Over the years, present day Tahmoor has had many names including Myrtle Creek, Bargo, Bargo West, Cordeaux, Bronzewing Park and finally Tahmoor, a local Aboriginal word for “Bronzewinged Pigeon”.
Although it is a modern town, there are intriguing pockets of history and general interest.
Tahmoor boasts the oldest house in the Shire, the Travellers Inn, now privately owned. A cycleway links Tahmoor with nearby Thirlmere.
Nearby is Wirrimbirra Sanctuary, Tahmoor Inn, Tahmoor Garden Centre, Tahmoor Town Centre, Tahmoor Sportsground and BMX Track and Kiah Ridge Conference Centre.
Quick Facts
Tahmoor is an Urban Location area within the local government area of Wollondilly in New South Wales, it is located approximately 495kms from the capital Sydney and extends over an area of 16.978 square kilometres. Tahmoor has a recorded population of 5067 residents and is within the Australian Eastern Daylight Time zone Australia/Sydney.
If you are planning a visit to Tahmoor we’ve put together some of the things you can see or do while you are here. These include, places to stay, tours and attractions, some upcoming events and places where you can grab a meal. Go ahead, try one of the buttons above. Every destination has something worth seeing so start exploring… If you know Tahmoor and think we’ve missed something, let us know and we’ll share it here.