Dubbo Area
Must do
Family holiday in Dubbo
A range of accommodation and kid-friendly attractions make Dubbo a great family holiday destination and an excellent base for exploring the Central West region of NSW.
About Dubbo Area
Taronga Western Plains Zoo in Dubbo is a major attraction for visitors to the Dubbo area. The 300-hectare zoo houses 1,500 animals, including rare and endangered species – it's the only place in Australia where you can see African elephants.
Take a heritage walk to admire Dubbo's historic buildings or visit the Western Plains Cultural Centre. Don't miss a visit to Old Dubbo Gaol which re-creates 19th century prison life. At Narromine you can learn about gliding and the history of Australian aviation. Enjoy the tranquillity of Shoyoen Sister City Garden, a traditional Japanese garden in Elizabeth Park, Wellington and the spectacular Wellington Caves.
Events
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- February
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Saturday 11 Feb 2012 Music of the Night
Two of Australia's most talented and versatile entertainers, Dale Burridge and Danielle Everett will take you on a journey into "...
- Sunday 12 Feb 2012 Riverside Markets Dubbo
- Thursday 16 Feb 2012 The Ladies Of Country
- Friday 17 Feb 2012 Simon Tedeschi and Ian Cooper
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- March
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Saturday 03 Mar 2012 Wellington Antique Vintage Fair
The Wellington Antique Vintage Fair is a premier event in the region, attracting up to 10,000 visitors every year. The fair ...
- Sunday 11 Mar 2012 2012 Combined Car Clubs Annual Charity Show
- Wednesday 14 Mar 2012 NSW Beef Spectacular
- Friday 16 Mar 2012 AIF National Swimming Championships
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- April
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Saturday 14 Apr 2012 24th Bottle and Collectors Show and Trading Fair
Orana Collectables Club present their Annual Bottle and Collectables Show and Trading Fair at the Dubbo Regional Theatre Convention Centre....
- Saturday 21 Apr 2012 Dubbo ANZAC Test Sprinters
Local towns
- DubboA range of accommodation and kid-friendly attractions make Dubbo a great family
- GilgandraJust a 50-minute drive north of Gilgandra are the majestic Warrumbungles, an
- NarromineAs well as delicious produce and beautiful flower farms, Narromine is rich
- WellingtonVisit Wellington Caves to admire the huge stalagmite in Cathedral Cave, once
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Tue, 7 February 2012NSWTips: Three of our favourite ladies of #country music are getting together and making their way down under. http://t.co/B4r7afYL #NSW
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