Tag: Snowy Mountains
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Tumut New South Wales Australia
History of Tumut Tumut is a historic town in the Riverina region of New South Wales, nestled at the foothills of the Snowy Mountains. Originally inhabited by the Wiradjuri people, Tumut’s European history began in the early 19th century, with settlement beginning around the 1830s. Its name is derived from an Aboriginal word thought to Read more
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Cooma New South Wales
Cooma Located 120 kilometres or a 90-minute drive south of Canberra, Cooma New South Wales is often referred to as the gateway to the Snowy Mountains. Established in 1849, the town has a rich history tied to Australian exploration and settlement. It is particularly known for its role in the Snowy Mountains Hydro-Electric Scheme. This Read more
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Yarrangobilly Caves
Yarrangobilly Caves Located within Kosciuszko National Park, 6.5km off the Snowy Mountains Highway, 77km from Tumut and 109km from Cooma, Yarrangobilly Caves are one of Australia’s premier tourist caving destinations. Access to the National Park is ticketed, which can be paid at the Yarrangobilly Caves Visitor Centre. Tours of the caves run several times each Read more