Cooma Area

Set amongst the rolling Monaro plains, and with snow-covered peaks in the distance, Cooma is the largest town in the Snowy Mountains and gateway to the State's alpine area. Other towns in the area include Nimmitabel and Michelago.

As you drive towards Jindabyne, take a detour to the top of Mount Gladstone to admire sweeping views of the mountains and the Monaro Plains.You can go horse riding in this region or fly-fishing for trout in the streams and lakes around Cooma.

Visit the Snowy Mountains Scheme Information Centre on the way into Cooma. This will give you an insight into the amazing story behind the Snowy Mountains Hydro-Electric Scheme, the biggest civil engineering project ever undertaken in Australia. More than 100,000 people from about 30 countries were employed in the region ona project that lasted from 1949 until 1974.  

The Lambie Town Walk will help you discover Cooma's National Trust-classified sites including Victorian cottages, gaol, courthouse and post office.