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Dubbo is located roughly 275 m (902 ft) above sea level, 303 km (188 mi) [7] north-west of Sydney (400 km (249 mi) [8] by road) and is a major road and rail freight hub to other parts of New South Wales.
The Dubbo Region is an unforgettable holiday destination, filled with world-class attractions and larger-than-life experiences and is known as one of the friendliest regions in NSW. Time to explore. Plan your visit. Staying for one day is never enough!
- Taronga Western Plains Zoo. This vast zoo, holding more than 5,000 animals from 350+ species, came about in the 1970s when the Taronga Conservation Society decided it needed more room for its large animals like elephants and giraffes than was available at its zoo in Sydney.
- Old Dubbo Gaol. Dubbo’s state heritage-listed gaol opened in 1847 and was developed over the next 100 years before finally closing in 1966. Since the 1970s this has been a fascinating and entertaining window on a brutal era for corrections in Australia.
- Western Plains Cultural Centre (WPCC) The modern, multimillion-dollar Western Plains Cultural Centre opened in 2007 and integrates historic architecture from the old Dubbo High School, founded in 1917.
- Dubbo Regional Botanic Garden. Run by Dubbo Regional Council, the botanic garden is on the east side of Dubbo proper and is planted with a mosaic of delightful interconnected sub-gardens.
Visit Dubbo in the Great Western Plains region of Country NSW. Discover Taronga Western Plains Zoo, the Dubbo Gaol, family-friendly attractions, Aboriginal culture, national parks and more.
- Taronga Western Plains Zoo. Obley Road, Dubbo, NSW, Australia 2830. There is no denying that Taronga Western Plains Zoo is one of the best things to do in Dubbo and one of the best zoos in New South Wales.
- Old Dubbo Gaol. 90 Macquarie St, Dubbo NSW 2830, Australia. Head behind the bars of a rare piece of Australian history and experience 19th-century prison life at Old Dubbo Gaol.
- Western Plains Cultural Centre (WPCC) 76 Wingewarra St, Dubbo NSW 2830, Australia. Located in the old Dubbo high school, Western Plains Cultural Centre is one of the best things to do in Dubbo if you have creative blood running through your veins.
- Dubbo Regional Botanic Garden. Elizabeth Park, Coronation Drive, Dubbo, NSW, 2830 Australia. Compromising of five distinct garden spaces; the Sensory Garden, Biodiversity Garden, the Oasis valley the Wiradjuri Garden and Shyoen Japanese Garden, Dubbo Regional Botanic Gardens are perfect for a peaceful stroll.
A bustling regional centre on the banks of the Macquarie River, Dubbo is the perfect place for a family break or an active holiday. Read on to discover 10 of our favourite things to do in the Great Western Plains. Destination NSW. Jan 2024 - 2. min read. Talk to the animals.
Whether you’re embarking on the great Australian journey, planning a weekend break, or heading out on a spur of the moment getaway, choose to escape to the Dubbo Region where adventure awaits. Welcome to Dubbo, Wellington and the Great Western Plains.
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