Canberra to Eden road trip: Distance, drive time & best stops
Canberra to Eden road trip: What to do between Canberra and Cooma
The top Canberra accommodation picks
There is a large selection of Canberra accommodation options. But these are particularly good choices…
- The one with the highest guest rating: A By Adina Canberra.
- For something cool and stylish: East Hotel and Apartments.
- The one where the VIPs stay: Hyatt Hotel Canberra.
- For high quality apartments: Quest Canberra City Walk.
- For something much cheaper and family-focused: Alivio Tourist Park.
The first section of the Canberra to Merimbula road trip is from Canberra to Cooma, the gateway town to the Snowy Mountains. This part of the drive is largely along the Monaro Highway. After leaving Canberra, the Canberra to Eden drive goes through the birdwatcher-friendly Jerrabomberra Wetlands, then the West Jerrabomberra Nature Reserve.
You’ll also go past the Rob Roy Range Nature Reserve and Namadgi National Park before leaving the Australian Capital Territory
The first semblance of a town is Bredbo, where Macenmist Black Truffles and Wines sells Australian truffles and runs truffle hunting experiences.
You’ll then go past the Canberra Gliding Club at Bunyan Air Strip and into Cooma.
Things to do in Cooma include learning about the astonishing Snowy Mountains Hydro Scheme at the Snowy Mountains Hydro Discovery Centre visiting the NSW State Correctional Gaol Museum.
Where to stay in Cooma
The best Cooma accommodation picks are:
- For a solid motel with cheap rates: iMotel Cooma.
- For a heated indoor pool: Kinross Inn.
- To be within walking distance of restaurants: Nebula Motel.
Next up: Cooma to Bega.