The Riverine Club

Club History

The club traces its origins to the 1880s. The present building was previously Wagga’s National School, erected in 1861. The site’s history and later uses are described on the club’s History page.

Facilities

The club features multiple indoor function and meeting rooms, including the Lantern Room, Reading Room/boardroom, and Alcove. Additional facilities include a Members Bar, a restaurant, a private courtyard, a colonnade veranda, an onsite commercial kitchen, AV and presentation equipment, and 13 guest rooms on the first floor. There is off-street parking and member areas such as a library and sitting rooms. More details can be found on the club's Functions page.

Dining Facilities

The club has a recently refurbished restaurant with seating for approximately 40 guests, which opens onto the colonnade veranda. The Members Bar and an onsite commercial kitchen are available for catered functions. Continental breakfast is available on request for accommodated guests. For more information, visit the Functions page.

Member Accommodation

The club offers thirteen period guest rooms on the first floor, some with balcony river views. There are two shared bathrooms, a sitting room, and a breakfast room. Accommodation is available to members, reciprocal members, and guests, with continental breakfast on request and discounted rates for extended or group stays. More details can be found on the Accommodation page.

Events Calendar

The club publishes a regular events calendar featuring both recurring and one-off events. Examples include the ANZAC Memorial Dinner, Gold Cup Dinner, themed food & wine nights, Winter Ball, Presidents Dinner, and Melbourne Cup Lunch. Individual event pages with dates and ticketing details are available on the club’s Events page.

Special Events

The club stages regular themed and special events throughout the year, such as the ANZAC Memorial Dinner, Gold Cup Dinner, Italian and French Food & Wine Nights, The Riverine Club Winter Ball, The Presidents Dinner, The Country Lunch, and Melbourne Cup Lunch. Individual event pages provide dates and booking information, accessible via the club’s Events page.

Networking Opportunities

Membership includes invitations to exclusive club events and access to member-only spaces, providing opportunities to meet and network with other members. Members also receive member rates on rooms and meeting/function hire. More information can be found on the club's Membership page.

Business Services

The club offers conference and corporate meeting facilities, including a boardroom that seats 16 and can be configured for approximately 30 in theatre style. Facilities include a large flat-screen TV, projector/screen, AV equipment, WiFi, and catering options for corporate events. More details are available on the Functions page.

Leisure Activities

Onsite leisure offerings include the Members Bar, a private snooker/billiards table, a private squash court, and spaces such as the library and courtyard/colonnade for socialising. Further information can be found on the club's Membership page.

Sports Facilities

The club provides a private squash court and a snooker/billiards table for member use. More details are available on the club's Membership page.

Membership Options

The club offers a range of membership categories, including Individual, Family Partner, Junior Professional (19–34), Young Professional (35–44), Senior (70+), Distant (residents over 80 km away), Family, Corporate, and Honorary Membership. Prospective members require two existing members to propose/support their nomination. Forms and further details are provided by the club on their Membership page.

Dress Code

The club's dress code requires neat, tidy attire. Gentlemen are expected to wear collared shirts, long trousers or dress shorts, and enclosed dress shoes. Ladies should wear a dress or blouse with a skirt or tailored slacks. Sporting clothing, T-shirts, track suits, sports footwear, and thongs/beach sandals are not acceptable. Formal national dress is permitted, and specific function invitations may specify dress standards. More information can be found on the Dress Code page.

Affiliations

The Riverine Club maintains reciprocity agreements with numerous domestic and international private clubs. The site lists current arrangements with more than 50 reciprocal clubs across Australia and overseas. A full list is available on the club's Reciprocal Clubs page.

Venue Hire

Function and meeting spaces are available for hire for private and corporate events. The club can accommodate up to about 150 guests seated and up to 250 for cocktail events. Catering options, beverage packages, WiFi, and AV equipment are offered. Bookings are handled via the club. More details can be found on the Functions page.