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18 date ideas around Wagga Wagga, from the tasting menu at The Charles and a sunset kayak on the Murrumbidgee to a float from Wagga Beach, the Lake Albert loop and a giant freckle at the Junee chocolate factory. Swipe through them above, or browse every one below. Each was checked on the place's own website: what it is, when it's on and what it costs. 4 are free.
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Food and drink: 6 date ideas in Wagga Wagga
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Tasting menu at The Charles
The dining room of The Charles boutique hotel on Tarcutta Street works paddock to plate with produce from local farms and growers: dishes like Junee lamb rump and Riverina Black Angus sirloin, with paired wines if you want them.
When Dinner Tuesday to Saturday, 5:30pm to 9pm; à la carte Tuesday to Thursday, three-course set menu Friday and Saturday
Cost Three-course menu $109 each (Friday and Saturday); signature five-course tasting $129 each; à la carte mains $48 to $55 (when checked)
Checked on the official website, 30 Sep 2026
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Wine tasting at the university's hilltop cellar door
Charles Sturt Winery is part of the university's wine science school, and its cellar door sits on a hill on the Wagga campus looking over farmland, five minutes' drive from the centre. Pick a four- or six-wine flight.
When Wednesday to Saturday, 12pm to 6pm; last tasting at 5pm. Sunday to Tuesday by appointment
Cost $10 each for four wines, $15 for six
Checked on the official website, 30 Sep 2026
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Wine and cider tasting at Borambola
On the Sturt Highway 25 km east of Wagga, the family-run Borambola pours its estate-grown wines, plus its own Tuckerbox beers and dry apple cider, at the 1880s Borambola Homestead cellar door. Vigneron Tim McMullen runs tastings when available, with an optional walk through the vines.
When Saturday and Sunday, 11am to 5pm, or by appointment; request a tasting through the booking form. Tastings take 45 minutes to an hour
Cost Wine tasting $20 each; beer tasting $15 each; charcuterie boards $55 and $115
Checked on the official website, 30 Sep 2026
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Lazy Sunday at The Wild Vine
On Sunday afternoons in the warmer months, The Wild Vine, the former Wagga Winery vineyard on the outskirts of town, serves tapas and drinks, with live music most weekends. Bring a picnic rug.
When Sundays in the warmer months, 12pm to 3:30pm; kitchen closes at 3pm. Bookings essential, closing Fridays at 5pm
Cost Pay for food and drinks; card needed to book, with fees for late cancellations or no-shows
Checked on the official website, 30 Sep 2026
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Farmers market at Growers Hub
Twice a week, the not-for-profit, farmer-run Growers Hub cooperative on Forsyth Street holds farmers markets, and every shop in it supports local small-scale farms and kitchens.
When Thursdays 12pm to 6pm and Saturdays 9am to 1pm
Cost No entry fee listed; pay as you go
Checked on the official website, 30 Sep 2026
The old Junee flour mill, home of the chocolate factory. Photo: Virtual Steve · CC BY-SA 2.5 · Wikimedia Commons ↗
JUNEE
Make a giant freckle at the Junee chocolate factory
In Junee, Junee Licorice & Chocolate makes organic licorice and chocolate in the town's restored 1930s flour mill. Wander through the manufacturing areas, make your own giant chocolate freckle, then stay for lunch in the Millroom.
When 9am to 4pm daily except Anzac Day and Christmas Day; freckle-making 9am to 3pm, no booking needed; chocolatiers at work Monday to Friday
Cost No entry fee listed; giant freckle $6 per plate
Checked on the official website, 30 Sep 2026
For couples: 4 date ideas in Wagga Wagga
Lake Albert from above. Photo: Bidgee · CC BY-SA 3.0 au · Wikimedia Commons ↗
LAKE ALBERT
Walk the loop around Lake Albert
A 5.5 km circuit track loops right around Lake Albert on Wagga's south side, shared by walkers, joggers and bike riders, with Apex Park on the eastern shore.
When Any day
Cost Free
Checked on the official website, 30 Sep 2026
A pond and viewing platform at Marrambidya Wetland. Photo: Bidgee · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons ↗
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Bird hides at Marrambidya Wetland
Beside the Murrumbidgee a few minutes from the centre, this 20-hectare wetland has 2 km of walking tracks, bird hides, an elevated platform over the whole wetland, artworks and a Wiradjuri healing place.
When Any day
Cost Free
Checked on the official website, 30 Sep 2026
Lawns and a jacaranda in the Wagga Wagga Botanic Gardens. Photo: Bidgee · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons ↗
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Botanic Gardens and a miniature train ride
At the foot of Willans Hill, the 22-acre Botanic Gardens hold a Chinese Pavilion, a Tree Chapel, camellia and rose gardens, a mini zoo and a free-flight aviary. On some Sundays, ride the miniature railway through the woodland, a tunnel and over a bridge.
When Gardens any day. Railway first and third Sundays of the month, 10am to 2:30pm (enclosed shoes required)
Cost Gardens free; train rides $5 each
Checked on the official website, 30 Sep 2026
Autumn in the Victory Memorial Gardens. Photo: Bidgee · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons ↗
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Lagoon stroll through Victory Memorial Gardens
In the centre of Wagga, Wollundry Lagoon winds through the Victory Memorial Gardens, laid out in 1925 by Thomas Kerr, and the Civic Centre precinct. Stroll among the native plants and stop to watch the ducks and water birds.
When Any day
Cost Free
Checked on the official website, 30 Sep 2026
Shows and music: 2 date ideas in Wagga Wagga
Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre. Photo: Bidgee · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons ↗
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A show and a lagoon-view drink at the Civic Theatre
Wagga's Civic Theatre sits on the banks of Wollundry Lagoon in the city centre and stages concerts, drama, comedy and circus. Get there early for a drink overlooking the lagoon before the show.
When Show dates on the theatre's program
Cost Ticketed; prices on each show's page
Checked on the official website, 30 Sep 2026
Wollundry Lagoon, the view beside the Civic Theatre. Photo: Bidgee · CC BY-SA 2.5 au · Wikimedia Commons ↗
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Music on the Civic Theatre balcony
Dale Allison and Geoff Simpson of local band the Groove Factorie play with emerging artists on the Civic Theatre's balcony, with a view and a cheese platter on offer. The 15 November session is the last one listed for 2026.
When Sunday 15 November 2026, 6pm to 8pm
Cost $35 to $60 each
Checked on the official website, 30 Sep 2026
On the water: 2 date ideas in Wagga Wagga
The Murrumbidgee in Wagga at golden hour. Photo: Feral Arts · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons ↗
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Sunset kayak tour on the Murrumbidgee
Riverina Adventure Sports guides a paddle on the Murrumbidgee as the sun goes down, with instruction for first-timers and a glass of champagne or beer included.
When Sunset; dates on the booking page. About 3 hours, 2 of them paddling; departs from central Wagga
Cost $65 each
Checked on the official website, 30 Sep 2026
The Murrumbidgee by Wiradjuri Reserve, where the float ends. Photo: Bidgee · CC BY-SA 3.0 au · Wikimedia Commons ↗
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Float down the river from Wagga Beach
Riverina Adventure Sports sets you up in a kayak at Wagga Beach for a gentle 2 km, all-downstream paddle past the riverbanks to Wiradjuri Reserve, then drives you back. No experience needed.
When About 1 hour, 30 minutes of it paddling; dates on the booking page
Cost $30 each
Checked on the official website, 30 Sep 2026
Make something: 2 date ideas in Wagga Wagga
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Pottery and Pints at North Shore Studios
A small clay studio in North Wagga runs tutor-led hand-building sessions under the Pottery & Pints name. The October session makes a chip'n dip bowl; in November and December, Thursday-evening sessions make a clay Christmas tree, BYO drinks, ages 18+.
When Chip'n Dip: Saturday 24 October 2026, 2pm to 5pm (bowl ready in up to 4 weeks). Christmas trees: Thursday evenings in November and December (dates on the booking calendar; ready before Christmas)
Cost Chip'n Dip $130 each; Christmas tree session $100 each (materials and firing included)
Checked on the official website, 30 Sep 2026
SPRINGVALE
Cooking class at Food I Am before it closes
Food I Am's purpose-built cooking school in Springvale runs hands-on classes with guest chefs, then everyone sits down to eat what they cooked with a regional wine or beer. After 15 years it is saying goodbye to its venue, so these are its last public classes.
When Sundays 10am to 2pm: BBQ and charcoal 11 October, Thai Feast 25 October, Spanish tapas and paella 15 November, Christmas feast 22 November. Home Style Italian Friday 27 November, 6pm to 10pm
Cost $215 each for the Sunday classes; $195 for the Friday Italian night (tuition, recipes, meal and a drink included)
Checked on the official website, 30 Sep 2026
Views and climbs: 2 date ideas in Wagga Wagga
Kangaroos in Pomingalarna Reserve. Photo: Bidgee · CC BY-SA 3.0 au · Wikimedia Commons ↗
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Walk to the top of Pomingalarna for city views
Ten minutes' drive from the CBD on the Wiradjuri Trail, Pomingalarna Reserve is native bushland with kangaroos and wallabies. Walk the trail to the top, which needs moderate fitness, for views east back over Wagga.
When Any day
Cost Free
Checked on the official website, 30 Sep 2026
Scribbly gum woodland in Livingstone National Park. Photo: B 897 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons ↗
BIG SPRINGS
Spring wildflowers on the Livingstone loop
Near Wagga Wagga, the Livingstone loop track winds through cypress pines and scribbly gums in Livingstone National Park: a 4.3 km or 5.7 km loop, or both for 10 km. In spring parts of it are covered in yellow wildflowers; look for scarlet robins and turquoise parrots early or late in the day. Stay on the formed track.
When Always open, but may close in poor weather or high fire danger, and the track shouldn't be used in wet weather; wildflowers in spring
Cost No entry fee listed
Checked on the official website, 30 Sep 2026
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