You are here: Home Explore Truffles Truffles Oberon’s cool climate is suited to the growing of truffles. Truffles are an underground spore body that can only be located by the aroma it creates as it ripens. In Australia, truffles are cultivated by infecting the roots of certain European trees. Truffles What better way to spend…
You are here: Home Explore Fossicking Fossicking Fossicking is a popular and rewarding activity in the Oberon district, with a few designated fossicking areas accessible to the public where you do not require a fossicking permit. Gemstone hunting when the sun is shining is a great benefit when looking for something that gleams in one’s…
You are here: Home Explore Fishing Fishing in Oberon Fishing is a popular pastime around Oberon and Lake Oberon is regularly stocked with Rainbow Trout and Golden Perch fingerlings. Swimming is not allowed in the lake due to the extremely cold water. Visitors may walk around the foreshore, if they keep close to the water’s…
You are here: Home Explore State Forests State Forests State forests abound around Oberon! Luckily for locals and visitors alike, they are available for all to visit, including your dog, whether you are on foot, on a bike or a horse, or even a bicycle. When the weather is warm, the forest offers cool sanctuary…
You are here: Home Explore National Parks National Parks of Oberon Oberon is on the doorstep of some of the State’s most spectacular national parks. These enormous sanctuaries of pristine bushland offer all kinds of experiences for those who enjoy the great outdoors! There is something for every adventure seeker, including camping, bushwalking, mountain biking,…
You are here: Home Explore Gardens Gardens Oberon’s gardens are amongst the nation’s most beautiful! Each Spring, the town is aglow with thousands of daffodils. The season of blooms sees Oberon and its surrounding villages celebrating with a number of open gardens and the Daffodil Dawdle. Make the time to visit some of our beautiful…
You are here: Home Explore Caves Caving – Jenolan Caves, Wombeyan Caves, Abercrombie Caves Caves are mysterious underground wonderlands that captivate and excite all who visit their cool depths. Oberon is the gateway to a number of magnificent, world class caves including Jenolan Caves, Wombeyan Caves and Abercrombie Caves. Jenolan Caves Located in the Blue…