Visit Cowra

17/06/2026

🎉 WE HAVE A WINNER! 🎉

Thank you to everyone who entered our Winter Wanderlust Escape Giveaway and helped spread the word about Winter Wanderlust in Cowra.

Congratulations to Lisa Ellsmore, the lucky winner of our Winter Wanderlust Getaway competition.

Here is what Lisa has picked up;
✨ Two nights at The Shearing Shed, Cowra
✨ A six-course degustation dinner for 2 at Oak on Kendal
✨ Entry for 2 to the 2026 Cowra Wine Show Public Tasting
✨ An exclusive picnic at the Cowra Japanese Garden and Cultural Centre
✨ Regional Wine Box from the Cowra Visitor Information Centre

We are so excited to welcome Lisa and her lucky +1 to Cowra.

A huge thank you to everyone who entered, tagged their friends and shared the love. The 2026 Cowra Wine Show Public Tasting and Winter Wanderlust is just around the corner, with a fantastic program of food, wine, art, shopping and unique experiences on offer.

Explore the full program and start planning your visit: https://www.visitcowra.com.au/cowra-winter-wanderlust/

15/06/2026

What's better than one vineyard?

Two, featuring an epic sunset.

Stunning reflection of one our local treasures captured by Over and Above Photography.

Thank you Chiverton Grove Vineyard for putting on a stunning display this afternoon.
It’s amazing what some good rain, winter vineyards and a sunset make!

12/06/2026

✨STARGAZING IN COWRA ✨

Can you feel it? The stillness. The stars. The magic of a winter night.

Wrap up warm and experience one of winter's most memorable evenings. Far from the glow of city lights. Surrounded by the beauty and tranquility of the Cowra Japanese Garden and Cultural Centre it's the perfect chance to slow down, look up and reconnect with the wonder of the night sky.

The café will be open throughout the evening, serving warm drinks and refreshments to help you settle in and make the most of the experience.

FRIDAY 26th JUNE | BOOK NOW: https://events.humanitix.com/star-gazing-in-the-cowra-japanese-garden

Why not make a weekend of it?

🏠 Stay in one of Cowra's super cosy accommodation options.
✨ Spend your evening stargazing beneath some of the clearest skies in the Central West.
🍔 Enjoy a relaxed dinner in town.

Perfect weekend plan 👉Join the Cowra parkrun, grab a delicious breakfast at one of the local cafes, take a train ride on board the historic Lachlan Valley Railway, check out local galleries and gorgeous shops. Come Sunday, take a drive through rolling green hills to the Woodstock Hotel for lunch and then onto Canowindra for a stroll through the charming main street.

08/06/2026

Only 3 days left to enter our Winter Wanderlust Escape Giveaway- head to our page and enter for your chance to win an unforgettable Cowra getaway.

Start planning your winter escape. Check out the program: www.visitcowra.com.au/cowra-winter-wanderlust/

04/06/2026

Turn your Winter Wanderlust into an unforgettable food & wine experience 🍷❄️

This July, Oak on Kendal is serving up two exclusive experiences designed for lovers or great food, and great wine, the perfect additions to the 2026 Cowra Wine Show Public Tasting.

✨ 6-Course Degustation Dinner | Friday 17 July
Settle in for an intimate winter evening as James and the team present a beautifully curated six-course degustation, perfectly matched with local wines. A true celebration of the region's flavours and one of the most anticipated dining experiences of Winter Wanderlust.

👨‍🍳 Cooking Class with James | Saturday 18 July
Go behind the scenes with one of the region's most respected chefs. Learn, create and taste your way through a hands-on cooking experience celebrating local produce, seasonal flavours and regional wines. Take home recipes to recreate the experience yourself.

Very limited places available for both experiences and bookings are essential 👉 https://www.visitcowra.com.au/cowra-winter-wanderlust/

03/06/2026

🔥BONFIRE & FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR ✨

📆 THIS SUNDAY 7th JUNE |📍WYANGALA

There’s nothing quite like a country bonfire on a crisp winter evening.

Head to Wyangala this Sunday for a free, family-friendly event featuring a spectacular bonfire, fireworks lighting up the night sky, great community spirit, and one of the most picturesque settings in the Central West.

Gather your friends, rug up, grab a bite to eat and enjoy a classic winter night by the water thanks to Wyangala Fireworks.

9:30am | 9-Hole 2 Person Ambrose Golf | Wyangala Golf Club

11am | Lawn Bowls | Wyangala Bowls Club

1:30pm | Morgan Insurance Nearest to the Pin | Wyangala Golf Club

4pm | RFS Display & Live Entertainment | Matt Morrison Oval

4:30pm | Bonfire lit | Matt Morrison Oval

6:30pm | Fireworks | Matt Morrison Oval

8pm | Entertainment continues at the Wyangala Country Club

CHECK IT OUT: https://www.facebook.com/share/1EMEDVkwDW/

02/06/2026

WIN THE ULTIMATE WINTER WANDERLUST ESCAPE FOR TWO 🍷❄️

Escape to the Central West this July with a cosy weekend of local wine, incredible food and unforgettable experiences in Cowra.

The lucky winner will receive:

✨ 2 Nights Boutique accommodation at Shearing Shed, Cowra
✨ A 6-course degustation dinner for two at Oak on Kendal | 17th July 2026
✨ Tickets to the 2026 Cowra Wine Show Public Tasting | 18th July 2026
✨ An exclusive grazing picnic at the Cowra Japanese Garden and Cultural Centre
✨ A regional wine tasting box from the Cowra Visitor Information Centre

TO ENTER:
✔ Like this post
✔ Follow the Visit Cowra page
✔ Tag who you’d escape with

Unlimited entries- tag all your wine-loving, road- tripping besties 🍷
Every tag = another entry.

Winner drawn on 11th June 2026.

Check out the program 👉🏼 https://www.visitcowra.com.au/cowra-winter-wanderlust/

Competition t's & c's: https://www.visitcowra.com.au/ts-cs-privacy-policy/

28/05/2026

STOP & STAY A WHILE IN COWRA THIS SUNDAY ☀🚂🍔🌳

🚂 Ride the historic Lachlan Valley Railway and step back in time aboard the iconic 1927 Railmotor.

👩‍🍳 Enjoy homemade Devonshire Teas served in a beautifully restored rail lounge car.

🚂 Take a free tour of the historic Cowra Train Station, guided by the Cowra Antique Vehicle Club

🛝 Explore Bellevue Hill & the Nature-Based Adventure Playground; tackle the giant hamster wheel, climb the nine-metre climbing frame, scramble across granite rocks, or become a human sundial.

🍔 Settle in for a Sunday pub lunch at Imperial Hotel Cowra - think local lamb, famously huge meals, and classic country pub vibes.

🦆 Wander the Cowra Japanese Garden and Cultural Centre, feed the ducks and soak up one of Cowra’s most peaceful spots.

🚂 Railway departures Saturday & Sunday: 10am | 11am | 12 noon | 1:30pm | 2:30pm | Tickets available at the station.

☕ Devonshire Teas available Sunday from 10:30am–2pm (unless sold out).

26/05/2026

🌸 TICKET RELEASE ALERT 🌸

This September, Cowra once again transforms into a spectacular celebration of cherry blossoms, Japanese culture, and peace and reconciliation at Sakura Matsuri- Cherry Blossom Festival 2026.

For one incredible day, the breathtaking Cowra Japanese Garden and Cultural Centre comes alive with incredible Japanese culture, amazing food, live entertainment, and cherry blossoms lighting up Cowra in peak spring colour.

A festival shaped by the extraordinary friendship formed between Cowra and Japan following the 1944 Cowra POW Breakout, a powerful reminder that even from conflict can come respect, friendship, and lasting peace. It’s a story that feels more meaningful than ever, and one that stays with you long after you leave.

🌸 Saturday 26th September 2026
🌸 Cowra Japanese Garden & Cultural Centre

Accommodation books quickly for this weekend every year- plan your visit early. Book Now: https://www.visitcowra.com.au/sakura-matsuri-cherry-blossom-festival/