Cowra Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

About Cowra

During World War II, Cowra was the site of an internment camp for Japanese prisoners of war. On 5 August 1944 the POWs staged a mass breakout; nearly half were killed. After the war however, the Australian Returned Servicemen’s League assumed responsibility not only for the graves of the four Australians killed in the breakout, but for the Japanese section of the cemetery. In 1960 the Japanese government had their war dead from around Australia re-interned at Cowra. As a consequence, many Japanese people visit Cowra, in addition to local tourists.

Top Attractions in Cowra

Explore the best things to see and do in Cowra:

• ★Cowra Japanese Garden
• ★Japanese and Australian War Cemeteries
• ★Lachlan Valley Railway Society
• ★POW Camp Site
• ★POW Hologram

Where to Eat in Cowra

Must-try local food and restaurants:

• 🍴Cowra Services Club

Where to Stay in Cowra

• 🏨131 Kendal Street
• 🏨Country Comfort Cowra Countryman Motor Inn
• 🏨Cowra Crest Motel

Cowra Travel Guide Sections

Our comprehensive guide covers 10 sections including: