CANDELO
Candelo is a very small crossroads
town encounted when travelling from Bemboka to the Merimbula region.
Candelo is separated by the valley bridge, and to that end there are
two aspects to the town. Candelo is a small services centre servicing
a predominately dairy region. The reason for the
name of the town has not been readily recorded.
The
area around Candelo was first settled by Europeans in the 1830s and
the village was developed in the 1860s at a crossroads following the
passage of the New South Wales Land Act of 1861 allowed closer
settlement.
From
the Sapphire Coast Website
“The History of Candelo
Earlier settlers of Candelo had the foresight to establish the
beautiful park beside the river, and today it offers shade in summer,
a spectacular colour show in autumn and a year-round meeting place for
locals and visitors. It will beckon you as you drive past, so why not
stop for a while, admire the trees, paddle in the creek and explore
the village.
Candelo today still retains many of its nineteenth century old
buildings. Offering a warm and open reception to travellers, they are
invited to share in the everyday lives of the country folk. Although
bullock teams no longer pass through town and there is little need for
blacksmith's shops, a walk along these streets conjures up images of a
past way of life. Venturing further afield, Candelo is surrounded by
beautiful old forests and clear waterways. A drive up Myrtle Mountain
to the lookout is rewarded with magnificent distant views over the
valley and a perfect secluded picnic spot under old trees.”
Candelo has an old
Anglican Church that has a good profile on the northern township.
The hotel is on the
western approach.
The War memorial
overlooks the sport ground.
And, the museum likewise
is near the sports oval.
Should the timing be
right a coffee would be in order, but the town is not a diversion
necessity?
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