There's something about our wide-open spaces and larger-than-life attractions that creates holiday magic for Aussie kids.
Dubbo is a firm favourite for families. Every year thousands of families travel to Dubbo to relax, re-energise and reconnect. It only takes a moment to feel at home but a lifetime to explore, so don't waste a minute.
This is an adventure into the real Australia without the manufactured thrills that quickly wear out your patience and your wallet. So experience life on a large canvas and you'll soon discover why so many families make a regular holiday pilgrimage to Dubbo.
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Taronga Western Plains Zoo |
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Adult $46 | Concession $32.50 | Child (4-15) 23.00 Family 2 A & 2 C $117.30
Early Morning Walk: 6.45am Saturday and Sunday - $15 adult/$7.50 children*.
Every Wednesday and Friday during public school holidays for Eastern states NSW public holidays excluding Christmas Day and New Year Day.
KEY * - prices in addition to admission Bike hire is available
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Attractions and Activities
Taronga Western Plains Zoo
Open 7 Days: 9am-4pm | Admission for 2 consecutive days
Obley Road Dubbo NSW 2830
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Aladdin's Cave Bottlehouse |
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Antiques and collectables. Fantasy gardens, unique bottlehouse, WA flowering eucalypts. Only 5 minutes from Dubbo.
Adult $6 | Children $3 | Under 6 Free. |
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02 6887 2732 |
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36R Dunedoo Road, Dubbo, NSW 2830 |
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jjbn36@bigpond.com |
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Attractions and Activities
Aladdin's Cave Bottlehouse
Please Phone For Opening Hours
36R Dunedoo Road Dubbo NSW 2830
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Dubbo Aquatic Leisure Centre |
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Casual Visit: Adult $3.90 | Children $2.60 | Family $14.00 (Need medicare card as ID) 6am to 8am: Adults $2.60 | Children $2.10.
Opening times until 30 March 2013
Monday to Saturday: 6am - 9pm
Sunday and Public Holidays: 10.30am - 9pm
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Attractions and Activities
Dubbo Aquatic Leisure Centre
Victoria Park, Talbragar Street Dubbo NSW 2830
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Dubbo Observatory |
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Come and discover our universe at night!
Adult $20| Family four $50| extra child $10| Senior/concession $14 |School group $9 | Tour group $13
Astro Mini Golf Plus 10am-3.00pm , Friday, Saturday, Sunday.
School Holidays open 7 days Adult $7 | Child $5 | Family $20 | Senior/con $6 |
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Dubbo Observatory
Open 7 nights, please phone to make your booking.
17L Camp Road Dubbo NSW 2830
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Dundullimal Homestead |
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Australia's Oldest Timberslab Homestead. Open Tuesday to Saturday 11 - 3pm. Image Courtesy of Mark James Photography
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Dundullimal Homestead
Adult $8.00 | Child $4.00 | Family of four $20 | Senior $6.50 |National Trust members free | Group Bookings Open 7 days by appointment
'Dundullimal' 23L Obley Road Dubbo NSW 2830
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Old Dubbo Gaol |
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Step back in time to the pioneering days of the early colony and enjoy the tales of mystery of Old Dubbo Gaol. Activities include Guided Tours, Characters in Costume, Twilight Night Tours, Moonlight (Adults Only) Tours. Kids Activities. Enquire for more details and timings.
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Old Dubbo Gaol
Adult $15 | Child (4-15) $5 | Senior/Con $12 | Family 2 A & 2C $36 | Ext child $4 | Open Every Day 9am to 4pm (Closed Christmas Day)
90 Macquarie Street Dubbo NSW 2830
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Traintasia |
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An exciting interactive display for all the family, featuring fairground, skyway and ski lifts plus fire fighting emergency.
Open Monday to Friday 10am-4pm. | Saturdays 10am-2pm. | Sundays Closed | School holidays open 7 days 10am-4pm. Public Hoidays and Long Weekends open 10am-3pm
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Attractions and Activities
Traintasia
5 years and over $7 | Family four $24 | Extra children $6
13L Yarrandale Road Dubbo NSW 2830
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Western Plains Cultural Centre |
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The WPCC incorporates Dubbo Regional Gallery - The Armati Bequest, Dubbo Regional Museum and the Community Arts Centre. The $8.2 million Centre aims to provide a broad range of experiences in the visual arts, heritage and social history.
Free Admission. Workshops for groups and schools
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Attractions and Activities
Western Plains Cultural Centre
Open 6 days Wednesday to Monday 10am - 4pm | Friday 10am - 8pm | Closed Tuesday
76 Wingewarra Street Dubbo NSW 2830
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Red Earth Estate |
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Red Earth Estate Cellar Door offers a selection of wines, made on site with fruit from our vineyard, including award winning dry and sweet white and red wines. Enjoy a wine tasting and cheese platter in a relaxed, friendly environment. Now including Dubbo Brewery - boutique beer.
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Red Earth Estate
Open 6 days 11am - 5pm (closed Wednesdays)
18L Camp Road Dubbo NSW 2830
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Tombstone Estate Vineyard |
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Come relax and enjoy tasting their premium hand picked and traditionally grown wine. Open Saturday & Wednesday 10am – 5pm | Thursday, Friday by appointment | School holidays - Open 7 days 10am-5pm
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Food and Wine
Tombstone Estate Vineyard
5R Basalt Road Dubbo NSW 2830
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Biodiversity Garden |
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Discover what Dubbo was before European settlement. Native grasslands flow into a grassy box woodland and to a wetland, with a range of different food and habitats for native birds and animals. Open Monday - Friday: 9am to 4pm | Saturday & Sunday: 9.30 to 4.30pm
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Attractions and Activities
Biodiversity Garden
Open 7 days with free admission.
Elizabeth Park, Coronation Drive Dubbo NSW 2830
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Dubbo Art and Craft Society Inc. |
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On offer at the Cobra Street Cottage are works of art together with a selection of patchwork, porcelain painting, silvercraft, spinning and weaving and wood-turning by local artists. Open 7 days 10am - 4 pm.
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Art & Culture
Dubbo Art and Craft Society Inc.
137 Cobra Street Dubbo NSW 2830
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Dubbo Visitors Information Centre |
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Open 9am to 5pm. Get personal advice on your travel options and plans in Dubbo. Browse the shelves for local produce and souvenirs. Clean toilets are available for use during opening hours.
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02 6801 4450 |
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02 6801 4459 |
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Cnr A39 (Newell Hwy) & Macquarie Street, Dubbo, NSW 2830 |
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tourism@dubbo.nsw.gov.au |
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Dubbo Visitors Information Centre
Open everyday except Christmas Day
Cnr A39 (Newell Hwy) & Macquarie Street Dubbo NSW 2830
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Shoyoen Sister City Garden |
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Authentic Japanese horticulture and architecture gifted to the City by our sister city in Japan - Minokamo.
Monday to Friday 9am - 4pm | Saturday and Sunday 9.30am - 4.30pm
Open 7 Days | Free admission |
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Attractions and Activities
Phone: (02) 6801 4000, (02) 6801 4720
Shoyoen Sister City Garden
Open 7 Days | Free admission
Elizabeth Park, Coronation Drive Dubbo NSW 2830
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Terramungamine - Rock Grooves |
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Terramungamine is an Aboriginal reserve located on the Macquarie river. Be amazed by the 150 rock grooves created by the Tubbagah People.
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(02) 6801 4450 |
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(02) 6801 4259 |
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Burraway Rd via Brocklehurst (Newell Highway), Dubbo, NSW 2830 |
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dcc@dubbo.nsw.gov.au |
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Attractions and Activities
Terramungamine - Rock Grooves
Open 7 days | Free Admission.
Burraway Rd via Brocklehurst (Newell Highway) Dubbo NSW 2830
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Royal Flying Doctor Base Education Centre |
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Learn about the history, development and operations of the Dubbo Flying Doctor Base.
Open Tuesday to Saturday: 1pm-4pm or by appointment
NSW School Holidays: Tuesday to Saturday: 10am-4pm
Open Sundays on Long Weekends and Easter: 10am-4pm
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Attractions and Activities
Royal Flying Doctor Base Education Centre
Admission: Adults $2 | Children $1 | Pre-booked tours welcome.
Dubbo City Airport, Cooreena Road, Off Mitchell Highway Dubbo NSW 2830
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Savannah Visitor Plaza and Free Access Area |
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The Savannah Visitor Plaza and free access area offers a great place to relax with a meal or coffee at Bahkita's Cafe whilst overlooking the primate islands or let the kids run wild in the safari park playground. |
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Savannah Visitor Plaza and Free Access Area
Taronga Western Plains Zoo, Obley Road Dubbo NSW 2830
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