Population 5,579 (2011 census) Postcode(s) 2590 County Harden Postal code 2590 | Established 1861 LGA(s) Gundagai Council Elevation 318 m | |
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Location 390 km (242 mi) from Sydney
161 km (100 mi) from Canberra Weather 23°C, Wind E at 18 km/h, 34% Humidity Points of interest Bradmans Birthplace, Captains Walk, Ulandra Nature Reserve |
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Cootamundra is a town in the South West Slopes region of New South Wales, Australia and within the Riverina. It is within the Gundagai Council. At the 2011 census, Cootamundra had a population of 5,579. It is located on the Olympic Highway at the point where it crosses the Muttama Creek, between Junee and Cowra. Although it is bypassed by the Hume Highway, its railway station is on the Main Southern line, part of the Melbourne-to-Sydney line.
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- Map of Cootamundra NSW 2590 Australia
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- History
- Timeline
- In popular culture
- Transport
- References
Map of Cootamundra NSW 2590, Australia
Cootamundra is the birthplace of Sir Donald Bradman AC, an Australian cricketer universally regarded as the greatest batsman of all time. The town features the Sir Donald Bradman Birthplace Museum, a fully restored visitors' site, the home where "The Don" was born, featuring cricketing memorabilia and artifacts.
Cootamundra is the home of the Cootamundra wattle. Every year there is a large 'Wattle Time' Festival held at the time the wattle starts to bloom, with an art show and festivities.
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History
The earliest people to live in the area where present day Cootamundra exists are considered to be the tribe of Wiradjuri, with the name probably deriving from their word guudhamang for "turtle".
Cootamundra was incorporated as a township on 9 August 1861, and the first settlers bought their lots in early 1862. Like many other towns in the Riverina, it was originally populated by those attracted by the gold rush of the 1860s, but became a quiet yet prosperous agricultural community after the local deposits were exhausted.
The town's rugby league team competed in the Maher Cup.
Timeline
In popular culture
Transport
Cootamundra railway station is located on the Main Southern railway line, with passengers served in each direction by twice daily NSW TrainLink XPT railway services between Sydney and Melbourne, and the weekly Xplorer railway services to Griffith. Cootamundra is hub for NSW Trainlink cross country coach services to Orange. Regional Rail Logistics operates a containerised freight service from Junee to Sydney stopping in the town, with interstate freight trains also passing through.