Cooma, the gateway to the Snowy Mountains in southern New South Wales, blends country charm with engineering history and alpine adventure. As the hub of the Snowy Hydro Scheme, it’s steeped in post-war heritage and multicultural stories. Surrounded by rolling plains and high country, Cooma offers scenic lookouts, heritage walks, and easy access to snowfields and bush tracks. Whether you’re chasing history, fresh air or a pit stop en route to the slopes, Cooma delivers more than you’d expect.
