Tallong
A charming country village.
Tallong – home of the famous Big Apple and the rare Tallong Midge Orchid – is surrounded by breathtaking scenery, offering an array of highlights for visitors. Stunning views of the Shoalhaven Gorge and River can be seen from Long Point and Badgery’s Lookouts on the outskirts of the village.
Tallong Memorial Park, in the village centre, showcases the iconic Big Apple, the scenic Jim Watling Walkway, and an enticing sculpture walk within a serene nature reserve. A skate park,half basketball court and murals have recently been added with further additions to come.
Mark your calendar for the first Sunday in May and join us for the annual Tallong Apple Day Festival – a joyful celebration honouring the village’s rich apple orchard heritage.
A Brief History
The original settlement of Barber’s Creek was renamed in the early 20th century after the Aboriginal word Tallong meaning “spring of water”.
The Tallong district was first discovered by Hume, Throsby and Smith in their efforts to cross the Shoalhaven River in 1818 and 1820. The district’s early development owes a lot to the hard labour of convicts, with some of their constructions still surviving today.
While you’re here…
- Stunning views of Morton National Park
- Breathtaking views of Shoalhaven Gorge and river seen from Long Point and Badgerys Lookouts
- The ever-popular annual Tallong Apple Day Festival
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