History and Heritage

As one of Australia’s oldest towns, Cootamundra has a rich and proud history, and is bursting with stories to tell. Architecture,rail and agricultural history have long been focal points of the town’s industrial history, celebrated at the Cootamundra heritage Museum and Bradman’s Birthplace Memorabilia Cottage.

Bradman’s Birthplace

Those who love their cricket and some Aussie culture, The Bradman’s Birthplace Museum is a must see. The Bradman’s Birthplace is situated at 89 Adams Street, Cootamundra and is complimented […]

Captains Walk

The Cricket Captains’ Walk is a collection of specially commissioned bronze busts of Test captains of the Australian men’s national cricket team.. The Walk was planned and executed by the […]

Cootamundra Heritage Centre

The Cootamundra Heritage Centre is a welcoming and warm place of storytelling. Cootamundra Heritage Centre opened in August 2001, and is housed in the former 1927 built Cootamundra Railway Barracks […]

Historic Buildings

Cootamundra is filled with Heritage listed buildings and many more historic buildings, why not go on the Historic building Trail today?

Railway History

The Cootamundra Railway Station was opened on the 1st of November 1877 when the Main South Line was extended from Harden. Less than 5 months later, the line again was extended to Bethungra on the 15th of April the following year (1878). on the 1st of June 1886, the town became a junction station when the Tumut and Kunama line opened as far as Gundagai.

Stockinbingal Heritage Walk

Stockinbingal is rich in history and heritage and visiting the town is a step back in time. Sings are located throughout the town with dates and historic information about sites.

Together Caring for Country – Mwang Ngangaanha-gu Ngurambung-gu

A collaboration between the Cootamundra Development Corporation and the Cootamundra Aboriginal Working Party- CAWP and funded by Eastern Riverina Arts, this mural demonstrates the journey of Country around Cootamundra with […]

Cootamundra’s WW2 Fuel Depot

Fronting onto the Olympic Highway at the southern end of Cootamundra are a collection of large tanks, two of them bearing a prominent Ampol sign. When a plan was announced […]

RB Carriage and Coaches

Step back in history and take a tour through Stockinbingal by horse and cart. A fun experience for everyone. To make a booking call Russell on 0488 639 777.