Why go
- City in New South Wales, Australia.
- Served by Wagga Wagga Airport (WGA).
History
Wagga Wagga is a major regional city in the Riverina region of New South Wales, Australia. Straddling the Murrumbidgee River, with an urban population of more than 57,003 as of 2021, it is an important agricultural, military, and transport hub of Australia. The ninth largest inland city in Australia, Wagga Wagga is located midway between the two largest cities in Australia—Sydney and Melbourne—and is the major regional centre for the Riverina and South West Slopes regions.
Where to stay
Restaurants & places to go
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 2 direct destinations
- Regional Express ZL (Saab 340) · 2 routes: Melbourne, Sydney
- Qantas QF (Dash 8-400, Dash 8-300) · 1 route: Sydney*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 2 direct destinations
- Regional Express ZL (Saab 340) · 2 routes: Griffith, Sydney
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
credit: Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons · See source page
When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the southern-hemisphere year.
Milder and quieter, with better value.
The southern winter — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Wagga Wagga Airport (WGA); 16 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: WGA has direct flights to 2 destinations on 2 airlines (incl. Sydney, Melbourne).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Wagga Wagga, Australia. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.