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Cootamundra, nicknamed Coota, is a town in the South West Slopes region of New South Wales, Australia and within the Riverina. It is within the Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council. At the 2016 Census, Cootamundra had a population of 6,782.
Australia’s best-kept secret. Cootamundra is a thriving, friendly town surrounded by wide open spaces, lush and green rolling hills, and nestled amongst rich and award winning farming and grazing land. Nature lovers will enjoy getting up close and personal with nature in national parks in the area.
riverina. Cootamundra. Like many towns in the beautiful Riverina region of southern NSW, Cootamundra flourished during the gold rush of the 1860s. Today, it remains an important agricultural hub, with attractions showcasing its history and notable residents – famous cricketer Sir Donald Bradman was born here, and locals won’t let you forget it!
- petasc. Albany, Australia 322 contributions. A great opportunity to view early settler history. Visited with our two granddaughters, we all really enjoyed our visit.
- Matt R. Canberra, Australia 7 contributions. Interesting collection and building. A very interesting display of all sorts of stuff. Their connection with the town and its story was described really well.
- bladdamasta. Manly, Australia 912 contributions. Interesting walk. As a cricket nut it was an excellent thing to do. The information on each bust is interesting.
- Sarakreutz. 3 contributions. Loved this shop! I loved browsing through this shop, I could have spent hours here. I look forward to coming back if i'm coming through town again.
Cootamundra, town, south-central New South Wales, Australia. It is located in the Western Slopes region of the fertile Riverina. Cootamundra was founded in 1830 as a livestock station. Its name (Cootamundry until 1952) is Aboriginal for “swamp with turtles.” The town, proclaimed in 1861, was made a
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Sep 12, 2023 · 1. Visit the Birthplace of Sir Donald Bradman. Cootamundra is most famous for being the birthplace of arguably the greatest cricketer of all time, Sir Donald Bradman. The Bradman Birthplace Museum is a must-visit for cricket enthusiasts and history buffs alike.
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.
