Information about Cooma and Beyond

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Take a guided tour and learn all about the historic Snowy Mountains Hydro-Electric Scheme, or walk around the historic and photogenic quarters of Cooma town.

Discover the beauty and diversity of the Snowy Mountains, explore the Alpine Touoring route, or visit the quaint country villages of Bredbo, Nimmitabel and Bombala.

Natural, untouched beauty abounds in the region with Wadbilliga National Park and Kosciuszko National Park close by.

A world renowned fishing spot, the many mountain lakes and streams are stocked with fish stock - a challenge for any angler.

The New South Wales snow fields and resorts of Perisher Blue, Thredbo and Mount Selwyn are a short one hour drive from Cooma.

The region is a great place for outdoor activities all year round. The myriad of lakes are perfect for water-sports including canoeing, kayaking, windsurfing, sailing or power-boating. Other activities include horse riding, hiking, mountain bike riding and camping.

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What's On In The Snowy Mountains?

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December
19th Sundowners Cup Race Day
Lions Christmas Carnival Shopping Spree
Bibbenluke Crabapple Festival
Movie Night Fundraiser - Savoy Cinema, Cooma
Local markets, art exhibitions and other events
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January
Snowy Mountains Showjumping Festival
Thredbo Blues Festival (www.thredbo.com.au)
Australia Day Celebrations
38th Numeralla Folk Festival (Visit website)
Jindabyne Irish Festival (Visit website)
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February
Michelago Pony Club Gymkhana
Nimmitabel Agricultural Show
Monaro Equestrian Dressage
Flowing Festival @ Lake Jindabyne
TumbaFest
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Source: Cooma Visitors Centre

Cooma Visitors Centre

For more information we suggest you visit the Cooma Visitors Centre located at:
119 Sharp Street
Cooma, NSW 2630
Toll Free: 1800 636 525
Telephone: 02 - 6450 1742
Fax: 02 - 6450 1798
Email: info@visitcooma.com.au

Getting To Cooma

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DRIVE

Cooma township is just 114 km from Canberra, 420km from Sydney and 664km from Melbourne.

From Sydney, take the M5 South Western Motorway which links with the Hume Highway and then the Federal Highway to Canberra.

From Canberra, follow the Monaro Highway to Cooma and then the Snowy Mountains Highway to Jindabyne.

Download the NSW Snowy Mountains Road and Vehicle Regulations.

FLY

The closest airport to the NSW snowfields is the Snowy Mountains Airport, 16km south of Cooma.

Aeropelican have daily flights from Sydney that take just over an hour.

Qantas and Virgin Blue offer flights to Canberra and there are connections with major Australian cities.

TRAIN & COACH

Countrylink offers train and coach travel direct to Cooma. Numerous other private operators provide a similar service.

 
 

It is against the law to sell or supply alcohol to, or to obtain alcohol on behalf of, a person under the age of 18 years. Licence number 110898.