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A day out in Dubbo

Dubbo is in New South Wales. Hopalong knows 8 things to do and 2 places to eat here. Prices are approximate adult prices in A$.

Plan my day in Dubbo

Top things to do in Dubbo

  • Old Dubbo Gaol

    A$25 · Old Gaol · about 75 min

    Heritage gaol with holograms and stories.

  • Taronga Western Plains Zoo

    A$55 · Zoo · about 240 min

    Drive, cycle or walk past rhinos, giraffes and lions.

  • Stargazing at the observatory

    A$30 · Observatory · about 90 min

    Night sky tours under dark western skies.

  • Macquarie River walk

    Free · City · about 60 min

    Riverside path through town.

  • Dubbo Regional Botanic Garden and Shoyoen

    Free · City · about 60 min

    Native gardens and a traditional Japanese garden.

  • Western Plains Cultural Centre

    Free · City · about 60 min

    Regional gallery and museum.

  • Macquarie River Trail

    Free · City · about 60 min

    A flat riverside path through parks and wetlands, good with bikes.

  • Dubbo Farmers Market

    Free · City · about 45 min

    First and third Saturdays at Macquarie Lions Park.

Free things to do in Dubbo

  • Macquarie River walk (City): Riverside path through town.
  • Dubbo Regional Botanic Garden and Shoyoen (City): Native gardens and a traditional Japanese garden.
  • Western Plains Cultural Centre (City): Regional gallery and museum.
  • Macquarie River Trail (City): A flat riverside path through parks and wetlands, good with bikes.
  • Dubbo Farmers Market (City): First and third Saturdays at Macquarie Lions Park.

Where to eat

  • Café lunch on Macquarie Street (City, around A$22): Cafés in the main street.
  • Dinner in town (City, around A$40): Pubs and restaurants in the centre.

Step-free and pram-friendly ideas

  • Taronga Western Plains Zoo · step-free · pram-friendly
  • Macquarie River walk · step-free · pram-friendly
  • Dubbo Regional Botanic Garden and Shoyoen · step-free · pram-friendly
  • Western Plains Cultural Centre · step-free · pram-friendly
  • Macquarie River Trail · step-free · pram-friendly
  • Dubbo Farmers Market · pram-friendly

Access information can change. Check with the venue if access is essential.

Typical weather in Dubbo

MonthLowHighRainy days
January18°C33°C5
April11°C24°C6
July3°C15°C6
October11°C24°C6

Approximate long-term averages, not a forecast.

Plan my day in Dubbo