Taralga & District Showground & Recreation
Things to do & see
Things to do & see
Explore the Village
Explore the Village
Historic Taralga
Taralga is a picturesque historical village, nestled in the middle of the Tablelands Way about 45kms north of Goulburn. Take a stroll and admire some of the many charming old stone buildings from the 1840s to 1890s, mostly built of local stone.
A self-guided Heritage Walking Tour brochure is available from the Taralga Gifts and Goodies Visitor Information Centre, the Taralga Museum or shops in the village for an interesting heritage walk (about two hours).
Shopping and Supplies
Shopping and Supplies
Taralga General Store
Newspapers, groceries, dairy, bread, Bryant's pies, pastries, local Produce, DVD Rentals, firewood.
Open: Mon - Fri 6.30am-6pm, Sat 6.30am - 3pm Sun & P/Hol 8am-3pm
EFTPOS available
Accepts payment for camping at the Showground.
Taralga General Store
Newspapers, groceries, dairy, bread, Bryant's pies, pastries, local Produce, DVD Rentals, firewood.
Open: Mon - Fri 6.30am-6pm, Sat 6.30am - 3pm Sun & P/Hol 8am-3pm
EFTPOS available
Accepts payment for camping at the Showground.
34 Orchard Street, Taralga
P: (02) 48 402 831
Taralga Rural
Fuel supplies, gas bottle refills and hardware supplies.
Open: Monday to Friday, 7:30am - 5:30pm | Saturday: 7:30am - noon
Taralga Rural
Fuel supplies, gas bottle refills and hardware supplies.
Open: Monday to Friday, 7:30am - 5:30pm | Saturday: 7:30am - noon
Bunnaby Street, Taralga
P: (02) 48 402 200
Taralga Post Office & Community Service Centre
Banking facilities, phone credit, stationary and council enquiries.
Open: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm.
Does not accept payment for camping at the Showground.
Taralga Post Office & Community Service Centre
Banking facilities, phone credit, stationary and council enquiries.
Open: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm.
Does not accept payment for camping at the Showground.
29 Orchard Street, Taralga
P: (02) 48 402 099
Food & Dining
Food & Dining
Taralga Sports Club
Great family atmosphere. Enjoy a refreshing ale and have a relaxing game of lawn bowls. Available for functions.
The Bar and Bistro is open from 11am Tuesday to Sunday (closed on Monday).
Taralga Sports Club
Great family atmosphere. Enjoy a refreshing ale and have a relaxing game of lawn bowls. Available for functions.
The Bar and Bistro is open from 11am Tuesday to Sunday (closed on Monday).
49 Cooper Street, Taralga
P: 02 48 402 088
Mel's Speedy Beans
Excellent coffee (and a variety of other drinks), delicious sweet treats and hot food options available. The perfect stop for those on-the-go or wanting to rest awhile.
Closed on Tuesday.
EFTPOS available.
Mel's Speedy Beans
Excellent coffee (and a variety of other drinks), delicious sweet treats and hot food options available. The perfect stop for those on-the-go or wanting to rest awhile.
Closed on Tuesday.
EFTPOS available.
73 Orchard Street, Taralga
Taralga Hotel
A popular meeting place for a cold beer and great meals.
Taralga Hotel
A popular meeting place for a cold beer and great meals.
Things to do
Things to do
Taralga Golf Club
Enjoy a game at the 9 hole Golf Course, which is located on the Old Showground Road, off the Taralga Road heading towards Goulburn.
Honesty box on site.
Contact: Graham Lambert
P: (02) 48 438 187
Taralga Historical Society
Stop by to see something of the past or catch up on the history of the families in the area. An annual open day is usually held at the Museum every long weekend in October.
Open: Saturday, 10:00am - 2:30pm
85 Orchard St, Taralga
Wombeyan Caves
Escape to the natural wonders of Wombeyan Caves. Set in a sheltered valley, hidden amongst the rugged beauty of the Southern Highlands. Discover the underworld with an experienced guide or self-guided tour through the Fig Tree Cave.
P: (02) 48 435 976
Lochmaree
Lochmaree is a unique and picturesque 2300-acre property featuring enduro trails and a 2km motocross track.
Limited numbers | bookings are essential.
Yerranderie Ghost Town
Yerranderie is a perfect destination for the whole family. Formerly a silver mining town, it has become a wildlife sanctuary. Yerranderie has a handful of buildings which give a modest impression of a once thriving mining town.
P: (02) 46 596 165
Horseriding
The National Horse Riding Trail passes through Taralga, leading on into the rugged mountain scenery near Yerranderie.
Crystal Brook Lavender Farm
Located 17kms from Taralga on the Crookwell/Taralga Road, turn right Tyrl Tyrl Road.
Gardens open most weekends October through to December, anytime by appointment. Pre book group bookings for morning or afternoon teas - Luncheon - Functions
Contact: Michael & Judith Basile
What's on?
For website updates, contact Jess on
0424 316 752.