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Family at Taronga Western Plains Zoo
White Rhinos, Taronga Western Plains Zoo

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

Dubbo is situated in the fertile Macquarie Valley where the Newell, Mitchell and Golden highways meet, five hours' drive from Sydney. Dubbo combines a rich pastoral history with great food and wine, expansive parklands, museums, galleries, art and crafts, and the famous Taronga Western Plains Zoo.

Learn about Australia's pioneering history on a heritage walk, at an historic homestead, Victorian-era goal or modern cultural centre. Old Dubbo Gaol is now a museum and chilling reminder of Victorian-era prison life.

Enjoy local produce including the red and white wines of this emerging wine region.

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    • Taronga Western Plains Zoo

      Taronga Western Plains Zoo

      Giraffes at Taronga Western Plains Zoo. Image Dubbo City Council

    • Taronga Western Plains Zoo

      Taronga Western Plains Zoo

      Elephant enclosure at Taronga Western Plains Zoo. Image Dubbo City Council

    • Zebras at Tarongo Western Plains zoo

      Zebras at Tarongo Western Plains zoo

      Zebras at Tarongo Western Plains zoo

    • Dubbo Old Dubbo Gaol

      Dubbo Old Dubbo Gaol

      Dubbo Old Dubbo Gaol

    • Giraffes at Taronga Western Plains Zoo

      Giraffes at Taronga Western Plains Zoo

      Giraffes at Taronga Western Plains Zoo

    • Dubbo Macquarie Street

      Dubbo Macquarie Street

      Dubbo Macquarie Street

    • White Rhinos running

      White Rhinos running

      White Rhinos running

    • Taronga Western Plains Zoo

      Taronga Western Plains Zoo

      Taronga Western Plains Zoo

    • Kids at Taronga Western Plains Zoo

      Kids at Taronga Western Plains Zoo

      Kids at Taronga Western Plains Zoo

    • Giraffes at Taronga Western Plains Zoo

      Giraffes at Taronga Western Plains Zoo

      Giraffes at Taronga Western Plains Zoo

    • Dubbo Shoyoen Gardens

      Dubbo Shoyoen Gardens

      Dubbo Shoyoen Gardens

    • Dubbo Macquarie River

      Dubbo Macquarie River

      Dubbo Macquarie River

    • Dubbo DRTCC external

      Dubbo DRTCC external

      Dubbo DRTCC external

    • Dubbo Aboriginal art

      Dubbo Aboriginal art

      Dubbo Aboriginal art

    • Family at Taronga Western Plains Zoo

      Family at Taronga Western Plains Zoo

      Family at Taronga Western Plains Zoo

    • Dubbo markets

      Dubbo markets

      Couple shopping at Dubbo markets. Image Andreas Smetana

    • Western Plains Zoo

      Western Plains Zoo

      Feeding giraffes at Taronga Western Plains Zoo. Image Gecko Photographics

    • Dubbo streetscape

      Dubbo streetscape

      View of Brisbane Street in Dubbo including Castlereagh Hotel on left. Image Gecko Photographics

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