Fast facts
- Small country town to the north-west of the Snowy Mountains
- On the picturesque Adelong River with surrounding rugged scenery
- 425 km south-west of Sydney, population 200
Why go there
Adelong is a charming and historic settlement, off the Hume Highway on the way to Tumut. With its quaint historic farmhouses and buildings, the place recalls times gone by. It's at its prettiest in autumn and spring.
History
Europeans settled in the area from the 1840s, but from 1853 significant numbers of miners and prospectors were attracted by the gold rush. By 1860 there were more than 3,000 people in the town and this growth continued through the 1870s. Gold mining declined in the 1940s.
Things to do
- Fossick for gold at Richie’s Gold Battery at Adelong Falls Reserve.
- Wander the historic streetscape of old Adelong town.
- Dine in one of the many fine restaurants and cafés.
Events
- Adelong Show in March showcases the great produce of the region.
- Adelong Gold and Antique Fair in April consistently attracts many visitors.
Don’t miss
- The Royal Hotel, the oldest in town.
- The Adelong Alive Museum in Tumut Street.
- The Red House Gallery and Garden with local crafts.
- A round of golf at the Adelong Golf Club.
- The Adelong Patchwork Cottage.
