Cooma Area
Must do
Nature in Cooma
Known as the gateway to the New South Wales Snowy Mountains, Cooma is surrounded by opportunities for bushwalking, horse riding and fishing.
About 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.
Events
-
- June
-
Sunday 17 June to Sunday 16 December Cooma Rotary Markets
The Cooma Rotary Markets are held on the third Sunday of every month. They consist of up to 50 stalls supplying ...
-
- July
-
Until Sunday 16 December Cooma Rotary Markets
The Cooma Rotary Markets are held on the third Sunday of every month. They consist of up to 50 stalls supplying ...
NSWTips: It’s that time of year again. Time to book your ski holiday. http://t.co/aaGcMHpM #Ski #NSW
Thu, 17 May 2012NSWTips: Are you looking to work, study or play in New South Wales, #Australia? If so check this out http://t.co/gWKrLu54 #NSW
Wed, 16 May 2012See all our latest videos on Youtube.
Escapes newsletter