Taronga Western Plains Zoo
Home to some of Australia’s and the world’s most iconic and endangered wildlife. Set off on your own safari by bike, electric cart or pedal boat.
Things to do in Dubbo
Opening times change, so check with each place before you go.
Old Dubbo Gaol
Dubbo’s historic gaol, open for tours. Night tours run for group bookings of 10 or more.
Dundullimal Homestead (National Trust)
Discover Dubbo’s pioneer history at this 1840s homestead, with exhibitions by local artists. Group bookings and tours by arrangement, and free for National Trust members.
Dubbo Observatory
View planets, stars and galaxies through telescopes at night, and sunspots and solar prominences by day. Astro minigolf and astrophotography too (bring your own SLR camera). Call for opening times.
Western Plains Cultural Centre
A gallery, museum and modern café: Dubbo’s creative soul.
Terramungamine Rock Grooves
See the 150 rock grooves made by the Tubbagah people at Terramungamine Reserve.
Dubbo Regional Botanic Garden
Four distinct gardens to explore: the Biodiversity Garden, Shoyoen Sister City Garden, Dubbo Sensory Garden and Oasis Garden.
Royal Flying Doctor Service Visitor Experience
An interactive look at the world of the Royal Flying Doctor Service: its doctors, nurses and pilots, and the outback communities they serve. Group bookings by appointment.
Dubbo Aquatic Leisure Centre
A children’s leisure pool, an Olympic-size pool, twin waterslide, kiosk and barbecues, with party packages available.
Dubbo Sportsworld
Indoor netball, cricket, soccer, basketball and floorball, plus laser skirmish, bubble soccer and Inflatable World for parties.
iPlay Tenpin City Dubbo (tenpin bowling)
Eighteen lanes with auto scoring and bumpers, pool and air hockey tables, video games, and glow bowling on weekends and school holidays outside league times. Children’s parties too.
Elston Park Water Park
A water park with a big lawn, shelters and a playground. Just down the road from the motel, on Cobra Street.
Victoria Park Play Space (formerly Livvi’s Place)
A fully fenced, shaded play space with interactive equipment.
Tracker Riley Cycleway
A 12.5 km circuit between the CBD and historic Dundullimal Homestead, via Taronga Western Plains Zoo. Bike hire is available from Dubbo City Holiday Park (02 6801 4530).
Dubbo Heritage Walk
A leisurely tour of historic buildings in the heart of Dubbo’s CBD. Pick up a brochure at the Visitor Information Centre.
Dubbo Farmers Market
Fresh seasonal produce, local pork, beef and lamb, plus jams, marinades, honey and preserves.
Wellington Caves
Guided tours through three cave sites and a fossil Discovery Lab, about 30 minutes from Dubbo.
Dubbo murals and street art
A self-guided walk past more than 20 murals, sculptures and mosaics, most of them in the city centre and free to see.
Dubbo Visitor Information Centre
Maps, local advice and bookings, with two of Dubbo’s bronze rhino sculptures out the front.
Goonoo National Park
A quiet bushland park that is popular for birdwatching.
Wellington historical walking tour
A self-guided walk through one of Australia’s oldest inland settlements, taking in the Wellington Museum in the old police station and gaol.