Coolamon Shire Council district, New South Wales, Australia

Places to visit near Coolamon

Coolamon is a town in Coolamon Shire Council district, New South Wales, Australia, home to about 2,131 people. Within 50 km by road there are 206 places to visit — 44 wildlife, forests & gardens, 49 parks, 14 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 22 churches. The must-see places are Eric Weissel Oval (45 km), Victory Memorial Gardens (45 km) and National Art Glass Gallery (45 km).

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Coolamon, New South Wales
Coolamon, Coolamon Shire Council district, New South Wales, Australia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Coolamon at a glance

Location
Coolamon Shire Council district, New South Wales, Australia
Population
about 2,131
Coordinates
34.8164° S, 147.1958° E
Places within 50 km
206 (7 must-see)
Best time to visit
November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for parks and churches

Top places to visit near Coolamon

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Coolamon: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Things to see near Coolamon, by type

Wildlife, forests & gardens near Coolamon

56 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Coolamon. The closest is Langtry Oval (17 km); the best-known is Eric Weissel Oval (45 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Coolamon

51 parks within 100 km of Coolamon. The closest is Lions Park (1 km); the best-known is Victory Memorial Gardens (45 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Coolamon

29 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Coolamon. The closest is Coolamon Tank (2 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Coolamon

23 churches within 100 km of Coolamon. The closest is St Patricks Church Marrar (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Coolamon

22 forts & heritage within 100 km of Coolamon. The closest is RAAF Memoiral (39 km); the best-known is Hampden Bridge Abutment A (44 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Coolamon

20 museums within 100 km of Coolamon. The closest is Coolamon Fire Museum (1 km); the best-known is Ganmain (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Coolamon

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 130 km on the road.

  1. Start in Coolamon
  2. 18 km Ganmain · museum, Shire of Towong
  3. 58 km Glenfield Park · park, Shire of Towong
  4. 4 km Museum of the Riverina · museum, Shire of Towong
  5. 3 km Victory Memorial Gardens · monument, Wagga Wagga City Council
  6. 2 km Eric Weissel Oval · nature spot, Shire of Towong
  7. 45 km Back to Coolamon

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Coolamon by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Wildlife, forests & gardens4456Langtry Oval (17 km)
    Parks4951Lions Park (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1429Coolamon Tank (2 km)
    Churches2223St Patricks Church Marrar (17 km)
    Other attractions2122Islamic Study Centre (472) (38 km)
    Forts & heritage2122RAAF Memoiral (39 km)
    Museums1220Coolamon Fire Museum (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1819Connellys Hill (20 km)
    Beaches & coast213Kohlhagens Beach (37 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves22Thistle Island (35 km)
    Buddhist sites11Vianney College (40 km)
    Caves01Morgans Cave (85 km)

    Coolamon: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Coolamon?

    Ganmain (museum, about 18 km), Eric Weissel Oval (nature spot, about 45 km), Victory Memorial Gardens (monument, about 45 km), National Art Glass Gallery (attraction, about 45 km), Lions Park (park, about 1 km), Coolamon Fire Museum (museum, about 1 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Coolamon?

    206 places on Spotwander: 44 wildlife, forests & gardens, 49 parks, 14 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 22 churches, 21 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Coolamon?

    Langtry Oval, about 17 km by road; River Road Reserve (39 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Coolamon?

    Lions Park, about 1 km by road; Redgrave Park (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Coolamon?

    Coolamon Tank, about 2 km by road; Top Lagoon (17 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Coolamon?

    Start in Coolamon, visit Ganmain, then Glenfield Park, then Museum of the Riverina, then Victory Memorial Gardens, then Eric Weissel Oval, and drive back — about 130 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Coolamon?

    November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for parks and churches.

    Towns near Coolamon

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Coolamon’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Coolamon on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.