Cooma is located in the southern highlands of New South Wales State. Cooma is the gateway to the Snowy Mountains and with a population of over 10 000 is the largest town in the area. The town of Cooma is the commercial and social hub of the Monaro Plains and Snowy Mountains region.

Visitors are attracted to its nearby ski fields in winter, and to the cool, fresh air of the Snowy Mountains in summer. They enjoy Cooma's cultural heritage, natural attractions, yummy food and low price accommodation.