Tumbarumba

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At the foothills of the Snowy Mountains, six hours drive south-west of Sydney, Tumbarumba is more than famous. A major drawcard for the old style village is the trout-filled, snow-fed streams that thread through pristine alpine wilderness.

Bush hiking enthusiasts can retrace explorers Hume and Hovell steps on a 12-km walking track that follows Burra Creek. It cuts through a tunnel built during the gold-mining days in the 1800s.

Not much has changed since then.

Tumbarumba is still a charming town with well conserved old buildings. It is surrounded by vineyards, trout streams and High Country sheep stations. Views of the magnificent Snowy Mountains including Mt Kosciuszko surround the Shire. The nearby towns of Khancoban, Rosewood, Jingellic, Tooma, and Laurel Hill add to the quaint Alpine charm of the region.

Things to do

Go trout fishing
Walk the Hume & Hovell track at Henry Angel Trackhead
Explore Tumbarumba Creek
Peruse the museum and shop at Tumbarumba Wool & Craft Centre
See the collection of craft & household artefacts at Glenroy Pioneer Women’s Hut
Be entertained at the Boggy Creek Show, a re-creation of bush life & social customs
Take a gamble at Tumbarumba Cup held in February
Enjoy country music at Tumbafest held in February
Attend the Snowy Mountains Trout Festival & Heritage Week held in November
Take the kids to the Tumbarumba Christmas Carnival in December
Check out the Maginnity’s Monument, where bushranger "Mad Dog" Morgan shot a local Sergeant
Fossick for gold & sapphires around the region
Savour cool-climate wines in local vineyards
Be inspired by Paddy's River Falls