Adaminaby
Adaminaby and its smaller ‘sister’ townships of Old Adaminaby and Anglers Reach are set among the rolling high plains in the New South Wales Snowy Mountains, with Kosciuszko National Park at their doorstep. At an elevation of over 1000 metres, Adaminaby remains the main service centre for the Northern skifields, one of the oldest areas for recreational skiing in the world. The town is 30 minutes from Cooma, and the houses in Adaminaby are located on big blocks with some on acreage. The town is a picturesque, mountain village with a majority of the homes being a short walk from the town centre. Situated close to the snow fields and Lake Eucumbene, it is a perfect year round location. The town has all the essential services, including a supermarket, grocery and hardware shop, a post office and service stations. Other shops in the area include an op shop, bait and tackle shops, a real estate and ski, snowboard and clothing hire and sales. The area is a freshwater Fisherman's Paradise and the Snowy Mountains offers unique horse, motor and mountain bike experiences. The town has a Public School, for primary aged children. The closest high schools and tafe are in Cooma.
Berridale
Berridale is located halfway between Cooma and Jindabyne, 30 minutes from Lake Eucumbene and the Snowy River and one hour drive from the skifields and Kosciuskzo National Park. It is the administrative centre of the Snowy River Shire Council. The town lies at 860 metres above sea level and in recent decades, Berridale has developed a tourism industry based on its location on route to the NSW snow fields. Berridale has a number of established businesses in town, and features a 18 hole golf course, bowling club, swimming pool, primary school, soccer club, tennis club, CWA rooms and a sports oval. Berridale Public School is a primary school with around 100 pupils aged between kindergarten and year 6 serving the town and outlying areas. The school has recently received a $900,000 upgrade including a new library. Students usually progress to the Snowy Mountains Grammar School, Jindabyne Central School in Jindabyne or Monaro High School in Cooma. Students living in Berridale can commute to schools in Jindabyne and Cooma via the school buses provided.
Bombala
The homes in Bombala are traditional and many are settler cottages. Most have been tastefully renovated but retain their old charm. Bombala has all the essential services, like a post office, banks and grocery shops. The main street is home to gift shops, clothing shops, accessory shops and shoe shops. There are also farms that are open to the public. There are an abundance of reserves, parks and forests in the area, presenting great opportunities for hiking and bushwalking. The area is also a fisherman's paradise. Primary aged children can attend either the Bombala Public School or the St. Josephs School. Bombala also has a public high school, Bombala High School, for high school students.
Bredbo
Bredbo is a quiet country town situated on the Monaro Plains 33 kilometres from Cooma and 76 kilometres from Canberra. An area rich in rural history Bredbo is ideal for those seeking a quieter lifestyle, viable farm or hobby farm. Lifestyle blocks are available in a range of sizes. Bredbo has a primary school, post office and an excellent inn. Bredbo residents rely on Cooma, Canberra or Queanbeyan for their local shopping facilities. Bredbo is gaining a reputation for boutique cold climate vineyards and more recently as the home of the Christmas Barn which is akin to visiting a glittering Aladdin's cave filled with all things Santa.
Cooma
Cooma is the gateway to the beautiful and spectacular Snowy Mountains. A comprehensive rural area Cooma offers a full range of services, sporting activities and schooling opportunities. A mere hour of driving from Canberra, Cooma is ideal for those seeking a quieter lifestyle, a weekend retreat or a rural community in which to raise their family. Real estate in Cooma is varied offerring residents affordable pristine lifestyle properties, traditional stone cottages and budget first home owner properties. Cooma offers an ideal lifestyle opportunity for those not wishing to live in the city with the added benefit of Canberra and the Snowy Mountains within close driving distance.
Cooma North
Cooma is the main town of the Monaro region. It is 800 metres (2,620 ft) above sea level. The town has been nicknamed the ‘Gateway to the Snowy Mountains’. Many of the homes at Cooma North are traditional in design and the outskirts of the town enjoy a rural outlook. Cooma’s CBD has many retail shops and craft stores. It is the main town of the Monaro region and has numerous facilities, always offering opportunities to discover a bargain. The town has many sports to play, activities to participate in and is not far from the snow. There are numerous cafes and restaurants in Cooma. The cafes are littered around the CBD, many with outside table and chairs. The restaurants include modern Australian cuisine, Lebanese, Chinese, Club bistros, take-away shops and fast food outlets. Cooma is home to the Snowy Mountains Hydro Scheme and the Cooma Railway, both rich in history. There are primary schools, high schools and a tafe college in the area.
Dalgety
Dalgety has views of the valley and of the distant snow capped peaks. The town offers a variety of shops including a cafe and nursery, a garage, and homewares, furniture and gift shops. Known as the premier Food & Wine event in the South East, the Snowy Mountains Regional Food Fair is held in Dalgety and showcases regional produce and offers fantastic networking opportunities for small producers and caterers from all over the South East of NSW. Dalgety has a public school for primary aged children. The nearest schools and TAFE facilities are in Cooma.
Delegate
The tiny village of Delegate has a reputation as one the finest trout fishing destinations in New South Wales. The design of the homes in Delegate are country-style and traditional. There are large blocks and acreage, perfect for livestock, cropping and gardening. The land is fertile and gives new residents a quiet tree change. Delegate has a general store that supplies the town’s residents with food and necessities. There is also a Post Office and a fruit barn. Delegate is a great location to go hiking and horse riding. Its open country landscape also offers a great opportunity to go off the track in a 4W4 or on a motorbike. The Delegate and Bendoc Rivers are both well known by the local fishermen as superior trout fishing streams. Children of Delegate attend the local Delegate Public School, and there is also a day care centre. High school students need to travel to Bombala, where they can attend Bombala High School.
Lake Eucumbene
Lake Eucumbene is located in the beautiful Snowy Mountains and is around 40 kilometres from Cooma. It sits at an elevation of 1200 metres above sea level making it a pristine alpine lake. The closest town to Lake Eucumbene is Adaminaby. The dam construction was finished in 1958 creating the largest of the Snowy Scheme lakes. It holds around nine times the volume of water that Sydney Harbour does. This lake is one of the best fisheries in the Australian Highlands holding rainbow trout, brown trout and atlantic salmon, the lake is regularly re-stocked with trout by NSW Fisheries which makes it a destination for trout fishermen. The homes near Lake Eucumbene offer the best of lifestyle living. The nearest schools are in Adaminaby and Cooma.
Nimmitabel
Nimmitabel means the ‘place where many waters start or divide’ in the local Aboriginal language. The village has a population of 240 and an elevation of 1070m. This location means there are four distinct seasons with cold snowy winters, luxuriant spring blossoms, hot dry summers and colourful autumns. The properties offer the combination of a sea and ski change, as it is located just over an hour from the far south coast and NSW ski fields. Within and around the village, local businesses offer a range of services including meals, accommodation, a general store and speciality stores. Each season offers a different experience and activity, ranging from walking the local Heritage Trail, National Parks, snowfields, fishing, farm stays, horse riding, 4WD, hiking, golfing, biking, bird watching, wild life sanctuaries and much more.
Numeralla
It is thought that the word "Numeralla" means "valley of plenty" or "where the waters meet". The village stands at the junction of the Badja and Numeralla Rivers. The Badja got its name when the early explorers saw platypus in the river and thought they were badgers. The area now known as Numeralla was originally part of early station holdings. The area is quiet and rural, and can get cold in the winter. The homes have slow combustion, wood fires for the colder months, and enjoy plenty of sunlight in the warmer ones. Numeralla has a general store, but is only half an hour away from Cooma. The small village is situated on the banks of the Numeralla River, a popular spot with anglers and once a site for gold mining. Numeralla has a public school for primary aged children.