Tarago
A quintessential country village.
The rustic farming village of Tarago lies in a valley through which the Mulwaree Chain of Ponds flows towards Goulburn.
The major industry in the area was the Woodlawn Mine which operated for approximately 20 years, producing lead, copper and zinc. It has since been transformed into the Woodlawn Bioreactor which uses the latest technology to treat and dispose of waste material transported via rail from Sydney.
Tarago is home to the Loaded Dog Hotel, founded in 1848 and an important part of Australia’s heritage. It was the meeting place and ‘safe house’ for many bushrangers including the notorious Frank Gardiner and Ben Hall.
The village has recently seen the addition of a new cluster of small shops and upgrades to the community recreation area.
A Brief History
Tarago is home to the Loaded Dog Hotel, established in 1848. The hotel is an important part of Australia’s heritage. It was the meeting place and ‘safe house’ for many bushrangers, including the notorious Frank Gardiner and Ben Hall.
For many years Tarago was a staging post and rail head for the southern line, the Railway Station dating from 1884 is still in use today.
While you’re here…
- Visit The Loaded Dog Hotel
- Tours of the Woodlawn Bioreactor
- Enjoy the quarterly CAPS (Craft, Art, Produce Seasonal) Market every 5th Saturday of the month
What’s on
Our Community
Come and explore the beauty of our town.
