Riverina

UPA Riverina emcompasses Wagga Wagga,The Rock and West Wyalong regions which can offer you the hussle and bussle of city life or the relaxation and peace of the countryside.

Wagga Wagga

Wagga Wagga is a vibrant and one of Australia’s leading regional cities. Nestled on the banks of the magnificent Murrumbidgee River, the original inhabitants, the Wiradjuri were the largest Aboriginal tribe in New South Wales. It is from their language the city is named. Wagga means crow and repeating it means crows, hence a place of many crows. From these proud origins to the culturally rich community that exists today, Wagga Wagga is considered a place for people of all ages to enjoy the exciting and yet relaxed lifestyle that exists within the city. 

The geographical location of Wagga Wagga is ideal for keeping in touch with the trends that filter out of the major metropolitan cities of Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra and Adelaide. Wagga Wagga is 518km by rail from Sydney and 432km from Melbourne on the main Southern line. It is situated on the Sturt Highway, which joins the Hume Highway 48km to the east. It is the junction of the Sturt Highway and the Trunk road known as the "Olympic Way".  An easy day trip in any direction can take you through the extremes of Australia’s natural and cultivated environment. To the east rises Mount Kosciuszko in the Snowy Mountains. To the west lies Griffith, the heart of New South Wales’ biggest wine producing region. An easy drive takes you to great Australian towns like, Junee, Lockhart and Temora.

With over 57,000 people living in Wagga, we have the lifestyle and facilities to suit everyone. The Oasis swimming centre offers Klim Swim, aqua areobics and the hydrotherapy pool. There are 4 bowling clubs to join, Pitch & Putt, tennis, chrochet, squash and we are home to 2 golf courses, The Wagga Wagga Country Club and the newly designed City Golf Club.

You can keep busy socially by joining clubs such as legacy, probus, senior citizens, View,  Country and Western,  or you can relax and unwind at one of the 7 clubs in Wagga Wagga for a quiet meal, bingo, raffle or even a little flutter.

The Rock

The Rock is situated 25km south of Wagga Wagga. The Rock's main street is a park-like thoroughfare. The town is dominated by the unusual mountain of rock that rises from the plain 3km to the southwest.

The rock hill is a dramatic landmark rising over 360m. This craggy outcrop has picnic areas, bush trails and a spur track to the summit where it is possible to see Mt Kosciusko on the far horizon.

The Rock can be accessed via the Tootool/Lockhart road. The reserve is an island of natural habitat for native animals, including the turquoise parrot and glossy black cockatoo.

West Wyalong

West Wyalong is located on the crossroads of the Newell and Mid Western Highways, West Wyalong offers excellent services. 

In town you can walk the 'crooked mile' of our unique main street, originally a bullock track woven around gold diggings and old tree stumps. Also visit the True Blue Mining Poppet Head, Beckett's Pioneer Farm, the Aboriginal Artifacts Shop, the Historical Museum and the award winning Green Corridor walking track. 

West Wyalong is centrally located.  You can enjoy our historical vil lages of Tallimba, Weethalle, Barmedman, Ungarie and Mirrool, each offering a special experience in the bush. To the east are the Weddin Mountains, once a hideaway for bushrangers, today offering fabulous views of the region. To the west, is the Griffith wine district, Cocoparra National Park and the water playground, Lake Cargelligo. 

RIVERINA DISTRICT HAS SOMETHING TO OFFER EVERYONE BE TEMPTED AND PAY US A VISIT.