WELCOME TO DUBBO GAWAYMBANHA DHUBU-GU
Adventure into a part of Australia where rich landscapes and stunning sunsets go hand-inhand with award-winning experiences and world-class attractions, where there’s time to reconnect and opportunities to explore, and where the people always greet you with a smile.
Whether it’s time for a fun-filled family adventure, a stopover on the great Australian journey, a quiet weekend break, or a spur-of-the-moment getaway, it’s time to experience life on a large canvas and Dubbo has it all! Dubbo is a vibrant city fuelled by more than 40,000 smiling people who call it home. Located in the heart of NSW, about halfway between Melbourne and Brisbane, Dubbo makes for an ideal family adventure or a welcome interstate breather. From the wide open spaces of Taronga Western Plains Zoo to the pitch-black confines of the Old Dubbo Gaol, a wealth of adventure is waiting! Relax on the lush banks of the Macquarie River, enjoy a rich selection of visual and performance art or simply watch a stunning country sunset. Cattle farms and coffee shops are within minutes of each other and high-end boutiques share space with colourful cafes, curio bars and creative hotspots.
Explore the pages of this Dubbo Visitor Guide to uncover the best of what the City has to offer. Scrawl through social media and you’ll discover a treasure trove of local gems shared by those in the know - turn the pages for just a taste of what they’re saying. Visit and create your own experience in our City.
WELCOME TO DUBBO CONTENTS Attractions & activities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Attractions & activities map. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Food & wine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 It’s on in Dubbo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Shopping. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Accommodation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Ask a local who knows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Getting here & around. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 City map. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
The Tubba-Gah Mayiny of the Wiradjuri Nation are Dubbo’s traditional custodians
For more information on visiting Dubbo call (02) 6801 4450 or visit dubbo.com.au 3