Wagga Wagga to Narrandera drive: Distance, time & stops

The Wagga Wagga to Narrandera drive covers a 98km distance in a driving time of around 1h4m. The best road trips stops to add to an itinerary are Kolhagens Beach and the Koala Reserve.

The drive from Wagga Wagga to Narrandera connects two of the larger towns in the Riverina region of New South Wales. It’s a relatively short drive by Australians, but there are a couple of road trip stops along the way that are at least worth considering.

Wagga Wagga to Narrandera distance and driving time

By car, the distance from Wagga Wagga to Narrandera is 98km. That makes for a driving time of around one hour and four minutes.

The quickest route leaves Wagga Wagga along the Sturt Highway, which largely follows the Murrumbidgee River.

Wagga Wagga to Narrandera road trip attractions: Kolhagens Beach

On the way out of Wagga Wagga, you can stop at Kolhagens Beach on the Murrumbidgee. It’s not as famous as Wagga Beach, but it’s still a lovely spot for a swim in the river on a hot day.

Shortly after going through Collingullie, you’ll reach the Berry Jerry section of Murrumbidgee National Park. This is a former state forest and not really set up for visitors. There is, however, the Berry Jerry Rest Area by the side of the highway.

Wagga Wagga to Narrandera drive: The Koala Reserve

The next feasible stop is the Sandigo Rest Area, but this is very much grazing country, and you may as well continue towards the Koala Reserve just outside Narrandera. This is one of the best places in Australia for spotting koalas.

Other 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.