The secret is out on Wagga Wagga, now that the hidden, inland gem has been recognized as having one of the best beaches in Australia.
Australia's 2020 list of best beaches included a few picks that are making big waves.What do the soft white sands of Cabarita Beach in New South Wales, the isolation of Tasmania's Maria Island, and the banks of a river 170 miles from the nearest coast have in common? They were all on Thursday named among Australia's top 10 beaches for 2020.
stands out on the list, as it's located 170 miles from the nearest coastline.of Australia's best beaches, opens a Pandora's box, said Tourism Australia's beach ambassador Brad Farmer. Until now, his list has recognized only coastal locations.But a tip-off about a great beach in the New South Wales town of Wagga Wagga — an indigenous word meaning "crows" — led Farmer to check out Wagga Beach for himself. "It's a beautiful grassy spot on the banks of the Murrumbidgee River. There are barbecues; I saw dogs, people playing cricket, and everyone from kids to army recruits swimming," said Farmer, who first visited the beach incognito to ensure the experience was authentic. "There was a wide demographic engaging in that space."A long-time advocate of the Australian coasts, Farmer has been formally ranking the country's beaches since the publication of his 2012 book "101 Best Australian Beaches," a project that he'd been contemplating since 1984 when he journeyed to 3,000 of Australia's 11,761 beaches to write an Australian surfing guide.Courtesy of Visit Wagga Wagga By designating Wagga Beach — and another notable pick, Fraser Island's Lake McKenzie — Farmer is shaking up what constitutes a "beach" in Australia. Adding a riverbank and a lake to his annual list also changes the total number of recognized beaches.Wagga Wagga is an impressive town. It's clean, green, vibrant and groovy.After his visit to Wagga Beach, Farmer was also surprised by what he found in the vicinity.Where to stay Tourism is becoming an increasingly important part of Wagga Wagga's local economy. Visitor numbers were up 7% in 2018, with most guests averaging a three-night stay.Courtesy of Belisi Farmstay Cottage
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