Tallangatta Showgrounds

🎪 Tallangatta Showgrounds

Tallangatta, VIC

A classic rural showground with open space, mountain views, and Lake Hume nearby — Tallangatta Showgrounds doubles as a handy stopover for campers and road trippers cruising through Victoria’s northeast.

📍 Location

• Queen Elizabeth Drive, Tallangatta VIC 3700

• Just a short walk from the town centre and Lake Hume foreshore

• Accessed easily from the Murray Valley Highway, about 40 minutes east of Albury-Wodonga

🏕️ Camping Styles Allowed

• ✅ Self-contained caravans and motorhomes

• ✅ Tents and camper trailers (subject to availability of space)

• ✅ Usually unpowered, but occasional powered options for events or by arrangement

• ✅ Suitable for individual travelers, RV clubs, and group bookings

🛠️ Facilities & Amenities

The showgrounds offer simple but spacious facilities:

• 🚿 Toilets and hot showers (may be locked when not in formal use)

• 💧 Water access (may require self-contained units)

• 🧺 Dump point

• 🅿️ Large open grassy areas – ideal for maneuvering vans or hosting group stays

• 🎡 Used for events like local markets and the Tallangatta Show

This is a no-frills, community-run space — great for those who are self-sufficient and happy with the basics in exchange for peace and space.

🏕️ Nearby Campgrounds

If the showgrounds are unavailable or you're craving a different vibe:

• Tallangatta Caravan Park – Lakeside with powered sites and cabins

• Ludlows Reserve (Ebden) – Free lakeside camping with toilets and boat ramp

• Old Tallangatta Campground – Informal bush-style site near the lake

• Bonegilla Campground – Quiet setting, great for cyclists on the rail trail

🌄 Nearby Attractions

The High Country and Lake Hume region are ripe for exploration:

• 🚴‍♀️ High Country Rail Trail – Cycle along the lake’s edge and historic trestle bridges

• 🌉 Hume Dam & Spillway – Take in panoramic water views and picnics

• 🧑‍🌾 Bonegilla Migrant Experience – A powerful journey through Australia’s migration history

• 🌿 Mount Granya State Park – For hikes, lookouts, and nature escapes

• 🐟 Fishing or kayaking on Lake Hume – A calm lake playground

Tallangatta Showgrounds is perfect for a casual overnight rest or as a base to explore Victoria’s northeast lake and alpine country.