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Why You Should Visit The Canola Trail When Visiting Coolamon
In the heart of New South Wales, Australia lies the charming town of Coolamon. Whilst this lovely area has a lot to offer, there's one thing that stands out—the Canola Trail. Here's why it's a must-see attraction.The Canola Trail Stunning Scenery The Canola Trail is a...
Top 5 Reasons to Visit Coolamon
Nestled in the heart of the Riverina New South Wales, Coolamon is a hidden gem waiting to be explored. This charming town offers a unique blend of natural beauty, rich history, vibrant culture and warm hospitality. If you're looking for an off-the-beaten-path...
Tips For Finding The Perfect Accommodation For Your Next Trip
Travelling is an exhilarating and memorable experience, but finding the right accommodation can often make or break your trip. In this article, we'll share our top tips to help you choose the perfect place to stay, with a special focus on hidden gem, The Ark...
Coolamon Cultural and Learning Precinct
Coolamon has a diverse collection of local history housed within the walls of the heritage-listed Up-To-Date Store. Built in 1909, this beautiful building showcases some fascinating original internal structural features, providing evidence of its original purpose....
The Station Collective
The Station Collective was founded in late 2020, by local family, Jess, James, and Zeik. The Station Co. has a strong focus on fresh, local ingredients, integrating native flavours with familiar fare. As a proud Wiradjuri chef, it was a natural progression for James...
Somerset Rose
Located in picturesque Coolamon, ' Somerset Rose' [est.2011], is a unique jewellery boutique filled with 9 carat Gold, Sterling Silver and all things special. A true shopping experience! Owner and maker, Thelly, said "Celebrating eleven years of trade and surviving an...
Bringing the Outside In
As a gardener and visual artist, it is a great pleasure to wander through The Ark's surrounding garden, select flora and a vessel to arrange an installation, and place in situ. Otherwise, I forage on my daily walks. To have the pleasure of nature's beauty within your...
Slow stays
The Ark has a restorative sense about it. Maybe it is the cathedral ceilings and resplendent light filtered through the beautifully designed leadlight windows. Or the heartfelt restoration conducted by its custodians and hosts has given The Ark a new chapter to its...
The Garden
The Ark is surrounded by gardens, which bring joy with their various 'rooms' which wrap around the church from the east to west. Essentially a cottage garden, best suited to the church's architecture and materials. As with all gardens, they are founded on trial and...
Providore
As hosts and owners of The Ark, it is a pleasure to showcase locally produced goods in our Welcome Platter and Pantry Staples. Guests can enjoy a selection of Grunt Pork's ethically and sustainably produced small goods, seasonal fruit accompanied with locally baked...