Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Big Trout

Snowy Mountains Highway

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Located 51 kilometres northwest of Cooma, Adaminaby, in the Snowy Mountains, is a popular trout-fishing spot, so it's an ideal place for the 10 metre high Big Trout to live. This huge fibreglass structure is located on the shores of Lake Eucumbene, providing a great place for you to cast a lure or simply enjoy a picnic. This iconic sculpture has recently been given a new coat of paint by Adaminaby Chamber of Commerce, to commemorate the centenary of the Snowy River Shire Council. It can once again proudly take its place alongside the 144 other

Location

Snowy Mountains Highway

Adaminaby

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(02) 6454 2453

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Adaminaby

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Galleries, Museums and Collections

Adaminaby Memorial Hall Stage Curtain

The Adaminaby Stage Curtain was designed by two artists and two sewing ladies. The curtain took two and half years to complete and 85 men and women along with 31 school children to complete. Their ages ranged from five to 85 years and the people were from 12 different countries.

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Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Snowy Scheme Museum

Sixty two years after the launch of the Snowy Mountains Scheme by the then Governor-General, Sir William McKell, the current Governor-General, Quentin Bryce, travelled to Adaminaby on Saturday 15 October 2011 to open the museum that showcases this monumental chapter in Australia's history.

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Galleries, Museums and Collections

Stewarts Information and Gallery

The Stewarts Information and Gallery was compiled by Leigh Stewart, resident of Adaminaby and former resident of Old Adaminaby. A unique experience and fascinating memories of historic Adaminaby from 1870 to 2004. The display consists of historic photos, newspapers clippings, documents on the history of Adaminaby, Snowy Hydro, Kiandra the ski run at Selwyn Snowfields. There are also map displays, an historic video and art exhibitions of local artists work. Books and videos are also available for sale.

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