Although the Western Plains Zoo is the best known 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.

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 http://www.zoo.nsw.gov.au/

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 website www.olddubbogaol.com.au/

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.

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 website www.wpccdubbo.org.au/

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.

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

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.

This is a “must see” attraction. See the life saving work this Australian icon does for the people who live work and travel in remote Australia. Hear how Reverend John Flynn visualised a “mantle of safety” over inland Australia more than 80 years ago. Learn about the development and operations of the Dubbo Base and see RFDS history and memorabilia. See real life medical footage of RFDS doctors, nurses and pilots doing their job.
Open Tuesday to Saturday 1pm to 4pm
NSW School Holidays Tuesdays to Saturdays 10am to 4pm
Groups by appointment Call 0407 444 690

“Excitement on Three Wheels”

This is a unique way to experience Dubbo and it’s attractions. You can create your own tour to suit your needs and level of excitement.
Coffee at the zoo, a town and river tour, cruisy outback pub lunches, daring joy rides or a trip to the Dubbo Flying Doctor Base.
Don your helmet, adjust your googles, tighten your belt and with expert commentary by Peter you will have the most amazing experience.

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

Kidzoo Playhouse Cafe

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

Oxley Downs “The Outback House”

The setting for the ABC telivision series “Outback House” . For information visit www.oxleydowns.com.au

Reading 5 Cinema Complex

All the latest movies in this state of the art five theatre movie centre.
For more information visit 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 to:
  • Wellington Caves
  • Phosphate Mine and Lake Burrendong.
  • Warrumbungle National Park
  • “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.