Cobargo

A genuine combination of wood working with a symbolic and historical past. Cobargo features many turn of the century buildings steeped in family history. This town has developed from a sleepy village into a bustling tourist destination.

Formerly known as "The Junction" back in the 1860's, the development of the town is based around the heritage of the area. Situated on the Princes Highway just north of Bega, stopping at Cobargo is almost necessary.

The attractive buildings house craftspeople who not only sell a range of unique goods from woodcrafts and pottery to leather and art works, they can often be seen at their craft working in the way that people did when Cobargo was a young town.

The many friendly people reflect the warmth of the rural community, one that was a self-sufficient village in the days preceding the motor car, and remains resourceful, hardworking and welcoming today.

West of Cobargo is the Wadbilliga National Park. Along the picturesque 20km drive is evidence of the early farms established by the pioneers of the district. The wilderness of the national park is in marked contrast to the cleared farmland to which it is adjacent.

On the fourth Saturday of every month, in the grounds of the Cobargo RSL Hall, there is a charming country market.

A 25m heated swimming pool, squash courts, tennis, sports ground and regular pony club events are all on offer in Cobargo.

There is a picnic area and park right in town near the bridge. Situated on the banks of the Narira River, it is a pleasant vantage point from which to watch the activity of this busy town.