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Taralga

Stepping-stone
to the Wombeyan Caves

Before travelling north on the Oberon Road, stop in Taralga for a refreshment, buy your groceries from the General Store, refuel your vehicle at the Rural Store (corner of Bunnaby and Orchard St).

Visit

Wombeyan Caves

Stay and cave at Wombeyan Karst Conservation Reserve. With guided tours, accessible walks and cosy cabins, it’s the perfect destination for a weekend nature getaway.

Enjoy show-stopping caves and recently upgraded visitor facilities at Wombeyan Karst Conservation Reserve. Explore the magical underground world of Wombeyan Caves by day on a guided or self-guided tour. Then, pitch a tent in the spacious campground or put your feet up in a comfortable cabin equipped with all the necessities. Bring some snacks to enjoy in the shady picnic area, where you might meet the inquisitive local kangaroos. And don’t miss the accessible walking track to Victoria Arch, one of Wombeyan’s most epic cave chambers.

An easy drive from Sydney, Canberra and Wollongong, the reserve is a great place for a family camping trip or weekend retreat.

Wombeyan Caves office
02 4843 5976
Contact hours: 9am to 4.30pm daily. Closed Christmas Day.

Family exploring a cave with stalactites and stalagmites

A family walking near a cabin in an autumn setting, with fallen leaves and trees around. The wooden cabin has a porch, and two adults and two children are present, enjoying the outdoor environment.

A large cave entrance with a pathway and railing, set against rugged rock walls. Several people are walking on the pathway, and surrounding vegetation is visible.

Family camping in a grassy area with a large tent, two adults sitting in chairs, and two children playing near trees.

Taralga Historical Society

Rustic wooden building with porch, fenced grassy yard, wheelcart, distant wind turbines, cloudy sky.

Rural landscape with a wooden shed, metal shed, wooden fence, grassy path, and wind turbines in the distance under a cloudy sky.

Stone chapel with corrugated metal roof and bell tower, surrounded by grass and trees, under a blue sky with clouds.

Located on the north end of the Village on Orchard St, the Taralga Historical Society have an enormous collection of items, stories and displays which provide a detailed story of the development of Taralga over the last 180 years.

The retired Presbyterian Chapel and six other building are open on Saturday from 10:00 to 14:00. If this is not a convenient time, there is still a great deal to see across the grounds - you are welcome to stroll about, have a picnic and generally soak up the stories displayed across the grounds.

Plaque honoring pioneers of Methodism in Taralga, erected 1868, preserved by Taralga Historical Society.

St Luke's memorial stone on memory of Mrs Macarthur-Onslow, the founding family who first brought european settlement to these Central Highland ranges.

A brick church with a circular stained glass window, arched entrance, and a small cross on the roof. The building is surrounded by a fence and greenery, with a clear blue sky in the background.

Historic brick church with large circular stained glass window and arches, surrounded by a brick fence and trees, under a clear blue sky.

Our Churches

Supporting the extensive history of our Village, the size, grandeur and Architectual significance is worth a visit.

The Christ the King Catholic Church on the south end of Macathur St displays extraordinary craftmanship in the use of bricks.

For more detail see Christ the King Catholic Church - Upper Lachlan (visitupperlachlan.com.au)

On the western side of Court St, the Anglican St Luke’s Church sits high on the hill at Court St.

Taralga Wildlife Park

Unique and offering so much, Taralga Wildlife Park has gained a reputation for being one of New South Wales’ most visitor-friendly destinations.

There are lots of hands-on experiences for young and old alike making for an experience like no other. Meet Bridget, the ever-so-friendly wombat that just loves people, or get up close and personal with Rinnie the dingo. There are mini goats, sheep and rabbits to feed and experience up close.