bar — Image credit: Zain Akbar

Entertainment Venues

Forum Cinemas Wagga Wagga

Forum Cinemas is a six-cinema complex in the heart of Wagga. Offering a range of movies from the big blockbusters to art house features. Forum 6 showcases classic silver screen movies, as well as operas from the MET, and Australia, Special Events and Midnight Premieres. There's always something special on show for you or your family. Session times, trading hours and pricing are available on the website or Facebook page.

Wagga Wagga NSW

4.5 km away

Super slides at Vortex — Image credit: Vortex

Amusement and Theme Parks

Vortex Entertainment

Vortex Entertainment is an immersive entertainment centre within a secure and inclusive setting. As the leading hub for family leisure, Vortex caters to a diverse range of age groups, with attractions including towering six-metre rock climbing walls, exhilarating High Ropes challenges, a dynamic ninja course, dedicated play areas for toddlers, bumper car rides, Virtual Reality experiences, private party rooms, 18 holes of mini golf and a cafe serving a delectable array of hot and cold food and drinks.

Wagga Wagga NSW

4.5 km away

Wagga Wagga Rail Heritage Museum

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Wagga Wagga Rail Heritage Museum

Situated on the historic Wagga Wagga Railway Station platform. This vast collection of magnificent photographs and railway memorabilia depicting the local history of the railway and shown in a unique presentation for young and old. Across the railway pedestrian bridge is Wagga Wagga Rail Heritage Gang Sheds which houses a vast collection of railway trikes, tools and photographs of the railway history. This collection has been recognised for the wonderful preservation of the equipment and the display. It is presented in two railway sheds which were used by railway gang teams who looked after the safety of the railway tracks. Also across the railway pedestrian bridge is the Wagga Wagga Rail Heritage Model Trains with several working model railway layouts (HO and N scale) displaying passenger and freight trains. Learn from the experts who can help with any questions you have in regarding this awesome family friendly activity. All three museum locations have different opening times, check with website provided.

Wagga Wagga NSW

4.6 km away

Transgrid Discovery Hub, Wagga Wagga — Image credit: Transgrid

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Transgrid Discovery Hub

Located in the heart of Wagga Wagga, the Transgrid Discovery Hub is a one-stop stop for visitors to access information, learn about energy and the unprecedented transformation occurring across the energy sector. Wagga is a crucial part of the Transgrid network and, with the construction of major infrastructure projects such as EnergyConnect, HumeLink, and VNI West - Wagga is positioned to be a major regional energy hub supporting not only the Riverina, but the National Electricity Market which services eastern Australia. This made Wagga the ideal location for establishment of the Discovery Hub, an exciting space for the community to learn more about transmission projects and Australia's transition to a clean energy future. Within the Discovery Hub you can learn about all aspects of electricity including power generation and transmission, the transition to renewables, engineering and construction processes, sustainability and innovation; and, careers in the energy sector

Wagga Wagga NSW

4.6 km away

Paper Pear

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Paper Pear

Paper Pear is a studio and gallery run by Wagga artist Stephanie Day. Here she designs and makes her handmade greeting cards, paints, and runs art workshops for children. The gallery houses an eclectic mix of works by a selection of hand-picked artists and makers from the Riverina and beyond.

Wagga Wagga NSW

4.6 km away

Station Creative Workspace — Image credit: Jack of Hearts Photography.

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Station Creative Workspace

The Station Creative Workspace is a game-changing cultural and economic initiative, transforming Wagga Wagga's historic Ambulance Station into a thriving centre for creativity, connection and collaboration. Developed by Eastern Riverina Arts, The Station is home to a growing community of artists, entrepreneurs and creative businesses. The Station gives artists, companies and creative entrepreneurs in the Riverina a launchpad to experiment, collaborate and showcase new work. Writers, designers, event producers and creatives can now access what they've long needed — infrastructure, visibility, networks and support — without needing to relocate to a major city. Offering a workshop, gallery space, meeting room, digital studio, creative offices and affordable artist studios all on one site, The Station provides the infrastructure creatives need to build sustainable careers. More than just coworking, it's a living, breathing hub that fosters innovation and strengthens the cultural economy of the Riverina.

Wagga Wagga NSW

4.7 km away

Sturt Mall

Shopping and Markets

Sturt Mall

Sturt Mall is a sub-regional shopping centre located in the largest inland city in NSW, Wagga Wagga. Anchored by Coles, Kmart and The Reject Shop and supported by over 45 specialty stores the centre has a strong mix of local and national retailers. With 606 car spaces and single level shopping, the Sturt Mall is a convenient shopping destination offering shoppers fresh food, both eat-in and take- away, fashion and a variety of services.

Wagga Wagga NSW

4.7 km away

Renew Wagga Shopfronts

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Tompson St Arts Precinct

Browse artworks, textiles and wares made by Riverina artists, and speak to the people who made them in this exciting precinct of shops run by artists. The Tompson St Arts Precinct is an ever-evolving strip of creative businesses run by local artists showcasing original artworks and artisanal wares. Each of the shops is a local business that was created by an artist as part of the Renew Wagga Program led by Eastern Riverina Arts. Yellow House Art Gallery and Studio by Renew Wagga graduate Maggie Deall is a gallery and studio that represents the work of a range of emerging female artists and a space to collaborate, meet and support one another. Janine Middlemost is known for her eclectic fashion label Middlemost and is also a graduate of the Renew Wagga program. The Middlemost shop features not only her beautiful designs made from recycled fabrics but also provides workshops to the community. Each garment is a unique piece of wearable art.

Wagga Wagga NSW

4.7 km away

Public Art Wagga — Image credit: Wagga Wagga City Council

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Explore Wagga’s Public Art

Uncover the creative side of the city. Wagga Wagga has a rich and diverse public art collection: discover sculptures, Wiradjuri weaving and beautiful little bronze artworks right across the City. Get up close to inspiring public art whether you are cycling or walking along the river, strolling through the streets or exploring the beautiful parks. Public Art Guide is available at the Wagga Wagga Visitor Information Centre.

Wagga Wagga NSW

4.7 km away

Regional Art Glass Gallery Wagga Wagga — Image credit: Tourism Australia

Galleries, Museums and Collections

National Art Glass Collection

The National Art Glass Gallery houses a world class, nationally significant collection of contemporary art glass, featuring approximately 400 pieces. As well as displaying the National Art Glass Collection, the gallery also exhibits a number of curated exhibitions which feature well known Australian and international glass artists throughout the year.

Wagga Wagga NSW

4.7 km away

Eternal Flame — Image credit: Visit Wagga Wagga

Parks and Gardens

Victory Memorial Gardens

The Victory Memorial Gardens were established in 1925 as a tribute to those who fought and died in the First World War. Thomas Kerr, designer of the Sydney Botanic Gardens, was chosen to create this tribute which is located on the banks of the Wollundry Lagoon in the heart of Wagga Wagga. A popular pastime for visitors is to feed the ducks and various water birds. Watch the geese as they cross Ivan Jack Drive - they have the right of way! The land was formerly the site of the Old Police Barracks, a brick building which faced Morrow Street and the police paddocks at the rear which were used to stable the police horses and their horse-drawn vehicles.

Wagga Wagga NSW

4.7 km away

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