Local Area

The Snowy Mountain resort areas, Perisher Blue, Thredbo and Selwyn are all within an hour and a half drive of Cooma. 

The Snowy Mountains Hydro Discovery Centre is only minutes from the Swiss Motel.  The Discovery Centre houses a comprehensive exhibition hall that includes an extensive photographic collection, models, hands-on exhibits and interactive displays, which focusing on aspects such as engineering, environment, the National Electricity Market, history, water management and power generation. This state-of-the-art visitor facility showcases the amazing story of the Snowy Mountains Scheme from the early construction days, to the role the Scheme plays today in the continuing development and growth of Australia.

Source: Snowy Mountains Discovery Centre Website.

Snowy Monaro Fly Fishing provides fly-fishing guides; tuition and custom fly tying service for individuals or small groups in the beautiful Snowy Mountains and Monaro district.  Your guide, Paul Bourne is a member of the Professional Fishing Instructors and Guides Association and is a licensed Kosciuszko National Park guide. Whether you are just starting out in fly fishing or a veteran of many seasons, the multitude of fly fishing options in the Snowy Mountains & Monaro region provide a whole new dimension for you to experience.

Source:  Snowy Monaro Fly Fishing.

The Mount Gladstone Lookout and Nature Reserve is a stone throw from the centre of Cooma, providing 125 hectares of native bushland to discover.  With views of the Monaro Plains all the way over to the Snowy Mountains, it’s a stop worth making.

Restaurants worth noting in the area:

• Rose’s Restaurant - Established in the area of over 13 years, Rose’s Restaurant is an award winning, family owned and operated Lebanese restaurant. Rose’s sources only the best, locally grown, organic produce virtually bringing the farm fresh to your table for both lunch and dinner service.   http://www.rosesrestaurant.com.au
  
• Feed Café  Is just a 5minute (400m) walk from the motel - Also using fresh, locally sourced produce, the Feed Café is owned by a well-travelled chef, Anabelle Rivers.  The Feed Café provides mouth watering fresh food, including hot dishes, salads and sandwiches at affordable prices, including fabulous coffee, fresh juices and sweet treats. http://www.feedcooma.com.au
• Kettle & Seed, also known as Snowy Mountains Coffee providing you with a hit of Cooma’s very own, freshly roasted, Snowy Mountains coffee. http://www.snowymountainscoffee.com.au
• The two Vaults Restaurant, is just an 8minute (700m) walk from the motel. Feeling chilly and need that something to warm you up??... Pop into The Two Vaults and grab yourself a delicious pumpkin soup, or our special veal Osso Bucco with gremolata served on creamy mashed potato... While you’re there get toasty by our log fire. 161 Sharp St, Phone: (02) 6452 1343 https://www.facebook.com/The-Two-Vaults-264242500450828/
• Grand Court Chinese Restaurant is just an 4minute (300m) walk from the motel 38 Sharp St, Phone: (02) 6452 4525 https://www.facebook.com/grandcourtcooma/?rf=205753099454872
• Capital dial a pizza is just a 1.4km drive from the motel. Alternatively, if you choose it is a 17minute walk. They offer a wide range of pizzas, classic pizzas and special pizzas. Or try a selection of ribs, mains and desserts 86A Sharp Street,  Phone: (02) 6452 3388 http://capital.mycooma.com/