Cooma Snowy Mountains Tourist Park sits right on the Snowy Mountains Highway at the southern edge of Cooma, the largest town in the Snowy Mountains region and widely known as the gateway to Kosciuszko National Park. Bounded by open bushland and only a short stroll or a few minutes’ drive from the town centre, the park makes an easy, convenient stopover for travellers heading through to Jindabyne, Thredbo, Perisher or the Snowy scheme townships, as well as a comfortable base for exploring Cooma itself.
The park offers a genuine range of accommodation to suit almost any traveller, from large shady drive-through caravan and camping sites through to ensuite cabins, shearers’ huts and on-site vans. Powered and unpowered sites cater for tents, camper trailers, caravans and motorhomes alike, while the heated amenities block, camp kitchen and laundry take care of the practical side of a longer stay. Families are well looked after too, with a games room, mini golf, a basketball hoop and a children’s playground keeping younger travellers entertained between sightseeing trips.
Cooma itself was established in 1840 and carries plenty of pioneering-era charm, from the National Trust-classified buildings along the Lambie Town Walk to the historic courthouse, gaol and post office. The town played a central role in the Snowy Mountains Hydro-Electric Scheme, and the Snowy Hydro Discovery Centre remains one of the region’s most popular attractions, offering hands-on exhibits on the engineering feat that shaped the district. For sweeping views across the Monaro Plains to the mountains beyond, Mount Gladstone Lookout is a quick drive from the park and doubles as a popular mountain bike trail hub.
Being right on the highway, road access to the park is straightforward for all vehicle types, including caravans, camper trailers and larger motorhomes, with no national park vehicle pass required to reach the property itself. From here it is a comfortable drive to Kosciuszko National Park, Lake Jindabyne, and the Thredbo and Perisher ski fields in winter, while the surrounding Monaro high country offers bushwalking, mountain biking and fly fishing in the warmer months. Cooma’s own café strip, bakeries and pubs are all within easy walking distance, so guests without a vehicle for the evening are never far from a meal or a cold drink.
Whether you are breaking up a long drive between Canberra and the snowfields, exploring the Monaro region’s heritage towns, or simply need a well-located base with modern facilities before heading further into the mountains, Cooma Snowy Mountains Tourist Park offers a practical, friendly stay right where the Snowy Mountains adventure begins. Bookings are recommended during the ski season and school holiday periods, when demand across the town’s accommodation is at its highest.
Cooma Holiday Park – NSW Location Map
Cooma Snowy Mountains Tourist Park
- Address: 286 Sharp Street (Snowy Mountains Highway), Cooma, NSW 2630, Australia
- Phone: (02) 6452 1828
- Email: stay@coomatouristpark.com.au
- Website: coomaholidaypark.com.au
- GPS Coordinates: -36.24001, 149.11040 (approximate)
Map Location
Location
- On the Snowy Mountains Highway at the southern edge of Cooma township
- Short walk or a few minutes’ drive to Cooma town centre
- Approximately 60 km from Jindabyne
- Approximately 105 km from Thredbo Alpine Village
- Monaro region, New South Wales, gateway to Kosciuszko National Park
Site Suitable For
- Tent camping
- Caravans and camper trailers
- Motorhomes and campervans
- Cabin, hut and on-site van stays
- Families, couples and overnight highway travellers
- Year-round stopovers en route to the snowfields
Road Access
- Direct sealed access from the Snowy Mountains Highway
- Suitable for two wheel drive vehicles, caravans, camper trailers and motorhomes
- Large drive-through sites for easy access without unhitching
- No national park vehicle pass required to reach the park
- Check current road conditions if continuing on into Kosciuszko National Park in winter
Site Surface
- Grassed and gravel drive-through caravan sites
- Shady sites bounded by bushland
- Five acres of bushland camping areas
Facilities
- Powered and unpowered sites
- Heated amenities block with showers and toilets
- Camp kitchen
- Laundry facilities
- Games room with table tennis, TV and board games
- Mini golf
- Basketball hoop and children’s playground
- Cabins, ensuite cabins, shearers’ huts and on-site vans
- On-site park office and reception
Essentials to Bring
- Warm clothing, as Monaro nights can be cold year-round
- Snow chains and winter gear if continuing on to the ski fields
- Firewood, if permitted and required for on-site cooking areas
- Torch or headlamp
- Reusable water bottle
- Reef or fishing licence, if planning to fish nearby waterways
Pet Friendly
- Pets are generally welcome, please confirm current pet conditions with the park before booking
- Pets should be kept on a leash and under control at all times
- Please clean up after pets throughout the grounds
Fishing
- Trout and Murray cod fishing in nearby Monaro rivers and lakes
- Lake Jindabyne and Lake Eucumbene within a comfortable drive
- A NSW recreational fishing licence is required
- Local tackle and licences available through Cooma outlets
Short Walks
- Lambie Town Walk through Cooma’s historic streetscape
- Mount Gladstone Lookout walking and mountain bike trails
- Centennial Park gardens and walking paths
- Nanny Goat Hill Lookout short walk
Local Amenities
Local Pubs
- Cooma Hotel, Massie Street — approximately 2 km
- Alpine Hotel, Sharp Street — approximately 1.5 km
- Coffey’s Hotel, Short Street — approximately 2 km
Places to Eat
- Cooma Bakery, Vale Street — approximately 2 km (approximate)
- 123 Café, Sharp Street — approximately 2 km (approximate)
- Cooma Chinatown Restaurant, town centre — approximately 2 km (approximate)
Local Attractions
- Cooma Visitors Centre — approximately 2 km
- Snowy Hydro Discovery Centre — approximately 2 km
- Raglan Gallery & Cultural Centre — approximately 2 km
- Mount Gladstone Lookout — approximately 3 km
- Cooma Monaro Railway & Museum — approximately 2 km
Nearest Caravan Parks
- Nimmitabel Caravan Park — approximately 36 km (approximate)
- NRMA Jindabyne Holiday Park — approximately 60 km (approximate)
Nearest Free / Low-Cost Camps
- Cooma Showground camping area — approximately 1 km (approximate)
- Numeralla Rest Stop — approximately 29 km (approximate)
Nearest Dump Points
- Cooma Showground Dump Point — approximately 1 km (approximate)
- Nimmitabel Dump Point — approximately 36 km (approximate)
Nearest Petrol Stations
- Sharp Street service stations, Cooma — approximately 1.5 km (approximate)
- Massie Street service station, Cooma — approximately 2 km (approximate)
Nearest Drinking Water Resupply
- Cooma Showground water tap — approximately 1 km (approximate)
- Cooma Visitors Centre — approximately 2 km (approximate)
Nearest Public Toilets
- Cooma Showground public toilets — approximately 1 km (approximate)
- Centennial Park public toilets, town centre — approximately 2 km (approximate)
Seasonal Weather Forecast
- Summer (Dec–Feb): warm days around 25°C, cool nights near 9°C
- Autumn (Mar–May): mild days around 16°C, cold nights near 2°C
- Winter (Jun–Aug): cold days around 9°C, frosty nights often below 0°C, with occasional snow
- Spring (Sep–Nov): changeable weather with days around 17°C, still frosty overnight
- Monaro weather can shift quickly — always check the current Bureau of Meteorology forecast for Cooma before travelling
