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Cooma
Cooma’s reputation as Australia’s most cosmopolitan rural centre was brought about by its establishment in 1949 as the headquarters for the Snowy Mountains Hydro-electric Scheme. Today, visit the Snowy Hydro Information Centre to experience the scheme hands-on.

The historic Avenue of Flags (main photo, left) in Centennial Park represents the people who came from around the world during the 1950s to build Australia’s greatest feat in engineering.

The Lambie Town Walk, and the Cooma Monaro Railway’s heritage railway station and vintage rail motor rides, allow visitors to experience a rich history reaching back to the mid 1800s.

East of Cooma, across the treeless plains, the flora, gorges and waterfalls of Wadbilliga and Deua National Parks are quite stunning. The Murrumbidgee River flows from Kosciuszko National Park close by Cooma and to the ACT, offering opportunities for picnics, riverside bushwalks and fresh water fishing.

Cooma’s art and craft galleries are many and include the Raglan Gallery on historic Lambie Street, the Little Gallery in the Hain Centre as well as private studio galleries.

For more information, directions and literature visit Cooma Visitors Centre, next to Centennial Park.

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Bombala
Escape, Enjoy, Indulge - Platypus Country Offers It All!
The Southern Monaro township of Bombala and the villages of Bibbenluke, Cathcart and Delegate offer you the chance to enjoy and explore the history and beauty of Platypus Country while at the same time sampling some of the delights of the specialty producers of the region.

Platypus Country boasts some of the finest trout fishing streams in Australia, scenic mountain drives and primeval native forests and abounds in a spectacular array of native flora and fauna. Settle in for a relaxing trip exploring the natural beauty of the timeless Southern Monaro landscape.

From the grandeur of the South East Forest National Parks and the excitement of Bondi Forest mountain bike trails, to the tranquil peace of the Platypus Reserve at Bombala or the Platypus Walk at Delegate, this unique landscape is there for your enjoyment.

Platypus Country also offers the visitor the chance to experience the way life was. The Delegate Early Settlers Hut gives the visitor a real insight into the home life of the early pioneers, while the Lions Folk Museum, at Bombala, houses everyday items from the area’s past and Cathcart Collectables contains a stunning array of collections, from matchboxes to electric jugs.

A visit to Platypus Country will also tantalize your taste buds with the local cafes, hotels, country clubs and the Bombala RSL club using local product whenever possible. Watch out for the lavender cheese cake, piping hot country soups or satay rabbit. Your senses will further be delighted when you visit the Railway Land at Bombala which is home to Australia’s oldest lavender association, Monaro Country Lavender, producers of fine essential oils and lavender based products.

Platypus Country Visitor Information call 02 6458 4622.

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