Tallarook
At the foot of the magnificent Tallarook Ranges, Tallarook is a picturesque country town and the starting point of the Great Victorian Rail Trail.
History and Heritage
The land was once central to the territories of the Goulburn Aboriginal tribes, in whose language, Tallarook means ‘call of the wattle birds’.
Today, you can see the St Josephs' Catholic Church and St Stephen's Anglican church. Both sites are located on Main Road and are of historical significance to the town.
Explore the Area
Tallarook hosts an abundance of wildlife and farming properties. The small town offers country hospitality with a friendly general store, local hotel and café. Tallarook is the starting point of the Great Victorian Rail Trail. This well-renowned walking, cycling and horse-riding trail that extends for 134km through the picturesque Victorian countryside.
Be sure to visit the Tallarook Farmer's market, which is held on the first Sunday of every month (except January) and is a popular event for the township. The market provides delicious fresh and local produce in a relaxed country setting.
Points of interest
- Seven Hills TallarookFood producers and purveyors160 Scotts Road, Tallarook1300 744 557
- Great Victorian Rail TrailAttraction & Railway heritageMain Road, Tallarook1800 RTRAIL (1800 787 245)Australia’s longest rail trail traverses Mitchell Shire. Spanning 134km, it extends from Tallarook to Mansfield and passes rivers, valleys, lakes and mountains, while also calling in at welcoming country towns. Explore on a bike, foot or horseback.
More Information
Location
- When:
- Sunday 5 June at 8:30am - 12:30pm
- Audience:
- Families, Seniors
- Dates:
- Sunday 3rd July 2022 at 8:30am - 12:30pm
- Sunday 7th August 2022 at 8:30am - 12:30pm
- Sunday 4th September 2022 at 8:30am - 12:30pm
- Sunday 2nd October 2022 at 8:30am - 12:30pm
- Sunday 6th November 2022 at 8:30am - 12:30pm
- Sunday 4th December 2022 at 8:30am - 12:30pm
- Sunday 18th December 2022 at 8:30am - 12:30pm
It is time for the Tallarook Farmers' Market. Grab your basket and get down to the market on the first Sunday of each month between 8.30am and 12.30pm.
This page was last updated on 20 January 2022.