Fast facts
- A small township on the edge of the Snowy region
- Rolling plains amidst a rich, fertile agricultural zone
- 430 km south-west of Sydney, population 240
Why go there
Forty km from Cooma, Nimmitabel is a charming settlement with an abundance of historic buildings. The 1860s-era Old Flour Mill, St Andrew’s Catholic Church and Public School built in 1882 are some of the highlights.
History
Originally called Nimity Bell, the area was taken up by graziers in the 1840s and a small town began to develop in the early 1850s. In 1858, it was officially declared a town.
Things to do
- Check out the history of the Pioneer Cemetery, dating from the early 1840s.
- Walk the heritage trail.
- Inspect the Royal Arms Guesthouse, dating back to the 1850s.
Don’t miss
- The Police Station, which dates from 1863.
- Locations used in the 1959 movie ‘The Sundowners’.
- The Court House and Lock-Up Museum, that chronicles the history of the town.
- Nimmitabel Heritage Centre, formerly the home of German pioneer John Geldmacher.
- The Old Mill.
