Towns & Villages

Tallangatta

 

The town that moved in the 1950's – Tallangatta is conveniently located on the edge of Lake Hume and only a short drive from Albury/Wodonga.
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Tallangatta

Tallangatta, now perched on the edge of Lake Hume just a short drive from Albury/Wodonga, holds a truly remarkable past.

Tallangatta was originally founded in the 1850s and served as a rail gateway for the Mitta Valley and Upper Murray Valley. Gold and tin mining occurred in the area in the late 1800 and 1900s.

After the mining era, Tallangatta became a service centre for the local farming community and a butter factory operated throughout much of the 1900s. When the road transport links improved, the rail link ended. Today you can walk or cycle the High Country Rail trail and still see old rail trestle bridges.

 

Relax in peaceful Tallangatta
Tallangatta Triangles Park

Today, the Tallangatta township is home to 935 people and is a busy little town with a supermarket, several cafes, takeaway stores, several pubs, many parks, several primary schools, a high school, a medical clinic, petrol station and more.

Tallangatta has many accommodations on offer including; a caravan park, motel and hotels.

Take a short drive out of Tallangatta toward Wodonga, up to the Tallangatta Lookout where you'll experience some great views of the township and Lake Hume below, or take a trip out to Old Tallangatta and see where the town used to lay.

When Lake Hume is at full capacity the Tallangatta Foreshore is the perfect place to go for a swim, put in your boat, fish or allow the kids to play at the new splash park and take a photo with the silver pelican.

Tallangatta has lots to offer you all year round, so what are you waiting for? Come and visit.

Old Tallangatta History

Originally established in the 1850s near the junction of the Mitta Mitta River and Tallangatta Creek, the town played a vital role in the gold rush era, railway expansion, and regional development.

But it’s what happened in the 1950s that makes it famous. Tallangatta was physically relocated to higher ground to allow for the expansion of Lake Hume. Homes, businesses, and entire streets were moved or rebuilt, creating what is now known as “the town that moved.”

Curious to know more? Explore the full story of Old Tallangatta and how the community faced one of Australia’s most ambitious relocations.

Explore Tallangatta

Tallangatta Tall Trestle Treadle

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HCRT – Tallangatta to Old Tallangatta

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HCRT – Tallangatta to Sandy Creek Bridge

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