About Cowra

Cowra is well known for its variety of attractions in and around the town. You can enjoy picnicing, fishing, hiking and waterskiing. Some of these attractions include:

Japanese Garden - Opened in 1979, this multi award winning attraction is a ‘must see' at any time of the year. Features include a 5 hectare traditional Japanese garden, a bonsai house and a cultural centre with Japanese arts and crafts. Also available is an open air tea house, working pottery house and a restaurant open for lunch and dinner.

Cowra Rose Garden - Bordering the Visitors Centre, this stunning floral display boasts over 880 rose bushes of 130 varieties. Established in 1986, the garden continues to delight visitors with breathtaking effect and scents in spring and autumn.

Wyangala Waters State Park - Wyangala is the perfect location for that weekend away, family holiday as well as a great place to relax and unwind. Activities include water skiing, sailing, boat hire, fishing, golf water slides and sandy beaches for just relaxing on.

Australia's World Peace Bell - A replica of the bell that hangs in the United Nations building in New York.

Australian & Japanese War Cemeteries - These cemeteries contain the graves of Australians who died in service during World War II and the Japanese POWs involved in the Cowra Breakout.

Cowra Fun Museum - This complex features interactive war, rail and rural museums, a POW camp exhibition and a model railway.

Wineries - Take a tour of the many wineries available in Cowra and experience the superb wine tasting available to the public.

Ballooning - Just 15 minutes away at Canowindra are early morning champagne balloon flights, taking in spectacular views of the countryside.

Darby's Falls Observatory - Enjoy stargazing

Grenfell - Historic township