Sydney to Thredbo road trip: Best stops, distance & drive time
Sydney to Thredbo road trip attractions: Canberra to Cooma drive
7 great Canberra experiences to book before you arrive
- Full day city highlights tour – including Mount Ainslie, Parliament House and the Australian War Memorial.
- Tidbinbilla wildlife and birds tour – see kangaroos, koalas, platypus and emus in the wild.
- Hot air balloon flight – see Canberra’s unique design while floating above the city.
- Small group wine tour – discover the amazing wineries and food producers of the Canberra region.
- Australian Institute of Sport tour – see where Australia’s next generation of sporting greats train.
- Australian Museum – expert-guided tour of the museum highlights.
- Brewery tour – hop between Canberra’s best craft breweries.
The drive from Canberra to Cooma is along the Monaro Highway, and largely rural. You’ll pass the Rob Roy Range Nature Reserve and Gigerline Nature Reserve near Williamsdale on the way out of Canberra.
You can also taste in wines and truffles at Macenmist Black Truffles and Wines near Bredbo, then watch gliders at the Bunyan Air Strip.
Things to do in Cooma include paying a visit to the NSW State Correctional Gaol Museum and Snowy Mountains Hydro Discovery Centre.
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.
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