Wagga Wagga Accommodation & Holiday Rentals

Getting to your Wagga Wagga accommodation

Only two-and-a-half hours drive from Canberra and midway between Melbourne to the south and Sydney to the north-east (via the Hume Highway), Wagga Wagga is an easy city to drive to. Public transport links are excellent too with New South Wales trains from Melbourne and Sydney operating twice a day and various coach services offering regular connections with these cities, as well as Adelaide. If you wish to fly, there are over 150 flights a week in and out of Wagga Wagga airport, connecting with all major regional airports.

Where to eat on your Wagga Wagga holiday

Even though the holiday houses and apartments in Wagga Wagga offer excellent self-catering opportunities, your trip is a great chance to take a break from cooking and enjoy the local dining scene. Officially called the Riverina Australian Rules Football Club, the Rules Club is a modern sports and entertainments complex that also offers fantastic food. With a club cafe, bistro, sports bar and lounge bar, there is an area for every taste and mood. You don't have to be a member but if you join on entry you will receive great discounts on your food and entertainment.

For a la carte and al fresco dining in a relaxed, natural environment and amazing views over the countryside, head to Cottontails. High-quality, imported beers are available to help wash down the wood-fired pizzas and tapas. Or perhaps you'd prefer to enjoy a fine dining experience with a bottle of Cottontail wine from the on-site winery and cellars.

When you just want a hearty, great value meal then the Hogs Breath Cafe should be at the top of your list. With regular deals for families, 'kids eat free' lunchtimes and 'all you can eat' offers, you know you're going to enjoy a wholesome meal at a great price. It is conveniently located on Bayliss Street near the Botanical Gardens.

Over at the Birdhouse, there's something for everyone: a huge sunny beer garden to relax and enjoy lazy afternoons, quiet booths for romantic meals and separate areas for families. There's a great mix of food too, with local contemporary cuisine infused with punchy Asian flavours. If you're just looking to enjoy a quiet drink before exploring Wagga Wagga, then take your pick from the extensive drinks menu.

Family holidays in Wagga Wagga

The fantastic family holiday accommodation Wagga Wagga has to offer can be found within walking distance of many attractions. Tranquil walks through parks and gardens, high-energy trampolining fun at Flip Out or an afternoon at the Chocolate Factory can be combined with a day at the beach to ensure your family create great memories on their Wagga Wagga holiday.

For smaller children there's story time at the city library, which also offers parents a little downtime with a freshly brewed coffee in the adjacent cafe. Afterwards, why not take them to the nearby Memorial Gardens to feed the ducks or visit the playground?

If you have older kids to entertain, why not spend a day splashing around at the Oasis pool centre before getting competitive with a spot of Ten-Pin bowling and dinner at the Wagga Wagga Bowl and Diner.

What to do and see in Wagga Wagga

There is so much to discover in and around the city with many attractions being free. Simply stroll along the streets to discover the city's amazing street art and creative vibe. Sculptures that glisten and shine in the morning sun, their mirrored bronze and silver surfaces reflecting strange images of the area around you. Stumble upon unique works of Wiradjuri art in parks and on street corners and see how many you can find as you enjoy a day out in the city.

In Cabarita Park you can enjoy a relaxing day on the sandy beach that lines the Murrumbidgee River. With BBQ facilities and children's play areas, it's a place for the whole family to let their hair down. As the temperature climbs, lie back in the shade of a tree or cool off in the river's calm waters.

With over 20 hectares of gardens that includes a mini zoo, aviary, adventure play areas, picnic and BBQ facilities as well as a miniature railway, the Botanic Gardens are a must-see attraction in the centre of Wagga Wagga.

For some outdoor adventure, check out the Wiradjuri Trail, which winds through over 40km of city, suburb and bush. It celebrates the history and heritage of the indigenous Wiradjuri tribe and the city. The Wiradjuri Reserve is found nearby to the trail on the banks of the Murrumbdigee River.

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