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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
๐๏ธ Cooma Snowy Mountains Tourist Park โ Cooma, NSW
๐ 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 youโre chasing snow, fishing in alpine lakes, or diving into Snowy Hydro history. Itโs positioned just off the Snowy Mountains Highway, offering both easy access and peaceful surrounds.
๐ ๏ธ Facilities and Amenities
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Self-contained cabinsย with kitchen and bathroom
Clean amenities blockย with toilets and hot showers
Laundry, BBQ area, and camp kitchen
Playgroundย for kids
Pet-friendlyย (conditions apply)
Dump point for caravans
๐ป 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
๐ฐ๏ธ History
Cooma has been a major hub since the 1800s, particularly after the Snowy Mountains Schemeย began in the 1940sโa 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.
๐๏ธ Nearby Campgrounds
Cooma Showground Campingย โ Budget-friendly with basic amenities
Nimmitabel Caravan Parkย โ A smaller, quiet park 20 mins away
Bunkhouse & bush camping optionsย further south near Adaminaby
๐ Nearby Attractions
Snowy Hydro Discovery Centreย โ Explore Australiaโs most ambitious engineering project
Mt Gladstone Lookoutย โ Panoramic views over the Monaro Plains
Cooma Gaol and historical precinct
Kosciuszko National Parkย โ The real high-country adventure begins here
Rhythm Snow Sports (in Smiggin Holes season)ย โ For ski and snow gear hire en route
๐ฌ Reviews Summary
Guests often share:
โClean, quiet, and perfectly locatedโ
โFriendly staff with great local knowledgeโ
โIdeal stopover on the way to the ski fieldsโ
โCabins were warm and well-equippedโ
โGood value, especially for familiesโ
๐๏ธ Whether youโre heading up to Perisher, exploring Coomaโs rich past, or simply enjoying the frosty beauty of the Monaro, this tourist park is a welcoming alpine basecamp.
