Whether you plan to drive or fly, Bombala promises a great holiday. About five-hour drive from Sydney, just over six hours from Melbourne, 2.5 hours from Canberra, and one hour from Cooma. Bombala is also within easy reach of the Sapphire Coast, with Merimbula (airport), Pambula and Eden all just over an hour away.
Bombala offers a variety of eateries to satisfy every appetite — from delicious pastries and relaxed café lunches to Asian cuisine, hearty pub meals, and even a game of lawn bowls enjoyed after a great lunch.
Bombala is known as Platypus Country, as the region is home to abundant platypus in its pristine rivers and streams. The Platypus Reserve, just 4.2km from Bombala offers excellent viewing.
Viewing platform, Information boards, new walkways, picnic tables make the reserve a peaceful spot to explore.
Myanba Gorge walking track is a short walk near Bombala with wheelchair-friendly access to the first lookout. It’s great spot for birdwatching and an idyllic place for a picnic.
The Bombala Platypus Country Visitors Information Centre is your key to unlocking the wonders of Australia's Platypus Country.
The friendly staff will have you exploring some of Australia's most unique areas.
The Information Centre is located on the Monaro Highway within the historic Bombala Railway Park precinct along with the Lavender House Museum, Old Railway Station and Historic Engine Shed.
The Bombala Races, featuring the annual Porta
Bombala Cup are a popular family-friendly country race day held at the Bombala Racecourse, typically on the third Saturday in October (Caulfield Cup Day), offering a full race program, TAB, bar, food, and Fashions on the Field. The event is a highlight for the Bombala district, drawing big crowds with its community spirit and local racing action, with recent events featuring six-race programs and bus services from town.
The Bombala Australia Day celebrations uniquely blend national pride with local agricultural tradition and are primarily held at the Bombala Exhibition Ground (Showground). A highlight of the festivities is the Annual Shearing Competition, which has been the headline event for around 50 years. The competition features regional shearers across multiple categories, including the prestigious NSW Strong Wool Championships.
The Bombala Market is
held a couple of times a year, typically in February and November, featuring local stalls with goods, food, and crafts.
These community events offer a chance to explore local produce and unique items.
Check the Bombala and District Chamber Markets on Facebook for the most current dates and details for upcoming markets.
The Bombala Show is the friendly country show held every year in March.
The Bombala Show offers a unique experience for people of all ages and showcases the local regions produce and country hospitality. This wonderful two day event is jam-packed with attractions including show jumping, Agricultural and Pavilion Exhibits, and Wood chopping.
For more information see Bombala Show Facebook page and the Bombala Show website for online programs.
Bombala Historic Railway opened in 1921. It is a precast concrete building with a tin goods shed. The goods shed houses a small museum and lavender distilling plant. It also has a turntable and weighbridge . The line is known as the Goulburn Bombala line with Bombala the end of the line.
The station and information structure is almost complete. A well maintained precinct ground with easy access to all parts of the station .
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