Tarago NSW 2580Tarago is a small South West settlement between Lakes George and Bathurst 237 km s-w of Sydney. Originally known as Sherwin’s Flats, it was renamed Tarago, an Aboriginal word meaning ‘country’. Amongst Tarago’s interesting historic buildings are the railway station (1884), Anglican and Catholic churches and the Loaded Dog Hotel (1848).
Visitor Information Centre: 46 Malbon St, Bungendore. Tel (02) 6238 0724.
Airport:Goulburn Airport (GUL) Airport Rd off Windellama Rd. (42 km north).
Hospitals: Goulburn Base Hospital, Goldsmith St. Tel (02) 4827 3111 or St John of God Hospital, 234 Bourke St. Tel (02) 4823 7800. (40 km north).

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