Cowra Visitor Information Centre
Cowra Visitor Information Centre
4.5
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
About
The Cowra Visitor Information Centre is an essential first stop for visitors to the Cowra region. Our centre is home to ‘Claire’ the local girl who tells her personal account of the Cowra Breakout through a fascinating hologram presentation. The hologram is a free theatre and continues to be as popular as ever with the 60,000 plus visitors our friendly team welcome each year. Our centre is your one stop shop for local & regional information, maps, local produce, craft and stocks a variety of Cowra region wine. Why not select a bottle of award winning wine and some local produce to enjoy during your stay or better still, allow us to customise a hamper of local produce for you to enjoy during your stay. The Cowra Visitor Information Centre is open from 9am - 5pm / 7 days a week every day of the year (except Christmas Day) Allow us to help you make the most of your stay in our lovely region.
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Paulie S
Shellharbour, Australia939 contributions
Feb 2023
A friend of mine told me, that the Cowra Visitor Information Centre, is a must visit… so I took his advice and did that first… we’re very happy to have done it. Unfortunately, the place was flooded out 12 weeks prior and it’s under renovation BUT… the famous hologram ‘Claire’ is still going strong! The hologram theatre is free entry (there is a donations box at the front of the hut, if you wish to make a donation) and the hologram triggers off, upon entry to ‘The Cowra Breakout’ hut. Claire tells her story and the WWII history that took place in Cowra – a short presentation but enjoyable and very informative. There are many posters and historical photos for you to view and read – you could easily spend an hour there or more. Plenty of artefacts on display and they also sell local produce / wines; crafts; souvenirs and hampers… ideal gifts for family and friends. The staff were super friendly, smiley faces and very helpful. One of the staff gave me a well detailed brochure of what I could do in Cowra – it covers everything, from dining, tours to places of attractions to visit. Yes… this is an essential first stop for visitors to the Cowra region and should I find myself back in Cowra, definitely will visit this place again, as I’m also curious what the place would look like, after renovations are completed.
Written 21 February 2023
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Thank you for your review, we're glad you enjoyed your visit to our Centre and speaking with our wonderful staff.
We pride ourselves on presenting our town in an informative and engaging way, even in the midst of flood renovations!
We hope to see you back again soon.
Warm regards,
Stassi Austin
Written 20 August 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Gary S
13 contributions
Feb 2023
This place is great, made all the more special when you realise they were completely flooded out a little while back. The staff are amazing and will bend over backwards to help you find what you want (and sometime even what you didnt know you wanted...). We only had one full day (and a bit of the arvo before when we visited this place), and the very helpful lady told us all the great places to visit. She also suggested we go and watch the "hologram show" which is inside the visitors center. O.M.G!!!! This has apparently been showing for many years now, and rivals some of the technology we have seen at major theme parks. It is simply breathtaking. Sitting on the seats in front of the "presentation" you are treated to a 9 minute show that tells the story of the POW breakout from one womans perspective. She moves around the little "stage", coming to life right in front of your eyes. Now I am building it up a little, but it is WELL WORTH THE VISIT!! For just 9 minutes you are pulled into the story an start to identify with the protagonists. You wont regret it. If you are a bit peckish, there are also some places to get a nibble or a coffee next door.
Written 12 February 2023
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Thank you for your review, we're glad your experience with us was a positive one.
We pride ourselves on presenting our town in an informative and engaging way.
We hope to see you back again soon!
Warm regards,
Stassi Austin
Written 20 August 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
WanderingBex
Lancaster District, UK14 contributions
Oct 2020 • Couples
At the Cowra visitors centre you will meet Lawrence, Rose and Lexie, if you allow your self the time and are not scared to ask questions these three locals who provide information for the traveller through the area will bestow upon you the history of Cowra and the region like only someone who has lived and loved the Cowra region all their lives can.
They are happy if they are not busy (come back if they are, it's worth it) to regale visitors with historic antidotes, scandals and tails from the area.
While there the hologram presentation of Cowra breakout is a must see and is free (do this before you visit the camp the cemetery and Garrison gate's.
If you are visiting during the times of covid you can stock up on wines and artisan produce to avoid the need for booking appointments with the cellar doors as drive ups are not encouraged at the moment. This a must stop visitors center.
They are happy if they are not busy (come back if they are, it's worth it) to regale visitors with historic antidotes, scandals and tails from the area.
While there the hologram presentation of Cowra breakout is a must see and is free (do this before you visit the camp the cemetery and Garrison gate's.
If you are visiting during the times of covid you can stock up on wines and artisan produce to avoid the need for booking appointments with the cellar doors as drive ups are not encouraged at the moment. This a must stop visitors center.
Written 19 October 2020
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Thank you for your review, we're glad you enjoyed your visit to our centre and speaking with our wonderful staff. We pride ourselves on presenting our region and its history in the most engaging and informative way possible.
We hope to see you back again soon!
Warm regards,
Kurt Overzet
Written 22 October 2020
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Roadtripping Nanny
Newcastle, Australia518 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
Very helpful staff and lots of free brochures, pamphlets and maps. A sensible way of planning your day in the area. There is a wonderful hologram theatre presentation about the Cowra Breakout, and a lot of information about the POW history of Cowra. Well worth visiting this VIC.
Written 8 November 2023
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Beat5rixSydney
Sydney, Australia372 contributions
Feb 2021 • Couples
Super friendly and helpful staff!
Very interesting hologram about the Cowra Breakout, told by a girl called Claire. It gives you a great insight what happened in Cowra before visiting all other sites.
You can also buy nice gifts, good wine from the surrounding areas and take maps to help you get the most out of the area in and around Cowra.
Very interesting hologram about the Cowra Breakout, told by a girl called Claire. It gives you a great insight what happened in Cowra before visiting all other sites.
You can also buy nice gifts, good wine from the surrounding areas and take maps to help you get the most out of the area in and around Cowra.
Written 7 March 2021
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Thank you for your review, we're glad you enjoyed your visit to our centre and speaking with our wonderful staff.
We hope to see you back again soon!
Warm regards,
Kurt Overzet
Written 10 March 2021
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Natalie P
Avoca Beach, Australia240 contributions
July 2020
This info centre had it all! They had lovely local knitting, which was well-priced.I bought some baby clothes and a scarf as gifts. I loved that there was a good selection of local wines and gourmet foods for purchase. There was also the hologram display on the breakout which was beautiful to look at and informative without being boring. A must to visit!
Written 11 July 2020
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Thank you for your review, we're glad you enjoyed your visit to our centre, thank you for supporting our local producers and businesses.
We hope to see you back again soon!
Warm regards,
Kurt Overzet
Written 3 August 2020
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Kim
Jervis Bay, Australia8 contributions
Jan 2021 • Family
We stopped in Cowra recently at the information centre.
The staff were all really friendly and recommended we watch a holographic short film put together.
It was honestly amazing! I’ve never seen anything like it before and my daughter and I learnt so much in the short time we were there about Cowra and it’s war history.
The staff were all really friendly and recommended we watch a holographic short film put together.
It was honestly amazing! I’ve never seen anything like it before and my daughter and I learnt so much in the short time we were there about Cowra and it’s war history.
Written 29 January 2021
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Thank you for your review, we're glad you enjoyed your visit to our centre and watching the famous Cowra POW Hologram.
We hope to see you back again soon!
Warm regards,
Kurt Overzet
Written 12 February 2021
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Camper814310
Melbourne, Australia108 contributions
Dec 2021 • Couples
Staff very welcoming as soon as we walked in. Lots of locals doing Christmas shopping but the staff managed to look after all of us. Offered us local wine tasting and great range of local foods.
Watched hologram documentary of Cowra POW camp and breakout. Really really good and highly recommend a visit just to see that.
Got lots of information about what to do around Cowra.
Really well run information centre and obviously proud locals who love their town.
Watched hologram documentary of Cowra POW camp and breakout. Really really good and highly recommend a visit just to see that.
Got lots of information about what to do around Cowra.
Really well run information centre and obviously proud locals who love their town.
Written 3 December 2021
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Thank you for your review, we're glad your experience with us was a positive one.
We hope to see you back again soon!
Warm regards,
Stassi Austin
Written 18 August 2023
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Warrick H
The Entrance, New South Wales, Australia57 contributions
Sept 2022 • Couples
The ladies who manage the Visitors Centre are knowledgeable, helpful and fun. The hologram experience of the break out is a must and as it’s difficult to get a cellar door wine tasting at local wineries, just do it at the visitors centre. We tasted up to 8 local wines and took a bunch home. There is a lot of local produce available.
Written 20 September 2022
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Thank you for your review, we're glad you enjoyed your visit to our Centre and speaking with our wonderful staff. We hope to see you back again soon! Warm regards, Stassi Austin
Written 18 August 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Pixie H
Dee Why, New South Wales, Australia47 contributions
May 2021
Starting my trip with the hologram show here was the best idea. It was a nice way to learn about the Breakout before having a look at the PoW camp. The staff also provided good advice where to take my dog for a nice walk, what else there was to see close to Cowra, and the Rose garden was right there as well. (Though May was not the best time to see it...)
Written 9 June 2021
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Thank you for your review, we're glad you enjoyed your visit to our centre and watching the famous POW Hologram.
We hope to see you back again soon!
Warm regards,
Kurt Overzet
Written 18 January 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Hello there,
The hologram at the Cowra Visitor Centre tells the story of the Cowra Breakout from a local girl's perspective ("Clare") once you view the hologram you may be interested in visiting the POW campsite where there is a replica guard tower with a audio stream telling the story of the Cowra Breakout from a military perspective.
The staff at the Cowra Visitor Centre are happy to assist you in making the most of your stay and answering any questions you may have in relation to the war history of our region.
We hope to welcome you soon.
Kind regards,
Belinda
Written 6 October 2015
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