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Tumut and surrounds
At the northern gateway to the Snowy Mountains NSW, the Tumut region is rich in natural
beauty, offering fresh experiences and varied landscapes with each change in the seasons.
Must see and do
Stroll the Tumut River Walk
and admire the bird life of the
Riverglade Wetlands.
Capture the Snowy Mountains
views from Batlow and Talbingo.
Tour the mighty Snowy Mountains
Scheme and admire the views from
the Blowering and Talbingo dam walls.
Sample the subterranean wonders of
Yarrangobilly Caves, then take a dip in
the thermal pool.
Revisit gold-mining history at the
Adelong Falls and Reefer Battery.
Photographs
above left to right: Tumut River; Wildflowers,
Batlow (Don Fuchs); Mountain-bike racing
(Trina Thomson); Casting a line
far right: Summer fun on Blowering Dam
(Trina Thomson)
The towns
Set on the slope of a valley with the wandering
Tumut River on one side and the foothills of
the Snowy Mountains on the other, Tumut
is a charmingly pretty town that changes
dramatically with the seasons.
In spring the apple blossoms are enchanting,
and in the winter months the stark beauty
of deciduous trees makes a glorious contrast
with clear skies. Draped in its autumn foliage,
Tumut puts on one of the most striking displays
of colour in the country, while in the warm
summer months it becomes an aquatic paradise.
Batlow is famous for its apples, yet the region
also produces cherries, berry fruits, peaches,
apricots and pears. Look for fresh fruit in season
from the roadside stalls.
On the banks of Adelong Creek, which wraps
itself around the town, Adelong is a green and
mellow place with an historic streetscape. Take
a stroll around the town centre, much of which
has been classified by the National Trust, then
head for Adelong Falls Reserve, where the Reefer
Battery is just one of many remnants from the
gold-mining days.
Nestled on the shores of Jounama Pond,
Talbingo is surrounded by some of the most
inspiring scenery of the High Country. In the
Talbingo Shopping Centre, the Snowy Mountains
Scheme Talbingo Visitor Display gives a
fascinating insight into the workings of Tumut 3
Power Station and also provides an overview of
the greater Snowy Mountains Scheme.
Natural gifts
Bordered by Kosciuszko National Park and
State forests, this region is a year-round
playground, with an action-packed activities
list that includes bushwalking, waterskiing,
trout fishing, boating, canoeing, golfing
and tennis. The attractions – Buddong Falls,
Yarrangobilly Caves, historic Kiandra with its
gold-mining relics and pioneering huts – are
all within easy reach.
Yarrangobilly Caves is a network of limestone
caverns located between Tumut and Cooma.
Three of the caves are open for viewing, and
the formations inside dwarf visitors and
challenge the imagination.
The 2-km Tumut River Walk passes through
serene stands of noble trees as it winds along
the banks of the river, taking in the best of
the town.
Within Bago State Forest, near the village
of Laurel Hill just south of Batlow, Pilot Hill
Arboretum is a fabulous picnic spot. A walking
track winds through the arboretum, which
features 53 tree species from all over the
world. Many of them were planted in the
1920s. There’s also a track that adjoins a native
forest of alpine ash. While you’re in the area,
don’t miss the Sugar Pine Walk – one of the
State’s best kept secrets.
Outdoor pursuits
The State forest trails of the region provide
some wonderful opportunities for mountain
biking and hiking. The Tumut State Forest
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