Bombala

Located 80 kilometres south of Cooma between the mountains and the South Coast, Bombala was settled in the 1840s for its rich grazing pastures. It is now known for its fine wool, beef cattle, timber and lavender production.

Bombala offers many outdoor activities and is a popular location for trout fly-fishing, mountain biking and bushwalking. Visit the Platypus Reserve and spot resident platypus in the streams, or explore the Bondi State Forest and its mountain bike trails.

The South East Forest National Park is 20 kilometres from Bombala and provides access to scenic drives, great picnic areas, camping, lookouts, bushwalks and native flora and fauna.

The area produces local lavender products, including loose leaf lavender, soaps and oils.