The modern township of Talbingo is located on the shores of Jounama and construction of the dam flooded the historic valley and Talbingo township below, which was the birthplace of author Miles Franklin and location of the Talbingo Hotel.

Located in the Snowy Valleys of NSW, Talbingo is the perfect country escape. It is heaven for fishermen and those who love water sports, as it is located by the Tumut River between Blowering Dam in the north and Talbingo Dam to the south.

Talbingo Dam is a major dam on the Tumut River, within the Snowy Mountains, approximately 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) south of the village of Talbingo. The dam was constructed by Thiess Bros Pty Limited and, at the time, the project was the largest dam ever built in Australia.

Talbingo is around 3 km off the Snowy Mountains Highway (B72), about 30 min south of Tumut and 1 hr north of Adaminaby.

Talbingo Tourist Caravan Park is nestled in the foothills of the Snowy Mountains, sitting on the edge of Koscuiszko National Park with views of Jounama Pond. A family owned and operated park since 2001, Talbingo Caravan Park has everything you need to make your stay in Talbingo fun and enjoyable.

Visit Talbingo Discover Your Next Adventure Whether you are a seeker a relaxing break or are a keen water skier, snow boarder, bush walker, camper, mountain biker our small town and local region have a lot to offer.

Talbingo is a town of such historic importance that it should have been protected from the excesses of the Snowy Mountains Scheme. It is the town where Miles Franklin, of My Brilliant Career fame, was born.

Wildlife Kangaroos (Eastern Grey) abound in Talbingo. Regular sightings of Emus along Blowering dam. Keep your eyes open at night at you will see possums. The keen observers may catch sight of Platypus and Lyrebirds.

Talbingo Tumut 3 Power Station. Walk around Tumut 3 Power Station and see the size and scale of one of the engineering marvels of the modern world. View… Yarrangobilly South Glory Cave. Europeans first explored this underworld in 1834. Like them, you'll be awestruck by the immense size of its limestone…

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