Top Things to do in Cooma
7 Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Cooma That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Cooma, Australia including Corrective Services NSW Museum, Catcher & Co Distillery, Birdsnest, Raglan Gallery & Cultural Centre, Snowy Hydro Discovery Centre and Cafe, Cooma Visitors Centre, Royal Hotel Cooma.
Restaurants in Cooma
1. Corrective Services NSW Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 81 reviews
Reviewed By 4micallefs
We loved the museum. Gold coin donation....worth a bit more so chuck in some extra dollars. A correctional officer from the actual prison next door was on duty today and gave us a great insight into the lives of the prisoners both in the medium security complex the museum is connected to, as well as the minimum security prison ‘The Farm’ up the road. It was fascinating to to see some glimpses of past and present prison conditions in NSW. The actual ‘Trojan Horse’ used in a 1994 escape was pretty cool, as was bullet proof glass from Super Max and although grim....the collection of confiscated contraband was such an eye opener. Souvenir shop contains mountains of craft and hand made products from the inmates. At the end....the gallows....actual gallows. Crazy!
2. Catcher & Co Distillery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 19 reviews
3. Birdsnest
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 9 reviews
Birdsnest one of Australia's favouite online women's fashion stores and our one and only shopfront is in our beautiful hometown - Cooma. Visit our store and let our friendly 'shop birds' show you our collection from over 250+ brands, help you create amazing outfits and share their styling tips. You can even order online before your visit and pick-up in store.
Reviewed By Miss_Molly_8 - Prahran, Australia
I can't speak highly enough of the offering of stock and the helpfulness of the staff, trying to be as flexible as possible. I think they try to keep offering pieces that are affordable for most, not items at the very expensive end nor at the very cheap/won't last end. I really am not able to get out to shop often and for me this service is perfect with the longest return program offered. It's my saviour and thy listen to my suggestions to any changes such as a minor change on a web page. This is an online website with a couple of fairly remote locations, so some of the questions are not really relevant.
4. Raglan Gallery & Cultural Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 16 reviews
The Raglan Gallery is a local Art Gallery situated in Lambie Street in Cooma NSW. Lambie Street was the first surveyed street in Cooma in the 1840's and a number of beautiful historic homesteads can be found. The Raglan Gallery in its past has been a Hospital, Inn, Bank and Family Home and is now an Art Gallery and Cultural Centre hosting around 8 exhibitions per year. There is a gift shop which year round has a great selection of cards, prints, pottery & jewellery to name but a few. After your visit why not take a leisurely stroll along the rest of Lambie Street, there is a historic booklet available at the Gallery and the Cooma Visitors Centre.
5. Snowy Hydro Discovery Centre and Cafe
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 247 reviews
The Snowy Hydro Discovery Centre and cafe showcases the amazing history of the Snowy Mountains Scheme; from the early days of construction through to how it is operated by Snowy Hydro today. This is a must for any visitor to the Snowy Mountains region! The Centre houses a comprehensive exhibition hall including an extensive photographic collection, models, hands-on exhibits and a one of a kind immersive theatre. You will find information about the Scheme such as engineering, the environment, the National Electricity Market, history, water management and power generation. Take your turn on the “power bikes” and see if you can peddle hard enough to power a TV, make some toast or boil a kettle. You will also find screens displaying the Scheme working in real time. See which generators are operating, how much electricity they are producing and the prices of electricity in the market. Stay for a while, have a barista made coffee and light refreshments at the Discovery Centre Cafe.
Reviewed By Flyer27336394254 - Menai, Australia
Excellent Discovery Centre - showing 2 films, both very worthwhile and informative, combined with an excellent display. Learn about the exciting new Snowy 2.0 project. I spent a very enjoyable morning learning and revisiting memories. Staff knowledgeable, helpful and friendly and together with a Cafe making a great coffee - what more could you ask for.
6. Cooma Visitors Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 130 reviews
The Cooma Visitors Centre is open 7 days a week, 364 days a year. We provide FREE information to visitors and locals about: Things to See & Do Accommodation Dining & Coffee Special Events Itinerary Suggestions Weather and Snow Reports Activities in the region and so much more......
Reviewed By 631margf
Such much excellent local information from the friendly staff. Gave us so many options to go and visit. Which she was spot on with her advice.
7. Royal Hotel Cooma
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 36 reviews
Reviewed By AndrewW4242 - Heyfield, Australia
Great value for money, I went to stay for one night and ended up staying on for two. Friendly service and I met a great bunch of locals. The history of the pub is amazing and the new owners are really getting it up and running again as it should be with great basic value for money pub grub meals, chips cooked to perfection, chicken schnitzel was perfect (both very important in a pub) beef burger was the tastiest I've had in ages, don't expect cappuccino coffee and bacon and eggs for breakfast but you can walk up the hill in the morning and get that from a local cafe. If you've never stayed in an Aussie pub I highly recommend you try it and this one was great! A friendly bunch of locals and one of the things I love about Australia is our people and our pubs. I almost didn't want to leave.... Oh and you can go for a walk after your meal up to the Nanny Goat hill lookout if you want to see a great view of the area within a short walk from the pub and back. With meals, happy hour beers and cheap accomodation the whole weekend was very great value and I think I only spent just under $200. I'll be back there again next time I'm in the area. Highly recommended!
