Why go
- Town in New South Wales, Australia.
- Served by Cooma Snowy Mountains Airport (OOM).
History
Cooma is a town in the south of New South Wales, Australia. It is located 114 kilometres (71 mi) south of the national capital, Canberra, via the Monaro Highway. It is also on the Snowy Mountains Highway, connecting Bega with the Riverina.
Where to stay
34 Alira Ln, Binjura NSW 2630, Australia · facebook.com
20 Short St, Cooma NSW 2630, Australia · hollyberryhouse.com.au
15 Sharp St, Cooma NSW 2630, Australia · kinrossinn.com.au
170 Sharp St, Cooma NSW 2630, Australia · alpinehotel.com.au
6 Sharp St, Cooma NSW 2630, Australia · cml.net.au
583 Snowy Mountains Hwy, Cooma NSW 2630, Australia · smtravellersrest.com
286 Sharp St, Cooma NSW 2630, Australia · coomaholidaypark.com.au
19 Monaro Hwy, Cooma NSW 2630, Australia · snowseasonmotorinn.com
79 Massie St, Cooma NSW 2630, Australia · thecoomahotel.com
237 Sharp St, Cooma NSW 2630, Australia · countryclubmotorinn.com.au
34 Massie St, Cooma NSW 2630, Australia · theswissmotel.com.au
Indoor
154 Scotts Rd, Binjura NSW 2630, Australia
Indoor
Indoor
192 Sharp St, Cooma NSW 2630, Australia · altaircooma.com.au
10 Bombala St, Cooma NSW 2630, Australia · imotelcooma.com
252 Sharp St, Cooma NSW 2630, Australia · whitemanor.com.au
42 Bombala St, Cooma NSW 2630, Australia · nebulacooma.com.au
28/30 Soho St, Cooma NSW 2630, Australia · bunkhousemotel.bookus.direct
12 Chapman St, Cooma NSW 2630, Australia · coomahighcountrymotel.com
651 Snowy Mountains Hwy, Cooma NSW 2630, Australia · alpinecountrymotel.com.au
213 Sharp St, Cooma NSW 2630, Australia
Restaurants & places to go
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 17:00-23:00 Features: vegetarian options · 86a Sharp Street, 2630 · capital.mycooma.com
Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Fr 11:30-14:00; Tu-Sa 17:30-20:30 · 24 Soho Street, 2630 · phasthai.com.au
Chicken, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · kfc.com.au
Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · mcdonalds.com.au
Sandwich, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · subway.com.au
Mexican, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 17:00-21:00; Sa-Su 12:00-21:00 Features: takeaway · mezcals.com.au
Pizza, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 32 Sharp Street, 2630
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-15:00 Features: outdoor seating
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-12:00
Indian, Restaurant · Indian restaurant · 171 Sharp Street, 2630 · coomaindian.com
Pizza, Kebab, Cafe · Features: outdoor seating · 84 Sharp Street, 2630
Chinese, Restaurant · Features: takeaway
Chinese, Restaurant · Features: takeaway
Mexican, Restaurant · Features: takeaway
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Coffee Shop cafe
Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese restaurant
Thai, Restaurant · Thai restaurant · 121 Sharp Street
Vietnamese, Fast Food · Vietnamese fast food
Kebab, Burger, Pide, Gozleme, Fast Food · Kebab/Burger fast food · 92 Sharp Street, 2630
Austrian, Cafe · Austrian cafe
Lebanese, Restaurant · Lebanese restaurant
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-15:00; Sa 08:00-12:00 Features: outdoor seating
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-17:00; Sa 09:00-15:00; Su 10:00-15:00 Features: vegan options · 95 Commissioner Street
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 05:00-17:00
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-13:45
Cafe · cafe · 167 Sharp Street, 2630 · sandysgroomingtails.com.au
Restaurant · restaurant · 76 Sharp Street, 2630
Cafe · Features: outdoor seating
Airports
Moruya Airport (MYA) 99 km to the centre
Moruya, NSW, AU — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 1 airline (Regional Express) · direct flights to 2 destinations incl. Merimbula, Sydney (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 2 direct destinations
- Regional Express ZL (Saab 340) · 2 routes: Merimbula, Sydney
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Cooma Snowy Mountains Airport (OOM) 16 km to the centre
Cooma, NSW, AU — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Cooma/Polo Flat Airport 2 km to the centre
NSW, AU
Bunyan Airfield 11 km to the centre
NSW, AU
Adaminaby Airport 40 km to the centre
Adaminaby, NSW, AU
Jindabyne Airport 52 km to the centre
Jindabyne, NSW, AU
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
October – March
The warmer, longer-day half of the southern-hemisphere year.
Shoulder season
April – May, September
Milder and quieter, with better value.
Worth avoiding
June – August
The southern winter — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Cooma Snowy Mountains Airport (OOM); 10 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: MYA has direct flights to 2 destinations on 1 airline (incl. Merimbula, Sydney).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Cooma, NSW. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach