Woomargama, New South Wales

Woomargama New South Wales
Hotel/Motel
Woomargama
Population:	251
Postcode:	2644
Coordinates:	35°49′58″S 147°14′51″E
Elevation:	407 m (1,335 ft)
Location:	8 km (5 mi) from Mullengandra 14 km (9 mi) from Holbrook
LGA:	Greater Hume Shire Council
County:	Goulburn
State District:	Albury

Woomargama ( /wuːˈmɑrɡæmə/, locally [wʉːˈmaːɡæmə]) is a picturesque village community in the south east part of the Riverina, in the foothills of the great dividing range. It is situated by road, about 8 kilometres (5 mi) north-east from Mullengandra and 14 kilometres (9 mi) south-west from Holbrook. At the 2006 census, Woomargama had a population of 251.

The village has a hotel/motel, service station/store, post office situated in the historic school building, community hall, fire station, tennis courts & park with BBQ & public conveniences, and a town common.The village is ideally situated to access Woomargama National Park & the upper Murray River.

Norman and Amelia Cook lived in Dixon Street from about 1930's to 1980's

Woomargama Post Office opened on 1 August 1875.

Woomargama bypass

Woomargama will be bypassed, together with Holbrook and Tarcutta in 2012. The Woomargama bypass will be to the west of the town, linking-up with the dual carriageways to the north and south of the town.^{[citation needed]}