Forbes
Must do
Arts, culture and heritage in Forbes
Rich in gold-mining history and the site of the biggest gold robbery in Australia's history, Forbes is renowned for its connections with notorious bushrangers Ben Hall and Frank Gardiner. Find out more on the town’s heritage trail.
About Forbes
This prosperous rural town famous for its bushranger history is situated among farmland on the Lachlan River, 33 km south-west of Parkes. The town's heritage trail allows you to explore many handsome historic buildings and the remains of the tunnel system that was created in a bid to foil bushrangers.
If you enjoy birdwatching then head to Gum Swamp Bird Hide, a wetland sanctuary that's home to more than 158 bird species. At Jemalong Weir, 24 km south of Forbes, you can enjoy a bushwalk, go swimming or enjoy a shady picnic in the great outdoors.
Events
There were no upcoming events for the town of Forbes. Below is a list of events for the surrounding Parkes Area area.
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- March
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Saturday 03 Mar 2012 Barmedman Twilight Modified Tractor Pull
A twilight modified tractor pull, with V8 tractors pulling a weighted sled, competing for points for a series round of ...
- Sunday 25 Mar 2012 Australian Marbles Championships
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- April
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Thursday 05 Apr 2012 Tullamore Irish Festival
Tullamore Irish Festival celebrates Tullamore's historic Irish family connections with Irish music, dancing, singing, games for old and young, food, ...
Gallery
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ANZAC memorial and Forbes Town Hall
ANZAC memorial and Forbes Town Hall. Image Don Fuchs
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Forbes Church
Church in Forbes, part of the Forbes Heritage Walk.
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Forbes Chinese Memorial Garden
Forbes Chinese Memorial Garden. Image Don Fuchs
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