Dubbo Guidebook
Sightseeing
Immerse yourself in an unforgettable safari experience at Taronga Western Plains Zoo Dubbo. There's so much to see and do, from animal encounters, virtual keeper talks, kids activities, must-sees and more!
59 locals recommend
Taronga Western Plains Zoo
Obley RoadImmerse yourself in an unforgettable safari experience at Taronga Western Plains Zoo Dubbo. There's so much to see and do, from animal encounters, virtual keeper talks, kids activities, must-sees and more!
Where history comes to life, this 19th century prison explores the brutality of prison life, the daring escapes and heritage of the site delivered in a mix of theatrical performances and modern immersive displays.
43 locals recommend
Old Dubbo Gaol
90 Macquarie StWhere history comes to life, this 19th century prison explores the brutality of prison life, the daring escapes and heritage of the site delivered in a mix of theatrical performances and modern immersive displays.
Believed to be the oldest surviving sophisticated slab house in Australia, Dundullimal and its sandstone stables, timber church, and shed are a living illustration of rural life on an isolated property.
Built in the early 1840s as the head station of a 6,500 hectare (26,000 acres) squatting run, the homestead is Dubbo’s oldest building that is open to the public. Its interior is remarkably sophisticated for its genre, with louvres and multiple-pane glazed openings onto the verandah. The imposing sitting room is noted for its ‘tent’ shaped plaster ceiling and wallpaper, reproduced from an 1850 patent. The master bedroom is complete with an iron bed and a campaign chest.
12 locals recommend
Dundullimal Homestead
23L Obley RdBelieved to be the oldest surviving sophisticated slab house in Australia, Dundullimal and its sandstone stables, timber church, and shed are a living illustration of rural life on an isolated property.
Built in the early 1840s as the head station of a 6,500 hectare (26,000 acres) squatting run, the homestead is Dubbo’s oldest building that is open to the public. Its interior is remarkably sophisticated for its genre, with louvres and multiple-pane glazed openings onto the verandah. The imposing sitting room is noted for its ‘tent’ shaped plaster ceiling and wallpaper, reproduced from an 1850 patent. The master bedroom is complete with an iron bed and a campaign chest.
Activity
Activities to suit the family and groups
You are 'locked' in an altered reality, 60 minutes on the clock. The only way out is to solve a series of cryptic clues and puzzles, or you fail!
7 locals recommend
Dubbo Escape Room
43 Macquarie StYou are 'locked' in an altered reality, 60 minutes on the clock. The only way out is to solve a series of cryptic clues and puzzles, or you fail!
The heart of culture in the central west, the Western Plains Cultural Centre includes a Gallery, Museum and Community Art Centre. Presenting cutting edge exhibitions and programs, the Western Plains Cultural Centre aims to challenge, connect and reflect our community and share the culture of Western NSW with visitors.
28 locals recommend
Western Plains Cultural Centre
76 Wingewarra StThe heart of culture in the central west, the Western Plains Cultural Centre includes a Gallery, Museum and Community Art Centre. Presenting cutting edge exhibitions and programs, the Western Plains Cultural Centre aims to challenge, connect and reflect our community and share the culture of Western NSW with visitors.
Touch down into the world of heroic doctors, nurses, pilots and outback communities. Live each moment as we deliver urgent medical care across a 7.69 million square km ‘waiting room’ - the Australian outback.
See through the eyes of unique outback characters and communities. Experience their stories and challenges across the vast Australian remote areas - as if you’re right there.
24 locals recommend
Royal Flying Doctor Service Visitor Experience
21 Judy Jakins DrTouch down into the world of heroic doctors, nurses, pilots and outback communities. Live each moment as we deliver urgent medical care across a 7.69 million square km ‘waiting room’ - the Australian outback.
See through the eyes of unique outback characters and communities. Experience their stories and challenges across the vast Australian remote areas - as if you’re right there.
At the Dubbo Observatory you can view the planets, stars and galaxies through telescopes at night including their new large 17 inch telescope. Be informed and entertained with the 75 minute program that commences with a presentation by local astronomer, Peter Starr, then venture out into the night sky and view the stars through the telescopes. Astro-photography is also available with your own Canon or Nikon SLR cameras. A gift shop is available where you can purchase astronomy books and gifts.
Take astro-photographs online from home using their new 17 inch telescope.
16 locals recommend
Dubbo Observatory
17L Camp RdAt the Dubbo Observatory you can view the planets, stars and galaxies through telescopes at night including their new large 17 inch telescope. Be informed and entertained with the 75 minute program that commences with a presentation by local astronomer, Peter Starr, then venture out into the night sky and view the stars through the telescopes. Astro-photography is also available with your own Canon or Nikon SLR cameras. A gift shop is available where you can purchase astronomy books and gifts.
Take astro-photographs online from home using their new 17 inch telescope.
Food scene
Come and enjoy the variety of national fashion, jewellery and food outlets Orana Mall has for you to enjoy.
15 locals recommend
Orana Mall Shopping Centre
56 Windsor ParadeCome and enjoy the variety of national fashion, jewellery and food outlets Orana Mall has for you to enjoy.
Dubbo Square
177 Macquarie St