Wagga Wagga (/ˌwɒɡə
The central business district is focused around the commercial and recreational grid bounded by Best and Tarcutta Streets and the Murrumbidgee River and the Sturt Highway. The main shopping street of Wagga is Baylis Street which becomes Fitzmaurice Street at the northern end. The city is in an alluvial valley and much of the city has a problem with urban salinity.
The original inhabitants of the Wagga Wagga region were the Wiradjuri people. In 1829, Charles Sturt became the first European explorer to visit the future site of the city. Squatters arrived soon after. The town, positioned on the site of a ford across the Murrumbidgee,[6] was surveyed and gazetted as a village in 1849 and the town grew quickly after. In 1870, the town was gazetted as a municipality.
During the negotiations leading to the federation of the Australian colonies, Wagga Wagga was a contender for the site of the capital for the new nation.[7] During World War I the town was the starting point for the Kangaroo recruitment march. The Great Depressionand the resulting hardship saw Wagga Wagga become the centre of a secession movement for the Riverina region. Wagga Wagga became a garrison town during World War II with the establishment of a military base at Kapooka and Royal Australian Air Forcebases at Forest Hill and Uranquinty. After the war, Wagga Wagga was proclaimed as a city in 1946 and new suburbs were developed to the south of the city. In 1982 the city was amalgamated with the neighbouring Kyeamba and Mitchell Shires to form the City of Wagga Wagga local government area.
Wagga Wagga is at the eastern end of the Riverina region where the slopes of the Great Dividing Range flatten and form the Riverina plain. The city straddles the Murrumbidgee River, one of the great rivers of the Murray-Darling Basin, and the city centre is on the southern bank, protected by a levee from potential flooding.
The city sits halfway between the largest cities in Australia, being 452 kilometres southwest of Sydney and 456 kilometres northeast of Melbourne with the Sydney–Melbourne railway line passing through.[8] The Sturt Highway, part of Australia's National Highway network, passes through the city on its way from Adelaide to its junction with the main Sydney–Melbourne route, the Hume Highway, a further 45 kilometres east. This location astride some of the major transport routes in the nation has made Wagga Wagga an important heavy truck depot for a number of companies including Toll Holdings. Wagga Wagga itself is the major regional centre for the Riverina and for much of the South West Slopes regions, providing education, health and other services to a region extending as far as Griffith to the west, Cootamundra to the north and Tumut to the east.
Landform and salinity
Wagga Wagga is upstream from the Riverina plain in the mid-catchment range of the Murrumbidgee River in an alluvial valley confined by low bedrock hills.[9] Much of Wagga Wagga is on heavy clay soils in a large drainage basin with a small catchment discharge point. Groundwater therefore cannot leave easily, leading to Wagga Wagga having a problem with waterlogged soil and soil salination. Urban salination in Wagga Wagga is now the subject of a large multi-pronged approach to prevent further salination and reclaim salt-affected areas.[10]
City and suburbs
The location of Wagga Wagga's Central business district was already well established by the late 1800s and remains focused around the commercial and recreational grid bounded by Best and Tarcutta Streets and the Murrumbidgee River and the Sturt Highway. The main shopping street of Wagga Wagga is Baylis Street which becomes Fitzmaurice Street at the northern end. The Wollundry Lagoon is the water focus of the city centre and has been a key element in the development and separation of the north (older) and south (newer) parts of the city centre. Most residential growth in Wagga Wagga has been on the higher ground to the south of the city centre, with the only residential areas north of the Murrumbidgee being the flood prone suburb of North Wagga Wagga and the university suburb of Estella. Major industrial areas of Wagga Wagga include the northern suburb of Bomen and the eastern suburb of East Wagga Wagga.
Thomas Mitchell, the surveyor who served under Lord Wellington named many of the streets after Peninsula War veterans.[11]
Climate
Wagga Wagga has a temperate climate with hot dry summers and cool to cold winters.[12][13] Under the Köppen climate classification, the city has a humid subtropical climate (Cfa),[14] albeit having a semi-arid influence due to its vegetation.[15] At an elevation of 147 metres (482 ft) above sea level, Wagga Wagga has four distinct seasons. Winters can be cold by Australian standards with the mean maximum temperature falling in July to 12.7 °C (54.9 °F) and a mean minimum of 2.8 °C (37.0 °F). The lowest temperature recorded at Wagga was −6.3 °C (20.7 °F) on 21 August 1982.
Fog and heavy frosts are common in the winter while snow is a very rare occurrence.[16] By contrast, summers in Wagga Wagga are warm to hot, with mean maximum temperatures ranging between 29 and 32 °C (84 and 90 °F). The hottest temperature on record is 45.2 °C (113.4 °F) on 7 February 2009.[17] Relative humidity is low in the summer months with a 3 pm average of around 30%. Wagga Wagga has 124.3 clear days annually.[16]
In 2009 the city recorded anomalous maximum of 25.03 °C (77.05 °F), which was 2.33 °C (4.19 °F) above the country's average of 22.7 °C (72.9 °F) and the highest anomalous maximum in Australia for 2009.[18] This proceeded the Early 2009 southeastern Australia heat wave, in which Wagga Wagga recorded 13 Consecutive days over 37.8 °C (100.0 °F) as well as its highest maximum temperature ever recorded.
Wagga Wagga has a mean annual rainfall of 575.3 millimetres (22.65 in) per year. This rainfall is distributed fairly equally over the 12 months.[16] On 8 March 2010, Wagga Wagga Airport recorded 110.2 millimetres (4.34 in) of rain, breaking the previous all-time record of 104.1 millimetres (4.10 in) set on 16 March 1966, with 127 millimetres (5.0 in) of rain recorded at Gurwood Street in the city's CBD.[19] In December 2010, the city recorded its wettest year on record and the first yearly rainfall recording of 1,000 millimetres (39 in).
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We’ve got everything from award winning restaurants, to laidback, made-for-Sunday morning style cafes, organic delis and country pubs offering hearty fare.
We’ve got wineries and a microbrewery as well as an eye-poppingly impressive assortment of pubs and bars. Dress up or dress down in Wagga Wagga – whatever your mood, we’ve got something to suit the occasion.
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Oasis Regional Aquatic Centre
Hours of fun can be had at the Oasis Regional Aquatic Centre. The facility comprises state of the art indoor and outdoor facilities and provides excitement and fun for all ages. "Don your togs" and head on down for a dunk, dip and dive. Monday to Friday 6am - 8pm, Saturday 8.30am - 6pm , Sunday 9am to 6pm (*Times subject to change). Location: Wagga Wagga
Garden City Motor Inn
Enjoy Family Friendly Hospitality
For a relaxing time whilst in Wagga Wagga, come and stay at the Garden City Motor Inn. We are conveniently situated in a very quiet location away from the busy highway and main roads, but a short walk to the main shopping area, CBD and the Murrumbidgee River. We have 30 comfortable and spacious units,with non smoking. Our restaurant and bar can be booked for special occasions, meetings and conferences.Location: Wagga Wagga
Quality Inn Carriage House
Your Home away from Home
Open from Monday to Saturday, the award winning Clancy's Restaurant & Overflow Bar, conveniently located on the beautiful landscaped grounds of the Quality Inn Carriage House, serves à la carte dishes sourced from regional produce and local wine and beer. The chef has designed seasonally changing menus offering a combination of innovative dishes and all-time favourites.Location: Wagga Wagga
Charles Sturt University Catering
Quality to the highest degree
The hospitality management team at Charles Sturt University provide excellence for conferences, weddings, formal occasions, off site catering, press conferences, trade gatherings and dinners with award-winning wines produced on campus. We have venues to seat up to 1000 people, fully licensed facilities with conference settings, up to date equipment & technology provides us with the ability to travel offsite, not to mention fresh and seasonal menus to suit any budget.Location: Wagga Wagga
Attractions
Stroll the wonderful parks and gardens, cycle the “bikeways”, take a nature walk along the banks of the Murrumbidgee or an outing to one of the speciality markets, makes for pleasant experience. Awaken the artistic side in us all and visit the Museums, Art Galleries and Theatres – from traditional to contemporary there is something to suit all tastes.
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Oasis Regional Aquatic Centre
Hours of fun can be had at the Oasis Regional Aquatic Centre. The facility comprises state of the art indoor and outdoor facilities and provides excitement and fun for all ages. "Don your togs" and head on down for a dunk, dip and dive. Monday to Friday 6am - 8pm, Saturday 8.30am - 6pm , Sunday 9am to 6pm (*Times subject to change). Location: Wagga Wagga
Museum of the Riverina – Botanic Gardens Site
The Museum of the Riverina tells stories about the people and events which have helped shape the City of Wagga Wagga and the Riverina Region. It is also responsible for collecting and caring for more that 10,000 objects, photographs, textiles and paper-based materials which help to tell those stories. The Museum of the Riverina is a great place for visitors to discover the Wagga Wagga story, and a welcoming community space for all ages and backgrounds. Location: Wagga Wagga
Museum of the Riverina – Historic Council Chambers site
The Museum of the Riverina site in the historic 1881 Council Chambers, provides regular programs of traveling exhibitions with a diversity of themes throughout the year. This majestic building is the heart of the city’s Civic Centre precinct. This site was originally the Town Hall and Municipal Offices as well as the seat of Local Government until 1999 when converted to the Museum. Opening hours: Tuesday to Saturday 10am - 4pm, Sunday 10am - 2pm, Closed Monday Location: Wagga Wagga
Victory Memorial Gardens
The Victory Memorial Gardens were established in 1925 as a tribute to those who fought and died in the First World War. Thomas Kerr, designer of the Sydney Botanic Gardens, was chosen to create this tribute which is located on the banks of the Wollundry lagoon in Wagga Wagga's business centre. Click on Visit Website for more information.Location: Wagga Wagga
Livingstone National Park and State Conservation Area
Located 30 kms south of Wagga Wagga and 10km east of Mangoplah on the South West Slopes of NSW. 60 plant species of native flora have been recorded and 126 native fauna species have also been recorded in the park. Great for camping, mountain bike riding, horse riding, picnicking, 4WD touring and birdwatching. The reserve is located within Wiradjuri Country and forms part of a wider landscape that is central to Aboriginal spirituality and identify. Location: Mangoplah
Wagga Wagga Botanic Gardens
The Stunning Botanic Gardens...
The city is renowned for its stunning parks and award-winning gardens. The Botanic Gardens is a must-see with its 20 hectares of themed garden beds, mini zoo, free flight aviary, children and adventure playgrounds to suit all ages. The miniature railway operates on the 1st & 3rd Sundays of the month. Toilets,BBQ's and picnic facilites available. Mini Zoo hours: 9am to 4pm daily (until 5pm during Daylight Savings). Free entry.Location: Wagga Wagga
Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre
Based in the Civic Precinct on the banks of the Wollundry Lagoon, the Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre is a main focus of cultural activities within the community. The theatre attracts a great variety of national and international touring shows as well as many local events. The Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre boasts a 488 seat auditorium, lighting and sound systems, spacious foyers, fully appointed bar and balcony overlooking the beautiful Wollundry Lagoon.Location: Wagga Wagga
Wagga Wagga Art Gallery
Situated in the heart of the city, Wagga Wagga Art Gallery is an innovative public art gallery with facilities which include several large spaces for temporary exhibitions, located in the architect-designed Civic Centre, and incorporating a stand-alone gallery to exhibit the National Art Glass Collection. The Wagga Wagga Art Gallery exhibits an exciting range of touring shows and locally developed exhibitions from the Gallery’s extensive collections, as well as the work of Riverina based artists. Location: Wagga Wagga
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