Wagga Wagga is the largest city in the Riverina district of New South Wales. It is located on the banks of the Murrumbidgee River and is at the intersection of the Olympic Highway and the Sturt Highways. It is at the center of a huge agricultural region that is famous for its wine growing, cattle raising and lamb and wool production. It is a great sporting city with many of its youth going on to represent their country in their chosen sports. Wagga Wagga is also the home of the Kapooka Military Base. There is lots to entertain the family around Wagga Wagga. The Royal air force museum is here as is Murrumbidgee Turf club and the Museum of the Riverina. Cruises on the Murrumbidgee River on an old paddle steamer will take you back in time and the locals love waterskiing and fishing for the elusive Murray Cod.

Charles Sturt was the first European to visit the area on which Wagga Wagga now stands. His expedition followed the Murrumbidgee river in 1832. The name itself came from the local aboriginal language and means “Place where the crows congregated”. In 1847 a courthouse was established at Wagga Wagga to deal with the problems that were growing in the region and the city started to grow from these beginnings. The region had a colourful start with bushrangers like Captain Moonlight, Mad Dog Morgan and Ned Kelly’s younger brother James all making their mark in the region and finding justice in the Wagga Wagga courthouse.

At the start of World War one, Wagga Wagga was the starting point for the kangaroo march where groups of local men started a march towards Sydney to enlist in the armed services and were joined all along the way by others also wanting to enlist. After the war, Wagga Wagga grew steadily with new highways and rail links providing better access to the region. Today we find a modern vibrant city with a strong local economy and residents who are proud of where they come from.

Wagga Wagga now attracts plenty of visitors both on organised tours or travelling around the country in their own campervans. There is plenty of accommodation to choose from and the city also has lots of restaurants and cafes. Licenced clubs and hotels also provide entertainment and excellent food.

The fantastic country hospitality that everyone loves is alive and well in Wagga Wagga so bring your family here for a fantastic holidays.

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