Car Hire Wagga Wagga

History, culture, camping and more

There is plenty to see and do when exploring Wagga Wagga, from Indigenous cultural experiences to road trips, camping and more. Food-lovers are perfectly positioned to explore the Riverina, renowned for its food and wine and serving up award-winning culinary delights. It’s worth checking out what’s on during your visit, as the city’s calendar is chock full of festivals, exhibitions and markets. Keep an eye out for seasonal highlights Taste Riverina and unWINEd.

Hike the Rock Hill Nature Reserve

When in Wagga Wagga, make time to check out The Rock Nature Reserve (Kengal), one of the best known landmarks in the Riverina region. Rising to a height of 364m, a hike to the top offers superb views of farmland and rolling hills and ranges. The hike is a three hour round trip, well worth taking. On a clear day, the view of Mt Kosciuszko are spectacular. The hike route is well maintained, with newly installed facilities such as information boards and picnic facilities, including fresh water, barbecues, shelters, tables and toilets.

Get lost in Wagga Wagga Botanic Gardens

When in town, jump in your rental car and head for Wagga Wagga Botanic Gardens, located at the base of Willans Hill, and set over 22 acres. The gardens are home to a mini zoo, free flight aviary, children's adventure playground, and rainforest section, all guaranteed to keep the kids occupied for hours.

Other attractions within the gardens include the Tree Chapel and Chinese pavilion. Various garden areas showcase camellias, cacti and succulents, proteas, Australian natives and roses.

The Willans Hill Miniature Railway operates the first and third Sunday of each month. The track runs through woodlands, a tunnel and over a bridge. It is always a highlight for kids. Train rides operate between 10.30am and 12.30pm and 1.30pm to 4pm. Covered footwear is mandatory for those planning to ride the train.

For those who like to plan ahead, The Wagga Botanic Gardens Adventure Tour is a free, app-based adventure tour that will help you discover hidden treasures, rare plants and surprising facts about the botanic gardens.

Soak up the sun at Wagga Wagga Riverside Beach

For a more laid-back afternoon activity, jump in your hire car and head for Wagga Beach, located on the beautiful banks of the Murrumbidgee River, in the centre Wagga Wagga.

The riverside beach is extremely popular during the summer months, when the temperature climbs and the masses come to take a dip. You can relax on the shaded lawn, picnic on the banks of the river, or go for a swim in the cool river waters.

Wagga Wagga has so much to offer travellers. For the best way to see it all, jump in a rental car and hit the road.

Wherever you choose to explore, you’ll get there in a hire car from Hertz.