Snowy Hydro Discovery Centre and Cafe

Discover the Snowy Hydro Discovery Centre and Cafe in Cooma, where you can explore the past, present, and future of the Snowy Scheme. Experience a virtual flyover of the Snowy Mountains in the state-of-the-art immersive theatre, featuring a 14m-wide screen and floor projections. Learn about Snowy Hydro's operations through real-time screens displaying power generation data. Stay updated on the Snowy 2.0 project with the latest progress and a 3m model of the tunnel boring machine. Hear stories from former workers about life on the Snowy. Enjoy homemade pies, sausage rolls, pastries, fresh sandwiches, cakes, and sweet treats at the Discovery Cafe, along with barista-made coffee, organic teas, milkshakes, and cold drinks. The centre is open Monday to Friday from 8am to 4:30pm, and weekends and public holidays from 9am to 2pm. Free parking, including for caravans and trailers, is available, along with an electric vehicle charging station. The centre is accessible to all visitors, with disabled parking and wheelchair access.