Cooma New South Wales
Largest town in the Snowy Mountains and historic centre of the Snowy Mountains Scheme.
Cooma in New South Wales is the largest town in the Snowy Mountain region and is the gateway to the Snowy Mountains. This includes ski fields, the Snowy Mountains Hydro Electricity Scheme and the Kosciuszko National Park.
In recent times tourism and the snowfields have ensured that it is more than just a rural service centre. It is the base for exploring the entire area and a prosperous tourist town.
Central to the town’s attractions are:
– the Snowy Hydro Information Centre;
– the Centennial Park which celebrates the town’s historic multiculturalism; – the excellent historic walk and the fascinating Correctional Services Gaol Museum; and
– the area’s excellent horse riding and fishing facilities.
The town has a reputation for being bitterly cold in winter. The winds off the Snowy Mountains and the Antarctic whip across the flat, treeless Monaro Plains.
Location
Cooma New South Wales is located 810 M above sea level and 397 km south-west from Sydney. It is 116 km south of Canberra.
Alpine River Adventures
Discover about the rich history of Cooma on the Lambie Town Walk. This includes three National Trust-classified areas and pretty Centennial Park, perfect for a picnic in the warmer months. At Nanny Goat Hill Lookout, marvel at the town from above and the natural beauty beyond.
The pristine rivers and lakes are popular for fishing. You can join Snowy Monaro Fly Fishing on a guided tour – all equipment is provided. Alpine River Adventures offers white-water rafting on the Snowy River. With Yarramba Horse Riding, explore the high country on a horseback adventure.
Bushwalking and mountain biking in the wilderness are exhilarating too, with Kosciuszko National Park the home of Australia’s highest peak. Between Cooma and the sparkling Sapphire Coast is Wadbilliga National Park, where the Cascades walking track leads to the tumbling Tuross River.
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