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Nature in Cooma

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

About Cooma

Cooma is the largest town in the Snowy Mountains and a great base for enjoying year-round activities. Go exploring on a mountain bike, road bike or motorcycle; follow a themed touring route such as wildlife and wine, gold-mining history or rivers and lakes. Between Cooma and the coast lies Wadbilliga National Park which has spectacular scenery; don't miss the Tuross Falls and the 5-km Tuross River Gorge walking track.

Go wandering past Cooma's historic sites on the Lambie Town Walk. You'll see mid-19th century streetscapes, a heritage railway station, cottages and elegant houses.

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 on a project that lasted for 23 years from 1949.

Events

- February
- Saturday 11 Feb 2012 Cooma Rodeo
  Cooma Rural Australiana Championships Rodeo is an ABCRA Affiliated Rodeo. The event takes place in the rodeo arena at the ...
- Sunday 19 Feb 2012 Cooma Rotary Markets
- March
- Saturday 10 Mar 2012 Cooma Show
  Welcome to the Cooma Westpac Show. This year, as usual, there will be great events to keep the family entertained....

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Machinery, Snowy Mountains Highway

Machinery along the Snowy Mountains Highway. Image Don Fuchs
Hydroelectric dam

Hydroelectric dam on the Alpine Way. Image Don Fuchs
Anglican Church

Anglican Church in Cooma. Image Don Fuchs