Other things to do here & in the area

 

Fishing

Good stocks of brown and rainbow trout can be found in the adjacent Goobaragandra River. Also a short drive to the Tumut River and within easy travelling to the Burrinjuck and Blowering Dam reservoirs

 

Flora & Fauna

Native wildflowers abound on the river banks and the surrounding high country around the valley in the spring and summer time.

The rare Tumut Grevillea occurs only along a few kilometers of the valley and produces a mass of pink flowers during October and November.

Bird watchers can see many species of native birds, including lyre birds. Whilst in the nearby bushland wombats, wallabies and echidnas can be seen.

Bushwalking

The 440km Hume and Hovell Walking Track crosses the Goobarragandra River at the campsite. The historic and scenic track offers long distance walkers a 25 day walk or short easy walks as well.

 

Other attractions in the area

ln the surrounding regions you can enjoy

  • Four wheel driving on approved bush routes

  • Enjoy horse riding.

  • Take the scenic road tour to the apple centre of the Riverina, Batlow, and its variety of other fruit orchards.

  • Visit the early settlers huts and the old Coolamine homestead.

  • Spend the day visiting the nearby Yarrongabilly Caves

Canoeing

The Goobarragandra River is highly regarded by canoeist and Kayaking enthusiasts. The rivers changing flows offer seasonal adventures.