The South West Tablelands are renowned as one of Australia's major food bowls it is perhaps no surprise that many of the activities and events in the region are oriented around food and wine. But there is more than great food and wine to tempt visitors to this region. Great gardens and walks, the natural beauty of the Murrumbidgee River, a strong cultural heritage and sporting endeavours are just some of the treats that lie in store for the visitor.
Rich in cultural history and character and a food producing area with some of the tastiest fresh produce, particularly cherries and other stone fruits, charming country towns, various wineries offering cellar-door tastings, magnificent parks, gardens and floral displays.
Discover the major towns of Wagga Wagga, Young, Tumut and Cootamundra and enjoy the relaxing pace of life offered by the region with various styles of accommodation a tone of activities and dining experiences to suit every budget.
Must Do
- Pick your own cherries, stone fruit and nuts at one of the many farms in the region such as Catania Fruit Salad Farm, Ane's Cherrygrove, Allambie Orchard, Cherryhaven Orchards and Coffee Shop.
- Take a relaxed stroll through the 20 hectares of themed garden beds, zoo and aviary that comprise Wagga Wagga's award winning Botanic Gardens.
- Visit to the world-class National Art Glass Collection in Wagga Wagga Art Gallery.
- Explore Wagga Wagga's sporting prowess with a visit to the Wagga Wagga Sporting Hall of Fame celebrating the careers of local sports identities including Mark Taylor, Peter Sterling and Paul Kelly.
- Try one of Wagga Wagga's two heritage walks or wander around the Wiradjuri Walking Track, named after Wagga Wagga's indigenous inhabitants.
- Explore the Riverina region, stopping at some of the many orchards and farms for which the area is known.
- Sample some of the region's top drops on the Young and Wagga Wagga Wine Trails.
- Take the kids for a drive to see the Dog on the Tuckerbox at Gundagai, one of Australia's icons.
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