Activities and Attractions
Abundant Wildlife
Birds, animals and to a lesser extent, wildflowers are a feature of the Brindabella Valley. Brindabella Station is bounded on three sides by national parks and as a result wildlife abounds. Parrots, galahs, cockatoos, kookaburras, eagles and wrens as well as such water birds as herons, cranes and various wild duck abound. Native animals mainly marsupials such as kangaroos, wallabies, wombats, possums and even less active ones such as echidna and platypus can be found within the Valley.
Some of the birdlife found in the Brindabella Valley:
- Little Grebe Red
- Cormorant
- White Faced Heron
- Pacific Heron
- Wood Duck
- Pacific Black Duck
- Wedge Tailed Eagle
- Nankeen Kestrel
- Black Shouldered Kite
- Masked Lapwing
- Wonga Pigeon
- Gang Gang
- Sulphur Crested Cockatoo
- Yellow Tailed Black
- Currawong
- King Parrot
- Crimson Rosella
- Laughing Kookaburra
- Forest Kingfisher
- Boobook Owl
- WelcomeSwift
- Swallow
- Richards Pipit
- Flame Robin
- Yellow Robin
- Brown Fly Catcher
- Grey Thrush
- Grey Fantail
- Willy Wagtail
- Superb Blue Wren
- Thom Bill
- White Throated Tree Creeper
- White Eared Honey Eater
- Yellow Faced Honey Eater
- Tawny Brown Honey Eater
- Eastern Spinebill
- Spotted Pardalote
- Red Browed Fire Tail
- White Winged Chough
- Crow
- Raven
- Currawong
- Satin Bower bird
- Crested Pigeon
Trout Fishing
The Goodradigbee River is a superb mountain trout stream boasting both Rainbow and Brown Trout. Whether fly fishing or spinning you will be rewarded with a great outing.
Bushwalking
Whether in the Valley or further afield in the high country there are some tremendous walking trails consisting of short medium and long duration. With locations such as Flea Creek and Mount Franklin within easy reach, day expeditions are a great way to see the area and get off the beaten track.
Kayaking
The Goodradigbee River offers the opportunity for some cahllenging kayaking.
Tumut
Farm Gate Trail in the Tumut Region
Visit the farm gate outlets above while in Tumut for beautiful fresh produce.
Apples, berries and stone fruit are all available in season as are fresh vegetables.
Brindabella Station remains a working property and provides guests an opportunity to see farming activities during their stay. Additionally, it is possible to visit the Homestead's extensive gardens by prior arrangement.