Wagga Wagga to Gundagai + Cootamundra trail
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For riverside discoveries and heritage highlights, hit the open roads from Wagga Wagga for a day exploring Gundagai and Cootamundra regions.
Surrounded by Gundagai’s rolling hills, you can
nestle in by the Murrumbidgee River for morning
yoga, then explore the historical and
iconic attractions of this place.
After lunch, travel the country roads to the
Cootamundra region for
horse and cart rides
through timeless towns and
Australian history that will bowl you over.
A getaway to reconnect and
rediscover – all in a day’s drive from Wagga
Wagga.
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Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia
Welcome to Wagga Wagga, Wiradjuri Country. Unspoilt in nature, adventures to be had and an abundance of fresh, seasonal produce to taste.
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Start your day with a barista-brewed coffee
without even getting out of the car from the friendly team at
The Fast Lane Drive Thru Wagga Wagga. Then,
it's a quick one hour drive across to
Gundagai, taking the Sturt and Olympic highways.
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The Fast Lane Drive Thru Coffee Wagga
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The Fast Lane Drive-Thru Coffee is a fast-paced café that provides busy commuters with great coffee and on-the-go breakfast, lunch and travel snacks.
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Gundagai, New South Wales
G'day Gundagai, a short one hour drive from Wagga Wagga.
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Gundagai, New South Wales83KM / 52MI ~ Approximately an hour
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Surrounded by Gundagai’s rolling hills, you can
nestle in by the Murrumbidgee River for
morning yoga, then explore the
historical and iconic attractions of this
river side town.
The Dog on the TuckerboxThe Dog on the Tucker Box
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Since 1932, the Dog has sat beside the Hume Highway, a favourite stopping place for thousands of travellers.
Old Gundagai Gaol
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Housed inside a wonderfully preserved sandstone building take a self-guided tour of the historical Old Gundagai Gaol.
Pick up a map, audio tour and key to the site (to let yourself
in and out) from the Gundagai Visitor Information Centre.The
gaol is housed inside a wonderfully preserved sandstone building
and the self-guided tour takes about one hour where you learn
about the history of the gaol – dating right back to the 1850s.
Infamous Australian bushrangers Captain Moonlite and Peisley
were even held in cells here. You can also find Captain
Moonlite’s final resting place in the nearby Gundagai Cemetery.
Night ghost tours – for the brave – are also held here from time
to time.
Downstream Yoga
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Downstream Yoga is located in the Gundagai region, inspired by the magnificent Murrumbidgee River and picturesque landscape.
Melissa Merrin is a trained Yoga teacher who lives locally on a
farm on the edge of the river. Downstream Yoga by the River has
been created through this connection and love of the river and
surrounding hills, providing the perfect place for yoga in
nature.
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Stockinbingal, New South Wales
Chat to friendly locals and step back in time in this quaint, regional village.
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Stockinbingal, New South Wales81KM / 50MI ~ Approximately an hour
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After a morning exploring Gundagai, its off to the neighbouring
Cootamundra region. First stop, Stockinbingal.
Here you'll find friendly locals and enjoy a leisurely
horse and cart ride through the village. Led by
two beautiful Clydesdale horses, the RB Carriage
and Coach Hire is a great way to experience and immerse yourself
in the historical charm of this country village.
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RB Carriage and Coach Hire
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Horse and cart rides through timeless towns - fun for the whole family
Led by two beautiful Clydesdale horses, the RB Carriage and
Coach Hire is a great way to experience and immerse yourself in
the historical charm of the Stockinbingal village.
Clydesdale cart rides are on the last Sunday of the month from
9am. Bookings strongly recommend by calling RB Carriage and
Coach Hire on 0488 639 777. Meet at 44 HIBERNIA Coffee Shop.
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Cootamundra, New South Wales
Travel the country roads to Cootamundra to discover a regional town brimming with cricket history and heirlooms and beautiful open spaces.
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Cootamundra, New South Wales23KM / 14MI ~ Approximately 20 minutes
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A short drive from Stockinbingal and you arrive in
Cootamundra. This great country town is brimming
with Australian cricket history and heirlooms.
The greatest batsman the world has ever known Sir Donald Bradman
was born in a cottage in Cootamundra on 27th August 1908. Continue
the cricketing tour by checking out the
Captains Walk in Jubilee Park.
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Cricket Captains Walk Cootamundra
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Take a leisurely stroll through Jubilee Park and admire the 42 bronze busts of the Australian Cricket Captains through the years.
Located in Jubilee Park, the Captain's Walk features42
bronze sculptures of Australian Test Cricket Captains, along
with Unaarrimim (Johnny Mullagh) the leading Aboriginal player
in the first Australian Cricket team to tour England in 1868
Bradmans Birthplace Museum Cootamundra
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The Bradman’s Birthplace is situated at 89 Adams Street, Cootamundra and is complimented by the Memorabilia Cottage at 87 Adams Street.
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Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia
Welcome back to Wagga Wagga.
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Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia96KM / 59MI ~ Approximately an hour
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Hope you've enjoyed your day out exploring
Gundagai and Cootamundra. This trip has shown some of the
highlights for you, but there’s certainly much
more to see + do, so see you out and about again
in the Wagga Wagga + Surrounds region soon.
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Meccanico Espresso and Wine
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At Meccanico, they're passionate about fermented berries. That is, of course, the coffee and grape varieties.
Before heading back to your accommodation after your day trip,
be sure to try one of Wagga Wagga's great places to dine.
Why not head to Meccanico Espresso & Wine for some tasty
bites and choose a drop from their extensive wine list.
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