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Cooma Snowy Mountains Tourist Park Copy
Cooma NSW
Category:
Caravan Park
Snowy Mountains NSW
Area
NSW: CAPITAL REGION
GPS:
-36.2400083, 149.1104009
Nearby Sights/Things To Do
🏕️ Cooma Snowy Mountains Tourist Park – Cooma, NSW
📍 Description & Location
Located just a few minutes from the Cooma town centre, this well-equipped caravan and tourist park is an ideal base for exploring the Snowy Mountains, whether you’re chasing snow, fishing in alpine lakes, or diving into Snowy Hydro history. It’s positioned just off the Snowy Mountains Highway, offering both easy access and peaceful surrounds.
🛠️ Facilities and Amenities
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Self-contained cabins with kitchen and bathroom
Clean amenities block with toilets and hot showers
Laundry, BBQ area, and camp kitchen
Playground for kids
Pet-friendly (conditions apply)
Dump point for caravans
🛻 Vehicle Access
Easily accessible by 2WD vehicles
Sealed road to entrance
Space for caravans, RVs, and trailers
Plenty of turning space and on-site parking
🕰️ History
Cooma has been a major hub since the 1800s, particularly after the Snowy Mountains Scheme began in the 1940s—a post-war engineering marvel bringing hydro power to the region. The Tourist Park has long served as a base for skiers, hikers, and history lovers heading into the Snowies.
🏕️ Nearby Campgrounds
Cooma Showground Camping – Budget-friendly with basic amenities
Nimmitabel Caravan Park – A smaller, quiet park 20 mins away
Bunkhouse & bush camping options further south near Adaminaby
🌄 Nearby Attractions
Snowy Hydro Discovery Centre – Explore Australia’s most ambitious engineering project
Mt Gladstone Lookout – Panoramic views over the Monaro Plains
Cooma Gaol and historical precinct
Kosciuszko National Park – The real high-country adventure begins here
Rhythm Snow Sports (in Smiggin Holes season) – For ski and snow gear hire en route
💬 Reviews Summary
Guests often share:
“Clean, quiet, and perfectly located”
“Friendly staff with great local knowledge”
“Ideal stopover on the way to the ski fields”
“Cabins were warm and well-equipped”
“Good value, especially for families”
🏔️ Whether you’re heading up to Perisher, exploring Cooma’s rich past, or simply enjoying the frosty beauty of the Monaro, this tourist park is a welcoming alpine basecamp.
