Cooma Attractions
Cooma Attractions Directory : Landmarks and Buildings
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Cooma Railway Station was opened in 1889, and rail services to Cooma ceased in 1988. Visitors can still experience the nostalgia of rail travel on a 1924 rail motor. The rail motor departs the historic railway station each weekend (note, days and times vary seasonally and depending on school holidays
periods), and travel north to Bunyan - or further north to Chakola. Charters are available outside regular times.Cooma Monaro Railway
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A unique presentation of the history of the Monaro District, re-created in 40 ceramic mosaics which were constructed to commemorate Australia's Bicentenary in 1988.
The events represented in the mosaics are:
Monaro aboriginals; the discovery of the Monaro by European settlers; the early squatters; law and order; Mount Kosciuszko; Inns and accommodation; religion; health services; mining; business; transport; Nimmitabel; education; bush rangers; building; forestry; sheep; wool; cat...Mosaic Time Walk
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Located in the beautiful, historic and functioning Cooma Gaol, this museum highlights the varied 200 year history of the Correctional Services in New South Wales with information, displays and artefacts from the convicts through to the modern day system. Inmates guide tours through the museum. Inmate arts and crafts for sale along with Aboriginal art.New South Wales Corrective Services Museum
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Past Times Country Craft Centre is situated five point eight kilometres from Cooma on the way to Jindabyne at Travellers Rest. Travellers Rest was originally opened in 1861 during the Kiandra Gold Rush when 10,000 prospectors sought their fortune in the desolate landscape of Australia.
Visit Past Times for something new, unexpected and different. The Craft Centre has a fascinating collection of crafts and products from the Monaro Region. Find special knitting wools, natural and dyed, silk, moh...Past Times Country Crafts
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The Raglan Gallery and Cultural Centre Inc. operates as an Art and Craft Gallery showcasing some of the best art and craft talent in the local region. Special Exhibitions and events are arranged throughout the year featuring local artists and crafts people. The 'Raglan' as it is affectionately known, is a popular venue for artistic and cultural events in the Cooma calendar.
The Raglan Gallery has a sense of history. The gallery is situated in the historic Lord Raglan Inn in Lambie Street, Cooma...Raglan Gallery And Cultural Centre
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