Coolamon

Postcode: 2701

Coolamon is a town in the south-west of New South Wales, Australia and is located 40 km north of Wagga Wagga and 506 km south-west of Sydney via the Hume and Sturt Highways. It is situated on the railway line between Junee and Narrandera.

Coolamon had a population of 1,264 at the 2001 census and is 253 m above sea level. It is the administrative and service centre for the local government area which bears its name, Coolamon Shire.

The name of Coolamon comes from the Aboriginal word for a basin-shaped wooden dish made and used by Australian Aborigines.[2] In the area around the town are thousands of naturally-occurring indentations in the ground called Coolamon Holes which fill with water.

Coolamon is in the wheat belt of New South Wales and is a leading state producer of wheat and chaff. Wheat was first grown in the area in the 1850s. As well turkeys and wool are produced and the area is noted for the quality and plumpness of its lambs. A notable sight around about are the traditional sheaf haystacks which dot the local flat, clay countryside.

The town's broad main street, which has been restored, retains much of its old world charm with its wrought-iron verandahs and awnings. Various brick-a-brac and antique shops and a modern bakery decorated in a country style invite passing tourists to explore the town.

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