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Wagga Wagga

New South Wales’ largest inland city lies on the Sturt Highway and many travellers pass through here on the way to somewhere else. There’s not a lot to draw you to town but it’s a good place to take a break if you’re driving.

Practical information

Wagga Wagga Tourist Information Centre

Tarcutta Street, Wagga Wagga
Tel (02) 6926 9621
Website www.tourismwaggawagga.com.au
Open 9am-5pm daily

Coming & going

Both Wagga’s bus and train station are located on Baylis Street although buses better serve the city. Buses run from Wagga Wagga to Adelaide, Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney as well as many regional destinations throughout New South Wales.

Sightseeing, museums & tourist attractions

National Art Glass Gallery

Wagga’s unique National Art Glass Gallery has two storeys of glass artwork exhibits.

Baylis Street, Wagga Wagga
Tel (02) 6926 9660
Website www.waggaartgallery.org
Admission free
Open Tue-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun noon-4pm

Wagga Wagga Art Gallery

Wagga’s main art museum has an expansive exhibition space that is host to a programme of temporary exhibits.

Baylis Street, Wagga Wagga
Tel (02) 6926 9660
Website www.waggaartgallery.org
Admission free
Open Tue-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun noon-4pm