Coolamon Area

Welcome to the Coolamon Shire – a community that can truly be described as “The Heart of Rural Heritage”.
Coolamon and the shire’s smaller towns of Ganmain, Ardlethan, Marrar, Matong and Beckom are rich in examples of built, movable and natural heritage. All communities exude their own individual history, character and charm.

The shire’s four museums provide insight into the joys and hardships of rural life. Step back in time when you visit Coolamon’s Up-to-Date Store and the Garth Jones Agricultural Collection; its Railway Station and RSL Museums; and Ganmain’s Historical Museum and Hay Interpretive Centre.

Be tantalised when you browse through the local antique stores, local crafts & arts outlets.
Enjoy true country hospitality whilst visiting one of our excellent eateries, hotels and accommodation facilities.
Embrace nature
Explore one of the Shire’s four Nature Walks;
Join in the growing number of birdwatchers who are delighting in the variety of over 150 species of bird life recorded within the region; or
Marvel at the clarity and magnitude of the uninterrupted panorama of our beautiful night-sky.

Did you know?

1. That the Up-to-Date Store in Coolamon is deemed by the National Trust as one of Australia’s most rare and significant examples of an early 1900’s general emporium. AND that the Store houses the ONLY in-situ Lamson Cash Railway system of its type IN THE WORLD. The Store is also home to the Garth Jones Agricultural Collection.
2. That this area is one of only three or four in Australia where the rare agricultural trades of sheaf hay stooking and stack building are still practiced.
3. That Ardlethan is the Home of the Kelpie Working Dog and the place where the anthrax vaccine was developed.
4. That the Prime Minister named Ganmain as the place of his most enjoyable Australian visit.

Events

Ardlethan - Picnic Races (March),
Agricultural Show (September),
Yard Dog Trials (March),

Matong - Bush Picnic – (October Long Weekend)

Coolamon on Display – Second weekend in October
Coolamon Christmas Craft Fair –November 26,27,27
Ganmain Agricultural Show – August 21, 2004

Bloomin’ Ganmain Garden Fest and Spring Ball - November
Ganmain Craft Expo October 29, 30 & 31st.
Ganmain Hall Markets - Bi-monthly.

Marrar – Invitation Polo Cross Event -