Visit the beautiful heritage-listed homestead of Cooma Cottage that belonged to one of the founding families of Cooma, the Egan family. Learn about the history of the cottage and its surrounding gardens.
Begin your day at the Cooma Visitors Centre and gather helpful information about the town and its surroundings. Then visit the Raglan Art Gallery and Cultural Centre that features local and regional artists, traditional crafts, and Aboriginal art.
Spend a day at the stunning Kosciuszko National Park, where you can go for a hike, bicycle ride, or picnic. Drive up to Mount Kosciuszko and admire the breathtaking views of the surrounding area.
The Snowy Hydro Discovery Centre highlights the history and engineering behind the Snowy Mountains Scheme. Learn about the construction of the scheme and its impact on the region.
To get around Cooma and to the surrounding areas, it is recommended to rent a car. Alternatively, there are also taxis and private car hire services available. Estimated costs for car rentals range between AUD 26-70 per day, depending on the car type and rental company. Public transportation is limited.
If you have more time, visit the Yarrangobilly Caves, which is also located in the Kosciuszko National Park. If you have less time, you can skip the Snowy Hydro Discovery Centre and spend more time exploring the Kosciuszko National Park.
Cooma has its own airport, the Cooma - Snowy Mountains Airport (OOM), which is located approximately 18 km from the town center. However, flights to this airport are limited. The closest major airport is the Canberra International Airport (CBR), which is about 114 km from Cooma.