Wagga Wagga Favorite Tips by CandS Top 5 Page for this destination

The main street of Wagga...

Favorite thing: This is Baylis Street...the main street of Wagga where you will find most of the shops. Baylis Street mostly has retail shops, cafes, department stores, restaurants etc.

Baylis Street turns into Fitzmaurice Street at the northern end but that end of town is not as busy as Baylis Street...except maybe after dark when the pubs come alive... Fitzmaurice Street is home to mostly businesses like accountants, computer stores, pubs, farm supplies, service stations, produce, furniture etc.

National Art Glass Gallery

Favorite thing: The National Art Glass Gallery is home to the unique National Art Glass Collection. It is part of the Civic Centre complex (cnr Baylis Street and Morrow Street). You can also buy all sorts of glass works at the Glass Shop...

The gallery is open Tuesday to Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm and Sunday & Public Holidays from 12 pm to 4 pm.

www.waggaartgallery.org
gallery@wagga.nsw.gov.au
Phone: 02 69269660

Lake Albert

Favorite thing: Lake Albert is a man made lake in the suburb of Lake Albert (?!) that is used for bird watching, fishing, sailing, skiing and other water sports. During the warmer months the lake gets a lot of use by the locals.

It is also a great place for a picnic, remote controlled boats, walking or riding your bike etc...

Wagga Wagga Civic Centre

Favorite thing: This is the Wagga Wagga Civic Centre where you'll find the Council staff, Library, Art Gallery & Regional Glass Gallery among other things. The Visitor Information Centre is also just behind the Civic Centre.

It is located in the main street of Wagga, Baylis Street, near the Wollundry Lagoon...

Historic Council Chambers

Favorite thing: This is the Historic Council Chambers in Wagga Wagga. Inside there are always different exhibitions and displays.

Most of the displays are travelling exhibitions, they stay a few days/weeks then move on to the next location so there is always something new to see.

Admission is free. Opening times are: Tuesday to Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm and Sunday from 12 pm to 4 pm.

Phone: 02 69269655

Wollundry Ampitheatre

Favorite thing: The Wollundry Ampitheatre is at the Wollundry Lagoon. It is used for lots of different events from childrens plays to concerts...

Victory Memorial Gardens

Favorite thing: The Victory Memorial Gardens are located across the road from the Civic Centre in Baylis Street.

The gardens are well kept and it is a nice place to sit and relax or have lunch...

Charles Sturt Uni Wine & Cheese Tasting

Favorite thing: If you love wine and/or cheese then check out the Charles Sturt University "Cellar Door Wine & Cheese Tasting & Sales".

There are plenty of wines to choose from and different varieties of cheese...mostly with native flavours...

It is open Monday to Friday from 11 am to 5 pm, Saturday & Sunday 11 am to 4 pm.

Phone: 02 69332435
Email: csuwinery@csu.edu.au
Web: www.csu.edu.au/winery/

The CSU Winery is located on McKeown Drive (off Boorooma Street) north of the city of Wagga.

Wollundry Lagoon

Favorite thing: The Wollundry Lagoon seperates Baylis Street from Fitzmaurice Street (the two major shopping streets in Wagga).

The Victory Memorial Gardens are just off to the east of the lagoon...it's a great place to stop for a picnic or relax for a while...

Murrumbidgee Turf Club

Favorite thing: The Murrumbidgee Turf Club is home of many horse races in Wagga. It has a fantastic set up and is a great way to spend the day/night.

Phone: 02 69212151
Email: mtcwagga@optusnet.com.au

Location: Travers Street (near Moorong Street), Wagga Wagga