Turvey Park

An established residential and parkland area, Turvey Park is a popular inner-suburb of southern Wagga Wagga due to its close proximity to the city centre. Established in the late 1930s, Turvey Park is bound by the main southern railway line in the north and the edges of Willans Hill Reserve to the east. Close to the Base and Calvary hospitals, it houses a number of quaint older style homes, synonymous for their ornate high ceilings and lead light windows.

Neighbouring suburbs
Mount Austin and Central Wagga Wagga

Schools
Kildare Catholic College
Coleman Street, Turvey Park NSW 2650
(02) 6925 3388

The Bidgee School (specialised education)
21 Mitchelmore Street, Turvey Park NSW 2650
(02) 6925 4403

Turvey Park Public School
31 Halloran Street, Turvey Park NSW 2650
(02) 6925 2589

Willans Hill School
Lord Baden Powell Drive, Turvey Park NSW 2650
(02) 6925 1076

Main sporting fields/parks
Botanical Gardens – Willans Hill, Macleay Street, Turvey Park NSW 2650
An award-winning attraction, the Botanical Gardens are located within the Willans Hill Reserve, set on 20 hectares of what was once an old gravel mine. The gardens feature a range of themed garden beds, a mini zoo, free flight aviary, children’s playgrounds and café, plus the nearby miniature railway and historical museum.

Willans Hill Reserve – Captain Cook Drive, Turvey Park NSW 2650
A reserve running through the middle of residential Wagga, Willans Hill is a network of multi-use trails for hikers, bikers and dog walkers, with sections offering stunning views over Wagga. It’s popular with mountain bike riders, as well as dog-owners, with an off-leash area available.

Gissing Oval – Blamey Street, Turvey Park NSW 2650
A premier soccer venue, Gissing Park is a lit sports ground with one senior soccer ground and two training facilities. It also features a playground.

Places of note

• Wiradjuri walking track
• Riverina Institute of TAFE
• Turvey Tops shopping centre
• Wagga Wagga Showgrounds
• Charles Sturt University South Campus
• Museum of the Riverina
• Willans Hill Model Railway (first Sunday of every month – don’t forget to wear shoes)
• Music Bowl

Did you know…

• Turvey Park was named after the property “Turvey Park farm” owned by Thomas Turvey, a legendary figure from the 1880s whom was rumoured to have buried his fortune on the land.