Located in New South Wales Australia, and nestled in the Snowy Mountains is the pretty little village of Adaminaby. This little town may only have less than 300 residents, but it is an important service town for those looking for adventure. Adaminaby has had a disturbed past, having been relocated when the old township was completely immersed when Lake Eucumbene was created. A small part of the old town remains on the lakes edge, about seven kilometers from the current township. The old part is appropriately named Old Adaminaby.
You will find Adaminaby just south of the nation’s capital, Canberra and about 40 minutes west of Cooma, the nearest large town. You will know you have arrived in Adaminaby when you come across the ‘Big Trout’, a monument to the areas famous and popular sport of trout fishing. Adaminaby itself is over 1000 meters above sea level and frequently receives light snow falls in winter.
Adaminaby is a small service center, but it services visitors who come to the area for a wide range of activities. The snow fields of the Snowy Mountains can be accessed from Adaminaby as can Lake Eucumbene for those looking to experience trout fishing at its best. However, there is more to this area than snow fields and trout fishing. The area is famous for fruits, particularly berries that like cool conditions. Rather than farming sheep and cattle, farmers in this area have turned to more exotic animals such as fine wool goats and Llamas.
A small part of the old town remains on the lakes edge, about seven kilometers from the current township. The old part is appropriately named Old Adaminaby.
You need to know that you will know you have arrived in Adaminaby when you come across the ‘Big Trout’, a monument to the areas famous and popular sport of trout fishing.