You can jump on your bike, or head out for a stroll, and within minutes of leaving the heart of the city be surrounded by natural beauty …

Chase a natural high in our Wagga Wagga + Surrounds region. Wagga Wagga is a thriving regional city, but you don’t have to go far to get back to nature with many National Parks, nature reserves, tracks and trails nearby.

We’ve put together a list of the best timber + trail experience to make the most of you days in our Wagga Wagga + Surrounds region.

On our door step

Wagga Wagga’s Pomingalarna Reserve (pictured above) is a stone’s throw from the city and has popular mountain-biking and hiking trails.
For those wanting a more leisurely experience, the Wiradjuri Trail is a 42km loop around the city that takes you past waterways, wetlands, sculptures and stunning landscape. The track is perfect for both walkers and bike riders. The most popular, and scenic, section, winds along Tarcutta Street following the Murrumbidgee River, past the Visitor Information Centre around to Riverside: Wagga Beach. From here continue west, passing by the Cadell Place murals along to Wiradjuri Reserve and through to Marrambidya Wetland. You can even cross the road here and pick your own strawberries at Bidgee Strawberries and Cream (open seasonally from October to April).

Other top Wagga Wagga natural attractions:

• Botanic Gardens | (pictured below) take a stroll through the many themed gardens, or head for a wander through the fantastic, and free, zoo and aviary.
• Lake Albert | it’s picture perfect at sunrise or sunset and it’s 5.5km sealed pathway makes it perfect for walkers, runners or riders.
• Marrambidya Wetland | the wetland is teeming with fauna and flora – what can you spot as you take a walk around the ponds? There’s plenty of informative signage, guided audio tour and is a fantastic location to learn about Wagga Wagga’s Wiradjuri culture.
• Wollundry Lagoon + Victory Memorial Gardens | water views, history, barbecues, playground, feed the ducks and admire the fairy lights at night.

Bike riders | Need a set of wheels during your stay or after a bit of maintenance?

Visit the team at Kidsons Cycle, located on Fitzmaurice Street, where you can hire a bike, give your bike a health check, purchase accessories and equipment or treat yourself to a brand new shiny bicycle.

Wander a little further

Kengal (The Rock Nature Reserve) stands tall on the horizon and is just 38km from Wagga Wagga. A three-hour return hike rewards you with a panoramic view 364m above the plains below.

Livingstone National Park is 30km south of Wagga Wagga and is perfect for mountain-biking, horse riding, picnicking, 4WD touring and birdwatching. You’ll be overwhelmed by 2000ha of richly varied bushland and an ever-changing landscape (the wildflowers in spring are a must-see).

If you’ve got more time up your sleeve, a drive of two hours into the Snowy Mountains region will get you to the breathtaking Yarrangobilly Caves filled with history and wonder – there’s even a thermal pool on site. If you are visiting during the colder months you might even be lucky to see some flurries of snow in this region.
NOTE: the Yarrangobilly caves are closed due to 2020 bushfires in the region. The thermal pool and walks in the area remain open. Check the NSW National Parks and Wildlife website for updates.