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The gateway to the Snowy Mountains and the winter snowfields, Cooma is the largest town in the alpine area and home to the Snowy Scheme, an engineering masterpiece and the Snowy Discovery Centre displaying all of the scheme's history.

Stop in at the Snowy Discovery Centre, where they also have a cafe, or the Cooma Visitor Centre for the most informative staff on mountain explorations. Indulge in shopping on the main street including Birdsnest and you will find accommodation and a selection of cafes ideal for a break before venturing further in your travels.

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Elliott Way Set For Re-opening

THE National Parks and Wildlife have advised that the Elliott Way make safe works have been progressing well and the scheduled re-opening of the road on August 9th, 2023 is still on target. A drone image showing workers carrying out works on the...

Media Release 26 Jul 2023

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Jack Biilmann - New Documentary to launch Divided Mind Tour

Music is often said to emanate from the heart, and the inspiration behind Jack Biilmann’s fifth album Divided Mind and new documentary, ‘drink from the water where you come from’ is sure to pull at the heartstrings of all music lovers. SOUNDS...

Steve Cuff 14 Jun 2023

Snowy Mountains

Elliott Way won’t open until early August as works continue

National Parks and Wildlife have today sent an update of the current situation regarding the Elliott Way, and its ongoing works to make the road safe for travel. The NSW road links Tumbarumba to Cabramurra / Selwyn Snow Resort and Kiandra, and has...

Snowy Magazine 07 Jun 2023

Snowy Mountains

Snowy Hydro Appoints New CEO

Snowy Hydro have announced the appointment of Mr Dennis Barnes as the new Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director who will take on the new role effective 1st February 2023. Snowy Hydro Chairman David Knox said the Board was delighted to...

Snowy Magazine 18 Jan 2023

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Australian Busking Championships In Cooma Saturday 26 November

Cooma will be ringing to the tunes of buskers’ music when the Australian National Busking Championships (ANBC) Grand Final arrives back in town on Saturday November 26. Now in its 11th year, the ANBC is expecting 30 finalists to perform on the...

Steve Cuff 24 Nov 2022

Snowy Mountains

Immaculate Machines At Cooma Motorfest

CAR enthusiasts will be salivating over the polished chrome and sparkling paint work at the 2022 Motorfest in Cooma. The event will see an influx of historic, classic and vintage cars, all prepared impeccably for the show. The Cooma Showground will...

Snowy Magazine 02 Nov 2022

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Snowy Trout Challenge starts in October for seven months of fishing

Spread the word among the fishing fraternity as 500 tagged rainbow trout will soon be released to kickstart the 2022-23 Snowy Trout Challenge. The large trout will be released into Lake Eucumbene, Lake Jindabyne plus Lake Crackenback and anyone who...

Snowy Magazine 18 Sep 2022

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Pink Robin

YES, it’s real and yes, it really is that pink. An uncommon sight on mainland Australia as pink robins are usually seen in Tasmania. These birds prefer dark wet places as ironic as that is for such a flamboyant bird. In the Snowy Mountains we also...

Snow News 10 Sep 2022

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Snowy 2.0 Sets Milestone For Polo Flat Segment Factory

THE Snowy 2.0 project is a complex engineering feat that comprises many facets, one of which is each tunnel will be lined with thousands of concrete segments. Each of these segments are produced at Snowy Hydro’s Polo Flat factory in Cooma, which...

North East Media 10 Sep 2022

Snowy Mountains

New Emergency Department opens at Cooma Hospital

COOMA Hospital is now home to a new state-of-the-art Emergency Department (ED), with Member for Monaro Nichole Overall and minister for Regional Health Bronnie Taylor joining members of the wider community to celebrate the official opening in late...

Media Release 02 Aug 2022

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Elliott Way Reopens

The Elliot Way between Cabramurra and Tumbarumba will finally reopen after being severely damaged in the 2019-20 bushfires. In a statement released by the National Parks and Wildlife Service this morning, the road will reopen from 2pm on Friday...

Media Release 05 Nov 2021

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Lobs Hole Snowy 2.0 Images

Selection of Images from Lobs Hole

Steve Cuff 12 May 2021

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Snowy Hydro Discovery Centre and Cafe

The Snowy Discovery Centre in Cooma presents a wealth of memorabilia and information on the mighty Snowy Scheme. Here you can explore the past, present and future with a variety of experiences. Take a virtual flyover of the Snowy Mountains and see...

Snowy Magazine 24 Dec 2020

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Snowy Mountains Helicopters

Experience the Snowy Mountains from above on one of our scenic flights departing Jindabyne all year round.

Snowy Magazine 07 Oct 2021

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Summer Mountain Drives

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Snowy Magazine 09 Sep 2022

Food and Wine

Tuscany in Dalgety

Tuscany in Dalgety is a hidden gem, only 25 km scenic drive from Jindabyne and 50km from Cooma. The restaurant is open only on weekends and offers a great selection of dishes from tasting plates to share, main meals and bar snacks. Enjoy a relaxing...

Snowy Magazine 28 Dec 2020

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Shut The Gate Wines

Shut The Gate Wines are a small award winning wine producer in the Clare Valley with a great cellar door at Berridale in the Snowy Mountains. Visit the elegant tasting room to sample their fine wines, or the Little Crocer Store where you can find...

Snowy Magazine 27 Dec 2020

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Australian Busking Championships In Cooma Saturday 26 November

Steve Cuff 24 Nov 2022