Tullah on Lake Rosebery

Tullah lies on the shores of Lake Rosebery and combines a history as a former mining town with its later development as a hydro village. Whether you are considering water activities, a hike or insights into the town’s history for your trip, there are several reasons to consider Tullah as a travel destination. Which of these you want to shape your stay may also influence your choice of location for a holiday rental.

Lake Rosebery: Boats, Canoes and Kayaks

Lake Rosebery is a reservoir created in 1983. In Tullah, there is a concrete ramp and a jetty where visitors can launch boats. The lake can also be explored by kayak or canoe.

Steam Railway and Local History

The Wee Georgie Wood Steam Railway uses a steam locomotive dating from 1924. It operates on scheduled weekends during the summer season. If the railway is among your travel interests, this seasonal weekend schedule is a practical guide for planning your timing. Heritage Park is another attraction in Tullah. Together with the town’s history, these offer different points of interest: the historic steam locomotive and Tullah’s former identity as a mining town, before it was redeveloped as a hydro village.

Hiking at Mt Farrell

The start of the Mt Farrell Track is on the main road in Tullah, directly opposite the Wee Georgie Wood Steam Railway. There are a few parking spaces at the trailhead. The hike takes about four hours and is 4.3 kilometres each way. When planning your day, note that the distance is for one way. The track is rated moderate to difficult; there are steep and rough sections along the ridge. This information can help you assess whether the hike suits your expectations for distance and difficulty. If you would prefer to plan a water activity instead of a longer hike, kayaking, canoeing and boating on Lake Rosebery offer another way to spend your time in Tullah.

Other Trails in the Wider Region

In the wider region between Tullah and Rosebery is Sterling Valley, a one-way trail. Sterling Valley is also a challenging mountain bike trail through myrtle rainforest. If you are considering mountain biking as well as the Mt Farrell Track, this offers a different type of activity and landscape. Its regional location is important: Sterling Valley is in the area between Tullah and Rosebery and is not described as a trail within the town of Tullah.

Practical Information for Getting Around Town

The public toilets in Tullah Village are on Farrell Street near the stadium. They are open from 7 am to 7 pm; from 7 pm to 7 am, access is available via the Unlock West Coast app. These opening hours and evening access are useful local details when planning your stay in Tullah.

More places to explore: Westerway, Austins Ferry, Coningham, Smithton, Plenty, Lake St Clair, Primrose Sands and Bothwell.

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