Taralga lies amidst the rolling plains north of the Cockbundoon Ranges, halfway between Goulburn and Wombeyan Caves, about 40kms from each. The village dates back to before 1843, with a current population of 370 people.

Taralga is a heritage town with many well preserved and restored buildings. A large proportion of its buildings date from the 1860s to 90s, most of them made from stone collected from the surrounding volcanic soils. The result is an architectural style unique to Taralga - not quite Georgian, not quite Victorian - with a tendency to larger windows and quite substantial construction even for modest dwellings.

The village of Taralga today remains the centre of a fertile district with a reliable rainfall.

The tree-lined main street presents an impressive spectacle, while the rich grazing land around the town offers beautiful rural scenery.