Cobargo was "The Junction" as the township first began to develop in the late 1860's at the junction of the Narira and Bredbatoura creeks, the surrounding landscape merging into wilderness areas that are today incorporated in the Wadbilliga National Park.

Situated on the Princes Highway north of Bega, calling in at Cobargo couldn't be easier - it's hard not to stop, when the wealth of crafts and bustling village life is seen.

The attractive buildings house craftspeople who not only sell a range of unique goods from woodcrafts and pottery to leather and art works, they can often be seen at their craft working in the way that people did when Cobargo was a young town.

The friendly people reflect the warmth of the close-knit rural community, one that was a self-sufficient village in the days preceding the motor car, and remains resourceful, hardworking and welcoming today.

West of Cobargo is the Wadbilliga National Park. Along the picturesque 20km drive is evidence of the early farms established by the pioneers of the district. The wilderness of the national park is in marked contrast to the cleared farmland to which it is adjacent.

On the fourth Saturday of every month, in the grounds of the Cobargo RSL Hall, there is a charming country market.

A 25m heated swimming pool, squash courts, tennis, sports ground and regular pony club events are all on offer in Cobargo.

There is a picnic area and park right in town near the bridge. Situated on the banks of the Narira River, it is a pleasant vantage point from which to watch the activity of this busy town.

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Parks and Forests map of the Cobargo Area