Nelligen has always been a drawcard for traffic along the tranquil Clyde River and now a popular destination for houseboats, fishermen and kayakers. Nelligen was once a bustling port for steamers taking people and cargo between the Southern Tablelands and Sydney.

The village now moves to a slower pace, but a stroll around the water’s edge does conjure up the images and sounds of the busy pioneer town, part of a history that is yours to explore and imagine.