Western Plains Zoo

Located just 4 kms from the heart of Dubbo City, Western Plains Zoo is truly the premier tourist attraction in regional Australia.

One thousand animals roam here, free of cages. Moats, some dry, some water filled, keep the animals enclosed in a simulated native habitat.

Old Dubbo Gaol

The Old Dubbo Goal has an interesting and varied display programme including themes relating to the history of crime and punishment, law and order.

The Gaol has a large collection of animatronic models that tell spine-chilling stories of the regions most notorious crimes.

Macquarie River Cruises

Cruise the Macquarie River on the biggest river boat in outback NSW. Enjoy a hay ride to and from the boat, groups welcome. Lunch or afternoon tea cruises include free entry to Dundullimal Homestead.

Big M Tourist Park

Dubbo Big M Tourist Park promises a day of family fun. There's 18 holes of mini-golf and it's undercover so you can play in rain, hail or shine. After golf, why not lose the kids in the Jurassic Maze. The science expo is a mini version of Canberra's Questacon, with scientific puzzles to amaze and baffle the whole family.

Dubbo Regional Gallery

The Regional Gallery, in Darling Street opposite Victoria Park, is Council owned and specializes in animals in art, recognizing the Zoo's presence and the role of animals in agriculture.

Volunteer guides are on hand to assist and will gladly take the time to show you around. Exhibitions change regularly and local artists are well represented.

Jinchilla Gardens

Discover the loveliest and more peaceful garden of all, set amongst a tall timbered native forest. Jinchilla is the dream come true John who will point out the seasonal glories of his garden showplace. Leave your stress at the gate and step through into the serenity of this magic place. Wind your way along the paved paths exploring waterways, spectacular formations of granite rocks and lush rolling lawns.

Jedda Boomerangs

This gem is situated 4kms along the Minore Road and is open from 10am to 4pm. Jedda Boomerangs and owner operator Boyd have featured in several national television programs.

On or off camera, Boyd's amusing and informative talk on the boomerang's many uses is great entertainment.

After a workshop demonstration on making the boomerang, Boyd will teach you to throw one.

Wellington Caves & Phosphorous mine

Perfectly preserved relics of prehistoric times, the Wellington Caves lay undisturbed, hidden beneath the landscape until their discovery last century.

Since then visitors have come from all over Australia and overseas to marvel at nature's handiwork. Located right along side the caves is the Phosphate Mine, a completely restored underground mine from a bygone era.

Dundullimal Homestead

Let your imagination carry you back a century and a half to where this pioneer family lived in self-sufficient isolation. The slab-constructed homestead is now owned by the National Trust. In their heyday these large properties, staffed by many employees, were almost like small townships. Compare life at Dundullimal to your own home.

Dubbo Observatory

Let Peter and his cat 'Alpha' welcome you and after a brief introductory slide presentation, view the 360 degree panoramic view of Dubbo's beautiful night sky. Here the main features of computerized telescope technology is explained. Guests can scan the Milky Way at the their own pace through very large binoculars.

Narromine - 'Where western hospitality begins' is a launching pad for some of the best gliding in the world. The rich tapestry of productive land produces the magnificent Swan's Roses, more than 700 varieties of Iris on the Narromine Iris Farm and Australia's largest lime orchard.

Wellington - Located at the junction of the Macquarie and Bell Rivers, Wellington holds many surprises including Lake Burrendong recreational area, which offers a range of water activities, to the underground mysteries that await the adventurous visitor at the Wellington Caves and phosphate mine.

Wineries, art galleries and beautiful parks are also a feature and a visit to Stuart Town and the old gold workings is an interesting day trip.
Remember to stop in at the historic pub.

Gilgandra - Home of the Cooees, where each October long weekend a four day festival is held to commemorate the recruiting marchers of World War 1. The Cooee Commermorative Room,St Ambrose Church, Hitchen House Museum and Rural Museum combine to provide a special historical experience in the atmosphere of a friendly town.

The Gilgandra Observatory also offers a wonderful experience, where visitors can view Venus during the day or Nebulae at night. On your way to discover splendour at the Warrumbungle National Park, Call into Tooraweenah and soak up the atmosphere of the scenic historic village.

Nyngan - The Cobb & Co Company. Mid State Shearing Company and the town's museum depicting local history and the Nyngan floods are tourist attractions unique to the Bogan Shire.

A number of motels, hotels and farmstay facilities offer accommodation and Nyngan's location at the junction of the Mitchell and Barrier highway's make it an ideal point for an outback NSW experience.

Trangie/Warren - Visit the Gin Gin weir on the Macquarie River and travel through vast acres of crops including fields of cotton. Warren, the Wool and Cotton Capital of the region, offers travellers an opportunity to stay awhile on a real sheep station.

The nearby Macquarie Marshes are a constant kaleidoscope of colour as birds both local and migratory make the Marshes one of the most significant breeding grounds in the world.

Forbes - is renowned for its superb historic buildings, beautiful parks and picnic spots around Lake Forbes and along the Lachlan River. The historic buildings in Forbes featured in the movie the Dish.

A visit to the Albion Hotel Tunnels, used in the 1860's t transport gold and money from the Cobb and Co Coach stop and the historic railway station give visitors a look back at life, in a peaceful rural town.

Parkes - is a thriving pulsating community with a history intimately linked to the discovery of gold. The Radio Telescope with a mysterious looking dish, best described as listening to the stars, houses an audio visual where you will be spellbound by the tale of the radio telescope, astronomy and the universe.