Discover Tooma

Tooma is in the Tooma Valley, halfway between Corryong and Tumbarumba. The village combines a rural character with traces of its history, art along a sculpture trail and recurring events. As you plan your trip, consider whether you are most drawn to the valley, the local heritage or the dates of a particular event.

A rural valley and its views

The Tooma Valley is highly regarded for cattle and sheep farming, dairy production and grass-seed production. These industries shape the area’s agricultural character and offer a distinctive way to experience Tooma: the focus is not only on visiting a single attraction, but also on the valley’s rural working life and way of life. If you are looking for a holiday rental for a stay focused on these aspects, consider Tooma as a destination for discovering the region’s character.

Near Tooma, the Southern Cloud Memorial Lookout on Tooma Road offers panoramic views across the ranges where the aircraft disappeared. The lookout adds a landscape perspective to views of the valley. If you would like to include these views in your trip, this lookout is one of the nearby destinations to consider when choosing where to stay.

Local history and heritage

Tooma Hall in the Tooma Recreation Reserve was built by volunteers from the local community and opened in 1953. Its story speaks of community involvement and adds a mid-20th-century example to the village’s older building history.

The Tooma Hotel is also historically connected to the village: it had already been built by the 1870s. The Tumbarumba Local Environmental Plan 2010 lists the Tooma Hotel on Possum Point Road as local heritage item I2. Brigham House was formerly the Tooma Store, built in 1879. Together, these different buildings offer a glimpse into Tooma’s history without implying that they served the same purpose.

Sculptures by artists from 14 countries can also be seen in the hamlet of Tooma as part of the Snowy Valleys Sculpture Trail. This international participation adds an artistic touch to an agriculturally oriented village. For travellers who would like to include art in their explorations alongside local history, the trail offers another reason to discover Tooma.

Markets and living traditions

The Three Bridges @ Tooma Boutique Markets are held every year on the first Saturday in November. The venue includes the banks of Tumbarumba Creek and the road in front of the Tooma Inn and Brigham House. The offering includes more than 30 market stalls, local produce, food and live music. If you would like to experience the markets, you can take the annual date into account when planning your trip; when choosing a holiday rental, the main consideration is whether the event day fits your stay.

Another recurring occasion is the annual Tooma Easter Gymkhana. This family event celebrates a tradition of skilled riding passed down through generations. It is different from the markets: the gymkhana centres on a local riding tradition, while the markets are a market day featuring stalls, produce, food and music. The event that appeals to you more can help you decide when to visit Tooma.

Getting your bearings in the village

A new public toilet block has been established in the village of Tooma to serve tourist traffic, families using the parkland and visitors to the Three Bridges Markets. This public facility is part of the local visitor infrastructure.

For the broader travel overview: Tumbarumba Shire Council.