{"id":196234,"date":"2019-04-04T11:24:00","date_gmt":"2019-04-04T00:24:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.australiantraveller.com\/?p=196234"},"modified":"2023-03-10T13:08:46","modified_gmt":"2023-03-10T02:08:46","slug":"what-to-do-in-dubbo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.australiantraveller.com\/nsw\/central-west\/dubbo\/what-to-do-in-dubbo\/","title":{"rendered":"6 of the best things to do in Dubbo"},"content":{"rendered":"
Imagine a city boasting the charm of rural Australian life mixed with rich textured Victorian colonial history\u2026 and the expansive wonder of an African safari.<\/h5>\n

Dubbo is a place that refuses to be boxed in so it\u2019s no surprise it\u2019s one of the country\u2019s fastest-growing inland cities.<\/p>\n\n

It also plays host to over half a million travellers per year, each coming from across the globe to enjoy the easily accessible family entertainment, tantalising farm-to-table restaurants and awe-inspiring nature.<\/p>\n

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Take a stroll past the Dubbo clock tower<\/p><\/div>\n

So, next time you’re in the area, here’s how to fill your itinerary…<\/p>\n

1. Old Dubbo Gaol<\/h2>\n

State heritage listed, this historic gaol<\/a>, located on the main street of Dubbo, operated for over 119 years from 1847 until 1966 and now houses grim artefacts \u2013 check out the hangman\u2019s kit and gallows \u2013 and hosts tours during school holiday periods.<\/p>\n\n

Address:\u00a0<\/strong>90 Macquarie St, Dubbo<\/p>\n

2. Dubbo Farmers\u2019 Market<\/h2>\n

Taking place on the corner of Macquarie Street and the Newell Highway on the first and third Saturday of the month, rain, hail or shine, Dubbo Farmers\u2019 Market<\/a> boasts 60 stall holders selling locally grown produce and a convivial village atmosphere.<\/p>\n

\"Pick

Pick up some fresh fruit at the Dubbo farmers market<\/p><\/div>\n

Address:\u00a0<\/strong>Cnr Macquarie St & Newell Hwy, Dubbo<\/p>\n

3. Western Plains Cultural Centre<\/h2>\n

Housing the Dubbo Regional Gallery, Dubbo Museum and a community arts centre, the Western Plains Cultural Centre<\/a> features touring exhibitions and pieces from the rich history of Dubbo and its surrounds.<\/p>\n

\"Take

Take in the art at Western Plains Cultural Centre<\/p><\/div>\n

Address:<\/strong>\u00a076 Wingewarra St, Dubbo<\/p>\n

4. Taronga Western Plains Zoo<\/h2>\n

With its large open plains, the Dubbo landscape echoes many of the hallmarks of an African savannah, which is why it\u2019s an ideal home for zebras, giraffes, lions and the like, and the closest you\u2019ll come to an African safari in Australia.<\/p>\n\n

Taronga Western Plains Zoo<\/a>\u00a0has been inspiring visitors for over 40 years, showcasing hoards of elephants, cheetahs, zebras and even Sumatran tigers along wide expansive enclosures that feel as close to their natural habitat as possible.<\/p>\n\n

What makes it so special though is that it\u2019s also been designed for maximum close contact (as safely and humanely as possible, of course), fulfilling guest\u2019s wildest safari dreams without ever needing to leave the country.<\/p>\n

\"Meet

Meet the giraffes at Western Plains Zoo<\/p><\/div>\n

Address:\u00a0<\/strong>Obley Rd, Dubbo<\/p>\n

5. Lazy River Estate<\/h2>\n

Located on the banks of the Macquarie River on the outskirts of town, the Lazy River estate winery<\/a> hosts events and offers up lovely accommodation in the form of the Boat House Villa, from where you can stroll through the vines, picnic under 300-year-old gum trees and throw a line into the river. In the early morning you can hear the sound of the animals at Taronga Western Plains Zoo across the river.<\/p>\n\n

Address:\u00a0<\/strong>29R Old Dubbo Rd, Dubbo<\/p>\n

6. Press<\/h2>\n

The Press<\/a>, a cafe, restaurant and coffee roaster in one, is\u00a0located in a heritage building that once housed The Land newspaper (hence the name), It strives to serve up dishes made with ingredients as local as possible including free-range or pastured meat and eggs, and crafted coffee that packs a punch.<\/p>\n

\"Enjoy

Enjoy a delicious breakfast at Press cafe<\/p><\/div>\n

Address:\u00a0<\/strong>33 Bultje St, Dubbo<\/p>\n

Getting there<\/h2>\n

Dubbo is located 392 kilometres from Sydney; it takes\u00a0roughly five\u00a0hours to drive direct via\u00a0the\u00a0Great Western and\u00a0Castlereagh highways.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Imagine a city boasting the charm of rural Australian life mixed with rich textured Victorian colonial history\u2026 and the expansive wonder of an African safari. Dubbo is a place that refuses to be boxed in so it\u2019s no surprise it\u2019s one of the country\u2019s fastest-growing inland cities. It also plays host to over half a […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":191,"featured_media":196245,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"article.php","format":"standard","meta":{"_expiration-date-status":"","_expiration-date":0,"_expiration-date-type":"","_expiration-date-categories":[],"_expiration-date-options":[]},"categories":[882],"tags":[7007,5196,5713,5514,4628],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nWhat To Do In Dubbo<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Heading to Dubbo but not sure how to fill your itinerary? 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