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Australia's World Peace Bell  

The Australian World Peace Bell was awarded to Cowra in 1992 for its long standing contribution to world peace and international understanding. Capital cities usually reserve the right to erect the World Peace Bell, however Cowra's committment to th ...

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Australiana Corner  

Australiana Corner sells souvenirs made in Cowra, local pottery, Aboriginal artefacts, Australian wool and sheepskin products, wood gallery and quality Australian made gifts. Tours conducted by Ideal Tours Cowra can be arranged for wine tasting and c ...

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Bellevue Hill Lookout  

Bellevue Hill is a beautiful lookout over looking the scenic town of Cowra. At the bottom of the lookout there are playgrounds and free barbecues with lights that come on a night for an evening barbecue. At the top of the hill, you have a superb view ...

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Breakout Brasserie  

Enjoy alfresco dining in the leafy courtyard or din inside at the Breakout Brasserie. Featuring gourmet lunches and the biggest coffee in town. ...

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By the Greens  

By the Greens, located at the Cowra Bowling Club offers fresh, delicious and affordable bistro meals ideal for the whole family. The restaurant overlooks the pristine Cowra Bowling greens and full bar facilities are located in the club. ...

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Conimbla National Park  

Conimbla National Park offers nature based recreational activities in a natural environment. The activities include bushwalking, bird watching and picnicing. The Wallaby and the Iron Bark walking tracks are both easy grade walks that meander through ...

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Countryman Restaurant  

A-la-carte, fully licenced restaurant located at the Countryman Motor Inn. Enjoy a local wine from the extensive wine list in the private bar before being seated to enjoy a fantastic meal. Reservations are essential. ...

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Cowra Bowling Club  

Cowra Bowling Club staff invites you to enjoy the facilities they have to offer and look forward to welcoming you to their club. Three beautifully manicured greens are host to major tournaments throughout the year. Cowra Bowling Club has The By G ...

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Cowra Bridge Pylons  

Cowra Bridge Pylons are situated beneath the Lachlan River Bridge and feature aboriginal murals on the pylons. The murals were painted by local aboriginal artist, Kym Freeman and depict the history of the Wiradjuri people who inhabited the Cowra area ...

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Cowra Craft Shop  

Cowra Craft Shop is co-operatively operated craft outlet for a variety of craft items hand made by local people. High quality hand crafted gifts, plants, cakes, biscuits, sweets, jams and preserves. Local produce available - eggs, fruit, vegetables ...

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Cowra Fun Museum  

Located just four kilometres from the town centre, Cowra Fun Museum offers an extensive collection of war, rail and rural memorabilia housed in a two-acre covered complex. Special features of the museum include a Cowra prisoners of war display, 14 wo ...

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Cowra Golf Club  

Cowra Golf Club boasts the best 18 hole, fully irrigated kikuyu fairways golf course west of the Blue Mountains where true country hospitality is assured. The 5954m Par 71 has four of the most challenging finishing holes on any course. The resident ...

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Cowra Heritage Walk The  

Stroll through Cowra's historic past. A brochure from the visitors centre sets out a heritage walk around Cowra that takes a leisurely hour, taking in sights like the old federation-style court house, the gothic stone St Raphael's church and Cowra Pu ...

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Cowra Italy Friendship Monument  

The Cowra Italy Frienship Monument was officially opened on Australia Day 1998 to celebrate the Italian link to Australia. In particular it was erected in recognition of the Italians POW's and Internees in Cowra during WWII. Many of these people hav ...

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Cowra Japanese Garden and Cultural Centre  

Opened in 1979, the multi award-winning Cowra Japanese Garden is a "must see" at any time of the year. The Garden's designer, Ken Nakajima, created the Kaiyushiki (strolling) garden to symbolise the Japanese landscape. The rocky hillside, manicured ...

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Cowra Military and Migrant Camps  

During World War II Cowra was the site of a major training base for tens of thousands of Australian Military personnel. After the war the camp saw the passage of people from all nations intent on making a new life in Australia. ...

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Cowra Regional Art Gallery  

The Cowra Regional Art Gallery was established in September 2000 and is located in a cultural precinct which includes the Cowra Library, the Cowra Civic Centre, the Australian World Peace Bell and the Cowra Shire Council Chambers. The Gallery is purp ...

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Cowra Services Club  

The Cowra Services Club is home to the Cowra RSL Sub Branch. Facilities include Peregrines Family Restaurant, entertainment every Friday and Saturday night, comfortable bar and two function rooms. Other facilities include squash courts, indoor bowls, ...

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Cowra Visitor Information Centre  

The friendly and professional staff at the Cowra Visitor Information Centre will answer all of your questions relating to Cowra and the surrounding district and supply a range of local and state information brochures. The Centre is located on the ju ...

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Glenn Mortons Art Gallery  

Art Gallery of Rural Traditional Scenes from $100 to $2000, also a selection of Poultry paintings framed under glass for kitchens etc. Paintings are sent all over the world. The Studio/Gallery is joined to a very high standard Exhibition Poultry S ...

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Heritage Express Rail Journeys  

Heritage Express Rail Journeys run steam train tours that pass through the Cowra Railway Station. Visit their website for more information or if you are travelling through Cowra stop and take a walk along the platforms. ...

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Japanese and Australian War Cemeteries  

The Japanese War Cemetery contains Graves of the Japanese involved in the POW Breakout during World War II, as well as other internees and those involved with the battle of Darwin. The land was ceded to Japan in 1963, thus Cowra has it's own littl ...

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Japanese Garden Restaurant  

Dine amongst 10 acres of the most superb garden in New South Wales. Located in the Cowra Japanese Garden, The Japanese Garden Restaurant is fully licensed and offers a selection of local wines. On the menu you will find modern Australian cuisine wi ...

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Kalari Vineyards  

Kalari is a family owned boutiquevineyard set on the banks of the Lachlan River, an easy five minute drive from Cowra's town centre. Award winning wines may be tasted in its stylish Cellar Door nestled amidst the vines. While sipping on their delici ...

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Lachlan Valley Railway  

A unique Railway museum featuring an authentic (circa 1923) Locomotive Depot and Steam Roundhouse. A modest admission fee applies to the museum, with special rates available for large groups. Light refreshments, videos, books and souvenirs can be p ...

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Lone Pine Park Cowra  

Featuring a tree propagated from the seed of the famous Lone Pine at Gallipoli, the park is a direct link between Cowra and the story of the first ANZACS. The park is located across the road from the Cowra Visitor Information Centre. ...

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Memorial Avenue in Cowra  

Planted on both sides of the Grenfell and Boorowa Roads in 1917, over 450 trees pay tribute to the young men of Cowra and district who served their country during World War II. ...

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Mulyan Garage Cellars  

Enjoy award winning wines and local produce in a relaxed atmosphere with views over the Lachlan Valley. Rose plantings and a fountain feature in the courtyard. The annual Boule Tournament in spring is a fun charity event. A gallery features cerami ...

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Neila Restaurant  

Neila is a BYO restaurant for the discerning diner, serving contemporary cuisine. Neila has received six consecutive Sydney Morning Herald Good Food Guide Hat Awards. Neila is open for dinner Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights and is available for ...

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Oasis Steakhouse Licensed Bar and Grill  

Oasis Steakhouse Licensed Bar and Grill is situated at the Civic Motor Inn, the Oasis Restaurant offers a seasonal A-la-carte menu and a range of local wines from the fully licensed bar. The restaurant overlooks landscaped gardens and the lush Cowra ...

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Peregrines Brasserie  

Located at the Cowra Services Club, Peregrines Brasserie offers a wide selection of bistro meals at an affordable price. Seniors discounts are available. ...

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POW Theatre  

Located at the Cowra Visitor Information Centre, the P.O.W. Theatre is a 9 minute hologram that recounts the tragic story of the Cowra Breakout in 1944. The Theatre is a small tin hut that is a replica of those found at the Cowra Prisoner of War Cam ...

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Prisoner Of War Camp Site  

This site is listed as one of the Top Heritage Sites in NSW. In 1944 over 1000 Japanese Prisoners of War (POW) staged a mass breakout that was the biggest in British and Australian War History. 231 Japanese POW and four Australians lost their live ...

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Quarry Restaurant And Cellars  

The Quarry Restaurant and Cellars is set amongst Cowra Estate Vineyards. The Cellar Door, open Tuesday to Sunday, offers tastings and sales of some of Cowra's best wine labels including wine from the oldest vineyard - Cowra Estate, as well as award ...

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River Park Vineyard  

River Park is conveniently located on the edge of town, in beautifully landscaped gardens with views over the vineyard and Lachlan River. River Park offers a welcome retreat for leisurely wine tasting and sampling local produce. River Park caters fo ...

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Rose Garden Coffee House  

Rose Garden Coffee House is situated amongst the beautiful roses next to Cowra's Visitor Information Centre. Enjoy our fresh country food and homemade cooking of refreshments, snacks, sandwiches and cakes. Groups are welcome and bookings are appre ...

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Rosnay Organic Farms and Vineyard  

Rosnay is the first organic and biodynamic vineyard of the Cowra Wine Region. It was planted by the Statham family as part a unique certified organic subdivision, now known as Rivers Road Organic Farms. The Stathams are dedicated to the principles of ...

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Sakura Avenue  

In 1998 as a bicentennial project Cowra Shire Council in conjunction with the Japanese Government planted 1988 cherry blossom trees between the Cowra War Cemetery, the site of the Prisoner Of War Camp and the Japanese Gardens as a sign of peace and r ...

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Sportsmans Espresso Bar  

The Sportsmans Espresso Bar is a popular cafe located in one of Cowra's prominent plaza's. The cafe offers delicious and healthy snacks and lunches along with smoothies and coffee's. The Sportsmans Espresso Bar offers customers comfortable lounges t ...

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Spring Ridge Wines  

Spring Ridge Wines is located in a large country garden with a collection of modern and old garden roses and was established by Peter and Anne Jeffery in 1997. Spring Ridge Wines Cellar Door is located only 8.8kms from Cowra on the Darby's Falls Roa ...

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Sunnyside Rose Garden and Clydesdales  

Sunnyside Rose Garden is made up of 2000 landscaped roses flowering from Spring to Autumn. You can also take a unique carriage ride with Clydesdales through the rose gardens and orchards. At Sunnyside there are spectacular views and great entertainm ...

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Townhouse Hotel Motel Bistro  

The Townhouse Hotel Motel Bistro offers top quality meals at an affordable price. Local produce is featured on the menu. Dine inside or alfresco on the new deck. ...

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Vals Coffee Lounge  

Val's Coffee Lounge is a relaxing coffee shop that offers the customer delicious snacks, lunches, desserts, coffee and takeaway meals. ...

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Windowrie The Mill Cellar Door  

At Windowrie Wines cellar door enjoy the finest the region has to offer in an historic setting at Cowra’s oldest building - The Mill Cellar Door. Set opposite tranquil River Park, The Mill is a must see. Spend ten minutes or a leisurely hour explor ...

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