Adelong Tourist Information
Adelong Australia
The name Adelong was taken from the aboriginal dialect and means "along the way." Many European explorers passed through Adelong in its early days, but the town didn't really come alive until gold was discovered in large quantities by Wilham Williams in 1857. By the time the mine finally closed in 1914, 25 tonnes or over 1,000,000 ounces of reef and alluvial gold had been extracted. Measured at current values it would be worth $300,000,000.
Adelong is a unique and impressive heritage listed township. Stroll along the tree lined streets and enjoy the country village lifestyle and warm genuine hospitality. Visit the galleries, gift emporium, old wares and antique shops. Take tea in leafy garden settings, dine in style in heritage listed
buildings with their elegant restaurants, buy plants, shrubs and garden ornaments from nurseries. Stay for a night or longer at one of our hotels, elegant guest houses, self-catering units, or farm stay just a short distance from town.
The famous Adelong falls with its rich gold mining past, is an ideal spot to have a leisurely picnic or to explore the unique surrounding area.
This is where the gold from the Adelong hills was processed in the late 1800's.
Or just enjoy Adelong by relaxing in tranquil surroundings.
In autumn and spring Adelong is an artists paradise. With its magnificent colours in autumn and blossoms in spring many artists visit and revisit the area annually to capture on canvas and film not only the colours, but the diverse beauty of our hills, valleys, country properties and stately trees.
Adelong's importance in Australia's early mining history has been recognised by the National Trust of Australia with a large section of the main street as well as a number of impressive early buildings being classified. Just two hours from Canberra and just over four hours from both Sydney and Melbourne, Adelong is within easy reach for even a short break.
Many visitors have discovered that Adelong is an ideal location to base themselves to explore the diverse activities of the Tumut Region.
This heritage town with a population of 900 boasts top class historical bed & breakfasts/restaurants. Many establishments have an abundance of paintings, pottery, craft, old wares, home fare and other interesting bric-a-brac. As well as accommodation and fine dining each establishment is fascinating in its own right. Exquisite pieces of craft, pottery and an ever changing display of paintings from local and internationally renowned artists are for sale.
The unique experience in Adelong is the thrill of finding gold, just as thousands of prospectors did more than a 100 years ago. Gold panning can prove to be quite profitable in the Adelong creek, which produced more gold than any other stream in New South Wales.
The gold rush has long since gone and the town gives the impression that it is resting after its early bustling days, but this is not so.
Adelong must be one of the few towns in New South Wales that can claim to have made such an incredible rejuvenation over the last few years. The town's historical buildings have been resurrected to shine brighter and better than in their gold rush days.
A variety of businesses line the main street, offering friendly, reliable service and a very wide range of goods and services. An icy cold beer or glass of lemonade are never far away.
The Adelong Gold Rush & Antique fair in late April is a great opportunity for you to come and see at first hand a town that has literally been transformed back to the future.
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