Towns

Dubbo
Ballimore
Muronbong
Elong Elong
Cobbora
Dunedoo
Uarbry
Cassilis
Merriwa
Sandy Hollow
Denman
Jerry's Plains
 

Friends and Neighbours

Singleton
Muswellbrook
Coolah
Mendooran
Wellington
Eumungerie
Gulgong
Bylong
Aberdeen
Scone
Murrurundi
Coonabarabran
 
 
 
 

 

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DUBBO

Macquarie St  - Dubbo

 

 

LOCATION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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In the heart of New south Wales,  the transition country between the scenic central New South Wales and the awesome western plains.

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At the junction of The Golden. The Mitchell and the Newell Highways
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Dubbo to Sydney 414km 4.5hrs

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Dubbo to Melbourne 856km 10 hrs

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Dubbo to Brisbane 895km 10hrs

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Dubbo to Adelaide 1212km 13 hrs

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Dubbo to Canberra 415km 4.5hrs

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Dubbo to Newcastle 400km 4.5hrs

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Sydney by Rail - 6.5hrs via daily XPT

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By Air - 1 hour flight
 

CLIMATE

 

 

 

Low humidity

Summers - hot days

Spring and Autumn - pleasant days, cool nights

Winter - beautiful days after very frosty nights

 

ATTRACTIONS

Fresh local produce

A thriving city in rural surroundings

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busy CBD with all the services you could possibly need

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eateries offer the full spectrum
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A la Carte restaurants,

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Family restaurants

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sidewalk cafe

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fast food outlets

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Macquarie Valley Food & Wine Regional Farmers Markets

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Historical buildings

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Museums & Galleries

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Wineries

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Western Plain Zoo

Historic Court House

Monkey exhibit at Western Plains Zoo

 

PLACES TO VISIT  -

         THINGS TO DO AROUND DUBBO

 

Western Plains Plains Zoo

A Safari Around the World: 

 

 

 

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

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With more than 300 hectares of bushland, the zoo is home to over 1500 animals from all over the world.

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The open range design provides a great setting for your zoo adventure.

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You can travel along the six kilometre world safari circuit in the comfort of your own car, walking or by electric cart or bike, both of which can be hired at the zoo.

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A behind-the-scenes ‘Early Morning Walk’ is a fantastic way to get close to some of the Zoo’s most exotic animals. These weekend tours are conducted by trained Zoo Friend volunteers. During the school holidays the tours are also conducted on Wednesdays and Fridays.
 

 

 

 

Old Dubbo Gaol

 

Historic Gaol - daily tours

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dundullimal Homestead & Woolshed 

 

a National Trust icon

and Australia’s oldest timber slab homestead.

 

 

 

 

 

Dubbo

Observatory

 

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The latest in computerised telescope technology.

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A fully guided tour includes an informative talk from your host and then a 360 degree panorama of the galaxy that only a brilliant Dubbo night sky can provide. 

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 During the day navigate through the Astro Mini Golf Plus.

 

Bookings are essential

Ph: (02) 6885 3022

 

 

EVENTS

Dubbo Show

 

 

Dubbo Showground

May 11th & 12th 2007

Phone: 02 6882 4364

 

 

Accommodation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dubbo offers you a choice of 70 places to stay

All types and styles are available for you to relax in when you are discovering the district. 

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well appointed B & B’s, both in town and country settings

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Quality Motels and Hotels,

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Country Pubs,

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Very good Caravan Parks

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 Camping.grounds

 

 

These Dubbo  businesses are partners in promoting the Golden Highway as

Easy Driving ..........on Your Inland Adventure Trail

 

Railway bridge over the Macquarie River - Dubbo

 

All photos by courtesy of Dubbo Visitor Information Centre

 

Tourist Information Centres

Singleton/Jerrys PlainsDenman Merriwa/Cassilis - Dunedoo - Dubbo  

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87 Hill St.    MUSWELLBROOK  NSW  2333      Phone 02 6541 4050       Fax 02 6541 4051

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