Darling River camp grounds is where i stayed, camp-site 9. I found it in the dark, and I was happy with my choice. Past weird 32 is a little bit less water, but still the entire 23km river road camp grounds are a great place to camp. I was solo and enjoyed the serenity of bird calls and fish jumping but a family and friends camp would be just as good. The distance between sites varies busy mostly they are distances of around 1km. A few long drops on the way.

One of our favourite National Parks! Lovely camping spots along the Darling River Campground. Great fishing and fantastic bird watching. Modern and clean amenities - showers at the Visitors Centre, BBQs and toilets at Emu Lake Campground. Don’t miss a self-guided tour of the Woolshed

Today we visited the Woolshed, Homestead ruins, and drove the loop back through River Drive. What a great place to camp!! The road was in good condition and the river drive has heaps of fabulous campsites on bends in the river. Many of them would be plenty big enough for a van and decent tow vehicle. I’m kind of disappointed we camped on the lake now that I e seen these campsites!! Woolshed was very interesting and the restorations are well done. The Homestead is a ruin. But the walk is interesting and should spark the imagination thinking about how tough life was on these places. The road was fine for the entire loop. It’s not bitumen, it’s dirt road into a National Park not a highway. But I’d happily take our van in there. Campsite near the Woolshed was unappealing to me at this time of the year, so you might want to check that. But if the road is open, we will camp on the River Drive next visit.

Spent a day here .My favourite was The Billabong walk and the Woolshed. It was wonderful to see all the birdlife this park offers. Lots of lizards too which seem to enjoy sunning themselves on the side of the road . Bring all your food and water for your stay and something for all the flies .It was $8 for a day pass .There are envelopes at the entrance for you to put your money in.

We stayed a night at the Shearers Quarters at Kinchega National Park. It's just basic bunk accommodation, but great value at $50. It was clean, had heating/ aircon, and access to a large kitchen/mess area. The old shearing shed is nearby, and kangaroos and emus are plentiful.

Fun drive around the lake edge. The woolshed was a good stop. Watch out for Emu, Skippy and Shingle backs. Confirm roads are open on your chosen route. Camping on the Darling looks a great option.

A fabulous National Park with interesting places to visit and extremely scenic. We went to the woolshed site and loved exploring it. You can still smell the lanolin which amazed us. We also visited the site of the old homestead. There's not much of it left but it was interesting to wonder around. The drive along the river was pretty with lots of places for picnics.

It's an awesome place to be. Nice and quiet. Unfortunately we couldn't use the lakes as the water was too far retracted and the river had algae in it. Still good.

It was great to see the lake so full of water.

A must see, the Birdlife was astounding. A blessing in itself. You can pull up pretty much anywhere and check it all out

The dramatic colors of water and sky aside, the barren landscape of Lake Menindee in New South Wales, Australia depicted in the photo below, makes a perfect setting for an electrical storm. The branches of the trees mirror the jagged bolts of lightning—and give the impression they have been through this before.

Relaxing, peaceful. Will be back to camp

Great camping area and good fishing and yabbies

A great place to visit and camp,rv friendly with dump point, water and a great little super market. Visitor info centre is very helpful, the town has a couple of pubs and a great wood fired pizza shop. Camping around the lakes is fantastic at the moment as there all full, but can be a bit windy at this time of year. Great place for a few nights.

ChatGPT You said: We did the Underground Tour (I missed the owners name sorry). It was fabulous. We took our three children 10, 4 and 1. It was so engaging, funny, informative and hand on. The owner was so knowledgeable and witty. The tour was an easy walk underground after we drove following a long to his underground mine. He told so many stories of past finds as well as media that have been to film with him. His display shop was so beautiful with very reasonably priced real opals, jewellery, gems and stones. He had the most professional set up in all of whitecliffs ChatGPT said: Here’s a polished version of your review, if you’d like to share it publicly (e.g., Google, TripAdvisor, or Facebook): We did the Underground Tour (I missed the owner's name, unfortunately) and it was absolutely fabulous! We brought our three children—ages 10, 4, and 1—and the experience was so engaging, funny, informative, and hands-on. The owner was incredibly knowledgeable and witty, making the tour enjoyable for both kids and adults. The tour included an easy walk underground after a short drive to his underground mine. He shared countless fascinating stories about past opal finds and even spoke about media crews who have come to film with him. His display shop was stunning—by far the most professional setup in all of White Cliffs. It featured beautiful, real opals, jewellery, gems, and stones, all very reasonably priced. Highly recommend this experience to anyone visiting the area! Want me to add anything about how your kids found it or how accessible it was for little ones? You said: The tour included an easy walk underground after a short drive to his underground mine. He shared countless fascinating stories about past opal finds and even spoke about media crews who have come to film with him. He let all the kids (there was maybe 10-15 kids as it was school holidays) have a turn to dig for opals inside his mine. He provided hard hats and torches for all guests. I had my 1yo in a carrier but you could probably get by with a small stroller if absolutely needed, though some bits were a bit steep. So I'd definitely recommend a carrier if you have a little one. Though, watch the little ones head on the walls as he wouldn't let me forget it when I accidentally donged Jaggers head on the wall ChatGPT said: Here’s your updated review with those great extra details woven in: We did the Underground Tour (I missed the owner's name, unfortunately) and it was absolutely fabulous! We brought our three children—ages 10, 4, and 1—and the experience was so engaging, funny, informative, and hands-on. The owner was incredibly knowledgeable and witty, making the tour enjoyable for both kids and adults. The tour included an easy walk underground after a short drive to his underground mine. He shared countless fascinating stories about past opal finds and even spoke about media crews who have come to film with him. As it was school holidays, there were around 10–15 kids on the tour, and he made sure every single one got a chance to dig for opals inside the mine! He provided hard hats and torches for all guests, which added to the excitement and adventure. I had my 1-year-old in a carrier, which worked really well. You could probably manage with a small stroller if absolutely necessary, though some areas are a bit steep—so I’d definitely recommend a carrier for little ones. Just be mindful of low walls and ceilings—I accidentally bumped Jagger’s head and he (very humorously) made sure I wouldn't forget it! His display shop was stunning—by far the most professional setup in all of White Cliffs. It featured beautiful, real opals, jewellery, gems, and stones, all very reasonably priced. Highly recommend this tour to families and anyone visiting the area! We paid only $102 for 2 amazing hours, 15 minutes. Priceless knowledge and entertainment.

Great display room with an amazing array of opals and other stuff. Staff are friendly and engaging. Good coffee and mousse cheesecake a delight.

Great coffee at the cafe. Amazing tour of the mine by Graeme, funny, informative, could have stayed longer to find that elusive pineapple. Will definitely be back….

We had a little break from fossicking to enjoy some coffee, hot chocolates and fresh scones. All went down a treat, scones were absolutely delicious! Graeme’s tour was a highlight of our trip! Graeme was engaging from the start, exceptionally good with our kids, extremely knowledgeable and has a great story. If coming to White Cliffs for just a night, make sure you arrive early afternoon (by 245pm) so you can do this tour, it is an absolute must! Thanks for a brilliant afternoon, we had the best time. And a big special thanks from our youngest, for looking for and retrieving that damn precious camping stick of hers 🙈…. You truly went above and beyond! Don’t be surprised if you have some young kids reach out looking for work experience in a few years time, they seem to be hooked! 😂

Fantastic mine tour and opal fossicking education. Graeme not only shared his passion for opal mining and stories of his finds, but shared his knowledge to help us understand how to find opals. His working mine tour was fantastic. A must do in White Cliffs before you go fossicking if you don’t know what you are looking for or even if you aren’t fossicking it’s fantastic

We enjoyed a lovely coffee here before the tour. The showroom and cafe has a relaxing atmosphere and plenty to look at on display. Graham's tour is fantastic and we can wholeheartedly recommend you do it. You will learn alot, have a few laughs and get some great photos. We did the tour the afternoon we rolled into town and it helped put perspective on the way of life out there. One thing that can't be faked is the locals enthusiasm for where they live. 5 stars for a great tour experience!

November is the start of the summer season so the cafe has restricted opening hours. Graeme is an excellent host - informative and passionate about opals, mining and White Cliffs. The mine tour is a very short drive from the cafe. An easy walk through the mine with time for questions and plenty of laughs. Really enjoyed it.

An interesting museum with a lot of history of the area They are extending the museum at the moment so some exhibits are not available What you can see in the gallery is amazing

Seniors price $8. Great museum. (I cannot understand why people pay money and then zip thru the display rooms not reading anything. Oh well.) Very informative displays, and well presented. The women at the front counter were lovely. Head outside and walk down to the mine pond. The colours in the rocks along the way and in the water were lovely.

Fantastic experience! The lady behind the counter is a real credit to the business and went out of her way to ensure we had an informative and warm visit, i cannot recommend this place enough if Mining history or Australian/Cornish Mining history floats your boat then this is the spot. The lady even rang to check if a local bakery had some leftover pasties for us to try as my birthplace came up in conversation - possibly the friendliest person on earth let alone in Austrialia. From Cornwall with love - excellent work we appreciate you.

Really interesting place to visit. Two levels of the museum and then various mining equipment outside. They also had a children’s health train carriage which you can walk through which I’d never seen before. Then you can go down and look at the water filled quarry quarry. Across the road is the miners memorial which I think was only built in 2020. There is caravan parking across the road, and toilets in the museum. The staff were very friendly as well.

Old lady at reception felt a bit cold at the beginning but ended up giving some good information on Cobar history and the museum. Museum entry is $10 per head. It is a pretty good place to learn Cobar history, in terms of mining, farming, social life etc. Good combination of reading and having actual artifacts from the old time. The building itself was the office for the Great Cobar mine and repurposed as tourist center and museum. It is a pretty good building.

A well presented museums showcasing the deep and rich mining history of Cobar. Lots of real artefacts from the past mining and living culture of the town to see and read about. If you’re travelling through Cobar, this is a must.

Ten out of ten. This museum has a huge inventory, which is well arranged and presented. The staff are friendly and very helpful. I strongly recommend this museum to all visitors to Cobar!

An interesting museum with a lot of history of the area They are extending the museum at the moment so some exhibits are not available What you can see in the gallery is amazing

Seniors price $8. Great museum. (I cannot understand why people pay money and then zip thru the display rooms not reading anything. Oh well.) Very informative displays, and well presented. The women at the front counter were lovely. Head outside and walk down to the mine pond. The colours in the rocks along the way and in the water were lovely.

Fantastic experience! The lady behind the counter is a real credit to the business and went out of her way to ensure we had an informative and warm visit, i cannot recommend this place enough if Mining history or Australian/Cornish Mining history floats your boat then this is the spot. The lady even rang to check if a local bakery had some leftover pasties for us to try as my birthplace came up in conversation - possibly the friendliest person on earth let alone in Austrialia. From Cornwall with love - excellent work we appreciate you.

Really interesting place to visit. Two levels of the museum and then various mining equipment outside. They also had a children’s health train carriage which you can walk through which I’d never seen before. Then you can go down and look at the water filled quarry quarry. Across the road is the miners memorial which I think was only built in 2020. There is caravan parking across the road, and toilets in the museum. The staff were very friendly as well.

Old lady at reception felt a bit cold at the beginning but ended up giving some good information on Cobar history and the museum. Museum entry is $10 per head. It is a pretty good place to learn Cobar history, in terms of mining, farming, social life etc. Good combination of reading and having actual artifacts from the old time. The building itself was the office for the Great Cobar mine and repurposed as tourist center and museum. It is a pretty good building.

A well presented museums showcasing the deep and rich mining history of Cobar. Lots of real artefacts from the past mining and living culture of the town to see and read about. If you’re travelling through Cobar, this is a must.

Ten out of ten. This museum has a huge inventory, which is well arranged and presented. The staff are friendly and very helpful. I strongly recommend this museum to all visitors to Cobar!

Interesting historical information and equipment from the copper mining days. Memorial to miners who lost their lives too. Well worth the time to look and read.

Part of history and struggle of miners and great wat to remember them!

We stopped here on our way to Broken Hill. The “Cobar” sign really catches one’s attention. A little further on is the heritage park with the impressive miners memorial. It’s so touching to read the plaques. The area is so well maintained. The outdoors art works dedicated to the miners are impressive.

The new memorial is a great tribute to those who have a lost their lives in the mines of Cobar and is a must to visit while in town. The great display of history is excellent and the wonderful park is a great place to stop for a nice outdoor lunch.

Great bit of history parks well maintained you can climb up on the old mine front end loader and sit where the seat used to be

Nice stories about the perils of yesteryear

Great free camp for cvans nice park interesting walk around see all the old underground gear and overhead winch we saw when leaving there is an underground museum as well in the park

⛰️ Fort Bourke Hill Lookout offers a striking view over the vast open-cut gold mine operated by Peak Gold Mines. The sheer scale of the excavation is both impressive and a little overwhelming—definitely one of those places that makes you pause and take it all in. It’s a unique blend of industrial grit and outback scenery, and well worth the stop if you’re in the area. Just be sure to check opening hours before heading out!

What an amazing view. A huge deep open cut mine. Def worth visiting . Just pull up and look over the mine take the view In !

Amazing views, went for sunrise but unfortunately too much cloud cover. Still had a nice time and cool to see it was still in operation

What an amazing experience for those who haven’t seen a working open cut and underground mine before. Lots of information boards in a sheltered safe observation deck.

We didn't know the history of Cobar. Thought the lookout was just over the town etc. Got a surprise to see the mine. Great view. Plenty of info boards. Worth visiting.

A good view from the viewing platform, down the open cut mine.

Fort Bourke Hill Lookout offers a breathtaking view of the massive open pit that marks the entrance to the extensive gold mining tunnels below. The sheer scale of the excavation is awe-inspiring, providing a unique glimpse into the world of gold mining. It's a fascinating spot for history buffs and anyone interested in mining. The lookout is well-maintained, and the informational plaques provide excellent context about the site's significance and history. Don’t forget your camera—this is a view you won’t want to miss!

Great spot for a break. Lawned area, clean toilets and some old horse carts / carriages to check out.

Pretty cool place to stop for a look around and a rest stop ✋️ love the big bogan.

Lovely spot to stop on a long journey. Cafe nearby is only open till 2pm most days but they had good pies

Well worth a visit to see the bogan, and have a coffee and lunch at the cafe next door.

Cool big statue in town.ots parks nearby and bakery next door

Well its big thats for sure, it's a nice rest spot in Nyngan where you can park and take in the main street and also sea little bit of history of Nyngan with the wagon and stage coach on display.

Nyngan is a really lovely country town. We stayed at the caravan park by the river, and really enjoyed our stay. We had dinner at the club in town, and enjoyed a tasty and plentiful meal. The visitor information centre and museum were closed for renovations, but we plan on going back, so look forward to going through the museum then.

We were set to stay in Warren for a few days down on the river, and inject some money into the community. On arrival at the Rob Dickinson camping ground, we were initially impressed at how clean the area was. Well done. Unfortunately, when we approached the boat ramp and weir we left disgusted. We could almost walk across the river for the amount of carp. The water was choking...literally thousands slurping at the surface; added to this was all the rubbish left behind by the young local grubs near the bridge at the weir. As a result we left town and went to Nyngan. A little rubbish is acceptable, but the amount and type paints a grim picture for safety and security while camped there. Strong words are needed for your council and local MP.

Great little info center located next to beautiful wetlands. Free electric BBQs on site and plenty of picnic tables around for a lunch on the run.

Please go visit!! Walked in to see if they had some souvenirs and I was happily welcomed by Kelsey (I hope I got your name right!!). She was happy to tell me a lot about Warren and surroundings. Big smile and so friendly. There’s also a little cafe in the church next to it, wasn’t anybody around when I arrived but looked cute and they also have a nature board walk just around the corner! Thank you so much for the nice chat and all the information! I’ll tell all of my fellow travelers to visit 🙂

Nice food, great coffee

Great spot, easy access. Very helpful

Very disappointing. Was a lovely cafe and craft centre a few years ago, very friendly staff and good food/coffee, now closed. Info centre council owned, no body came to assist with information, obviously too busy having a chat out back in the kitchen 😤😤

Dropped into the Visitor Centre in Warren as we passed through. Very friendly and helpful staff member !! Great service !!

We were set to stay in Warren for a few days down on the river, and inject some money into the community. On arrival at the Rob Dickinson camping ground, we were initially impressed at how clean the area was. Well done. Unfortunately, when we approached the boat ramp and weir we left disgusted. We could almost walk across the river for the amount of carp. The water was choking...literally thousands slurping at the surface; added to this was all the rubbish left behind by the young local grubs near the bridge at the weir. As a result we left town and went to Nyngan. A little rubbish is acceptable, but the amount and type paints a grim picture for safety and security while camped there. Strong words are needed for your council and local MP.

Great little info center located next to beautiful wetlands. Free electric BBQs on site and plenty of picnic tables around for a lunch on the run.

Please go visit!! Walked in to see if they had some souvenirs and I was happily welcomed by Kelsey (I hope I got your name right!!). She was happy to tell me a lot about Warren and surroundings. Big smile and so friendly. There’s also a little cafe in the church next to it, wasn’t anybody around when I arrived but looked cute and they also have a nature board walk just around the corner! Thank you so much for the nice chat and all the information! I’ll tell all of my fellow travelers to visit 🙂

Nice food, great coffee

Great spot, easy access. Very helpful

Very disappointing. Was a lovely cafe and craft centre a few years ago, very friendly staff and good food/coffee, now closed. Info centre council owned, no body came to assist with information, obviously too busy having a chat out back in the kitchen 😤😤

Dropped into the Visitor Centre in Warren as we passed through. Very friendly and helpful staff member !! Great service !!

This place shows a part of the history of Narromine from the war days. The Air Force was a big part of Narromine, and this is a great learning experience . To see a part of history and to remember those who gave their life for their country. If you visit Narromine, then this is a must do , you will enjoy a step back in time to see the past as well it is a great opportunity for you to rest up in your travels at the carvan Park and enjoy a drink at the culb.

Great aviation museum run by dedicated volunteers. I didn't realise Narromine had such a rich history with aviation and is still one of the best destinations in the world for gliders!

Excellent display, Sandy was extremely helpful

Wonderful exhibition and collection of Australian air history. It's like walking back in time. Very emotional for those with family and relations in the forces. A place to be proud of.

A delightful, small aviation museum. Very well laid out collection and friendly, helpful staff. Well worth a visit.

Historic plane replica which had actually flown 16 hours flying time. No other examples known to exist in the world. Built in 1999 in Noromine. Can fly speeds of up to 70 kilometres per hour. Dedicated by astronaut Buzz Aldrin

Great museum. Well worth a visit.

An interesting spot to stop and see the open cut gold mine. A free site with a couple of walks. We did the one to the first lookout which was only a very short distance maybe 5 minute walk. There was a ramp that would be suitable for wheelchairs/strollers. You would need to go back the same way as there are stairs continuing on around the circuit. Toilets available also.

It’s really beautiful and a fantastic walk! The amount of history and variety of stunning views over the different sized mines was happily unexpected. There are two trail paths (a shorter 30 minute walk that weaves through the mines, and a longer 45-minute forest walk that circumnavigates the mine property). The boardwalk area near the old ravines is particularly wonderful! I would say the only downside is that the trail markers are complete nonsense and rarely actually help in confirming which path you are on, or want to follow. But the paths are short and it’s a fun walk anyway. If you’re passing through or staying near Peak Hill, this is highly recommended!

Great place to visit, easy parking, especially for caravan. Good signage and easy walk, although a few steps, but very do-able

This attraction is free. There's enough parking as it wasn't very busy and the parking available is suitable for caravans (a few vans at least). There's a couple of walks to do and several lookout points. Some of the track includes an include. It's a gravel surface track and there are lots of ants around so be careful where you stop for photos. We ended up with dozens of large ants walking all over our shoes as we didn't look down when taking our first photo. I think it's worth having a look if you're interested in this type of thing or you happen to be passing by and it's convenient to stop. I wouldn't go out of my way again to visit it though.

Great part of history and a great walk around the mine. Its free so go visit and just enjoy the walk and amazing colours reflecting from the soil and rocks

Was interesting but needs more historical sheds, shelters, perhaps old tools etc but worth the look

Good experience, there's couple of walking tracks

Not being a sports fan I didn't really appreciate the statue. But the location has public facilities and green grass. The town is lovely - love wide streets and trees. And there is well tended colourful plants in the main street which makes being a tourist enjoyable. Just surprised there isn't more park benches in the main street. Saw a mum and three kids crouched on the sidewalk in the main street enjoying their pies, would have been nice if they could have relaxed in the shade at a table AND the shops are interesting enough to linger. Fabulous looking florist at the other end of town.

Felt good standing next to the statue of one of the greatest pace bowlers in history. I only wish they made it life sized, it looked a bit small, like 5 feet 6 inches, when you know that he was almost a foot taller than that.

I never knew Glen McGrath came from Narromine!! It's a really great memorial with all his stats at the bottom of the statue the only thing is they need another statue at Sutherland where he stayed in a caravan while he played for the local team until he got caught up to the New South Wales State team!!

Its great to look at but the statue doesn't look like him. I know him and looked at him all these years, he is lot taller and the face and body does not match at all.

Glen is a lot taller....

Worth a stop. And the butchers across the road had fantastic sausages

Nice spot to have lunch Draw back no toilets that we could see

Great cafe in the same building as the information centre. Coffee is awesome and the best egg and bacon roll. Chocolate cake was delicious 😋

Friendly staff. Great food. Very interesting history. Well worth a visit.

Impressed on how the small town of Gulargambone has picked itself up and got on with life. Two eight two eight has been set up in a community refurbished hall to provide a venue for an art gallery and coffee shop. Pleasant surroundings either indoor or outdoors. Certainly worth a stop on your trip north towards Coobamble, Walgett and Lightning Ridge.

Nice little spot for a sit and coffee break, long distance between any other towns. Not too many food options. Very clean bathrooms

Great little town lots of paintings around and metal art sculptures, fabulous cafe and lovely little caravan park. Just a splendid town

OK food but it took ages to arrive. A bacon & egg roll & ham & cheese toastie shouldn't take 35 minutes to dish up at 1.30pm on a Saturday afternoon

cafe closed Mon and Tues; the town has quite a number of artistic sites - excellent place to visit

Went to the Royal Flying Doctor Experience with my family. We all enjoyed it. There is plenty if information presented through video, audio and stunning displays for the adults, and many interactive experiences for the kids. Val and Warren were great guides. Both full of information and happy to take the time to explain things. Don't forget to pop up to the observation deck where you'll get a great view of Dubbo airport.

This is really only one room, but the video presentation is good, the layout is good and there's interactive stuff for the kids. One hour will be more than enough here, but we enjoyed it.

Great educational and very informative, helpful Ambassadors. A great hands-on adventure. Definitely recommend to everyone

Fantastic visit, well worth a detour! Informative signs and quite interactive. The video is worth waiting to watch! An important place to visit to understand the great work RFDS gets up to! One of Dubbo’s best attractions!

Amazing to hear the stories . I did not realise there were so many RFDS planes. To see the live data showing the anes that are in the air at the same time and we're they are going .

Love it! Great exhibits and volunteers Sue and Bob who shared a lot of information and stories with us. Must visit!!

The displays were great to see & experience. The staff are very helpful & knowledgeable in aircraft, aviation & medical history of the RFDS. Lots of displays to read, see and interact with. Highly recomend a visit.

We came out to Dubbo in the July School holidays to visit the zoo with the kids. We’ve talked about it for a number of years and finally booked it in. We were considering staying at the zoo but you would need to remortgage the house to afford it so we choose much more affordable accommodation in town. We were considering booking the carts to get around as one of our kids has a disability and can’t ride a bike but they were all booked out for our visit. This actually turned out to be a blessing in disguise as you can easily navigate the park if you have your own car and save some cash on the carts. It was super easy to ride around the loop on the bikes with the other kids and only one spot where we had to drop the gears to push up the hill. Was good being able to ride the bikes up to each enclosure and plenty of bike racks throughout the park to leave the bikes. We did the safari adventure but was a bit disappointed this was an additional cost on top of the park entry, surely this should be included, just feels like something you shouldn’t have to pay extra for. Overall the enclosures are great with heaps of room for the animals to roam but like most zoos the animals do look a bit bored and need some action. All the herding animals are too relaxed as there is no predator threats and the predators just chilling as they don’t have to hunt anymore. I’m sure punters would pay good money to see the animals in a more real world environment. Imagine seeing the big cats in action stalking their pray, now that would bring in the crowds. Anyways, I’ll just saviour the time I got to see a white lion take down a water hen in its enclosure many years ago at a different zoo……priceless. Overall an enjoyable day out with the kids.

We have just enjoyed a completely magical day at Dubbo Zoo. We booked a night at Zoofari Lodge. The day we spend leisurely cruising round the zoo in our car (we would have hired a “golf cart” but it was quite hot and very windy so we settled for aircon comfort). We did two circuits of the 5km round trip and saw pretty much all that we could have hoped for. Up close and personal with lions giraffes and a whole host of other animals. We checked into our lodge at two pm and sat on our balcony watching zebras rhinos and giraffes wander past as they grazed the food which had been left for them in front of our rooms. We were then taken to hand feed giraffes, and then onto a private after hours tour of the zoo after it was closed to public. Our guide Hallie was really informative, giving us a great commentary as well as answering all of our questions, and there were many! What a great experience, one we hope to repeat. And we still have another day to roam the zoo tomorrow. Andy and Gabs.

This is a great zoo with a wonderful variety of animals. I'd love if there were more carts available for hire as we arrived at time of opening and they were all sold out. It's a big day and by the time you get past the waterhole it's exhausting to think about getting out of the car....once again! But overall a wonderful day.

Quite disappointed with my visit. Most of the animals looked tired and not very active — the only tiger seemed depressed, pacing back and forth in the same spot. The rhino was just laying down the whole time, looking quite lifeless and uninterested. Didn’t see any platypus at all, even though there’s a Platypus HQ. I stayed around the viewing deck and pond area for about 15 minutes, trying to spot one under the trunks, branches, or hiding spots — but not a single platypus in sight. There was only one siamang, and a few Tasmanian devils, but they were really far away because of the enclosure and fencing setup — it kept people at too much of a distance to see clearly. The lions were in a group, and one male lion seemed alert and aware of his surroundings, which was nice to see. The meerkats were plenty, but honestly, it felt quite repetitive since you pass by several meerkat viewing points along the way. There was only one small bird enclosure with a honeyeater and a few other birds. The place overall looked a bit run down, and most of the big animals were just too far to enjoy. The best part was the Galapagos giant tortoises — there were a few of them, we could view them up close, and they seemed well cared for. The koalas were also lovely; I managed to spot three of them resting. Overall, the $50 entry fee really didn’t feel worth it. Melbourne Zoo offered a much better experience for the price. Also, make sure to buy tickets beforehand if you want to feed the giraffes, as they sell out quickly and can’t be purchased on the spot.

We had a great time at Taronga Western Plains Zoo in Dubbo. You can drive your own car through the zoo for free, hire a bike (not sure how much), or rent a cart for around $80 a day. There are several stops where you can park, get out, and see the animals up close. The zoo is really well maintained and easy to explore. We had burgers at the cafe freshly made and good! They mentioned our tickets were valid for two days, though I’m not sure if that’s the same on weekdays.

An awesome day out for the whole family. You can bicycle around, hire a buggy or even drive your own car, stopping at each enclosure with heaps of parking. Lots of animals to see in a more natural setting.

Great fun for families with young children and adults alike! The zoo is beautifully laid out, with spacious enclosures and plenty of opportunities to see the animals up close. The walking and cycling paths make it easy to explore, and the staff are friendly and informative. A wonderful day out that combines fun, learning, and fresh air!

Such an interesting and historic place. Very eerie walking through the jail cell building. Worth a visit. Street parking or parking near the information center available. Small little gift shop and toilets on site.

The old gaol has a fascinating history. You can do self-guided tours. Lots of info, pictures and holograms to bring to life the stories of the prisoners. Definitely recommend when in Dubbo.

I truly enjoyed the night tour. Lots more information on prisoners stories, more quiet to be able to hear and the two fantastic tour guides Chad and Milla. Enthusiastic, full of life and great sense of humour, excellence is my word for these wonderful young people. Thank you so much for an memorable and fun night. I did attend the day before and ended up leaving. Two groups of schools entered, at different times. Sadly it was so noisy we couldn't hear ourselves think. I feel the public could be informed of school visits to work around the school schedule, so the public can make a decision to whether to attend at that time. I feel the teachers, parents and dubbo jail have an obligation to teach our children some good old manners. This allows children to listen and respect others around them and some thoughtfulness to others. Constantly ringing the big bell was not only annoying but deafening. Never an issue or a problem on the kids having some fun, but not Constantly over and over. It was so bad we all left. But overall a fantastic experience.

Fun experience for kids with a show where kids can help a convict escape! Also really interesting and educational for Australian history.

Plenty to see and do here despite it looking really dull from the outside. Staff were friendly and knowledgeable. There are character performances and self-guided tours of the cells, hospital and grounds. Plenty of exhibits and photos of the executed prisoners, if you like that part of the macabre. Worth a visit if you're in town. We spent about 90 minutes there.

Geez it wouldn’t have been an enjoyable stay in the Old Dubbo Gaol back in the day! Very well preserved and presented, gave you a real sense of what it would have been like to be a prisoner here years ago, stinking hot in Summer and bloody freezing in Winter…damn!! Glad we stopped in to check it out!

Loved it here and a pleasant way to spend a few hours,would have been a hard life here in those times and the special act they put in was fun

My dog and I had a very pleasant morning sitting in the winter sun having a Devonshire tea before we exploring the grounds. The staff were friendly and the site was quite interesting.

It is a heritage-listed former pastoral station and now cultural facility, house museum and events centre. The Australian colonial slab hut-type homestead is located approximately 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) south of Dubbo It is believed to be the oldest surviving slab hut house in Australia. It was built around 1840 as the head station of this 6,500-hectare (16,000-acre) squatting run. The homestead is also Dubbo's oldest building open to the public. Its interior is relatively sophisticated for its type, with an imposing sitting room and is noted for its tent-shaped plaster ceiling, and wallpaper reproduced from an 1850s pattern. The house is furnished with original period furniture. Popular place, lots of tourists and locals. Fair bit of walking around under shade. Toilets available. Cafes available. You have to book and pay for a tour to be able to see it. This can be done online. At the end of the tour you are given scones and tea. Gift/souvenir shop available on site. Friendly staff and great service. Wear comfy shoes, take water, wear hat, sunscreen. Beautiful place. Lots to see. Parking is easy. Great place for photography.

Devonshire Teas, why are they so great! And they certainly were here, the lovely volunteers recommended them and why not. But, we came to see the house and learn a little of the area’s history. I’m glad it was saved from ruin and is now an amazing example of early settlement and local wealth. Mind you, those days must of been very tough. The grounds are well maintained and the displays informative. Thank you all for putting on the day for us to enjoy.

Really interesting and a lovely wander around the property in quiet and sun. Sat in the shade with an ice - cream at the end of the wander, so peaceful.

Fantastic! What a beautiful location and an educational tour regarding the homestead, stables, church, gardens, etc. Lyn was a wealth of knowledge and able to answer all of our questions. We also thoroughly enjoyed a delicious Devonshire tea. The website advised that the Homestead was open from 11-3 which is correct, but it’s worth noting that the cafe closes at 2. The volunteers were lovely to chat with. My Mum, sister & I really loved and appreciated our experience at this Homestead - definitely worth a visit!

I was lucky to have an informal tour from one of the delightful volunteers who also offer a wonderful pot of tea

Wow, what a beautiful place. Good part of our history. Roger was awesome giving us a guided tour and chat. Devonshire tea was delicious.

Good exhibits about the area but a shame there was no interactive things which would be great for kids and adults alike. The view at the back where there is a Cricket pitch is stunning. Love the 1950's style classroom.

Absolutely fantastic facility. The museum was in the same building as the art gallery with a fantastic restaurant between them. The museum was very informative and the displays were innovative. I found the art exhibition somewhat confronting and feel that it needed a warning for parents. Highly recommended when in Dubbo

Interesting museum full of local history, even a school room. Cafe was good. Good coffee and scones, friends recommend the chicken salad. Exhibits free. Outdoor and indoor seating. Very pleasant.

Great place highly recommend! Staff very helpful.

Beautiful location for work meetings as we have organised sessions via the auditorium on many occasions. There is the ability to stroll back in time through the historical artefacts and rooms on display for those who wish to learn more n the Western Plains culture. For those who love local fish river roasters coffee and a delicious feed too, the creo cafe on site has a divine range of pastries and baked goods , as well as all day breakfast options . Parking on site and on both corner streets too is a bonus.

Fantastic regional gallery and museum, very impressive

Didn't mind that the 2 other spaces were closed due to preparing for another event. The Indigenous artists exhibition just blew me away. Am emotional tour de force (sic) The museum exhibits were also very good and well displayed. Only quibble... Very littlr about the history of indigenous peoples of the area.

Great little museum telling/showing the history of the area. Lot of money put to it, well done. It's worth checking out. Camping next door and Coo-ee museum/info centre next to that. There's plenty to see.

Lots to see and remember. Easy spend half an hour. $5 entry. Good toilets too

If you enjoy history and machinery, a must visit in Gilgandra for a very affordable $5 entry fee (kids get in free!). A great collection and well cared for, with labels and information for almost everything. We spent about an hour wandering through which was plenty for me, but you could spend hours there if you wanted to! It was great way to bring back some old memories.

Really good little Museum well worth a visit

Nice little stop with lots of historical artifacts. Some more interpretation and explanation of the items would make this even better.

Huge collection of historical items. Took me longer than expected. The main exhibit could use some better lighting though.

Never had a good look but what's on street view is nice

Great free camping for self-contained caravans. Flat large sites. Obtain permit from Visitors Centre. Interesting exhibits in the Visitors Centre. Very helpful staff.

Up there with the best Tourist Information centres in Australia. Great, prompt and valuable customer service and knowledge. The historical displays were well labelled and told the story of the "Cooee March", an important part of this locale's contribution to World War 1. The indigenous and town stories were also displayed in easy format. Gift shop on site. Amenities are clean and well maintained. Off road parking is plentiful for vehicles and caravans. Mobility parking available.

Took advantage of the free overnight stay. 10 spots available, register online. A good spot, lots of 4g. Not busy. Convenient location on main street.

Stopped here for a quick break on the long drive north and were glad we did. Such a great information centre with an Indigenous history exhibit and installation on the Cooee March from Gilgandra, which we weren't aware of. Clean amenities and a lovely deck with cafe make this a perfect rest stop or spend a bit longer to take in all the information about this historical town.

Have not called in for a while. Amazing fixed displays especially the co..eee March. Also I loved the fossil exhibit. Went out back to the little coffee shop. The young lady was delightful Also the front desk inquiry officer was busy answering questions. Beautiful clean toilets. The ladies loo had a stunning photograph on the wall. Breathtaking

Great place to stop for lunch, cafe available. Toilets are nice and easy parking. Nice small gallery and a museum about the march and local people.

Gilgandra information centre is the most helpful centre I have used in travelling full-time over 18 months the lovely lady was so informative and provided incredible service Nicky couldn't of been more helpful in giving advice on places of interest to me spent her valuable time going through maps just a delightful experience which is appreciated and the town is such a nice place it's a credit to this shire and great they allow rv parking here on a nice flat surface

This is a Must-visit attraction in Dubbo. This Japanese garden is beautiful with a little lake that has some of the most amazing colourful, huge sized Koi fish, few different types of ducks and other birds, many exotic varieties of trees plants and flowers etc. There's also bbq and seating areas located within. The relaxing atmosphere here provides for a refreshing experience. Highly recommended.

Beautifully landscaped and well maintained gardens and playground. The playground is fenced with several picnic shelters, and a toilet block right in the middle, with a flying fox, large concrete slide, climbing frames, hammock, and wheelchair accessible swing which appeared to be in good working order when we visited. Note that although fenced, the gate is left open. The Japanese gardens are enclosed separately to the playground. It features meandering pathways, a magnificent weeping willow and a large pond with waterfall, ducks and koi. Small children need close supervision in this space due to easy access to the water. There are also toilet facilities at the back of the Japanese gardens. Definitely worth a visit for all ages. We loved it so much we came twice during our stay in Dubbo.

The botanic garden development began in 1999 and currently comprises one adventure playground, and five distinctive garden spaces; Shoyoen Japanese Garden, the Sensory Garden, the Biodiversity Garden, the Oasis Valley and the Wiradjuri Garden. It is open 7 days with shorter time on weekends. You can book for guided tours by calling the council. Alternatively there is an audio app that you can download on your mobile phone. It is over a large area and can take some hours to visit. The Japanese house on site has limited numbers at any one time and hence needs to be prebooked. Popular place, need to go early to avoid the heat as well. You can get there by car or public transport. Toilets available. Uneven terrain, lot of walking. You can spend several hours here depending on your interests. Wear comfy shoes, take water, wear hat, sunscreen. Free entry. Beautiful place. Lots to see especially in spring when blooms are out. Lovely place for picnic. Great place for photography.

Beautiful lil Japanese garden. Nice place to chill out get couple thousand. Steps up. Also across rd major shopping centre

Very interesting place. There is no need to buy tickets for garden entry. The garden was so beautiful and very silent, peaceful. We have play area opposite Garden. Kids can Spend time the play area if they get board. When We went, we had plenty of parking but during school holidays and peak time may be busy.

Beautiful gardens especially the Japanese Gardens 😍 love it, was a great surprise. Would definitely recommend them when in Dubbo

Very nice garden to visit while in town, there is also a great large playground for the kids which is bigger than the average neighbourhood playground. The Zen Gardens are awesome and love all the roses.

Another great park well done to Wellington.What a great attraction. Well worth a visit well laid out and the children's playgroud is also clean and tidy. Toilets neat and tidy also Ather Two Thumbs up to Wellington.

A new and interesting playground under majestic mature trees. My 3 year old and 7 year old had a fun time playing on the equipment. It varies from having the soft and clean flooring to bark. The trees around this playground are phenomenal. I looked one up and apparently its a Himalayan Cedar right behind the wedge tailed eagle statue. The gardens around the park were well maintained featuring gorgeous roses. If the town now had a full paint job to match this incredible park it would be truly spectacular.

The children's play are was quite modern and relatively well kept. There were a few pieces of equipment that were broken, so caution is advised with young kids. Lots to explore for all ages, and there's picnic benches and shaded areas nearby, alongside toilet facilities. There's a small grassland area nearby too.

Great well maintainedcaravan park. Clean facilities. Sites for vans a little difficult to unhook if your provided a site not suitable for your size. Not sure how that happens when you provide your size.

Beautiful park, well maintained, every visit is always a pleasure to go for a walk!!

Great little park on a main strip with a coles and other foods available such as bakery and kebab shop. A little walk along the park offers views of flowers, a children's playground, entrance to the local pools as well as a brief step in time to read about the history of the Wellington baths. If you're going to stop in Wellington for a breather its a great place to stretch the legs

Beautiful park , we had BBQ on the grill there one was working , I loved the stream and the water there , it's a good rest area between Orange and Dubbo , and it's close to food shops

A great experience. Staff are fantastic and so enthusiastic and evidently passionate about what they do. Heating up food seemed to keep the staff overly busy and they could consider a way to get this done quicker or have pre heated food and maybe pre made sandwiches? (Just trying to help...) Would come again to see the other cave, we saw cathedral and it didn't disappoint.

Loved this place. We spent the whole day here and did two cave tours and the discovery show. Loved the caves however they are both quite small. They are both very different, yet equally spectacular. We are lunch here and looked at the fossil in the mini museum, great day.

We had a great time and spent 1 hour there despite missing our tour due to road closures. The interactive room is so good. The Japanese gardens are also worth a look and are across the road

Park was lovely green grass. Our site was on a steep hill so either way we put the caravan either the drawbar was on the ground or the jockey wheel was chocked up very very high. Playground is out of action and the pool was closed for the whole time we were there. Being the long weekend it was not ideal when you have little kids with you. Cave tour was ok.

We loved the Wellington Caves experience with Westie. He is a fun and lively local, and a great tour guide. We've traveled past the turnoff heaps of times and never before gone in. It's really worth it and something that should be in everyone's bucket list. Thanks also to the lovely young staffer who got us in to the tour as ring-ins. Paul and Michelle.

We didn't stay in accomodation, just came for the caves tours and loved it. Had 6yo & 10yr old, grand mother and us enjoy thoroughly. Tour guide was amazing & very informative.

I’m just appalled at staff who think it’s ok to talk to guests like a school child. Don’t turn up 7 minutes early for checking or you’ll be scalded. Don’t ask if the pool ca be opened a couple of days before October (even though it’s school holidays) or you’ll be asked questions like ”would McDonald’s let you in at 4am?” Well mane not mate, but at least they have customer service. Park is lovely itself. Bathrooms are clean but could do with some plumbing work. Cave tour, not cheap and honestly, meh.

A little hidden gem. Surprised that it wasn't well mapped out on Google maps. The entrance to the gardens is before the point set out on Google maps. Once you go in, it's mostly a self guided tour. Great place to go in and enjoy the serenity. Any SUV would be ideal to drive around the gardens. We drove around in our Camry, and it was a little tricky. The fern gardens were great! Would recommend

Great garden. We were the only ones there and while we only went to the Fern Gully route (due to time constraints), it's a great relaxing place and we would definitely come another time when we visit the area again and can spend more time here. Also saw a group of kangaroos speed past us while we were in the Fern Gully section.

This garden has an amazing collection of native species. Many are rare and many are very beautiful. The garden seems to be making a strong recovery after the drought two years ago. This season has seen lots of new growth. If you love plants this is worth a trip.

Great for people interested in plants, but also really good for bird watchers. Fern gully is a great spot for kids. Huge range of plants from around Australia. Keep an eye out for echidnas, kangaroos and emus.

Great spot for lunch.

nice peaceful place for a walk.

Absolutely a hidden gem .

The Orange botanic gardens are well set out, with wheelchair access. The trees' leaves are putting on a magnificent colour display for autumn. Not far up the road along the highway Molong a lovely art display on water tanks for our pleasure to enjoy.

Orange Botanic Gardens in NSW is a peaceful retreat, especially during autumn when the trees burst into brilliant shades of red, orange, and yellow. The crisp air, wandering ducks, and occasional bunnies make the visit even more delightful. A perfect place for a slow walk, family time, or quiet reflection.

A beautiful spot in Orange for a stroll. The frogs were out in abundance after the rain, early spring colour and the smells of the Australian bush wafting over the rolling hills. You get the idea. Well worth an hour to explore the different species of plants and environments.

Beautiful gardens which are very well maintained. We did a slow wander around the walking paths and followed the map available in a brochure available at the main gate entrance. Cherry blossom was in bloom when we were there two days ago.

I came in July - Winter. Beautiful grass covered in morning snow ❄️, decorated with trees and water. What a sight! Tons of free parking as well.

Excellent place to walk and get close to nature. Large walking path all the way around.

Great garden, plenty of parking, great park, good areas for food, plenty of bins, can easily take pram, dog friendly

Fantastic effort to all the Rotary clubs who have seemingly fundraised and brought this upgrade into existence. Fantastic playground for young children with all the facilities for a good picnic spot as well. Another demonstration of rotary bringing people together to better their communities, well done and thank you 👏

Such a special adventure playground. It has all the essentials- toilets 🚻, barbecues, picnic tables and shade. The wooden playground has been constructed thoughtfully to give kids of different ages fun experiences. There are swings for different abilities, fun bridges that wobble, slides, rock climbing grips, and plenty of monkey bars. Everywhere we turned there was another special thing to discover. Next to the stunning botanic gardens and a lovely little Cafe (eat botanic) this park is a must for visiting Orange with children.

Beautiful playground with soo many activities for kids, places to sit and beautiful surroundings. Loved it

Natural dream of a playground - a lot castle-type areas for pretend-play but also slides and plenty of swings. Big area to run around with lovely little details.

Fantastic playground! Has been updated since we last visited but so fun for kids of all ages.

I was sitting down watching kids play and an angry mother came up to me accusing me of being a predator I stand up and say what makes you think that and she tells me cause I’m an old man watching kids play with no children I explain to her that that’s the reason for a playground is to watch kids play but she called the police so I hid behind the rocks and waited for them to leave I than watched the vids of the kids jumping up and down and has a sesh. Would not recommend to fellow older folks like me

A magical playground for kids of all ages. Let your imagination run wild in this mystical place. So much fun and adventure to be had!

I am sure the centre is fine. But it’s 2.30 pm on Easter Monday and ORANGE IS CLOSED!! Seriously Orange cafes. a) how hard is it to tell Google Maps you cease to exist over Easter b) how hard is it for SOMEWHERE to open. This ( nothing open well before 5 pm) happened to me 20 odd years ago. I can’t believe it’s still the same! Welcome to the 1920’s.

Plenty of info and brochures. Helpful friendly staff. Also sell some nick nacks and stuff. All good . Jim

Staff were very helpful, caravan parking right out the front. Very clean amenities

Lovely staff here. The volunteers at the front desk and in the museum section were very nice. We had a great chat with a local woman who was keen to highlight some of the nice restaurants in town, as well as giving us some advice on the markets and other activities that were on over the weekend. You can get some great guides and maps here. This is especially good if you're looking for "what's on" guides. Sometimes the smaller venues or events are not listed online, so it's good to drop in and get flyers for local art galleries etc.

The ladies at the info centre were so helpful and understanding of our modest goals to get long term (all day), free parking and scones. We got the free, long term parking and scones. Google was not as helpful. So, yeh, ten points Information Centre. Lovely building too, good architecture and nice aircons on a windy, warm day.

Visited Orange this weekend to see what the area offered. Found the visitor information centre very helpful. They have a local history Museum for free and a good Cafe next door. Used the information received to get around. Especially the tip of a great curry restaurant Maithil Rasoi see my review. The wineries trip was a bit disappointing as the ones who had restaurants were booked solid and didn't have enough staff to serve. The views from the Borrodell wine tasting lookout were fantastic. See my separate review. They have plenty of maps and suggestions on where to go, even when it's raining!

Helpful staff with a wide range of material and ideas available for visitors. Modern building adjacent to Orange Regional Gallery and Library. Interesting heritage display connected with visitor centre.

Such a small and charming Gallery, I truly enjoyed my visit there. Free entry 😊

Very moving display outside of the Gallery. An homage to tragedy but touching in that it acknowledges the enormous amount of female lives lost to homicides in Australia. Inside the gallery there are nice, modern spaces with interesting exhibitions to wander through. Worth a visit.

A wonderful welcome and explanation from the extremely competent front house employee, started my highly enjoyable experience in this welcoming comforting regional Art Gallery. A must on your visit to Orange ticks all the boxes .

A lovely gallery that's well worth visiting.

Feb-25: the gallery space has changed and it is still very nice to visit Jun-22: lots more open now and lots of visitors too, don't forget to visit the very nice museum next door. The Steve Lopes artworks were very realistic and transported me back to other countries overseas Oct-20: The gallery is home to local exhibits. Its right next to the information centre, so go to the gallery first before picking up your walking trails for orange. This was my third visit and I like the displays here.

Good exhibitions and very welcoming gallerist👍

great place to experience art from local artists