Wagga Beach - Riverside
Just five minutes from the heart of Wagga Wagga, Wagga Beach offers the perfect spot to relax, unwind, and enjoy nature. With direct access to the Murrumbidgee River, shady grassed areas, sheltered barbecues, a playground, and peaceful seating, it’s an ideal place for a picnic or a lazy afternoon.
Cool off with a splash at the sandy beach in warmer months, or launch your kayak or canoe and explore the river from the water. Wagga Beach also sits along the Wiradjuri Walking Track—perfect for a rest stop or a scenic starting point for your walk.
Whether you’re visiting for a swim, a stroll, or a riverside barbecue, this little piece of paradise is a must-see when you #visitwagga.
Important Safety Note: If you're heading into the river, stay safe—wear a life vest and always #respecttheriver.
Reminder: Golf is not permitted at Wagga Beach or anywhere within the Riverside Precinct.
Riverside Adventure Playground – Play, Explore, Imagine!
Get ready for fun at the Riverside Adventure Playground – a vibrant, family-friendly destination right by the river and just minutes from the Wagga Wagga CBD. Designed for kids of all ages and abilities, this exciting playground offers a wide variety of equipment to climb, swing, spin, slide and explore.
From towering play structures and flying foxes to accessible features and shaded picnic areas, it’s the perfect place to let imaginations run wild and energy run free. There's something for everyone – whether you're looking for an action-packed outing or a relaxing riverside break.
The playground sits within the broader Riverside Precinct, so you can combine your visit with a walk along the Wiradjuri Walking Track, a barbecue by the river, or a swim at Wagga Beach.
Location
History
The Murrumbidgee River has been integral to the development of Wagga Wagga. Murrumbidgee is derived from the Wiradjuri word for “big water” and is central to the country and dreaming of the Wiradjuri people.
The Wagga Beach has been an important social space in the history of Wagga Wagga’s interaction with the Murrumbidgee. As a gathering place to have a swim, enjoy a picnic or float from the rocks, the Wagga Wagga Beach holds memories for many people of Wagga. The Wagga Beach and wider riverside precinct is home to a wide variety of plant and animal species. Native animals such as squirrel gliders, platypus, possum, and echidna frequent the area, along with a wide variety of birds. The large numbers of River Red Gum, Yellow Box and Kurrajong trees, provide food and shelter for the birds and animals along the river edge
The Wagga Beach was home to The Wagga Beach Life Saving Club (WBLSC), an elite band of men which patrolled Wagga Bathing Beach for approximately 40 years. The club came officially into being on or about 24 July 1927. The club had been (unofficially) in existence since the early 1920s, but it was in 1927 that a second club, "The Badgers" joined with the lifesavers. The Badgers were a social footballers club and swimming was one of their activities.
In December 2019, Wagga Beach claimed the number nine position in the Top 20 beaches of 2020 as complied by Tourism Australia’s beach ambassador Brad Farmer AM. By making the honour roll, Wagga Beach is the first inland beach to ever feature in Mr Farmer’s lists.