About the Shire

Tumbarumba Shire is a thriving rural region in the south west slopes of the Snowy Mountains in New South Wales.

It is located midway between Sydney and Melbourne, three hours drive from Canberra, and close to the regional cities of Wagga Wagga and Albury-Wodonga.

Canberra, Wagga Wagga and Albury airports have daily flights from Sydney and Melbourne and hire car facilities.

Countrylink provides a coach service to Tumbarumba daily except Saturday. For timetables and online booking go to www.countrylink.info or phone 13 22 32

For more information on Tumbarumba Shire such as Community and Library Services, Community Directory, Development and Planning, Environmental and Engineering Services go to www.tumbashire.nsw.gov.au or phone 02 6948 9100

Tumbarumba

The town of Tumbarumba was established in the1850's and gold discoveries here and at Kiandra led to an influx of population which in the mid 1860's made Tumbarumba a town of considerable importance. Many people stayed to select land which...

Khancoban

Khancoban lies at the south western edge of the Snowy Mountains, on the Kosciuszko Alpine Way. It is next to the Kosciuszko National Park, and is quickly becoming known as a fabulous base from which to explore the Snowy Mountains and the ...

Rosewood

Rosewood is located on the Wagga Road, 23 kilometres from Tumbarumba. The Rosewood Golf Club is the venue for the annual week long Rosewood Country Roundup Music Festival. This event is just the way to experience friendly country town hos...

Laurel Hill

The hamlet of Laurel Hill is 22 kilometres from Tumbarumba on the road to Batlow and Tumut. The mill here once produced hard wood timber for many years, specialising in the production of timber for boat oars and sulky shafts. ...

Jingellic

Jingellic is a small township on the Murray River, 44 kilometres from Tumbarumba on a scenic sealed road. There is a general store, and just around the corner, the historic Bridge Hotel.
Jingellic has an active artists group wh...

The Snowy Mountains Hydro Electric Scheme

The construction of the Snowy Mountains Scheme led to a dramatic increase in the population of the Tumbarumba Shire in the 1960s. It was at this time that a high school was established and a major expansion occurred at Tumbarumba Hospital...

Kosciuszko National Park

Kosciuszko National Park provides opportunities for everyone to explore the mountain landscapes. While snow sports are a big attraction in winter, in the warmer months you can admire the alpine wildflowers, visit historic huts on the Long...

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