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Riverina

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 W...

By Explore
Updated September 20, 2022, first published February 23, 2021

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.

Wagga has a vibrant art scene – drop into the Wagga Art Gallery and National Art Glass Collection that is home to 500 works.

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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.