Top Things to do in Cooma
The 9 Best Free Things to do in Cooma, New South Wales
Discover the best top things to do in Cooma, Australia including Birdsnest, Raglan Gallery & Cultural Centre, Cooma Visitors Centre, Snowy Hydro Discovery Centre and Cafe, Mount Gladstone Lookout, Centennial Park, Rhythm Snowsports, Nanny Goat Hill Lookout, Cooma Monaro Railway.
Restaurants in Cooma
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Mount Gladstone Lookout
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 26 reviews
Reviewed By dianepX1435UM - Cooma, Australia
Travel south/west from Cooma on highway for a few minutes. Turn left at big wagon that leads up to Miss Heidis Austrian teahouse and restaurent....A bavarian log cabin type with log fire that feels like something out of a Hanzel and Gretel story. Go past Miss Heidis and you are at the top with a 10 metre walk to lookout and viewing platform. There is a brass compass showing locations and distances on a rock plinth. Toilets and a walking track round Mount Gladstone with another lookout. Great to break your trip on way to the snow or coming back stop for Gluwein, krantsky, crepes, pancakes, goulash, sauerkraut, cheescakes, coffee, wine and more. Feels like Austria but with an Australian view.
6. Centennial Park
7. Rhythm Snowsports
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 40 reviews
Rhythm Snowsports is just that - all about snowsports! We have been situated in Cooma, NSW, Australia, the gateway to the Snowy Mountain since 1985. As winter snowsports have grown in Australia over the last 30 years so have we! With over 200 snowsports brands and open 24 hours in winter there is no better place to get your hire for the snow
Reviewed By MarcellF_1994 - Canberra, Australia
A sweet man, mr jack was his name, draped in woven cotton and not twine, smile = large, great service. Was helpful, slave of heart and soul! Shop + Mr jack = asset. Teathered to the chain man “Oscar” relaxed calm collected. Tyre guy was great. Hope he prospers to management. Assets and should be treated as such
8. Nanny Goat Hill Lookout
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 54 reviews
Reviewed By gussgould - Sydney, Australia
While driving through Cooma discovered this great lookout called Nanny Goat Hill! Awesome views of the township of Cooma! Was a easy drive up to the lookout well worth it! Kids enjoyed climbing up the stairs to the lookout! Also had a sculpture of a full size goat sculptured by a local artist named Chris Graham!
9. Cooma Monaro Railway
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 12 reviews
