Wagga Wagga is home to the Army Recruit Training Centre Kapooka and the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Base Wagga. Each year, our city hosts thousands of service men and women from the Army, Air Force and Navy, as well as their families. If you’re visiting our region as part of the defence force, take a look below for everything you need to know before visiting. Find handy travel information to get you in and around the region, places to celebrate with plenty of cafes and restaurants to dine in, and even discover dedicated defence and military attractions.
Defence + Military attractions
Wagga Wagga is steeped in defence history. When you're visiting take some time to discover the range of defence history throughout the city. Walk through memorial parks and pay respect to those who have fallen, admire the scale of military equipment and aircrafts on display throughout the city, and even deep dive into specialty museums.
More helpful information
About Army Recruit Training Centre Kapooka
All full time soldiers in the Army must first complete Soldier Training at the Army Recruit Training Centre Kapooka, less than 10 kilometres south-west of Wagga Wagga. Read more on the Australian Army website here.
Kapooka March out Information - For the latest information on parade timings, how to get to parade, FAQs and contact details. Follow this link Kapooka March Out Guide
About Royal Australian Air Force Base Wagga
Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Base Wagga is a tri-Service training base. All ground based Air Force members come here for at least one level of training.
RAAF Base Wagga has been an integral part of the local Wagga community for over 70 years. Established in 1940, RAAF Base Wagga now delivers technical and non technical initial employment and post-graduate training, supporting four major training units.
Since 1993, Navy personnel have been undertaking aviation Initial Technical Training at the RAAF School of Technical Training based at the RAAF Base Wagga.
Read more on the Royal Australian Air Force website here.
RAAF Base Wagga March Out information - For the latest information on parade timings, how to get to parade, FAQs and contact details, plus comprehensive information about the various units based there. Follow this link RAAF Base Wagga