Adaminaby
Adaminaby and its smaller ‘sister’ townships of Old Adaminaby and Anglers Reach are set among the rolling high plains in the New South Wales Snowy Mountains, with Kosciuszko National Park at their doorstep. At an elevation of over 1000 metres, Adaminaby remains the main service centre for the Northern skifields, one of the oldest areas for recreational skiing in the world. The town is 30 minutes from Cooma, and the houses in Adaminaby are located on big blocks with some on acreage. The town is a picturesque, mountain village with a majority of the homes being a short walk from the town centre. Situated close to the snow fields and Lake Eucumbene, it is a perfect year round location. The town has all the essential services, including a supermarket, grocery and hardware shop, a post office and service stations. Other shops in the area include an op shop, bait and tackle shops, a real estate and ski, snowboard and clothing hire and sales. The area is a freshwater Fisherman's Paradise and the Snowy Mountains offers unique horse, motor and mountain bike experiences. The town has a Public School, for primary aged children. The closest high schools and tafe are in Cooma.
Back Lake
Back Lake is a suburb of Merimbula and offers magnificent coastal views. The town is popular with tourists, featuring many specialty shops with unique crafts, souvenir, food and fashion outlets. The surrounding environment is picturesque, with pristine beaches, waterways and natural bushland. There’s never a dull moment in Merimbula. The sporting and activity opportunities are endless. School aged children are catered for with an excellent primary school and a closely located secondary school.
Bega
Bega is a relaxed rural community that offers a tranquil lifestyle with an old fashioned country charm where the people are real. An ideal and safe community to raise a family, Bega has rolling green pastures, stunning National Parks and is a ten minute drive from the aquamarine waters of the far south coast. The regional centre of the far south coast, Bega offers diverse employment opportunities, excellent schooling and sporting facilities.
Bega Surrounds
Bega is an area currently undergoing considerable development. Rural lifestyle subdivisions are developing in the immediate surrounds of Bega offering residents the opportunity to build or buy their dream home on small acreage. It is here that purchasers will find large modern style housing with serene rural views. Small acreage bare land remains freely available and many blocks have essential services provided to the boundary. The Australian dream of home ownership, a few acres where the kids can play and enjoy country life is still very much a viable option in Bega.
Bemboka
Bemboka is a quaint rural village located a thirty minute drive west of Bega. Nestled in the foothills of the magnificent Bemboka National Park, the Bemboka area is predominantly fertile farming ground. Lifestyle farms have become more prevalent in recent years and are popular with those seeking a quieter pace of life or a more sustainable way of living. Bemboka has a strong community atmosphere which is evident in the fierce comradeship on the sporting fields, the loyal support to the local primary school and in community events. And for those who don't already know? Bemboka has the best pie shop this side of the black stump!
Bermagui
Bermagui is a coastal town only half an hour from Narooma. Living in Bermagui ensures a tranquil lifestyle with all the essential amenities. The homes in Bermagui are traditional in style. The properties on the outskirts are set on acreages and are hidden away offering a rural lifestyle close to town. Bermagui township has various giftshops, clothing shops, and all the essentials like a post office, a newsagency and a grocery store. The continental shelf is at its closest point to the mainland and the fishing is great. The town is close to Wallaga Lake, and its surrounds gives many opportunities for bushwalking and observing wildlife. A magnificent 18 hole golf course, lawn bowling rinks and all weather tennis courts are available in Bermagui. There is a pre-school, and a primary Public School in the town, and High school students travel to either Narooma High School, Bega High School or the Sapphire Coast Anglican College.
Berridale
Berridale is located halfway between Cooma and Jindabyne, 30 minutes from Lake Eucumbene and the Snowy River and one hour drive from the skifields and Kosciuskzo National Park. It is the administrative centre of the Snowy River Shire Council. The town lies at 860 metres above sea level and in recent decades, Berridale has developed a tourism industry based on its location on route to the NSW snow fields. Berridale has a number of established businesses in town, and features a 18 hole golf course, bowling club, swimming pool, primary school, soccer club, tennis club, CWA rooms and a sports oval. Berridale Public School is a primary school with around 100 pupils aged between kindergarten and year 6 serving the town and outlying areas. The school has recently received a $900,000 upgrade including a new library. Students usually progress to the Snowy Mountains Grammar School, Jindabyne Central School in Jindabyne or Monaro High School in Cooma. Students living in Berridale can commute to schools in Jindabyne and Cooma via the school buses provided.
Berrimbool
Berrimbool is only a stroll away from Merimbula’s CBD and is the host of large sporting grounds and a skate park. Surrounded by bushland with beautiful views, the area is quiet and boasts a range of free standing residences, from fibro cottages to architectural designed homes built to capture the magic views. Along with sporting activities, Merimbula offers a variety of dining options. Restaurants and cafes offer local seafood as well as Thai, Chinese, Italian, Spanish, Moroccan and Greek dishes. The main street, Market Street, has a relaxed vibe of live music, cafe's, deli's, boutique shops and al-fresco restaurants. Wander through cobbled alleyways, relax at a waterfront cafe or dine at a local pub with stunning views.
Bombala
The homes in Bombala are traditional and many are settler cottages. Most have been tastefully renovated but retain their old charm. Bombala has all the essential services, like a post office, banks and grocery shops. The main street is home to gift shops, clothing shops, accessory shops and shoe shops. There are also farms that are open to the public. There are an abundance of reserves, parks and forests in the area, presenting great opportunities for hiking and bushwalking. The area is also a fisherman's paradise. Primary aged children can attend either the Bombala Public School or the St. Josephs School. Bombala also has a public high school, Bombala High School, for high school students.
Bournda & Wallagoot
The Bournda and Wallagoot Lake area is a natural haven for outdoor and nature enthusiasts. The Bournda National Park has excellent walking, biking and jogging tracks and Wallagoot Lake and surrounding waterways are ideal for water skiing, canoeing, kayaking, fishing and prawning. The beaches are pristine, uncrowded spaces and are an excellent surf break. Bournda is located a short proximity from Tura Beach, Merimbula, Tathra and Bega yet provides opportunity to combine a rural and coastal lifestyle.
Boydtown
Boydtown is a village near Eden. It was the original settlement in the bay, founded by Benjamin Boyd in 1843 to service his properties on the Monaro plains. In modern times, Boydtown is the smaller of the two towns in the bay, consisting mainly of housing, tourist caravan parks and the recently refurbished Seahorse Inn. The houses in Boydtown are modern and are relatively new. The residents of the area only endure a quick walk to the Inn and the beach, whilst living in a secluded, quiet neighbourhood. The nearest shop is Kiah general store or in Eden. Eden is surrounded by picturesque scenery and stunning national parks and is the perfect place for the walking enthusiast. Visitors can stroll along the unspoilt beaches, climb to the top of Mount Imlay or trek through the many beautiful forest areas, including Ben Boyd National Park. Twofold Bay is a superb location for fishing enthusiasts. Eden Primary School and Eden Marine High School are the closest schools. School buses operate around Boydtown to cater for the school children.
Bredbo
Bredbo is a quiet country town situated on the Monaro Plains 33 kilometres from Cooma and 76 kilometres from Canberra. An area rich in rural history Bredbo is ideal for those seeking a quieter lifestyle, viable farm or hobby farm. Lifestyle blocks are available in a range of sizes. Bredbo has a primary school, post office and an excellent inn. Bredbo residents rely on Cooma, Canberra or Queanbeyan for their local shopping facilities. Bredbo is gaining a reputation for boutique cold climate vineyards and more recently as the home of the Christmas Barn which is akin to visiting a glittering Aladdin's cave filled with all things Santa.
Broadwater
Oysters have been farmed in Pambula Lake, in Broadwater, for over 100 years. This estuary is the perfect environment for the Sydney Rock Oyster and this has been confirmed through awards and accolades worldwide. The homes around Broadwater are on acreage or large blocks and the real estate has an old fashioned charm. The nearest town is Pambula and is only 5 minutes away. Pambula with a quirky mixture of shops, is home to a local grocery store, newsagency and post office. Pambula Lake is a great location for swimming, fishing and other water sports. School aged children are catered for with an excellent primary school and a closely located secondary school.
Brogo
Brogo is a rural area located north of Bega on the Princes Highway. With fertile farmland, rolling hills, bush and rivers Brogo is a popular area chosen by many for a quieter lifestyle away from townships. Residents enjoy the land and space and are often respectful of the environment, choosing to design, build and create homes that are sustainable. Self sufficiency, diversity and community spirit are hallmarks of true Brogorians and newcomers to the area will be delighted by the old fashioned country welcome.
Candelo
Candelo is a trendy rural community located on the outskirts of Bega. Popular with artists and musicians, Candelo is a rural village that exudes an old fashioned relaxed atmosphere with wide streets and houses with overhanging verandahs. The Candelo village offers primary aged schooling, sporting facilities and access to some of the South Coast's most picturesque National Parks. Candelo is well known for the markets held on the first Sunday of every month. Locals and outside traders display their wares in an almost carnival like atmosphere and makes for an enjoyable family outing.
Cobargo
Cobargo is a small rural village located on the Princes Highway north of Bega. A community with a huge heart Cobargo is home to varied and talented artisans, rich and diverse farming families and those who enjoy a quiet life a little away from the hype of larger areas. Cobargo is surrounded by particularly beautiful rural landscape none so spectacular as the closeby area of Tilba. It is here you will find the well known garden of Foxglove Spires.
Cooma
Cooma is the gateway to the beautiful and spectacular Snowy Mountains. A comprehensive rural area Cooma offers a full range of services, sporting activities and schooling opportunities. A mere hour of driving from Canberra, Cooma is ideal for those seeking a quieter lifestyle, a weekend retreat or a rural community in which to raise their family. Real estate in Cooma is varied offerring residents affordable pristine lifestyle properties, traditional stone cottages and budget first home owner properties. Cooma offers an ideal lifestyle opportunity for those not wishing to live in the city with the added benefit of Canberra and the Snowy Mountains within close driving distance.
Cooma North
Cooma is the main town of the Monaro region. It is 800 metres (2,620 ft) above sea level. The town has been nicknamed the ‘Gateway to the Snowy Mountains’. Many of the homes at Cooma North are traditional in design and the outskirts of the town enjoy a rural outlook. Cooma’s CBD has many retail shops and craft stores. It is the main town of the Monaro region and has numerous facilities, always offering opportunities to discover a bargain. The town has many sports to play, activities to participate in and is not far from the snow. There are numerous cafes and restaurants in Cooma. The cafes are littered around the CBD, many with outside table and chairs. The restaurants include modern Australian cuisine, Lebanese, Chinese, Club bistros, take-away shops and fast food outlets. Cooma is home to the Snowy Mountains Hydro Scheme and the Cooma Railway, both rich in history. There are primary schools, high schools and a tafe college in the area.
Dalgety
Dalgety has views of the valley and of the distant snow capped peaks. The town offers a variety of shops including a cafe and nursery, a garage, and homewares, furniture and gift shops. Known as the premier Food & Wine event in the South East, the Snowy Mountains Regional Food Fair is held in Dalgety and showcases regional produce and offers fantastic networking opportunities for small producers and caterers from all over the South East of NSW. Dalgety has a public school for primary aged children. The nearest schools and TAFE facilities are in Cooma.