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airplanemode_activeFlights to Wagga Wagga ()
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filter_dramaHistory
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Discovery
The early colonists first sighted the land in December 1829, which the flourishing City of Wagga Wagga now stands. The persons present at first sighting consisted of Captain Charles Sturt, 39th Regiment, stationed in Sydney, Mr George Macleay and six others. This party passed over the site of future Wagga Wagga on its expedition of discovery down the Murrumbidgee and Murray Rivers. Settlement swiftly followed.
Wagga Wagga was proclaimed a town in 1849 and in the same year surveyor Thomas Townshend marked out the town. In the 1860s the population totaled approximately 700, but by 1881 it had increased to 3,975. In 1879 the railway line was extended south of the river. -
The Name
The name of the City is derived from the language of the Wiradjuri tribe, which was the biggest aboriginal tribe in New South Wales, embracing the Riverina area.
"Wagga", "Wahga" or Wahgam" in aboriginal dialect means "crow". The repetition of a word was the method of expressing the plural or emphasis, thus Wagga Wagga means "crows" or "the place where crows assemble in large numbers". The Murrumbidgee River which runs through the City also derived its name from the aboriginal language and means "plenty water" or "big water".
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By Car
Wagga is approximately halfway between Sydney and Melbourne and can make a good stop-over point if you are driving between them.
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By plane
Regional Express (REX) and Qantaslink fly daily from Sydney and Melbourne domestic airports. Flights start at approximately $79 on special one way, although $120 is about the standard price, with prices rising to several times that if not booked well in advance. The airport is 15 minutes out of town, both Taxi's and Hire Cars are available at the airport. Approximate cost for a taxi to the centre of the city is $30.
* Services available to and from Wagga Airport, and to and from the Army recruit training ground at Kapooka.
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By train
CountryLink [url=http://www.countrylink.info]]offer a daily train service, with the city on the line between [[Sydney[/url]] and [wiki=7c885b9c7c703a77befcabeea54944d5]Melbourne[/wiki], providing two services a day in each direction.
*From Sydney: 7 hours, departing at 6:50am or 8:40pm. Concession price: $42.80 one way -
By bus
Firefly Express operates a day and night service from Sydney to Melbourne via Wagga Wagga.[http://www.fireflyexpress.com.au/FFWebBooking/index.asp]
*Greyhound Australia operates a day and night service from Sydney to Melbourne via Wagga Wagga.[http://www.greyhound.com.au]
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filter_dramaGetting aroundWagga Radio Cabs operate 24/7 throughout the city.
* Busabout services most suburbs in Wagga Wagga from Monday to Saturday (No services on Sundays and public holidays).[http://www.fearnes.com.au/] -
filter_dramaSeehouses the Australian Print Collection and the Print Australia Archive. The gallery is home to the National Art Glass Collection.
* Visit the Museum of The Riverina which is located in the historic council chambers at the Wagga Wagga Civic Centre (Cnr Baylis & Morrow Streets) and the Botanic Gardens (Lord Baden Powell Drive).
* Wagga Wagga Botanic Gardens is home to the Wagga Zoo and the Willans Hill Miniature Railway (Operates the the first and third Sunday of each month)
* Visit the Charles Sturt University winery and cheese factory, which makes cheeses with bush food flavourings. You can also buy samples at the Visitor's Centre.
*A railway station and working controls are features along the extensive track. If you aren't the train type a pedestrians bridge over the train gives an expansive view of the train as it leaves the station.
*RAAF Wagga Heritage Centre showcases the RAAF's history and its significant involvement in the Riverina region.
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filter_dramaDoWalk, the Wollundry Track or the Wiradjuri Walking track with maps available at the Wagga Wagga Visitor Information Centre.
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* Swim in the Murrumbidgee River, at Wagga Beach (which is a sand beach).
* The local newspaper, The Daily Advertiser, is a good guide to what's on around town.
*Home to Australia's only wave-ball, 2 outdoor pools (including diving pool) and four indoor heated pools (including whirlpool, baby pool and wave ball).
*Walk the track to the top of The Rock, a short drive away from Wagga.
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filter_dramaEatThe Blessed Bean in Best Street is open Monday to Saturday and offers breakfast and lunches, such as sandwiches on fresh sourdough with a taste of the regions finest ingredients. They also offer the best coffee in town, with NSW's best latte artist.
* The Quinty Bakehouse at Uranquinty is a 10 minute drive from Wagga and well worth the trip. Offers a range of products made using organic flour, such as sourdough melts and pies with real meat. They are famous for their tarts, which come in three sizes and more than 10 flavours.
* The best pub food in town can be found at the Riverina Hotel, also known as The Bridge, with a schnitzel, veg and gravy costing about $10. The special of the day is about $6 to $7.
* Il Corso dishes out large tasty Italian dishes for reasonable prices. Baylis Street nr Edward Street.
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filter_dramaBuyBaylis Street is the main street of Wagga and is where you will find most shops. You'll find the Sturt Mall and Marketplace shopping centres which should have everything you need. You'll also find some smaller malls in the suburbs such as the Kooringal Mall and the Southcity Shopping Centre.
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* A range of local produce is on offer, including flowers, cheese, meat and even pistachios
*Stalls selling fresh produce, arts and crafts, hand made gifts, clothes, plants, bric-a-brac and more. -
filter_dramaDrinkThe Bridge - Wednesday night trivia sessions. Popular with local agricultural students.
* The Capital - The only nightclub in Wagga Wagga. Cover charge on weekends. Capital saloon open Sunday nights 8pm till 12 am Baylis Street.
* The Vic - Most popular drinking hole for the younger crowd.
*Kooringal Hotel located in the Wagga Wagga suburb of Kooringal.
*Wagga Wagga Winery offers cellar door sales and a fully licensed restaurant set amongst 17 acres of established grape vines a stone's throw from the Murrumbidgee River. -
filter_dramaSleepAllonville Motel [http://www.allonvillemotel.com.au] is on the Sturt Highway about 5km on the Gundagai side of Wagga. Has stables, kennels and yards availlable. Small pool. Restaurant and room service dinners available by prior arrangement.
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filter_dramaLearnCSU's biggest campus, popular for agriculture subjects - also has a winery which is open to the public
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filter_dramaStay SafeBe careful on Baylis Street late at night when the pubs are closing - unprovoked violence is unfortunately not uncommon. Some areas of Kooringal and Ashmont can be rough but you probably won't need to go there.
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filter_dramaGet outIf you are driving, Wagga is at the crossroads, head to [wiki=a02f9768660497d370831df932feeeaf]Adelaide[/wiki], to [wiki=1fc91e86962825bb745de53d1657b3e4]Sydney[/wiki] or [wiki=7c885b9c7c703a77befcabeea54944d5]Melbourne[/wiki].
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