Lots of Things to Do

Although the Western Plains Zoo is the best know tourist attraction in Dubbo there are many more interesting places to visit and things to do.
In fact you can easily fill several days and wonder where the time went.  Here is a summary of what Dubbo has to offer.

Western Plains Zoo

You can easily spend a day exploring the wonders of the Dubbo Zoo. Check out the option of starting with an early morning walk. They are available every Saturday and Sunday throughout the year and additional days are included during School Holidays and Long Weekends. Your guided walking tour will take you to some areas not included in general entry and at the completion a hearty breakfast is available in the lakeside bistro.

The road that takes you through the five continent areas is approximately 6 kilometers and you can either drive around in your own car, ride bikes or hire an electric buggy. Why not take some tucker along and make use of the many BBQ picnic areas. Some of the Aussie animals just might wander in and say hello.

For details of zoo admission Click Here

Old Dubbo Gaol

Located right in the main street and next to the Commonwealth Bank, this is a trip back in time. You will marvel at the animatronic models that give you in site into their part in the gaol community. Expect the unexpected when actors are in costume to entertain you. You will need a couple of hours to absorb this delightful piece of history.

Visit their web site  www.olddubbogaol.com.au/

Dundullimal Homestead

Owned by the National Trust “Dundullimal” is the oldest standing slab homestead in Australia.
As you wander through this amazing home your imagination will take you back to the days of
the early settlers and recognize the challenges of these pioneering families.

Visit their web site  www.nsw.nationaltrust.org.au to find out what days they are open to the public.

“Shoyoen” Sister City Garden

Experience this beautiful Japanese garden at Dubbo’s developing botantical gardens in Elizabeth Park.

Dubbo Observatory

They affectionately call this Dubbo’s “star”attraction. The observatory has state of the art computerised Meade LX200 telescopes to explore the universe. Learn about where we live in space and have a fun night out. Bookings in advance are essential.

Western Plains Cultural Centre

Home to Dubbo Regional Gallery, Museum and Community Arts Centre. Recently constructed and opened from September 2006 the centre will host a variety of art exhibitions.

Dubbo’s state of the art museum developed in the old Dubbo High school buildings is titled ” Dubbo Stories, People, Places and Possessions”. This exhibition explores pastoral landscapes with symbols of agriculture and family ambition. Dubbo streetscapes reveal the changing facades of shops and the hidden stories within.  Storytellers spin yarns about Dubbo events and identities.

Enjoy a break and refreshments in the “Outlook Cafe”

Visit their web site www.wpccdubbo.org.au/

Kidzoo Playhouse Cafe

Let the little ones loose in this purpose built indoor play gym while you sit back and sip a coffee.

Traintasia

Model Railway Display and Hobbies.  Wonder at this amazing operating interactive model railway display which took hundreds of hours to build.

Oxley Downs  ”The Outback House”

The setting for the ABC telivision series “Outback House” .

Visit their web site for information www.oxleydowns.com.au

Wine Tasting

A fast growing addition to the Dubbo scene are the first class wineries and cellar door sales.
Visit Red Earth Estate (Medal winner), Lazy River Estate (Medal winner) and Bell River Estate between Wellington and Molong are all open for wine tasting.

Reading 5 Cinema Complex

All the latest movies in this state of the art five theatre movie centre.

Visit their web site for movie details www.readingcinemas.com.au/cinemas/dubbo.asp

And There is still More

These are only a few of the many things to do while visiting Dubbo.

Others include the Garling Gallery in the village of Wongarbon

Day trips recommended are to the Wellington Caves, Phosphate Mine and Lake Burrendong. Visit the Warrumbungle National Park or in the other direction is the famous “Dish” or Parkes Radio Telescope.

Narromine has it’s Avaition museum and Swanes Rose Nursery and don’t forget the delights of Mudgee and Gulgong.