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    Dubbo ( / ˈdʌboʊ /; [5] Wiradjuri: Dhubu) [6] is a city in the Orana Region of New South Wales, Australia. It is the largest population centre in the Orana region, with a population of 43,516 [1] at June 2021. The city is located at the intersection of the Newell, Mitchell, and Golden highways. Dubbo officially became a city in the year 1966.

  2. 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!

  3. 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. 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.
  4. May 12, 2024 · Dubbo, city, east-central New South Wales, Australia. It lies on the Macquarie River. The district around what is now Dubbo was visited in 1818 by the explorer John Oxley, and it received its first settlers in 1824. Dubbo, founded in 1841, was an established village by 1849.

    • The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
  5. Welcome to Dubbo, Wellington and the Great Western Plains. Find out more. Personalise your visit. Everything. Family-friendly. Adventure Seekers. Wanderers. Top Attractions. View all. Dubbo Observatory. Become an astronomer for a night and explore the universe at Dubbo Observatory.

  6. 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.

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