Visit Cowra

18/06/2025

TEMPORARILY CLOSED - COWRA VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE ❌

Due to an unplanned power outage, the Cowra Visitor Information Centre is temporarily closed (Wednesday 18/06/2025). We are working with Cowra Council to return to full operations as soon as we can.

We will still be available over the phone on:
📞 02 6342 4333
And via email at:
✉️ [email protected]

Visitors looking for information can visit our website www.visitcowra.com.au to download any maps and our visitor guide.

We apologise for any inconvenience and look forward to resuming normal services as soon as possible.
. .

13/06/2025

COWRA PEACE PRECINCT ℹ️ 🕊️

Have you ever visited the Cowra Peace Precinct?

Encompassing the Cowra Prisoner of War Camp, the Cowra Japanese Garden and Cultural Centre , the Cowra Sculpture Park and the Bellevue Hill/Bill Goat Hill Area, the Cowra Peace Precinct makes for the perfect cultural and recreational hub.

Learn more:
💻: https://www.visitcowra.com.au/discover/the-cowra-breakout/ . .

10/06/2025

WINE SHOW PUBLIC TASTING 🍷 🥂

Tickets for the 2025 Cowra Wine Show and Australian Single Vineyard Wine Show Public Tasting are now live!

Taking place on Saturday 19th of July from 6pm - 9pm at the Cowra Showground Pavilion, the Public Tasting is one of Cowra's most anticipated events of the year!

Test your wine tasting skills against expert judges and sample some of the best wines from Australia’s top wine-growing regions. The wine judges take a week to sniff, taste and spit their way through over 900 wines during the Cowra Wine Show and Cowra Winter Wanderlust celebrations!

Please note that this event is strictly 18+.

🎟️: Tickets are $60pp - https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1384593
Or call into the Cowra Visitor Information Centre from 9am - 5pm, 7 days a week to book your tickets.
. .
📸: Kristy White Photography

05/06/2025

LIGHT UP THE NIGHT! 🔥🎆

Are you heading out to Wyangala this weekend? The highly anticipated Wyangala Bonfire and Fireworks Spectacular is on again for 2025! Head on down to Matt Morrison Oval, Wyangala, Sunday 8th June for what is set to be an incredible spectacle!

Activities include:
🏌️‍♂️ Golf – 9 Hole 2-Person Ambrose
🏆 Lawn Bowls
🏌️‍♂️ Nearest to the Pin Shootout
⛳ Golf Ball Drop
🎤 Open Mic
🚒 Wyangala Rural Fire Service
🎸 Live Entertainment by 6-piece Sydney band 'Skylark' at Wyangala Country Club

This is a FREE community event made possible by the amazing Wyangala Fireworks Committee volunteers, and the generous sponsorships and donations of the community and local businesses. Cowra Tourism is proud to be a silver sponsor for this event!

Please note that card payments are now accepted however due to limited service, it's best to bring cash just in case.

Due to the nature of the event, the Committee ask that you please leave all pets at home.
Follow the Wyangala Fireworks page for all event updates! . .
📸: Cowra Tourism Corporation

28/05/2025

ROAD TRIP ANYONE? 🚙🚘

Are you a grey nomad on a long-term adventure or an empty nester seeking a peaceful getaway? Add Cowra, NSW to your list of holiday destinations.

Nestled in the picturesque Lachlan Valley and set along the banks of the Galari Bila (Lachlan River), Cowra is in Wiradjuri Country and is a charming country town known for its rich history, natural beauty and vibrant culture, offering a mix of experiences that appeal both to seasoned travellers and those just starting to explore the open road.

Whether you’re in a caravan, motorhome or looking for a cabin stay, Cowra has a range of accommodation options to suit your needs.

Read what the good folks at Caravan World have to say about our town:
📰: https://caravanworld.com.au/blogs/nsw-caravan-and-touring-locations/visit-cowra-nsw-a-scenic-escape-in-wiradjuri-country . .

26/05/2025

COUNTRY ROADS 🚗🚙

You never know what you might find on a trip through the Wiradjuri countryside…
. .
📸 Farmpix Photography

23/05/2025

IT'S WINE O'CLOCK SOMEWHERE!🍷🥂

Who else is in the mood for some Cowra Wine?
Our boutique wine region is renowned for producing award-winning wines with a strong leaning towards organic practices. With warm days, cool nights, and dry, late summers, our vignerons are able to grow superior grape varieties. Combine this with our producer's passion for perfection and you have the recipe for some of the most outstanding wines in Australia.

Peruse the selection via our website: www.visitcowra.com.au/cowra-wine-region . .
📸 Cowra Tourism Corporation

21/05/2025

COWRA, CANOWINDRA & COUNTRYSIDE VISITOR GUIDE 📖⭐

Planning a trip to Cowra? Have you got a copy of our Visitor Guide?

This handy book is packed full of information about our wonderful town and all the things you can see and do once you get here! Discover where to stay and eat or see our handy four day itinerary to help you plan your escape.

Learn more about our world famous attractions like the POW Hologram and the Cowra Japanese Garden and Cultural Centre and discover hidden gems like the Indigenous murals on our bridge pylons or a bushwalk track!

Our friendly team at the Cowra Visitor Information Centre will gladly walk you through the Visitor Guide upon your visit or you can peruse at your leisure with our online copy here:
💻: www.visitcowra.com.au/cowra-visitor-guide

If you would a like a copy of the Visitor Guide sent to you to assist in planning your trip or if you would like a box of guides sent to your business, please contact the Cowra Visitor Information Centre on (02) 6342 4333 or by emailing [email protected] . .
📸 Cowra Tourism Corporation

20/05/2025

GET YOUR TICKETS NOW! 🚨🍷

Tickets for the 2025 Cowra Wine Show and Australian Single Vineyard Wine Show Public Tasting are now live!
Taking place on Saturday 19th of July from 6pm - 9pm at the Cowra Showground Pavilion, the Public Tasting is one of Cowra's most anticipated events of the year!

Test your wine tasting skills against expert judges and sample some of the best wines from Australia’s top wine-growing regions. The wine judges take a week to sniff, taste and spit their way through over 900 wines during the Cowra Wine Show and Cowra Winter Wanderlust celebrations!
Please note that this event is strictly 18+.

🎟️: Tickets are $60pp - https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1384593
Or call into the Cowra Visitor Information Centre from 9am - 5pm, 7 days a week to book your tickets.
. .
📸: Stassi Austin

15/05/2025

GUESS WHERE? 🔍❓

Do you know where you can find these shaking hands in Cowra?

Leave your guesses in the comments below! The answer will be revealed tomorrow. . .
📸: Carolyn Hide (Cazeil Creative)

13/05/2025

SAVE THE DATE - WYANGALA BONFIRE AND FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR 🎆🔥

The highly anticipated Wyangala Bonfire and Fireworks Spectacular is on again for 2025! Head on down to Matt Morrison Oval, Wyangala, Sunday 8th June for what is set to be an incredible spectacle!

Activities include:
🏌️‍♂️ Golf – 9 Hole 2-Person Ambrose
🏆 Lawn Bowls
🏌️‍♂️ Nearest to the Pin Shootout
⛳ Golf Ball Drop
🎤 Open Mic
🚒 Wyangala Rural Fire Service
🎸 Live Entertainment by 6-piece Sydney band 'Skylark' at Wyangala Country Club

This is a FREE community event made possible by the amazing Wyangala Fireworks Committee volunteers, and the generous sponsorships and donations of the community and local businesses.

Please note that card payments are now accepted however due to limited service, it's best to bring cash just in case. Due to the nature of the event, the Committee ask that you please leave all pets at home.

Follow the Wyangala Fireworks page for all event updates! . .
📸: Over and Above Photography

08/05/2025