The "Village in a Valley". Bemboka was originally settled as a halfway point between Cooma and Bega. Travelling further the road leads to Candelo, Wolumla and Wyndham. Further south you continue to Monaro country and the Mountains to the north.
Settlers arrived in Bemboka in 1871, and consisted mainly a dairy farms with a large emphasis on butter with a generous number of butter factories located in or near the town.
The town ran its own newspaper called the Bemboka Advocate and the Mumbulla Shire Council had its first offices in the town. A telegraph station was situated at Brown Mountain and in September 1885 received its first telegraph.
A pioneer walk has been established in the Bemboka Park honouring the pioneers of the district. Today Bemboka is a quaint rural village with a backdrop of the Bemboka National Park towering over the township.
Scenic views of the whole Sapphire Coast from Pipers Lookout have to be seen to be believed. The new viewing platform and visitor information is an introduction to the wonders of the South East Forests National Park. Lyrebirds line the forest trails and wombats wander the lush rolling countryside. Bemboka has been made famous for its pies and friendly laid back lifestyle. The Pie Shop is a must for the hungry traveller. |
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The 7th Light Horse, Bemboka Troop:
This Troop was founded in 1999. After three years of fundraising through sponsorship, the troop had its inaugural parade on Anzac Day 2002. Since that time the Troop has been heavily involved in Anzac Day and other community service roles throughout the Bega Valley Shire and beyond.
As well as the usual appearances at venues, the Troop has instituted a shield competition in memory of the late Colonel Irwin of the 1st Light Horse, a veteran of the desert campaigns of the First World War. This competition is to be held, commencing in 2004 on the October long weekend in Bemboka, N.S.W and has the following events:
- Mounted Drill Sections
- Dismounted Drill using .303 rifle
- Skill at arms for Sword and Lance
- Field firing of .303 at the Bega Rifle Range along the lines of a military shoot
- General presentation of Troopers and horses consisting of correct turn out of saddlery, Troopers uniforms and mounts in review order.
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Australia Day at Bega, 26 January, 2003
Front: Lt G Berman - Rear: M. Cahill, W. Berman, B. Bobbin, K. Salway, W. Davis
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