Coolamon
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Nature in Coolamon
Easy walking tracks around Coolamon shire help you discover the abundance of native animals, birds and flora. Don't miss Kindra State Forest and Ganmain's Murumbang Interpretive Walk, where bird-watchers can enjoy spotting up to 200 species of birds.
About Coolamon
This friendly, easy-going country town is in the Riverina wheat belt, 40 km north-west of Wagga Wagga. In Coolamon and nearby towns of Ganmain, Ardlethan, Marrar, Matong and Beckom, there are examples of heritage buildings that reflect the flourishing economy between the 1880s and the 1920s. Today, you can explore this fascinating heritage on easy walking tours.
Several historical museums and displays provide an insight into rural life. Don't miss a visit to the Up-To-Date Store, with its unique Lamson Cash Conveyancing System. Other attractions worth visiting include the Coolamon Railway Station, RSL Museum, and Vintage Farm Machinery display.
Gallery
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Junee Chocolate and Licorice Factory
Making rocky road at the Junee Chocolate and Licorice Factory. Image Paul Foley
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Up-to-date store
The Up-to-date store and museum in Coolamon. Image Riverina Tourism
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Coolamon main street
Main street of Coolamon. Image Paul Foley
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