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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.
- Taronga Western Plains Zoo
- Old Dubbo Gaol
- Western Plains Cultural Centre
- Dubbo Regional Botanic Garden
- Shoyoen Japanese Garden
- Dubbo Observatory
- Royal Flying Doctor Service Visitor Experience
- Dundullimal Homestead
- Tracker Riley Cycleway
- Terramungamine Reserve
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. The open-range enclosures can be seen on a five-kilometre circuit that you can navigate on foot, by bik...
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. Among the bone-chilling collections is the largest array of genuine hangman’s ropes in the country, and you’ll l...
The modern, multimillion-dollar Western Plains Cultural Centre opened in 2007 and integrates historic architecture from the old Dubbo High School, founded in 1917. The WPCC contains the collections of the Dubbo Regional Museum and the Dubbo Regional Gallery. Temporary exhibitions sourced from these rich collections explore a wealth of themes, like ...
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. The most beloved of these is the Shoyoen Japanese Garden, which we’ll cover in more detail in the next entry. But complement this are spaces like the Sensory Garden, carefully laid out to engag...
The undoubted high point at the botanic garden is one of the most authentic Japanese gardens in Australia. This was gifted to Dubbo in the 2002 by its sister city Minokamo and is laced with cultural references and religious symbolism. Some of the garden’s key features involve water, like the koi-filled lake, streams and waterfall, which stand for t...
A benefit of being so isolated is that Dubbo gets stupendous night skies, and these can be studied in exhilarating detail at the city’s observatory. This offers a basic Night Sky & Telescope Tour, beginning with an engrossing 20-minute talk by an astronomer, after which important stars, planets and constellation will be pointed out with a laser poi...
An icon of the Australian outback, the Royal Flying Doctor Service maintains a national fleet of over 71 aircraft and provides assistance to almost 300,000 people every year. The institution was founded in 1928 by Reverend John Flynn who appears on the Australian $20 note. The Visitor Experience at the Dubbo City Regional Airport introduces you to ...
The retired army officer and wealthy merchant John Maughan built himself this slab hut-style homestead in 1842. Now in the care of the National Trust, this is thought to be the oldest building of its kind in the country. The property, complete with a timber church, shed and sandstone stables, paints a clear picture of isolated rural life in the yea...
Alexander Riley (1884-1970) was a tracker based in the Dubbo area who made history in 1941 by becoming the first Aboriginal person to achieve the rank of sergeant in the New South Wales Police Force. Later this 13-kilometre cycleway was named in his honour, and follows a circuit that lets you enjoy the natural splendour of the Macquarie Foreshore a...
The banks of the Macquarie River, north-west of Dubbo was part of the traditional country of the Tubbagah People of the Wiradjuri Nation, and as well as being a burial ground, tribes across the region would come to gather here. Evidence has survived down the centuries in the form of rock grooves, created by Aboriginal people sharpening their tools ...
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!
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.
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.
Oct 28, 2022 · Best Things to do in Dubbo. 1. Taronga Western Plains Zoo. 2. Old Dubbo Gaol. 3. Western Plains Cultural Centre (WPCC) 4. Dubbo Regional Botanic Garden. 5. Shoyoen Japanese Garden. 6. Dubbo Observatory. 7. Royal Flying Doctor Service Visitor Experience. 8. Dundullimal Homestead. 9. Tracker Riley Cycleway. 10.
Jun 4, 2019 · Things to Do in Dubbo, Australia: See Tripadvisor's 31,431 traveller reviews and photos of Dubbo tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in September. We have reviews of the best places to see in Dubbo. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.
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