Cootamundra Railway Station, located on Hovell Street, is a heritage-listed site and one of the most iconic railway stations in New South Wales. Opened in 1877 as part of the Main Southern Line extension from Harden, it played a pivotal role in establishing Cootamundra as a key regional rail hub. The station later became a junction for the Tumut and Kunama line in 1886, further boosting its strategic importance.
The station's grand brick building, constructed in 1884, features impressive architectural elements including an expansive platform awning supported by ornate cast iron columns and brackets—an enduring example of 19th-century railway design. An island platform built in 1901, though no longer in use, still stands as a historical feature within the precinct.
Today, Cootamundra Railway Station remains operational and is staffed daily from 10am to 4pm. It provides essential facilities such as accessible toilets, wheelchair ramps, hearing loops, and real-time service updates. It continues to serve as a vital connection point for travellers across regional NSW.
One of the standout features within the station precinct is the largest railway gantry in the Southern Hemisphere—a striking industrial structure visible from the site that speaks to the town's deep-rooted rail heritage.
Cootamundra Railway Station not only facilitates travel but proudly preserves and celebrates the legacy of Australia's rail history.
