Living in Cooma Australia
Life in Cooma
Life in Cooma
Welcome to Cooma. We know you are going to love living in Cooma and have a great time if you are passing through.
Life in Cooma
Is Cooma a good place to live?
Yes, Cooma is a great place to live or visit. Below our guide to Cooma will give you all the information you need to make moving here easier or make your trip a more informed and enjoyable one.
Visas required to live in Cooma
If you happen to be a citizen from a country other than Australia and are looking to move to Cooma, you are going to need a visa to do so. Australia has many visas on offer that could allow you to live and work in Cooma. Due to there being many different visas, each with it’s own rights and obligations, it is best to take our Free Visa Assessment so we can provide accurate advice on the visa options available to you in your specific circumstances.
If you are moving to Cooma and want to find a job in Cooma we have a guide specifically on how to find and apply for jobs in Cooma for new arrivals. Always make sure you have secured a visa that allows you to work before starting your new job.
Map of Cooma
Weather in Cooma
Cooma
Cooma is a town in the south of New South Wales, Australia. It is located 114 kilometres (71 mi) south of the national capital, Canberra, via the Monaro Highway. It is also on the Snowy Mountains Highway, connecting Bega with the Riverina.
At the 2016 census, Cooma had a population of 6,742. Cooma is the main town of the Monaro region. It is 800 metres (2,620 ft) above sea level. The name could have derived from an Aboriginal word Coombah, meaning ‘big lake’ or ‘open country’.
Cooma is 5 kilometres (3 mi) south of the banks of the Murrumbidgee River, a main tributary of the Murray–Darling basin. Cooma sources its water from the river.
Hotels and Accommodation in Cooma
There are all types of accommodation available in Cooma. The best place to find Hotels, serviced apartments or holiday lets is via Book Direct and Save Bookdirectandsave.com
This website lists the exact same properties as Airbnb and booking.com but does not charge the high commissions so their nightly accommodation rates are cheaper.
Or contact any of these great local hotels, apartments or holiday accommodation businesses.
Australian Hotel
Hotels
+61264521844
137 Sharp St, Cooma New South Wales 2630, Australia
The Denman Hotel
Hotels
+61264576222
Diggings Tce, Lot 21, Thredbo Village New South Wales 2625, Australia
Snowy Wilderness
Hotels, Resorts
+61264579700
2911 The Barry Way, Jindabyne New South Wales 2627, Australia
Best Western Sea Spray Motel
Hotels
+61264953299
38 Merimbula Dr, Merimbula New South Wales 2548, Australia
Enzian Lodge
Hotels, Resorts
+61264562038
42 Gippsland St, Jindabyne New South Wales 2627, Australia
Cooma is full of great businesses and helpful services. Below are a selection of our best.
Accountants in Cooma
Banks in Cooma
Cafes in Cooma
Under The Elms
Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
+61412553866
Cooma New South Wales 2630, Australia
Kuma Pies
Bakeries, Cafes
+61264526337
178 Sharp St, Cooma New South Wales 2630, Australia
Central Road 2625
Modern Australian, Coffee & Tea, Asian Fusion
+61264577271
Shop 4, 17 Friday Dr, Thredbo New South Wales 2625, Australia
The Waterfront Cafe
Cafes
+61264952211
2 Market St, Shop 1 & 2, The Promenade, Merimbula New South Wales 2548, Australia
Cranky Cafe
Cafes
+61264952736
33 Ocean Drive, Merimbula New South Wales 2548, Australia
Carpet Cleaners in Cooma
Dentists in Cooma
Doctors and Medical clinics in Cooma
You can make an appointment at any of these local doctors or clinics.
Contact one of the Cooma Electricians below
Hospitals in Cooma
Mechanics in Cooma
Bosch Car Service
Auto Repair
+61264922442
John St, Bega New South Wales 2550, Australia
Old Cobargo Convent
Hotels, Auto Repair
+61264936419
1 Wandella Rd, Cobargo New South Wales 2550, Australia
Newspapers in Cooma
Pest Control in Cooma
Plumbers in Cooma
Real Estate Agents in Cooma
Restaurants in Cooma
Under The Elms
Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
+61412553866
Cooma New South Wales 2630, Australia
Cooma Hotel
Bars, Restaurants
+61264522003
79 Massie St, Cooma New South Wales 2630, Australia
Roses Family Restaurant
Restaurants
+61264524512
69 Massie St, Shop 1, Cooma New South Wales 2630, Australia
The Lott Foodstore
Bakeries, Italian
+61264521414
177 – 179 Sharp St, Cooma New South Wales 2630, Australia
Capital Dial-A-Pizza
Fast Food, Pizza
+61264523388
86 A Sharp St, Cooma New South Wales 2630, Australia
Schools in Cooma
Solicitors in Cooma
Supermarkets in Cooma
Vets in Cooma
For all information on living in towns and cities across Australia visit our Living in Australia index page where you will find 160 guides on areas right across the country.
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