The name Adelong was taken from the aboriginal dialect and means "along the way". Many European explorers passed through Adelong in its early days, but the town didn’t really come alive until gold was discovered in large quantities by Wilham Williams in 1857. Adelong is a unique and impressive heritage listed town.
The famous Adelong falls with its rich gold mining past, is an ideal spot to have a leisurely picnic or to explore the unique surrounding area.
Adelong's importance in Australia's early mining history has been recognised by the National Trust of Australia with a large section of the main street as well as a number of impressive early buildings being classified.
The tree-lined streets and country village lifestyle add to the warm and genuine hospitality which is found in the historic pubs, elegant bed & breakfast establishments, quaint shops, eateries and service clubs
Enjoy its rural setting, its relaxed pace and the fascinating relics of the town’s goldrush that over 100years ago transformed it into a bustling “canvas metropolis “gripped by gold fever.
The Adelong Alive museum with its unique security screens is home to models of the Reefer Battery at the Adelong Falls which operated from 1860 to 1914.Tourists are recommended to visit the museum to better appreciate the brilliance of the battery design before exploring the Falls Reserve
Nestled in the hills of the south west slopes region of the Great Dividing Range, Adelong abounds with natural beauty and outdoor pursuits that follow, from golf, fishing, tennis and bowls to walking and exploring Adelong Falls or fossicking for gold in the Adelong Creek.
Adelong has four distinct seasons, each with its own special qualities and each as picturesque as the last. The town’s relatively close proximity to the northern end of the Kosciusko National Park and Lake Blowering make it an ideal stopover or base for summer and winter recreation.
