You are here: Home Explore Walking, Hiking and Cycling Walking, Hiking & Cycling Walking or biking, whatever your preference, there are lots of different paths around Oberon to explore. You can stay local or you can venture further afield to the area’s many national parks and state forests. Dogs are not permitted in National Parks.…
You are here: Home Explore Oberon Tarana Heritage Railway Heritage Railway Formed in 2006, Oberon Tarana Heritage Railway Inc is a group of railway enthusiasts dedicated to bringing Oberon’s rail history back to life by restoring the Oberon-Tarana branch line and running trains similar to those in service on the railway in days gone by.…
You are here: Home Explore Markets Markets Oberon has some really great markets! Oberon Community and Farmers MarketsOberon Farmers Market Oberon Farmers Market is held on the first Saturday of every month from 9am until 1pm at the Oberon Showground. Come along to see the great range of home made and home grown foods and…
You are here: Home Explore Arts and Craft Arts and Craft An interesting collection of art and craft work can be seen on a self-guided tour around Oberon. The art work includes the series of Bicentennial Tapestries depicting local scenery, the mosaics in the rotunda of the Common, Harrie Fasher’s sculpture at the Military Museum…
You are here: Home Explore Drives and Rides Drives and Rides One of the great road trips of the Central Tablelands, which overflows with fabulous scenery and expansive views, is the Tablelands Way. Leaving the hustle of the highway behind at Goulburn, head for the hills and the dreamy town of Taralga, where you’ll find…
You are here: Home Explore Wineries and Vineyards Wineries in Oberon Grapes grow very well in the Oberon area and our winemakers are successfully building a reputation as producers of excellent cool climate wines. Wine Tastings Spend an afternoon on the tasting trail! Renzaglia Wines at O’Connell are open by appointment for wine tastings. Other…
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…