The Murrumbidgee River and its waterways snake through the Riverina, which is one of the most productive food bowls in Australia.
Major cities include Wagga Wagga – NSW’s largest inland city, Leeton, Griffith and Junee.
Attractions
Wagga has a vibrant art scene – drop into the Wagga Art Gallery and National Art Glass Collection that is home to 500 works.
It’s also got its own beach, even though it’s 500kms inland, there’s a sandy foreshore on the Murrumbidgee River. Stride out along the 42-kilometre Wiradjuri Walking Track.
Griffith is often described as a Little Italy because of its heritage and is a melting pot of Italian culture.
Leeton has stunning art deco buildings and is great for bird watching, while Junee has the historic Monte Christo Homestead built in 1885- ghost tours are offered.
Stay
Wagga has a wide range of accommodation including boutique hotel, The Houston and
Best Western Charles Sturt Suites and Apartments.
Griffith accommodation includes the Griffith Tourist Caravan Park, Griffith Northside Apartments and the historic Grand Hotel has 24 ensuite motel style rooms.
In Junee you can bunker down in the historic Monte Christo Homestead or try Gryphon Lodge on 10 hectares of land near the town.
Leeton accommodation includes caravan and camping sites, cottages and motels.
Dine
The impressive Riverina Farmers Market is held every Thursday from 1pm to 6.30pm at the Wagga Showgrounds.
If it is a good coffee, you are after try Trail Street Coffee Shop and Mates Gully Restaurant has a big following.
Magpies Nest restaurant and The Roundabout restaurant are also popular.
Thirsty Crow Brewery makes craft beers and drop into Boutique Wines by CSU. Griffith is also a food haven try Miei Amici- great Italian.
Sweet tooths of all ages will love the Junee Licorice & Chocolate Factory.
