Tumut NSW
Tumut NSW
Tumut in NSW is an exceptionally pretty country town, regardless of the season. Nestled in a valley on the edge of the Snowy Mountains, it is surrounded by rolling foothills. As early as the 1850s the European settlers, dreaming of their home, were planting poplars and willow trees along the banks of the Tumut River.
It is a town with four distinct seasons –
- Summers can be blisteringly hot (it reached 43°C in 2014);
- Autumns are a riot of reds, oranges, yellows, burgundies and browns;
- Winters commonly see snow on the surrounding hills and fogs and heavy frosts in the valley; and
- Spring, like a European spring, bursts upon the valley which becomes intensely green before burning off with the summer suns.
Tumut in Autumn
The Tumut River, which runs for 145 km before joining the Murrumbidgee River at Gundagai, flows through the valley. Fertile river flats spread out on either side of it. The rainfall, most of which falls in the winter between June and September, virtually ensures that the valley is green and fertile for most of the year.
The Lombardy Populars in Tumut NSW
One of the town’s most distinctive features are the handsome stands of Lombardy poplars. The original row, and therefore the oldest, is the run of poplars located over the pedestrian bridge below All Saints Anglican Church. These trees were planted in 1861 and are particularly impressive in autumn. In recent times a number of other rows of poplars have been planted (one on the Tumut Plains Road, two on the Brungle Road) ensuring that the valley turns golden in autumn.
Exploring Historic Tumut
Tumut Court House
Tumut has a number of important historic buildings including impressive hotels, the Court House and the Anglican Church. A brochure of a heritage walk is available at the Visitors Centre for a small fee.
Whether you like crisp winter mountain air, the fiery colours of autumn, or immersing yourself in the water in the summertime, Tumut and surrounds is a place for all seasons. Sitting snugly at the foothills of the Snowy Mountains, and with the river at its heart, you can indulge your active self in pastimes like fishing, hiking, hang gliding, rock climbing, mountain biking and birdwatching, or just indulge generally along a farm gate trail on a scenic drive.
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