Guidebook for Bombala

Rachel And Penny
Guidebook for Bombala

Food Scene

Delicious coffee with a great local feel! Try the eggs benedict or the 'raw wrap' - our two favourites. This little hub can get very busy on the weekend so we suggest going a little before noon. Tell them Pen and Rach sent you! Call: 64583113.
Bombala Bakery
115 Maybe St
Delicious coffee with a great local feel! Try the eggs benedict or the 'raw wrap' - our two favourites. This little hub can get very busy on the weekend so we suggest going a little before noon. Tell them Pen and Rach sent you! Call: 64583113.
Deb and the girls cook an AMAZING ~ Big Breaky ~ that feels just like home... Their wraps and burgers are also the talk of the town! A great little spot to kick back and watch the happenings on Maybe Street. You also have the option to sit outside to enjoy the sunshine! Call: 64583201.
Linga Longa Coffee Lounge & Deli
108 Maybe St
Deb and the girls cook an AMAZING ~ Big Breaky ~ that feels just like home... Their wraps and burgers are also the talk of the town! A great little spot to kick back and watch the happenings on Maybe Street. You also have the option to sit outside to enjoy the sunshine! Call: 64583201.
Who doesn't LOVE a good pizza? Give Trace and the team a call for a fresh, delicious pizza.. Our favourite is Hawaiian with BBQ sauce and extra pineapple.. YUM! They are opened until late most nights and also do a nice cuppa and cake! Call: 64584252.
Borderline Cafe
74 Forbes St
Who doesn't LOVE a good pizza? Give Trace and the team a call for a fresh, delicious pizza.. Our favourite is Hawaiian with BBQ sauce and extra pineapple.. YUM! They are opened until late most nights and also do a nice cuppa and cake! Call: 64584252.
The RSL Club restaurant is FIVE STAR! Great service and the meals are exquisite. Jono the Chef also offers '$5 TUESDAYS' where you can get a beautiful meal for $5! YES $5.. Our personal favourite is the local lamb chops with mash and seasonal veg! Call in and see Jono and the girls for a great dining experience. Call: 64583017.
Bombala Bakery
115 Maybe St
The RSL Club restaurant is FIVE STAR! Great service and the meals are exquisite. Jono the Chef also offers '$5 TUESDAYS' where you can get a beautiful meal for $5! YES $5.. Our personal favourite is the local lamb chops with mash and seasonal veg! Call in and see Jono and the girls for a great dining experience. Call: 64583017.
Long time locals Arthur and Dina will make you feel very welcome at ~ COSMO CAFE ~ A great place for a coffee and they also have a wide selection of sweets and cakes to choose from. They also offer hearty country cooked meals for lunch or dinner. Opened most evenings for dinner be sure to call in to this clean, friendly premise. Call: 64583510
Cosmo Cafe
133 Maybe St
Long time locals Arthur and Dina will make you feel very welcome at ~ COSMO CAFE ~ A great place for a coffee and they also have a wide selection of sweets and cakes to choose from. They also offer hearty country cooked meals for lunch or dinner. Opened most evenings for dinner be sure to call in to this clean, friendly premise. Call: 64583510
Priscilla will welcome you with welcome arms at the ~ Heritage ~ restaurant. She cooks a lovely array of Chinese cuisine. The atmosphere is great with a large open fire and rustic charm. Call: 64584464.
Heritage Guest House Bombala
94 Caveat St
Priscilla will welcome you with welcome arms at the ~ Heritage ~ restaurant. She cooks a lovely array of Chinese cuisine. The atmosphere is great with a large open fire and rustic charm. Call: 64584464.
This is by far our most popular little Chinese Restaurant in town with a great atmosphere! The Globe Hotel is always abuzz with the locals. Rush Hour perfects fresh, delicious Chinese and Australasian meals. Our favourite is the hokkien noodles with sweet soy garlic sauce. For big eaters you can't go past the HUGE omelette! Call: 64584610.
Rush Hour Restaurant
125 Maybe St
This is by far our most popular little Chinese Restaurant in town with a great atmosphere! The Globe Hotel is always abuzz with the locals. Rush Hour perfects fresh, delicious Chinese and Australasian meals. Our favourite is the hokkien noodles with sweet soy garlic sauce. For big eaters you can't go past the HUGE omelette! Call: 64584610.
If you are heading the Delegate pop in and see Uland at the Delegate Cafe! He cooks a mean burger and all of his ingredients are local and fresh. You can also grab a few grocery essentials and even a DVD for the night! Our kids just love going here - the milkshakes are DELICIOUS! Call: 64588171.
Delegate Cafe
64 Bombala St
If you are heading the Delegate pop in and see Uland at the Delegate Cafe! He cooks a mean burger and all of his ingredients are local and fresh. You can also grab a few grocery essentials and even a DVD for the night! Our kids just love going here - the milkshakes are DELICIOUS! Call: 64588171.

Drinks & Nightlife

Trav and Alicia will always welcome you into their premise with a smile!This is the only pub to go to.. Hands down! This young local couple have turned this pub into a friendly, warm and inviting place where all the locals drink! Kick back in front of the fire with drink and a few good mates. Call: 64583077.
The Globe Hotel
125 Maybe St
Trav and Alicia will always welcome you into their premise with a smile!This is the only pub to go to.. Hands down! This young local couple have turned this pub into a friendly, warm and inviting place where all the locals drink! Kick back in front of the fire with drink and a few good mates. Call: 64583077.
The RSL Club offers TAB and KENO facilities. It also hosts bowling tournaments, weddings and parties. Be sure to try the club restaurant! Jono's meals are amazing... Call: 64583017.
Club Bombala
156 Maybe Street
The RSL Club offers TAB and KENO facilities. It also hosts bowling tournaments, weddings and parties. Be sure to try the club restaurant! Jono's meals are amazing... Call: 64583017.
The Delegate Hotel has a great Country Pub atmosphere. Call in and say hi to Graham and the girls. If the kitchen is open be sure to order a meal - good old fashioned feed. The steak is AMAZING and don't forget your appetite.... Call: 64588091.
Delegate Hotel
71 Bombala St
The Delegate Hotel has a great Country Pub atmosphere. Call in and say hi to Graham and the girls. If the kitchen is open be sure to order a meal - good old fashioned feed. The steak is AMAZING and don't forget your appetite.... Call: 64588091.

Parks & Nature

Would you like to take a glimpse at our iconic Platypus? Pack a picnic and head out to the Platypus Reserve - just a few minutes out of town. If you don't have any luck here we suggest the Bombala River walk - they pop up around dawn and dusk and can be very cheeky!
Bombala Platypus Reserve
Would you like to take a glimpse at our iconic Platypus? Pack a picnic and head out to the Platypus Reserve - just a few minutes out of town. If you don't have any luck here we suggest the Bombala River walk - they pop up around dawn and dusk and can be very cheeky!
The Bombala River walk is only seconds from the main street! How many places can you see a Platypus in the heart of a town? Bombala of course... We suggest doing the river walk on foot or push bike. If you are ITCHING to see a Platypus take a stroll on dawn or dust. They tend to pop up just near the swimming pool.
Bombala River
The Bombala River walk is only seconds from the main street! How many places can you see a Platypus in the heart of a town? Bombala of course... We suggest doing the river walk on foot or push bike. If you are ITCHING to see a Platypus take a stroll on dawn or dust. They tend to pop up just near the swimming pool.
This is a beautiful spot for a bit of local sightseeing! Pack a picnic and enjoy a stroll through a hardwood forest. Don't forget to pack the camera!
Myanba Gorge Walking Track
Myanba Gorge Walking Track
This is a beautiful spot for a bit of local sightseeing! Pack a picnic and enjoy a stroll through a hardwood forest. Don't forget to pack the camera!

Sightseeing

You cannot come to Bombala and not see 'BURNIMA'. Steve will give you a tour of this Historical homestead that has featured on many documentaries over the years. It is like taking a time machine back into the 1800's. Steve will also greet you at the gate in the original costume of dress from back in the day. Call: 64583042.
Burnima Historic Homestead
Burnima Road
You cannot come to Bombala and not see 'BURNIMA'. Steve will give you a tour of this Historical homestead that has featured on many documentaries over the years. It is like taking a time machine back into the 1800's. Steve will also greet you at the gate in the original costume of dress from back in the day. Call: 64583042.
Delegate is a beautiful little town just 1/2 an hour away! The Delegate Settlers Hut is a must to visit. Be sure to take a little drive around the Delegate township - the locals will give you a wave and a nod.
Delegate
Delegate is a beautiful little town just 1/2 an hour away! The Delegate Settlers Hut is a must to visit. Be sure to take a little drive around the Delegate township - the locals will give you a wave and a nod.
The Tourism Information Centre is a 10 minute walk from the main street precinct. Showcasing locally made and grown products. Lavender grows well in Bombala so you will see a variety of different plants and oils. Located in the old railway and next door to the Historic Machinery Shed. Call: 64584622.
Lavender House and Visitors Centre in Railway Park
41 Monaro Hwy
The Tourism Information Centre is a 10 minute walk from the main street precinct. Showcasing locally made and grown products. Lavender grows well in Bombala so you will see a variety of different plants and oils. Located in the old railway and next door to the Historic Machinery Shed. Call: 64584622.
Cathcart is a cute little village just 10 minutes out of town. It has a great childrens park and a general store.
Cathcart
Cathcart is a cute little village just 10 minutes out of town. It has a great childrens park and a general store.

Shopping

Your host Penny owns and runs this quirky little shop! We stock clothing, gifts, jewellery, candles, scarves and we are open 6 days a week! Hillside Cottage features quite a few pieces from Lou Lou's. Rustic, unique and friendly service..
Lou Lous Bombala
107-109 Maybe St
Your host Penny owns and runs this quirky little shop! We stock clothing, gifts, jewellery, candles, scarves and we are open 6 days a week! Hillside Cottage features quite a few pieces from Lou Lou's. Rustic, unique and friendly service..
LOVE shoes? Well call in and see Gabby! She has recently taken over this store and has some amazing shoes available!
Champion's Shoe Store
147 Maybe Street
LOVE shoes? Well call in and see Gabby! She has recently taken over this store and has some amazing shoes available!

Essentials

IGA Bombala is a great little supermarket in the main street of town! Owners Kell and Andrew will look after your grocery needs while staying a Hillside Cottage. They have fresh bread, veggies and a great meat selection. The liquor section is great also! Open 7 days a week!
IGA Bombala
117 Maybe St
IGA Bombala is a great little supermarket in the main street of town! Owners Kell and Andrew will look after your grocery needs while staying a Hillside Cottage. They have fresh bread, veggies and a great meat selection. The liquor section is great also! Open 7 days a week!
The Papalia family have a large selection of groceries including liquor, fruit and veg, fresh meat and a great deli! Open 7 days a week you will get everything you need here for a comfy stay.
FoodWorks
The Papalia family have a large selection of groceries including liquor, fruit and veg, fresh meat and a great deli! Open 7 days a week you will get everything you need here for a comfy stay.
Grab a paper, magazine, lotto pack or a special card from Dave and Kim! Open 7 days a week.
Bombala Newsagency
131 Maybe St
Grab a paper, magazine, lotto pack or a special card from Dave and Kim! Open 7 days a week.
Need some pampering during your stay? Call the girls at Hair on Main Street. They offer hair cutting and colouring services not to mention waxing, nails and tinting too!
Hair On Main Street
140 Maybe St
Need some pampering during your stay? Call the girls at Hair on Main Street. They offer hair cutting and colouring services not to mention waxing, nails and tinting too!
Need fuel? Call into our local Caltex service Station. Open 7 days a week.
Caltex Bombala
161 Maybe St
Need fuel? Call into our local Caltex service Station. Open 7 days a week.