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.

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

Crystal clear streams, cool mountain air and perfect tranquillity, Talbingo offers all this and more and is the perfect base to explore Kosciuszko National Park and the winter wonderland of the Selwyn Snowfields.

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.

On the north-western edge of Kosciuszko National Park is the small, picturesque town of Talbingo, just off the Snowy Mountains Highway. Talbingo sits on the banks of Jounama Pondage, on the Tumut River, which flows downstream into Blowering Dam only a few kilometres south of the town.

Talbingo is the perfect centre for watersport enthusiasts. Whether you love to water ski or canoe, prefer to throw in a line, or just play in the water, this is the place to be. Surrounded by superb mountain scenery, Talbingo is perfect for those who love to be outdoors.

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.