Cooma Travel Guide

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This welcoming town is a gateway to bushwalking trails, caves, mountains, ski resorts and waterfalls set within the Snowy Mountains.

Cooma is a town for superb outdoor adventures amid the picturesque alpine region of New South Wales. From hiking to hilltop lookouts and waterfalls to well-groomed ski runs, it is a true year-round destination. Spend time visiting Cooma’s galleries, museums and heritage buildings. Enjoy scenic drives past breathtaking landscapes.

Pick up free maps of the town at the Cooma Visitors Centre. Browse displays of works by Australian and Aboriginal artists at the Raglan Art Gallery and Monaro Art Groups Little Gallery. The Snowy Hydro Discovery Centre features an impressive regional water and hydro-electric scheme. Take a guided tour of a prison with an inmate or warden at the NSW Correctional Services Gaol Museum.

Stroll, bike or drive along the Lambie Town Walk, a 3-mile (5-kilometer) route through the town’s historical districts. It incorporates Centennial Park, Southern Cloud Memorial Park and 19th-century landmarks, including Cooma Railway Station. Enjoy views from Nanny Goat Hill Lookout. Find panoramic views, public-use barbecues and picnic grounds at Mount Gladstone Lookout.

Go bushwalking and camping in the alpine countryside, parks and wilderness of the Snowy Mountains. Ride the Kosciuszko Express Chairlift or climb to the summit of Mount Kosciuszko. Explore Yarrangobilly Caves and walk the Blue Waterholes Trail in Kosciuszko National Park. The ski resorts of Charlotte Pass, Perisher Valley and Thredbo open during the winter months.

Relax after a day of activities at the Cooma’s family-friendly bistros, cafés and pubs. Enjoy pancakes, pizzas and Asian and Middle Eastern cuisine. At the Snowy Vineyard and Microbrewery sample specialty semi-dry sweet and fruity wines and a range of craft beers.

Cooma is about a 1.5-hour drive south of CanberraOpens in a new window. Flights operate between Sydney and Cooma Snowy Mountains Airport, which is a 15-minute drive from the town center. Rent a car to reach the Snowy Mountains and marvel at the dramatic scenery via roads such as the Kosciuszko Alpine Way.

Cooma Motor Inn
Cooma Motor Inn
3.5 out of 5
35 Sharp St, Cooma, NSW
Stay at this 3.5-star motel in Cooma. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (639 reviews)
".Noisy rooms. very thin walls..."

Reviewed on 21 May 2025

Cooma Motor Inn
iMotel AU
iMotel AU
3 out of 5
10 Bombala St, Cooma, NSW
Stay at this 3-star motel in Cooma. Enjoy free parking, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (187 reviews)
"We were upgraded to the family room on the ground floor as the wife has an ongoing heart condition. The owner suggested we stay downstairs, and nothing was a problem for him."

Reviewed on 8 Jun 2025

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Altair Motel Cooma
Altair Motel Cooma
2 out of 5
192 Sharp Street, Cooma, NSW
The price is ₹7,032 per night from 12 Jun to 13 Jun
₹7,032
₹7,735 total
12 Jun - 13 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Cooma. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions New South Wales Corrective Services Museum and Centennial ...
8/10 Very Good! (241 reviews)
"Convenient and affordable"

Reviewed on 9 Jun 2025

Altair Motel Cooma
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
The Berri Bubble Lodge
The Berri Bubble Lodge
3 out of 5
14 Mary St, Berridale, NSW
Stay at this 3-star residence in Berridale. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, premium TV channels and air conditioning. Popular attractions Berridale City Park and Berridale ...
"Very neat and clean compact accommodation, was perfect for our family's stop over"

Reviewed on 29 Apr 2025

The Berri Bubble Lodge
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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