Wagga Beach is a sandy bend on the Murrumbidgee River, just minutes from the centre. It has grass, shade, barbecues, and the relaxed feel of a country swimming spot rather than a coastal resort.
The name sounds like a joke until summer, when the river becomes the city's natural meeting place. It was even named one of Australia's top beaches in 2020, a rare inland entry on a list usually dominated by surf and salt water.