Pack up the Four Wheel Drive and take off to Bago State Forest near Batlow. Visit the Pilot Hill Arboretum and the Sugar Pine Walk.
Take a drive to Buddong Falls . A great place to enjoy a picnic lunch.
The Lobs Hole Ravine Road has it all; camping, fishing, bushwalking, stunning views and mining history.
Local Tips & Advice
Don't forget when using any roads in Kosciuszko National Park or State Forests that all vehicles, including motorbikes must be registered and operated by a licensed driver.
Plan ahead. Some roads may be closed during the winter months or because of logging operations. Contact the Tumut Region Visitor Centre or NSW Forests for the most recent updates.
Keep to formed vehicle tracks and seek permission before driving on private land.
Topographical maps are available form the Tumut Region Visitor Centre and Tumut Newsagency.
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4WD/Motorbikes in the Tumut Region
Both the northern end of Kosciuszko National Park and the native and plantation forests surrounding the townships offer plenty of challenges for bush drivers and riders.
Cross the Jounama Dam Wall from Talbingo to reach the western shores of Blowering. Take the back roads to Batlow, Buddong Falls, Hume and Hovell Lookout, the Sugar Pine Walk and many other hidden treasures. While the main tracks are passable in 2WD in the dry, smaller roads and wet weather is a different story. Some of the less accessible spots will offer a challenge to the most experienced 4WD driver.
In Kosciuszko National Park you can take a drive along the Broken Cart fire trail or the Lobs Hole Ravine Road.
Looking for an alternate route to Canberra from Tumut? Take a scenic drive along the Brindabella road through pine plantations and native forest. The road is gravel and can be rough at times.
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4WD/Motorbikes in the Tumut Region
Both the northern end of Kosciuszko National Park and the native and plantation forests surrounding the townships offer plenty of challenges for bush drivers and riders.
Cross the Jounama Dam Wall from Talbingo to reach the western shores of Blowering. Take the back roads to Batlow, Buddong Falls, Hume and Hovell Lookout, the Sugar Pine Walk and many other hidden treasures. While the main tracks are passable in 2WD in the dry, smaller roads and wet weather is a different story. Some of the less accessible spots will offer a challenge to the most experienced 4WD driver.
In Kosciuszko National Park you can take a drive along the Broken Cart fire trail or the Lobs Hole Ravine Road.
Looking for an alternate route to Canberra from Tumut? Take a scenic drive along the Brindabella road through pine plantations and native forest. The road is gravel and can be rough at times.