Wagga Wagga is a town in New South Wales, Australia. The town is located on the banks of the Murrumbidgee River, in the Riverina region of New South Wales. Wagga Wagga is the largest inland city in New South Wales and the capital of the Riverina region. The town has a population of over 63,000 people and is an important regional centre for agriculture, education and health services.
The first Europeans to settle in the area were members of the Hume and Hovell expedition, who camped near present-day Wagga Wagga in 1824. The town was named after the local Wiradjuri tribe, which means ‘place of many crows’. In 1856, Wagga Wagga was declared a township and in 1893 it became a municipality.
Today, Wagga Wagga is a thriving regional centre with a diverse economy. Agriculture remains an important part of the local economy and the town is home to several large food processing companies. The city also has strong manufacturing, healthcare and education sectors. There are two universities located in Wagga Wagga – Charles Sturt University and CSU School of Rural Medicine Australia – as well as numerous primary and secondary schools.
Wagga Wagga’s location makes it an ideal base for exploring the Riverina region. The nearby towns of Gundagai and Tumut offer beautiful scenery, while Griffith and Albury are just a short drive away. For those looking for something different, Canberra – Australia’s capital city – is only three hours away by car or train.