Fine wool, prime lambs and beef, lush berries, quality wine and heritage buildings – all the good things in life are found in the peaceful village of Taralga just 47 km north of Goulburn, NSW. First recognised as a settlement in 1825, Taralga was established as a village in the 1860s and has preserved and protected its unique building style up until today. Buildings were built from stones and rocks gathered locally rather than quarried. The result is an architectural style somewhere between Georgian and Victorian, with larger windows and grander constructions than settlers enjoyed in other parts of the country.

Catholic Church of Christ the King is a heritage-listed Catholic church building located at Macarthur Street, Taralga. It was designed by Sydney Smith of Ogg & Serpell and built in 1934 by R. M. Bowcock. You can access the church via the side door and see the amazing interior including the altar made from Wombeyan Caves marble.

Taralga Wildlife Park features a collection of native and exotic animals, including waterfowl, parrots, dingos, emus, wallabies, deer, llamas, alpacas, miniature horses and many more. Come and spend the day at one of Southern New South Wales finest tourist attractions, showcasing a large collection of native and exotic wildlife. The Park also boasts a number of farm animals including miniature ponies, miniature cattle, pigs, sheep and a whole lot more. Free BBQ facilities, keeper talks and complementary animal food are included with entry!

Taralga Wind Farm is situated on ridgelines just east of the Taralga township, in the Southern Tablelands of NSW. The wind farm’s 51 turbines generate up to a total capacity of 107MW of clean renewable energy for the life of the project.

Nestled alongside Meadow Creek, Barbour Park provides toilets, picnic tables, BBQs and play equipment, so it's a good place to start and finish your ride. The park was named in honour of a local doctor who served the district for 50 years, as well as holding the position of Shire President. Turn left out of the park entrance and head north east along Yass Street to Wombat Street

When you get to this intersection, turn right into Wombat Street and cycle down to Cullavin Street

When you get to Cullavin Street, turn right and you will find St Francis Xavier Catholic Church on your left as you turn into Cullavin.

Continue along Cullavin Street until you reach Gundaroo Street, where you will turn right

When you get back to the main street through Gunning, which is Yass Street, turn left

The Telegraph Hotel will be on your left as you cycle along Yass Street. It celebrates the arrival of the telegraph in 1858. The base of the hotel dates back to this time, the second floor was added in 1916.

A little further on you will find a large red brick building with an arched coach entrance. This is London House, which was built in 1881. This site originally housed the London House department store. It is now home to the Merino Café and Sophera Audio Equipment.

The theatre was built in 1937 at the time of the coronation of King George VI. Now home to the amazing Picture House and Gallery Bookshop, operated by artists Margarita Georgiadis and Max Cullen

The façade of this building that was built in 1920 features fine painted brickwork that celebrates a time when Gunning was a major transport centre. The painted wall of Holden Cars is a popular tourist attraction.

As you cross Warrataw Street you will find the Gunning Cenotaph on corner of the intersection. The Cenotaph was erected in 1923 and records the names of local people who served and volunteered during the World Wars

The first part of the Post Office was completed in 1881, with the front extension being added in 1908

When you get to Nelanglo Street, turn right and you will find the Shire Council Precinct on your left. The precinct consists of three separate office buildings, constructed in 1915, 1971 and 1998.

Directly opposite the Shire Council Precinct and on your right as you turn into Nelanglo Street, is Pye Cottage Museum. Originally built in 1860 in the nearby town of Dalton, the cottage was donated to the Gunning & District Historical Society by the Pye family and relocated to Gunning to become an museum in 1974.

When you reach Saxby Lane, turn left

Turn right at Bond Street and continue until you reach Biala Street

Turn right at Biala Street and head towards Nelanglo Street

Turn left at Nelanglo Street

When you get to Grovenor Street, turn right. As you turn into Grovenor, the Gunning Railway Station, which was built in 1875, will be on your left.

Keep going along Grovenor Street until you reach Warrataw Street, where you will turn right

Turn left into Saxby Street and keep going to the end

When you get to the end of Saxby Street, turn right into Adam Street and follow it as it curves to the right, eventually becoming Biala Street

As you turn into Biala Street, you will find the magnificent St Edmund's Anglican Church on your right. The church was built in 1873.

As you approach the junction of Biala Street and Warrataw Street, you will find Gunning Uniting Church on the corner, on your left. Turn left here, into Warrataw Street and head back towards Yass Street

On the corner of Warrataw Street and Yass Street you will find the Gunning Court House, which was built in two stages, in 1872 as a police station and in 1879 the fine late Victorian government building that faces Yass Street. The last cases were heard in 1979 and the Court House is now a community centre.

Saxby House is now a private residence. It was originally a single story building constructed in the 1860's, with the second story being added in the 1920s.

Caxton House and Cottage are now a private residence. These buildings date back to the early 1800s.

The land between the current Gunning Rural Supplies and Barbour Park housed many buildings that are no longer standing, including a blacksmith and wheelwright, Moore and Baker's Garage, Lawton's Produce Shop and the auctioneers and commissioners Sands and Emery.

Your route starts at the Crookwell Hotel in the heart of Crookwell. Cross the road and head towards Goulburn (heading south east along Goulburn Street).

A short distance up the road you will come to an intersection with Colyer Stree. Matt's Bakery will be on your right and the Crookwell Services Club on the opposite corner. Turn right into Colyer Street.

As you follow Colyer Street, it eventually becomes Kialla Road and you will find Crookwell Hospital on your right. From here on you are leaving the town and venturing out into open countryside, with green paddocks on either side. It's lovely country, but do keep an eye out for potential livestock and wildlife on the road!

Keep following Kialla Road until you reach the junction with Range Road, where you will turn right.

Range Road takes you to the little village of Grabben Gullen. As you come into Grabben Gullen, you will turn right, where Grabben Gullen Road becomes Camp Street, and then shortly after turn left into Wheeo Road.

Turn left at Wheeo Road. Technically the left turn is potentially confusingly still Camp Street, and the road you have been following becomes Brittania Street, but you will be taking the Wheeo Road. If you are in Grabben Gullen on a Saturday or a Sunday and feeling peckish, the Albion Hotel is open for lunch between 12.00 noon and 2.30 pm.

Keep following Wheeo Road until you reach Hawthornes Tree Road, where you will turn right.

When you reach Boorowa Road, turn right again.

The Boorowa Road takes you to Binda Road, where you will turn right and head back towards Crookwell. This is the main road leading from Bathurst and Orange towards Crookwell and Goulburn and can be very busy at times, so it's definitely time to take extra care and try not to be too distracted by the breathtakingly beautiful countryside as you head back into Crookwell.

As you come into Crookwell, keep heading up to the roundabout in the heart of the town. On your left will be Paul's Café and on the opposite corner will be the Crookwell Hotel Motel, where you started off your adventure.

Located at the corner of the roundabout in the heart of Crookwell, this is a good starting point. From here you will head down the main street of Crookwell (north west).

You will be turning right at Laggan Road, which is the first street to your right after the famous Lindner Sock Factory. The Crookwell Caravan Park is on the opposite corner, so if you are looking for an easy landmark, this is it!

Keep following the Laggan Road and you will eventually arrive at a crossroads with Peelwood Road. Continue across the intersection and the road becomes the Taralga Road.

Follow the Taralga Road all the way to the end and you will get to Taralga, which is a great place to take a break and maybe have some refreshments. You have completed approximately one third of the trip. If this is your plan, turn left into Orchard Street (the main street in Taralga), or if you want to keep going turn right and head south towards Goulburn.

The ride from Taralga to Goulburn takes you through some very lovely and very tranquil countryside. As you approach Goulburn it can be a shock to suddenly find yourself surrounded by buildings, cars and people! Keep following the road into Goulburn. It changes names a few times along the way, from Taralga Road to Tarlo Street and then Union Street, but stick with it and you will reach a little roundabout, where the road you have been following intersects with Chatsbury Street. urn right here.

As you cruise down Chatsbury Street you will come to the intersection with Joshua Street. Turn left and then immediately left again into Kinghorne Street

Follow Kinghorne Street all the way to the end, until you arrive at the intersection with Fitzroy Street, where you will turn right. You are now on the Crookwell Road, and you have completed the second third of your journey. It's time for the most challenging part of the trip as you climb the hills leading back to Crookwell!

It's on the Wollondilly River, right next to Gehl Garden Centre, and it's probably a good spot to stop if you need a break. There's a little park with picnic tables and public toilets. And if you are feeling extra energetic, there's an outdoor gym too!

Another potential rest stop at picturesque Pejar Dam, located approximately half way between Goulburn and Crookwell. This too has picnic tables and public toilets.

Back to your staring point in the heart of Crookwell. Well done, that was quite a ride!