Adelaide to Wagga Wagga road trip: Best stops, distance & time
Adelaide to Wagga Wagga drive: Darlington Point to Wagga Wagga
There are several more Murrumbidgee River beaches near the Sturt Highway on the Darlington Point to Narrandera section of the journey. Coly Ski Beach, Middle Beach and Horn Beach point west towards Gogeldrie Weir.
Bikini Beach, Lamonts Beach and Broad Beach lead towards McCaugheys Lagoon.
Things to do in Narrandera include kayaking on the Rocky Waterholes, admiring the giant mural on the Narrandera Water Tower and taking a self-guided walking tour of the town’s heritage buildings.
The Koala Reserve just outside Narrandera is also one of the best places in Australia for spotting koalas.
The top accommodation in Narrandera, NSW
The best places to stay in Narrandera are:
- For overall quality: Narrandera Club Motor Inn.
- For an outdoor pool and BBQs: Bishops Lodge.
- For a solid motel with low prices: Camellia Motel.
From Narrarandera to Wagga Wagga, you can stop at Kolhagens Beach on the Murrumbidgee. Otherwise, continue into Wagga Wagga, where highlights include Wagga Beach, the Wagga Wagga Art Gallery and the Botanic Gardens.
Wagga Wagga accommodation recommendations
- For business: International Hotel Wagga Wagga.
- For a pool and city centre location: Townhouse Hotel.
- For character: Charles Boutique Hotel.
- For riverside location: Prince of Wales Motor Inn.
- For family cabins: Ingenia Holidays Wagga Wagga.
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