Things to do around Tumbarumba, NSW

Things to Do Around Tumbarumba, NSW: Nature Trails, Gourmet Foods and Adventure

There are plenty of things to do around Tumbarumba, NSW despite the towns size. It’s a quaint little town in high country surrounded by spectacular scenery of the Snowy Mountains, yet it’s positioning determines what activities you choose to do. For instance, to the south, there is Mt Kosciusko and the range of high-altitude, adventure-filled activities. To the west of Tumbarumba, there lies the iconic Murray River which offers a more relaxed, water-based, and cultural experience in Murray Darling wine region,

In summer, cycle, hike, fish, mountain bike, explore historic towns. Or wade into crisp, clear waterfalls or fish, canoe and smoke up a fire pit for a picnic or star gaze on chilly Tumbarumba evenings. Lap up the snow in winter as it’s a great base for Mount Selwyn skiing.

So, because of its location, Tumbarumba and surrounds are an ideal holiday destination in a playground of original Gold Rush and cowboy territory.

Getting to Tumbarumba, NSW: Flights and Drive Times

Wellness & Pampering Around Tumbarumba, NSW

• EnerQi Tumbarumba: operating since 2011 and was established to provide the products and services to the Tumbarumba community when there was no other options available locally or clients had to travel out of town to meet their needs. The business has expanded over these past few years and now offers remedial massage, chiropractic, reiki, kinesiology, beauty therapy and health food store. They also offer Dry Needling, Cupping and Aromatherapy. 15 The Parade, Tumbarumba
• Cathy Jeffries Massage Therapy: Relax and ease away any tension with a rejuvenating massage from this local therapist in Tumbarumba.
• Country Bliss Massage & Beauty: For a full pampering experience for everything from beauty treatments to deep tissue massages.
• Aura Hair Beauty & Wellness: receive a full-service hairdressing, barbering & body piercing salon dedicated to providing high-quality haircuts, styling, colour & piercing services  Tumut – 0428 471 453
• Younity Hair: 15 The Parade, Tumbarumba
• The Essential Touch Beauty Room: offer unique and modern beauty treatments in a beautiful calm and relaxing environment all tailored to your individual needs. 23B The Parade , Tumbarumba, NSW. Ph (02) 6948 9500
• The Beauty Spot: A popular spot in Tumbarumba for all things beauty and pampering. 67 Bridge St, Tumbarumba
• Hair by Chelsie: trims, a new style, or something more adventurous. 6 Bridge St, Tumbarumba
• Tranquillity Skin and Body Therapy: Skin and body treatments – facials, massages, and body wraps, – 24 Russell Street, Tumut
• Nicole de Wet Beauty: Specialises in skincare treatments that aim to rejuvenate your complexion and soothe your body. Unit 6, 52 Russell Street, Tumut
• Jean Louise Essential Beauty: provides essential beauty treatments, from facials to massages. 2/9 Fuller Street, Tumut
• Somerville Natural Therapies: massage and acupuncture. 236 Punch St, Gundagai
• Jennifer Forster: focuses on natural health therapies to help you achieve balance and relaxation. 541 Brungle Road, Tumut
• HealthKlinix Tumut: offering a range of services, including massage therapy, physiotherapy, and naturopathy. Tumut

Explore & Discover Around Tumbarumba, NSW

Outdoor Adventures, Tours and Day Trips

• Don’t miss Tumbarumba’s Festivals like the Rodeo!
• Exploring by mountain bike, hiking, horse riding or skiing
• Check out the popular local spot –Paddy’s Falls (or Golden Staircase Falls), 15 min drive from Tumbarumba
• Explore by Touring Co
• Visit popular vineyards – Obsession, Allegiance, Courabyra and Johansen Wines – located at 90 Black Range Rd, Tumbarumba NSW.
• Check out Bogandera  Nature Reserve and Pilot Hill Arboretum
• Further afield, explore Selwyn and Thredbo
• Huge calendar year round Thredbo Events including the hiking season Thredbo Alpine Hiking Season
• Immersing yourself in family entertainment at the “Boggy Creek Show /Tumba Rodeo held annually every New Year’s Day
• Cycling on the Tumbarumba to Rosewood Rail Trail
• Ride Tumba Bike Hire
• Tumbarumba Pump Track
• Check out the art at the Snowy Mountains Sculpture Trail
• Visit Braymont Gardens- 110 Allawah Rd, Paddys River
• Flyfish for trout
• Annual Thredbo Blues Festival held on the Australia Day week-end. See here for 2023 Thredbo Blues Festival
• Annual Cannonball MTB Festival usually held during the month of February with a purse prize of over $100K. For 2023, the Australian Downhill and Pump Track National Championships makes Cannonball an absolute go to event.

• Snowy Mountains Wine Tours: guided tours from Tumut and nearby towns to visit the local wineries, such as Boorowa Wines, Lark Hill Winery, and Eden Road Wines. Sample the region’s cool-climate wines and discover the wine-making process. Great fun!
• Kosciuszko National Park (about a 2-hour drive from Mt Adrah) is a must visit.  Guided tours in the national park are available, from mountain biking to walking or skiing tours or even off-road 4WD trips.
• If you’re around for the weekend, check out the Tumut Farmers Market for fresh produce, artisanal goods, and handmade treasures. (35 mins away)

Indoor Activities and Unique Experiences

• Have a Crafty Cider
• Watch a flick in Tumby
• Visit the Pioneer Women’s Hut Museum
• Have a drink at the iconic “Bridge Hotel” overlooking the Murray River
• Learn about Tumby’s cold climate wines
• Hear stories of Adelong and the district, beginning in the gold rush period of 1852 at Alive Museum
• Check out the generational Tumut Broom Factory
• Try the local gin at Pretty Parrot Distillery.
• Tumut River Brewing Co: 1 Capper St, Tumut, NSW
• Celebrate local artists at Five Ways Art Gallery
• Visit the Tumut Regional Gallery: showcases a wide range of art from both established and emerging artists. It’s a lovely spot to explore if you enjoy local and contemporary art.
• Historic Pub Visits: Mt Adrah and the nearby towns are home to some historic pubs where you can enjoy a cold drink at The Royal Hotel in Tumut or a burger at Tumblong Tavern.

Day Trips Around Tumbarumba, NSW

• Visit Yarrangobilly Caves (about an hour and a half drive from Mt Adrah) in the Kosciuszko National Park.
• Relax in the nearby Yarrangobilly Thermal Pools—a natural, heated pool in the mountains. It’s a beautiful experience.
• Join a Pottery Workshop: Many artisans around the area hold classes where you can learn traditional techniques, make your own piece of art, and take home your new piece to boast about. Tumut Art Society hosts classes, workshops, exhibitions, events, and outreach programs. All welcome. Helen Cattell of Good Hope Pottery conducts workshops in the studio for her Immersion Into Clay classes. Contact admin@tumutart.com.au for upcoming classes.
• Horseback Riding through the hills and forests around Mt Adrah.
• Day Trip to Gundagai (1hr and 14min from Tumbarumba). See the Dog on the Tuckerbox, historic streets, and heritage-listed buildings like the Gundagai Museum and the Old Gundagai Gaol.

Special Events Around Tumbarumba, NSW

• Winter Bites Festival Adelong: The events take place in Adelong, Batlow and Tumbarumba. These towns were selected as they were significantly impacted by the Dunn’s Road Bushfire. It’s a celebration of local produce, beverages and high-profile music acts to Tumbarumba. Kasey Chambers, Charlie Collins and Adelong Meat Up took the stage. Surrounded by idyllic mountain peaks, natural bushland and crystal-clear streams, Winter Bites Festival is set to bring a celebration of local produce, beverages and high-profile music acts to Tumbarumba, Adelong and Batlow. Please note: Winter Bites Tumbarumba attendees must be over 18.
  For 2025 and onwards, go to their website or visit Snowy Valleys Council, 76 Capper St, Tumut NSW 2720
• Snowy Valleys Cycle Challenge: Watch or participate in various cycling distances – 20km, 45km, 72km, 117km and 160km. The starting point to the ride is at Adelong Showground, Todd Road Adelong NSW. Snowy Valleys Cycle Challenge is open to riders 12 years and over. Riders under the age of 18 years are required to be accompanied by a responsible adult. [160km minimum age 16yr old.]. For more info go to their website.
• Falling Leaf Festival, Tumut: With the ever changing colours, crisp sunny days, a free rocking stage, delicious food and drinks, kids entertainment, market stalls, roving entertainment, fun run, live theatre and music, cultural and creative workshops and comedy gala and family picnic in the park. The next one is in April, 2025.
• Riverina Festival of Strings: Concert Series for 2025 will take place at St Johns Church, 6-12 Church St Wagga Wagga
• Cootamundra Show: Join in the fun at this show held annually on the 3rd weekend in October. For more info check out their website.
• Tumbafest: an annual festival held in Tumbarumbra, 40 minutes from Tumut. It’s a vibrant festival celebrating the best of the region, including local food, live music, arts, and community activities. It’s usually held in March and features a mix of live performances, markets, food stalls, and family-friendly entertainment. Be drenched in the quality sound and song emitting from the Bendigo Bank Stage. Great fun! The Tumbarumba showgrounds.
• The Tumbarumba Rodeo is held in Tumbarumba, NSW, typically around December. It’s an annual event that showcases traditional rodeo competitions, including bull riding, saddle bronc riding, barrel racing, and is a major drawcard for rodeo enthusiasts. It’s a fantastic event, full of energy, with plenty of food stalls, live entertainment, and a great family-friendly atmosphere. The Tumbarumba Rodeo is Australia’s best New Years Day Rodeo. It’s also the oldest Rodeo in NSW.
• Tumut Rodeo: is traditionally held in January and, like the Tumbarumba Rodeo, features bull riding, saddle bronc riding, steer wrestling, and other exciting rodeo events. The event is known for its high-energy atmosphere and attracts a big crowd. The rodeo is typically hosted at the Tumut Showgrounds, and it also offers live entertainment, food stalls, and a fun experience for all ages.

Good Eats Around Tumbarumba, NSW

• Lunch at Courabyra Wines
• Four Bears Cafe, 32 The Parade
• Dare To Bite, 36a The Parade
• Jolly Berries
• Debbie Munday’s Catering
• The Tumbarumba Bakery: Grab a hearty meat pie or some sweet treats from this local favourite, where the baked goods are always fresh and delicious.
• The Courthouse Hotel: A true Australian pub serving up great food, local wines, and a cosy atmosphere.
• Whisk and Dish: A lovely local gem in Tumut. It’s been a local favourite since 2012. 66 Russell Street, just off the main road in Tumut.
• Nest Cinema Cafe Books: a licensed café, creating delicious good-looking dishes and crafting their own cakes and treats, all while showcasing the best produce our region has on offer, with world class wines and cider. Open 6 days a week, breakfast and lunch, dinner Friday and Saturday night. Takeaway pizzas available. Locally sourced food, quality country hospitality. 56 Winton St, Tumbarumba, NSW
• Elms Restaurant: Enjoy modern Australian cuisine and is fully licensed with local Tumbarumba Wines and using local food produce. Open Tuesday to Saturday evenings and happy to cater for group bookings.
• Two Tarts Tumut; If you love sweet treats, this is the place to be. Don’t miss their signature tarts, and if you’re an early bird, they open at 8 am Wednesday to Saturday. 48 Merivale St, Tumut
• Hume Inn: For something casual but tasty, check out the Hume Inn for a great pub meal or just to unwind with a cold drink.

Foodies Delights Around Tumbarumba, NSW

• For something a little different, Crafty Cider is a fantastic spot for anyone who enjoys a refreshing drink made with local fruit. This cidery produces small-batch, hand-crafted ciders using the best apples from local orchards. Tumut.
• If you’re after fresh, seasonal produce and locally crafted goods, head to Local at Learmonts. This farm-to-table cafe and providore, focuses on offering quality, locally sourced products. 42 Russell St, Tumut
• Snowy Mountains Cookies
• Food Works
• Tumba Meats
• Tumbarumba Bakery (you must try the cream lamingtons!)
• Tumut Farmers Markets– every Fri at the Connection (Cnr of Wynyard and Russell Sts, Tumut) for fresh organic produce
• Roadside stalls also offer in-season produce across the Snowy Valleys, the most well-known is Mouat’s Farm located at Wyola, 4129 Batlow Rd, Batlow NSW
• Local producers also sell their wares through Simply Wholesome in Tumut and at the Visitor Information Centres in Tumut and Tumbarumba
• Laurels Vineyard: Not just for wine lovers, this vineyard has a beautiful restaurant that serves meals with a focus on local, seasonal ingredients.
• Café Patisse: Offering a little slice of Europe in the heart of Tumbarumba, this French-inspired cafe has everything from croissants to quiches, making it a top spot for breakfast or lunch.
• Tumut Lions Club holds bi-monthly markets, on the 3rd Sat of the month, at Tumut Railway Precinct

Retail Escapes

• Twisted Willow Homestore
• Johansen Wines: Family run and offering delicious local wines. 90 Black Range Rd, Tumbarumba NSW.
• Tumba Bikes and Blooms
• Tumbarumba Outfitters: outdoor adventure gear or something stylish for the road ahead.
• Wens Giftshop: From thoughtful gifts to fishing gear @wens_gift_shop
• The Nest Cinema Cafe Books: offering a great selection of books, coffee, and cinema. It also hosts a monthly produce and handmade market in the garden of the café in Tumbarumba. Eat and drink from a creative seasonal menu and experience the boutique cinema, live music and a host of a rich events year round
  
• Tumut Lions Club Markets
• Artists on Parade Art Gallery
• Rustic Creations, 51 Tumut St, Adelong (not for profit Art & Craft)
• Farmgate and Twine, Adelong
• Inside Out Homestore, Tumut
• Tom’s Outdoors, Tumut
• Go Play Outside
• Mountain Made Arts and Crafts, 9 Mayday Rd, Batlow
• Gone Barney– Nursery, Eucalyptus and Cafe

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