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3 bedrooms 1+ bathroom Sleeps 8
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TALBINGO, NSW
- Yarrangobilly Caves36 min drive
- Blowering Dam45 min drive
- Selwyn Snow Resort55 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Double Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 2
Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area
About this property
"The Kabahna". Free Wi Fi, Wood fire, wood supplied. A/C all rooms, D/W.
This is a fully self-contained 3-bedroom house with full water & mountain views from glassed dining room.
Close to all amenities, the backyard backs onto Talbingo Country Club, golf course and tennis courts.
Sleeps 8 people. EG: 7 adults on bottom beds and 1 child comfortably on top single bunk. Linen supplied.
2 TVs with Netflix.
Comfortable living room with TV. Leather L shaped lounger, A/C and
wood fire with wood supplied.
Fully equipped modern kitchen with dishwasher.
Abundance of plates cutlery & glasses,
Conservatory style Dining Area with mountain & water views with TV.
Microwave, refrigerator/ separate freezer, crock pot, electric frypans, George foreman grill. pots and pans., (convection glass oven, Air fryer.)
Bathroom (includes shower recess with small foot bath for children) and toilet, 4 lamp heater and a hairdryer.
Separate toilet near laundry both inside.
Comfortable beds - all with electric blankets doonas & mink blankets & pillows.
Main Bedroom: 1 x queen bed
2nd Bedroom: 1 set bunks + 1 x double bed.
3rd Bedroom: 1 x double bed.
Linen provided and personal bath towels.
Bring your own swimming towels.
Foot mat and hand towels provided. Hand wash.
Games & toys for the kids to play with
Wood fire in Lounge Room. WOOD SUPPLIED
Evaporative Air conditioning in all bedrooms and living areas installed 2017.
Reverse cycle air conditioning + ceiling fans in living areas
Laundry with automatic washing machine and dryer, iron and ironing board
3 Secluded patio at rear
Gas BBQ
Fully fenced back yard with room for kids to play
Children's playground across the road with cricket field & pitch , basketball hoop.
Close to all amenities
***ACCOMMODATION RATE FOR PERIODS of TWO WEEKS and OVER NEGOTIABLE!
TALBINGO INFORMATION:
* Centre of the mighty Snowy Mountain Scheme (one of the greatest engineering feats of the world)
* Birthplace of Miles Franklin (author of "My Brilliant Career")
* Ken Warby - The Worlds Fastest Man on Water - The Record 511.11km/h, 8th October 1978, "Spirit of Australia", Blowering Dam (5 min. from Talbingo)
FACILITIES
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TALBINGO COUNTRY CLUB: 50 metres directly out our back gate and licensed club. Visitors welcome. ATM available. DVD video hire. Pool & billiard tables. Dining room with beautiful mountain views. Talbingo (CHINESE RESTAURANT): includes Australian, Thai & Chinese cooking. bookings for families recommended All parties catered for. 9 Hole Golf course & tennis courts for hire available.
TALBINGO SUPERMARKET: Open 7 days. Stocks all provisions for the holidaymaker. Newsagency, souvenirs, pharmaceutical, groceries and smallgoods, fresh meat to order, hardware, fishing tackle.
Beer, wine and spirits. Computer/printing/internet/faxing, photocopier & laminating service available. Rural Transaction Centre facility includes Medicare Easy Claim, Centrelink Access Point etc.
TALBINGO SERVICE STATION: All BP products including diesel, fishing tackle and licenses, souvenirs, ice, porta gas and SHOW CHAINS. Toboggan hire. Laundromat.
goPLAYoutside.: Leisure Equipment for hire and sale. Gear includes cycling, camping & hiking, kids gear, water sports, destination gear & winter sports.
OTHER SERVICES: Police station, library. Outdoor Ski and Water Hire activities, public phones, Miles Franklin Park, BBQ & toilet facilities, Jounama Creek picnic area, Boat launch areas, Swimming areas, Church: Australia's first interdenominational church etc. new cross country bike track.
ACTIVITIES
* Talbingo Country Club, Golf Course & Tennis Courts (100m)
* Historic Gold Mining Town of Kiandra and Adelong
* Other Towns to visit: Tumut, Gundagai, Batlow, Cabramurra, Tumbarumba, Adaminaby, Cooma
* Picnics and barbeques
* Great half and full day car trips
* 4WD tracks in National & State Forests (subject to weather & conditions). Snowchains may be required in winter. Some roads & 4WD tracks are closed in winter due to snow.
* Bike Riding and Walks
* Just sit back and relax
DISTANCES & APPROXIMATE TIMES TO OTHER DESTINATIONS FROM TALBINGO (according to RACQ database):
* Tours of Tumut 3 Power Station (3 km)
* Yarrangobilly Caves (39 km - 37 min)
* Tumut (43 km - 33 min)
* Kiandra (55 km - 39 min)
* Selwyn Snowfields (57 km - 41 min)
* Adelong (62 km - 50 min)
* Tours of T2 Power Station (70 km)
* Batlow (74 km - 1:04 hr)
* Cabramurra (74 km - 1:01 hr)
* Gundagai (76 km - 1:02 hr)
* Adaminaby (92 km - 1:03 hr)
* Wee Jasper (110 km - 1:47 hr)
* Tumbarumba (111 km - 1:35 hr)
* Khancoban (137 km - 2:18 hr)
* Cooma (143 km - 1:40 hr)
* Wagga Wagga (144 km - 1:53 hr)
* Jindabyne (177 km - 2:14 hr)
* Smiggins Hole (206 km - 2:38 hr)
* Perisher Valley (209 km - 2:41 hr)
* Thredbo (211 km - 2:43 hr)
* Bega (254 km - 3:01 hr)
* Canberra (258 km - 3:10 hr)
* Sydney (446 km - 5:37 hr)
* Melbourne (563 km - 6:10 hr)
VISIT: Batlow for apples; Adelong & Kiandra for gold diggings; Yarrangobilly for caves; the Snowy Mountains, Tumut 3 Power Station, Talbingo Dam, Kosciusko National Park, Bago State Forest, Blue Water Holes, Buddong Falls and much, much more.
FISHING: All year for rainbow trout, brown trout and redfin on Lakes Talbingo, Blowering or Tantangara, or in season in the numerous streams running out of the foothills of the Snowy Mountains. Some good Murray Cod and other native fish are caught in Blowering Dam. Jounama Classic - special fishing & boating weekend in Jounama pondage - occurs annually on last Saturday in October every year.
WINTER: Ski Mount Selwyn. Although Talbingo is below the snowline, the ski slopes of Mt Selwyn are only 40 minutes away via the Snowy Mountains Highway open all year. Mt Selwyn offers 12 ski lifts, at the lowest prices in the Snowies! Toboggan runs and beginners slopes are provided. Also a ski school. Some of the finest cross country ski tours in Australia are a feature of this area. Check out the latest snow report for Mt Selwyn on the world wide web or from Talbingo Supermarket by 8am every morning during the ski season.
SUMMER:
Watersports: Talbingo is the centre of immense waterways. Talbingo, Blowering and Jounama Lakes offer 6500 hectares of recreational water for fishing and on Talbingo and Blowering water skiing, sailing, canoeing and swimming are every day activities during the warmer weather. 5 HP, 4.3 metre motor boats and trailers for hire locally from tourist park - no licence required. PETROL.
Swimming: A magnificent, safe area has been allocated near Talbingo Dam specifically for swimmers. The views are unbelievable and the water as clear as a bell! This area is just 5 minutes from The Kabahna by car. There are many swimming spots in the local creeks, including Jounama Creek.
ALL YEAR:
Golf & Tennis: 9 hole golf course and two tennis courts available at the Talbingo Country Club - Just out the back gate!
Bushwalking: Specific information at The Kabahna, Talbingo Service Station and Tourist Information Centre. Choice of walks in the Kosciusko National Park or the largest state forest in Australia for both experienced and dedicated walkers, as well as for those who love to wander in our natural environment. Hume & Hovell Walking Track and Buddong Falls with beautiful scenery and views to name just a couple. This area is a bushwalkers delight!
Close to all amenities, the backyard backs onto Talbingo Country Club, golf course and tennis courts.
Sleeps 8 people. EG: 7 adults on bottom beds and 1 child comfortably on top single bunk. Linen supplied.
2 TVs with Netflix.
Comfortable living room with TV. Leather L shaped lounger, A/C and
wood fire with wood supplied.
Fully equipped modern kitchen with dishwasher.
Abundance of plates cutlery & glasses,
Conservatory style Dining Area with mountain & water views with TV.
Microwave, refrigerator/ separate freezer, crock pot, electric frypans, George foreman grill. pots and pans., (convection glass oven, Air fryer.)
Bathroom (includes shower recess with small foot bath for children) and toilet, 4 lamp heater and a hairdryer.
Separate toilet near laundry both inside.
Comfortable beds - all with electric blankets doonas & mink blankets & pillows.
Main Bedroom: 1 x queen bed
2nd Bedroom: 1 set bunks + 1 x double bed.
3rd Bedroom: 1 x double bed.
Linen provided and personal bath towels.
Bring your own swimming towels.
Foot mat and hand towels provided. Hand wash.
Games & toys for the kids to play with
Wood fire in Lounge Room. WOOD SUPPLIED
Evaporative Air conditioning in all bedrooms and living areas installed 2017.
Reverse cycle air conditioning + ceiling fans in living areas
Laundry with automatic washing machine and dryer, iron and ironing board
3 Secluded patio at rear
Gas BBQ
Fully fenced back yard with room for kids to play
Children's playground across the road with cricket field & pitch , basketball hoop.
Close to all amenities
***ACCOMMODATION RATE FOR PERIODS of TWO WEEKS and OVER NEGOTIABLE!
TALBINGO INFORMATION:
* Centre of the mighty Snowy Mountain Scheme (one of the greatest engineering feats of the world)
* Birthplace of Miles Franklin (author of "My Brilliant Career")
* Ken Warby - The Worlds Fastest Man on Water - The Record 511.11km/h, 8th October 1978, "Spirit of Australia", Blowering Dam (5 min. from Talbingo)
FACILITIES
.
TALBINGO COUNTRY CLUB: 50 metres directly out our back gate and licensed club. Visitors welcome. ATM available. DVD video hire. Pool & billiard tables. Dining room with beautiful mountain views. Talbingo (CHINESE RESTAURANT): includes Australian, Thai & Chinese cooking. bookings for families recommended All parties catered for. 9 Hole Golf course & tennis courts for hire available.
TALBINGO SUPERMARKET: Open 7 days. Stocks all provisions for the holidaymaker. Newsagency, souvenirs, pharmaceutical, groceries and smallgoods, fresh meat to order, hardware, fishing tackle.
Beer, wine and spirits. Computer/printing/internet/faxing, photocopier & laminating service available. Rural Transaction Centre facility includes Medicare Easy Claim, Centrelink Access Point etc.
TALBINGO SERVICE STATION: All BP products including diesel, fishing tackle and licenses, souvenirs, ice, porta gas and SHOW CHAINS. Toboggan hire. Laundromat.
goPLAYoutside.: Leisure Equipment for hire and sale. Gear includes cycling, camping & hiking, kids gear, water sports, destination gear & winter sports.
OTHER SERVICES: Police station, library. Outdoor Ski and Water Hire activities, public phones, Miles Franklin Park, BBQ & toilet facilities, Jounama Creek picnic area, Boat launch areas, Swimming areas, Church: Australia's first interdenominational church etc. new cross country bike track.
ACTIVITIES
* Talbingo Country Club, Golf Course & Tennis Courts (100m)
* Historic Gold Mining Town of Kiandra and Adelong
* Other Towns to visit: Tumut, Gundagai, Batlow, Cabramurra, Tumbarumba, Adaminaby, Cooma
* Picnics and barbeques
* Great half and full day car trips
* 4WD tracks in National & State Forests (subject to weather & conditions). Snowchains may be required in winter. Some roads & 4WD tracks are closed in winter due to snow.
* Bike Riding and Walks
* Just sit back and relax
DISTANCES & APPROXIMATE TIMES TO OTHER DESTINATIONS FROM TALBINGO (according to RACQ database):
* Tours of Tumut 3 Power Station (3 km)
* Yarrangobilly Caves (39 km - 37 min)
* Tumut (43 km - 33 min)
* Kiandra (55 km - 39 min)
* Selwyn Snowfields (57 km - 41 min)
* Adelong (62 km - 50 min)
* Tours of T2 Power Station (70 km)
* Batlow (74 km - 1:04 hr)
* Cabramurra (74 km - 1:01 hr)
* Gundagai (76 km - 1:02 hr)
* Adaminaby (92 km - 1:03 hr)
* Wee Jasper (110 km - 1:47 hr)
* Tumbarumba (111 km - 1:35 hr)
* Khancoban (137 km - 2:18 hr)
* Cooma (143 km - 1:40 hr)
* Wagga Wagga (144 km - 1:53 hr)
* Jindabyne (177 km - 2:14 hr)
* Smiggins Hole (206 km - 2:38 hr)
* Perisher Valley (209 km - 2:41 hr)
* Thredbo (211 km - 2:43 hr)
* Bega (254 km - 3:01 hr)
* Canberra (258 km - 3:10 hr)
* Sydney (446 km - 5:37 hr)
* Melbourne (563 km - 6:10 hr)
VISIT: Batlow for apples; Adelong & Kiandra for gold diggings; Yarrangobilly for caves; the Snowy Mountains, Tumut 3 Power Station, Talbingo Dam, Kosciusko National Park, Bago State Forest, Blue Water Holes, Buddong Falls and much, much more.
FISHING: All year for rainbow trout, brown trout and redfin on Lakes Talbingo, Blowering or Tantangara, or in season in the numerous streams running out of the foothills of the Snowy Mountains. Some good Murray Cod and other native fish are caught in Blowering Dam. Jounama Classic - special fishing & boating weekend in Jounama pondage - occurs annually on last Saturday in October every year.
WINTER: Ski Mount Selwyn. Although Talbingo is below the snowline, the ski slopes of Mt Selwyn are only 40 minutes away via the Snowy Mountains Highway open all year. Mt Selwyn offers 12 ski lifts, at the lowest prices in the Snowies! Toboggan runs and beginners slopes are provided. Also a ski school. Some of the finest cross country ski tours in Australia are a feature of this area. Check out the latest snow report for Mt Selwyn on the world wide web or from Talbingo Supermarket by 8am every morning during the ski season.
SUMMER:
Watersports: Talbingo is the centre of immense waterways. Talbingo, Blowering and Jounama Lakes offer 6500 hectares of recreational water for fishing and on Talbingo and Blowering water skiing, sailing, canoeing and swimming are every day activities during the warmer weather. 5 HP, 4.3 metre motor boats and trailers for hire locally from tourist park - no licence required. PETROL.
Swimming: A magnificent, safe area has been allocated near Talbingo Dam specifically for swimmers. The views are unbelievable and the water as clear as a bell! This area is just 5 minutes from The Kabahna by car. There are many swimming spots in the local creeks, including Jounama Creek.
ALL YEAR:
Golf & Tennis: 9 hole golf course and two tennis courts available at the Talbingo Country Club - Just out the back gate!
Bushwalking: Specific information at The Kabahna, Talbingo Service Station and Tourist Information Centre. Choice of walks in the Kosciusko National Park or the largest state forest in Australia for both experienced and dedicated walkers, as well as for those who love to wander in our natural environment. Hume & Hovell Walking Track and Buddong Falls with beautiful scenery and views to name just a couple. This area is a bushwalkers delight!
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Children allowed: ages 0–17
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No events allowed
Pets
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Smoking allowed: in designated areas
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About the area
Talbingo
Located in Talbingo, this cottage is in a rural area and on a lake. While the natural beauty of Kosciuszko National Park and Goobarragandra Wilderness can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to Tumut Golf Club. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

TALBINGO, NSW
What's nearby
- Yarrangobilly Caves - 36 min drive - 44.2 km
- Tumut Golf Club - 37 min drive - 52.2 km
- Tumut River Brewing Co - 37 min drive - 52.6 km
- Blowering Dam - 45 min drive - 49.2 km
- Selwyn Snow Resort - 55 min drive - 73.2 km
Restaurants
- Go Play Outside - 9 min walk
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Reviews
9.8
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Reviews
22 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Alex T.
9 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic
Alex T.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Clarkes C.
30 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and fantastic correspondence with manager!
Clarkes C.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Emma B.
10 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home away from home
Emma B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
8/10 Good
Mark A.
15 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thanks
Mark A.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Susie B.
2 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay
Susie B.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Good
29 May 2008
This place was just right for our family of 6, plenty of beds
10/10 Excellent
Jenny M.
19 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyable holiday
Jenny M.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Emma B.
19 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house in a great spot
Emma B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Liana J.
12 Jan 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mountain views
Liana J.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
10/10 Excellent
Rachel S.
5 Feb 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything you could possibly need for a long or short stay was available.
Rachel S.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
Josh C.
25 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Short stay
Josh C.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
mahendra k.
8 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Location
mahendra k.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Jane K.
8 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome
Jane K.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Gai W.
10 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easter family holiday
Gai W.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Karen R.
10 Dec 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Visiting the Brumbies
Karen R.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Donna C.
3 Jan 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The brilliant Kahbana
Donna C.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kristina C.
15 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nostalgia with a view
Kristina C.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Judith H.
30 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Judith H.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
narelle h., Wagga Wagg
27 Dec 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place to stay thanks
narelle h.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Mary D.
3 Dec 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Kabahna
Mary D.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Catherine H.
16 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect little place
Catherine H.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer A.
24 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little house and location
Jennifer A.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Dimity T.
13 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great skiing base
Dimity T.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Erin C.
5 July 2023
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Amazing place
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