Tyalgum, NSW
Tyalgum is a village of about 500 people on the Oxley River, 25 minutes west of Murwillumbah. It lies near the centre of the caldera, with cliffs and forest in every direction.
Known For
- A hall with remarkable acoustics
- Cafes, galleries and a country pub
- Mountain scenery all around
Things To Do in Tyalgum
The timber Tyalgum Literary Institute hall of 1908 is prized by musicians for its sound, and the Tyalgum Music Festival fills the village each September. The main street has a well-known cafe in an old store, a hotel, galleries and gift shops.
The surrounding roads make good short drives: north to Limpinwood and Chillingham, or south over the hills towards Uki.
Where To Stay
Tyalgum has pub rooms, bed and breakfasts and farm stays. Murwillumbah has motels.
Eat & Drink
The village has cafes, a general store and a hotel serving meals. A distillery and a few farm gates are found nearby.
Getting to Tyalgum
Follow Tyalgum Road west from Murwillumbah for about 25 minutes. Check road conditions after heavy rain, as the road has been damaged by landslips in the past.
Experiences
- Historic/Heritage
- Rural/Country
Popular Activities
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
About Tyalgum
- Locality: Urban locality
- Tyalgum Postcode: 2484
- State: New South Wales
- Region: North Coast NSW
- Latitude: -28.35675
- Longitude: 153.20728
- Elevation: 56m
- Population: 545
- Median Income: $21944
- Area (Sq/km): 30.828
- Timezone: Australia/Sydney
