A pretty museum with a great collection of vintage cars and bikes. Nicely maintained and perfect for anyone who enjoys classic vehicles and a bit of history. Worth a visit if you’re in the area!

Cheap entry and very approachable staff. Great place to visit for the diehard motorsports fan. Has everything from motorbikes to full blown championship winning cars. Lots of history all contained within the 4 walls. Highly recommend

Pretty cool spot. Really cool museum experience as you almost feel like you've stepped back in time. Walking past the cars you get flashbacks of seeing those very vehicle in races.

If you love motor sports then you will love the national motor racing museum. A wide range of racing memorabilia from past races to current. The whole place is well kept and clean and easy to navigate around for sll

A must-visit for every motorsport enthusiast! The collection beautifully captures Australia’s rich racing history. The views of Mount Panorama add to the thrill

We absolutely loved our visit to the National Motor Racing Museum in Bathurst. The exhibits are excellent, covering a rich history of Australian motorsport with iconic cars and memorabilia. The staff were incredibly knowledgeable and passionate, which made the experience even better. There was no waiting time, allowing us to explore at our own pace. Whether you're a serious fan or just curious about racing history, this museum is a fascinating and well-presented experience. Highly recommended! #visitaustraliaash #nationalmotorracingmuseum #ashfootprints #bathurst #nsw #australia #visitsrilanka #srilankaelle

Dropped in to have a look and, though I'm not much into motor sport, it was pretty interesting. Great collection of cars and bikes. Interesting stories about the cars.

A true icon and amazing destination for not only car racing fans. The views are beautiful, especially on a clear winter morning with the low cloud across parts of the town. Everyone you speak to on the mountain has a smile on their face. The walk is awesome and a great heart starter before jumping back in the car for a 3 hour drive. Thoroughly recommend the visit.

One of the all time greatest experiences of a life time. All fans of motorsport need to go to Mt Panorama, Bathurst at least once in your life. Awesome!

Finally made it to Mount Panorama, and wow, what an experience! Even when there’s no race on, just driving the circuit at normal speed gives you chills. The elevation changes, the sharp turns, the views over Bathurst… it’s unreal to imagine the pros flying through it at full speed. I stopped a few times to take in the scenery and honestly, every corner has history written all over it. The National Motor Racing Museum nearby is also worth the visit. So much passion and heritage packed into one place. Whether you’re into motorsport or just love a scenic drive with serious Aussie character, Mount Panorama is a must-visit. I left with a full heart, a phone full of photos, and a huge smile. Can’t wait to go back! 🏁🇦🇺

It was interesting to have a look at the track and get an idea of what it's like to drive around. Speed limit is 60 can't imagine the speed the drivers do and in terrible weather conditions like this year. They are crazy or very brave

Nice track to drive for a taste of the car race even at 60km/h. The view at top of the mountain is wonderful

The vintage motor car museum collection was really nice to see. The beautifully preserved cars and classic designs made it an enjoyable and nostalgic experience.

Ita the best place ever. Bathurst 1000 is the greatest event.

A wonderful little gem of a museum! Pun fully intended. We came with our kids on a weekday during school hours and it was pretty quiet. We had lots of space to explore the beautiful old rooms filled with spectacular mineral and fossil specimens. The displays are laid out with great visual appeal and well written educational information. We greatly appreciated the hands-on experiences for small children especially the microscope and dinosaur toys. Also the picnic table in the courtyard for a bit of morning tea before we entered. Staff were friendly and helpful, bathrooms clean and well maintained. Overall a lovely experience. I would recommend about 1.5-2 hours.

Wealth of history living in this cozy and compact museum! Awe inspiring displayed of collections around the country and globe! Quite a fascinating place where kids/adults in fact all ages people can learn about the past. We spent quite a long time inside the museum and learned a lot! Every pieces of collection has its own unique history and features. A must visit place for everyone! Highly recommended.

Such a great museum with permanent fossil / mineral displays and other cool temporary exhibitions. The staff are friendly, knowledgeable and clearly love this place. Shout out to the descriptions of tumble rocks and crystals at the gift shop, factual and science-based instead of wishy washy energetic 'benefit'.

A fascinating variety of minerals despite the small size, they had an engaging perioidic table and how they excavate the minerals, perfect for primary school aged kids.

Loved this museum! Our grandsons loved the T-rex skeleton (they were huge!), the fossils and the insects and animals in amber. I loved the displays connecting the periodic table to modern living; they are an inspired way to show how these minerals are used today. The mineral displays were beautifully presented with good information.

Very modern and interactive museum specifically tailored for kids. Stunningly set in an old church. The T-Rex skeleton was fantastic, and so many things to touch and feel, and history of the earth video was great. Only a few small rooms here though, and an hour is enough. Definately worth a visit though.

Very nice small museum. It's small but it has more than enough exhibit to satisfy ones curiosity.

Best place we visited near Bathurst! A fantastic place with so much to look at. We had a good talk to the owner as well which made it even more interesting. He tells us that they will be opening the basement level with the kitchens very soon. I’d be delighted to go back.

A timeless gem in Bathurst! Abercrombie House is one of those places that completely transports you to another era. From the moment I stepped onto the grounds, I could feel the history and character of this magnificent 19th-century mansion. The Scottish Baronial-style architecture is stunning. Every gable, tower and stone detail tells a story. We were blown away by how beautifully the Morgan family has preserved the estate since the 1960s. The rooms are filled with antiques, period furniture, and little touches that make you imagine what life was like here over a century ago. The gardens and surrounding grounds are lovely, peaceful, green, and perfect for a slow stroll or photo moment. I can tell this place is looked after with real care and passion. Whether you’re into architecture, history, or just want a relaxing and memorable outing in Bathurst, Abercrombie House is an absolute must-visit.

A beautifully preserved house with a lovely collection of antique and historical items. It offers a charming glimpse into the past and is definitely worth a visit. We even spotted a beautiful peacock and two friendly cats during our visit — a delightful surprise that added to the charm of the place!

An absolute must see! Had a great day out visiting Abercrombie House, lots of history and great coffee on site. Highly recommended!

Most interesting place we visited around Bathurst. Will be even bone, since we were speaking to the owner and he said that the basement level - all the kitchens and associated - have been cleaned up and will be opened up, and probably are by now…

A beautiful house in Bathurst being restored by a passionate couple. Some rooms haven't been done yet but most have & they're lovely. The more people who visit means more work can be done! Worth a visit & a stroll around the grounds to meet the resident peacocks & see the vintage car collection.

Beautiful house with so much history, so glad we went definitely recommend a visit

Exceptional. As an European, I usually don’t like light red wines, as they are too watery and tasteless for me, but each of Anullong Wines was very good and really tasty. We ended up buying the red six pack. Tricia’s customer service and knowledge about the wines was excellent.

Fantastic price for the wine tasting that has not been beat by any other places we visited. Staff was friendly and really helpful. Wine was awesome, our most favorite was Pinot Noir and Harriet. Sagrantino came with awesome biscuits, highly recommend to try the combo.

Great cellar door! Delicious wines! 😋 Lovely old building. Real wood fire 🔥😍♥️ we were last tasting for the day, Kate was very generous with her time, very down to earth and very hospitable. Only problem we had was we couldn't decide which wines and bubbles we liked the most so ended up buying a mixed dozen (which isn't recommended space wise when in a tight campervan)! 🤣 Loved the experience and highly recommend!! 👍

We visited Angullong yesterday and it’s become one of my favourite wineries in Orange region. All the wines we tasted were amazing and the hospitality was exceptional. We enjoyed learning about the family history as much as the wine. Highly recommend and would love to come back soon!

We recently visited Angullong wines as a group of 8. The two wonderful ladies were amazing. We thoroughly enjoyed our experience here, the wines were simply amazing and they were thorough with the tasting. We would recommend them 10 times over. If you are visiting the orange region, you must visit Angullong.

Spent a few days in Millthorpe and had a wonderful wine tasting experience at the Angullong cellar door. Kate was a brilliant host and the wines were excellent. Their newly released Marsanne was a standout for us.

We loved the wine tasting at Angullong. Shayne looked after us and she is so Knowledgeable and charming (she even remembered us from months before). Make sure you book online and have plenty of time for tasting. They are so generous here and there are about 20 wines to try. I especially loved their reserve Shiraz, late harvest Riesling and Pinot Grigio (and walked away with a number of the reserve and late harvest - I still have last year's Pinot Grigio). They have all price and palate points covered, I highly recommend going to angullong.

Most amazing museum I have ever seen and so beautifully organized. Walking back in time through the different house rooms brought back so many wonderful memories. A real highlight was the wall of Australian Inventions. And I have never seen such a fantastic collection of blacksmithing, buttermaking, horse and carriages, tools, tractors and farming equipment. Could have spent a whole day there. And some wonderful shops in Millthorpe to fill out the day!!

Very well organized and pros are widely recognized throughout the displays. Going through decades of farming, agriculture, home life, vehicles and so much more. Attention to detail with obvious dedication to clean and consistent maintenance of all areas. Outside is just as impressive with garden art, metal work and attention to detail wherever you look. Some of the old steam and tractor are interactive with short videos of some of the more popular models. With several building to see, allow yourself at least an hour.

A wonderful experience for all ages! The working machinery is a highlight, the displays incredibly clean, well presented and informative. So much to see in the multiple buildings, we took a lunch break! Allow yourself at least 2 hours for a good look around as there are items of all sorts that catch your eye. Both educational for the younger and nostalgic for the older, this Museum has something for everyone and local knowledge from the guides. A must see in Millthorpe.

What a surprise package of a museum. I thought the $10 entry fee was steep, but as we moved around each of the nine buildings we were blown away. Great value. The hall of Australian inventions was sensational in its own right.

This is a great place for a visit , has many really interesting exhibits and is set out quite well. the staff very warm and friendly and the museum is much bigger then it first appears . give yourself a good few hours to really get around and see it all. it has both outside and undercover displays. well worth the time for a look

What a great museum! So many different machines and history from the region. I've never seen interactive machinery that is powered and works! I learnt so much. Children would love this museum!

Such a lovely little museum. Lots of interesting exhibits and well played out. The volunteers are super friendly too.

Amazing view but the lookout is basically just the edge of a cliff/extremely steep embankment (no fence or rail) with a bench seat and history info board. The ground in the area is very loose and rocky underfoot making you a bit anxious trying to enjoy the view whilst watching your footing and being safe.

Great views along the valley from this lookout. A great place for sunrise. The road in is a bit rough and there is only a small turning circle and basically no parking once you arrive at the lookout. Still managed to get the motorhome in though! Less tree blockage than the nearby Split Rock Lookout, so you actually get a better view from here.

This beautiful spot for taking in a great sunset was just a short drive from our campsite in Hill End. It was quiet place to sit and relax at the end of a day spent exploring the Historic area of Hill End.

Twilight is the best time to visit this lookout over the gulleys and mines of Hill End. Rough but beautiful country.

It is ok… not much for look out… we can see some of the mining entrances….road is very rusty… not much car parking.. we spent barely 10 mins

Beautiful lookout, just about 2km from the town centre. Perfect for sunrise but not for sunset ❤️

Stunning look out point with secret entrance to loop around 4x4 4WD track. On the way up to Merlins lookout there is a road to the right with "no through road" and if you turn there and go past the commerical shed down a bit you can jump onto a 4x4 track that loops around to the Hill End Tip. You will definitely need a 4WD, unlike the bridle track it's a little more difficult

Thanks Malcolm Drinkwater for your amazing 50 year service as curator and living legend. "intriguing view into the past and a pan for the future".

Really cool experience, the mines were stunning! It felt like if you were a gold miner in the 1800s! The ladders at the end of the mine were a bit sketchy, but I was more focused on how amazing everything was! The museum I personally didn't find that interesting, some parts were cool but I really wanted to just move through to the mines. HEADS UP IF YOU GO HERE!! They don't take card! Make sure to bring cash with you, $10 pp... If you forget cash then you have to drive 5 minutes into the hill end town and bank transfer at the "hill end general store" so bring cash! Also there was literally no one there at opening (10:00am)

For my two Minecraft loving son's - they wanted to visit the mine!!! And it didn't dissapoint. The museum is thorough and extensive and really interesting, but the underground mine is a really wonderful experience, we went through three times and climbed the scary exit ladders! Great fun for everyone, no matter your speed or interest.

We recently had the pleasure of experiencing an unexpected surprise visit to History Hill which turned out to be a fascinating journey through Australian and Gold history, even incorporating some Chinese aspects. The museum was a treasure trove of artifacts, exhibits, displays and rooms showcasing the rich cultural heritage of the region. The museum also had an extensive collection of gold nuggets, coins, and other artifacts, highlighting the importance of gold in shaping Australia's economy and history. The exhibits provided a fascinating insight into the lives of the prospectors and the impact that the gold rush had on the Australian landscape and economy. The museum had several exhibits that showcased the contributions of the Chinese miners, including their innovative mining techniques and their cultural traditions. It was eye-opening to see how the Chinese culture had influenced the development of the mining industry in Australia, and how they had adapted to life in a new and unfamiliar land. Our unexpected visit to this local museum was an unforgettable experience. I was impressed by the breadth and depth of the exhibits, and the interactive displays made the history come alive. We highly recommend this museum to anyone interested in Australian history, mining, or just looking for a fascinating and educational day out. Although it is looking a bit tired and dated, it is well worth going! But remember TAKE CASH! $10 per adult! But absolutely worth it! Seriously though, take cash. The whole town operates on cash (or gold if you're lucky enough to find it!).

Cash only to get in, just to warn you. But there is an amazing amount of history in there. From old guns, to mining equipment, to old Christening gowns. Plus the mine itself. Definitely recommend, incredible value for the price of entry.

So much history packed into a nicely curated museum. I love reading all the notes the owner left in each display. It likes going back in time. The place is well-maintained and thank you for preserving the history of the area. The 7 ladder climb is so much fun, everyone should give this place a go. Hill End township is lovely with so many kangaroos. Highly recommend for anyone visiting NSW west center.

We recently had the opportunity to visit and we were not disappointed. We were amazed at how many items were held in the Museum and an incredibly affordable entry fee too! Exploring the mine was fascinating and the welcome we received when we arrived was great! It's certainly worth the visit!

This is the best local information centre I’ve been to. It’s more like a museum and gallery. The collection shows the rich history of Hill End and the technology tastefully brings it all to life. There’s something for all ages. Once you’re done head next door for a coffee at the cosy General Store.

Absolutely loved All hill end had to offer sooo beautiful and rich in history cant wait to go back

Terrific worth a look

What a wonderful, well thought out heritage centre. So much rich history and stories preserved for future generations. Well done!

Great place with alot of history in one spot, the owners have done a great job with so many artefacts on display. We will be back. And the kids loved it. The venue does not have eftpos facilities.

A very good star from Hill End Heritage Centre when you visit Hill End.

Good day out for looking around heritage areas. Pub with drinks or Cafe for tea or coffee

Cook Park is an easy 10-minute walk west of the Orange CBD via Summer or Kite Streets. Cook Park embodies the seasonal colours of Orange all year round. Summer's arrival brings gardens of stunning and vibrant coloured roses. From February to April, hundreds of begonias bloom in the 'Blowes Conservatory', and in Spring, a burst of colour arrives with masses of tulips and daffodils. A great picnic spot as well with ample playing areas.

Beautiful park for a relaxing day out! The scenic walking paths wind through plenty of gorgeous spots, with lots to see along the way. There are toilets and plenty of rest areas, plus a great playground if you’ve got kids in tow. The highlight for me was the group of friendly ducks who decided to follow me for part of the walk, absolute charmers! A lovely place to spend an afternoon.

Beautiful. Such an evocative old world type of park. Interesting old aviary. The greenhouse area unfortunately was closed

Beautiful park with huge trees, a duck pond, plenty of seating and gorgeous shrubs

Large park with lots of seating. A pond with ducks even, huge trees to marvel at also Flowers in winter mode but one can see potential. Greenhouses not in operation. Handy arts and craft store. Purchased a phone/ipad style mount. Works a treat. Enjoyable stop with walk around. Lots of street parking mid afternoon. Bit cool this time of the year but nonetheless worth the effort.

This is a historical park here in Orange and is a must visit. I will be returning many times as the park and its beauty changes daily. There is so much wonder and history to enjoy and be amazed by . Orange is known for its seasons, and this park is a fabulous place to partake and enjoy nature in all its glory. Add this to your daily walks or at least a weekly visit as this garden awakes from its winter slumber.

One of the best spots in Orange! Beautiful gardens, peaceful atmosphere, and perfect for a relaxing stroll or picnic. Always a favourite.

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

Stunning views, plenty of walking/hiking tracks. The summit is a bit rough, but a must visit location of your in the area.

Great natural resource to visit near Orange. Multiple bushwalking options from short and flat to challenging. Toilet facilities at the summit. No dogs allowed though.

Great views, very peaceful, ample parking, very scenic.

Great views and walking tracks

the federal fall didn't have any water

So beautiful and calming

Australia at its finest.

Good to those who enjoys nature and wants to do swimming as well❤️❤️ must to visit. Felt fresh amd refreshing. Child friendly environment as well.

A lovely place to relax, get your feet wet and meet friendly locals, both human and bird variety. Not too far out of Orange. Accessible and plenty of parking

Orange doesn’t have many destinations, so I end up coming here almost every week. This is the best spot! I love the view—it’s amazing and it’s free. No wonder people keep coming; it’s the perfect place to relax when you’re feeling tired.

Relaxing place to have a get together. It’s a great place to walk, run or rest. You can cross to the other side of the lake by walking on the Dam. Lovely spot. Toilets, BBQ, Kids playground available. Parking plenty

A great spot in the summer. Fast to get to and plenty of parking. Not crowed out. Swimming was great. Water was refreshing but not cold. Swim platforms are anchored a short distance off the beaches. There is clean sand and grass perfect for picnics. A kiosk is available for coffee, cold drinks, snacks and ice creams. The dam is perfect for swimming with the ducks.

Was so nice to find this lake. A little beach area on both sides of the lake. Everyone was there swimming, paddle boarding. Great walking area over the bridge and to the other side of the lake. Also a tea house was there. Had a good variety of choices of food and snacks.

Beautiful lake. When we visited it started raining so could not finish the walk. I saw people enjoyong BBQ and swim in the lake. Great play area for kids too.

One of the best wine tastings we have enjoyed anywhere. Fantastic setting in an authentic space. Ben, a son of the original winemaker, was informative, interested and great fun. The wines were delicious especially the prestige wines. Please go and enjoy this fabulous vineyard and their wines

Truly incredible experience! The space is lovely, the staff is very personable and welcoming, the views are breathtaking. We did the tasting, with the owner herself giving us not only the story behind each wine and some things to think about while tasting, but also the backstory of her journey as winemaker. We were particularly impressed with the reds. The Pinot did not disappoint.

De Salis Wines - an experience not to be missed when visiting Orange! We recently stopped in for a wine tasting at the cellar door. The experience was the most memorable we have had in a long time. Ben was great & it was lovely hearing about the wines, the history of the vineyard and the region. The views are stunning & the wine is exceptional. A must visit when in the area 🙌 10/10.

Wonderful wine tasting, Anna is a fantastic host as always. Beautiful views, great wines, highly recommend.

An exceptional experience brought about by friendly hosts with a wide knowledge of wine. The sparkling wines are amazing but also the other varieties on offer. Beautiful part of the world to see if you are not interested in the wine, but you may be after a visit!

Disappointing Experience at De Salis Winery We visited De Salis Winery today for a wine tasting with friends after hearing great recommendations, and we were really looking forward to the experience. The location is beautiful, and we were excited to enjoy some good wine and a relaxing afternoon. One of our friends had a small dog with them, and we were kindly asked to keep it on a lead, which we did without hesitation. However, a bit later, two large dogs belonging to the winery (either the owner or staff) were brought out without leads. We politely asked if they could also be kept on leads, just to avoid any issues between the dogs. Unfortunately, the response we received was unexpectedly defensive and a bit aggressive, which made us feel quite uncomfortable. We decided to leave shortly after, which was really disappointing given how excited we were to visit. It’s a lovely spot and the wines may be great, but sadly the customer service didn’t match the atmosphere. We wish them the best, but we won’t be returning.

I had an amazing experience at De Salis. Incredible wine and with an incredible sunset views overlooking the vineyards. Anna, who was in charge our tasting, was very personable and imparted a lot of knowledge to our group about the wine and the process involved in a funny and non-snobby way. The best wine experience I have ever had and would come back again 100%. You will not regret it if you go.

This place is amazing, I am a certified Chardonnay hater but theirs is fantastic! The first time I’ve ever ordered a glass of Chardonnay in my life! Plus the atmosphere was beautiful and the cheese plate was generous and delicious. Awesome staff, awesome place to spend a sunny day. Would give them an extra star if I could!

Today we had a great experience and time at Heifer Station just outside of Orange. The wine tasting was very good, just the right amount of information without anything pretentious and best of all we were left alone with the wine we were tasting at the moment so we could relax and discuss it privately. Their wines are superb and well worth the visit. The wine tasting notes had a very humorous touch which made them even more interesting to read. We also had the cheese platter which was very generous with a great selection: goats cheese, aged cheddar and a Brie, almonds, figs and a delicious relish. We had a great chat with the manager, Chewy, giving us the history of the original shearing shed converted into their tasting room as well the original old Cobb & Co stables beside the shed. It is definitely a great place to go even with young kids as there is a huge outdoor area with farm animals and a sandpit full of toy diggers.

Completed a wine tasting with a large soccer crew. Staff were friendly , and accommodating. Had a wine tasting and got the cheese and children's platters which were super cute.

What a find! So glad we visited Heifers Station. Amazing whites and super welcoming staff (massive shout out to Holly!). This place is perfect for couples, groups, paw parents and kids. We’ll be back!

We had a wonderful experience at Heifer Station ( our second visit there). The wines were absolutely exceptional—each variety showcasing remarkable depth and character. The staff were incredibly friendly and knowledgeable, making the tasting experience both enjoyable and informative. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, creating the perfect setting to savour each sip. Highly recommend for anyone looking to enjoy excellent wines and outstanding hospitality! Both Greg and Chewy were terrific hosts. Thanks. Bill & friends

The wine tasting at Heifer Station is a must when visiting Orange. The property is gorgeous and we loved visiting the animals on site after our tasting. Jordan was very knowledgeable, easy going and made the experience fun. Didn’t have the kids with us this trip but they would have loved the sandpit. Highly recommend.

An amazing winery! We went unfortunately on a very wet rainy day, but the staff made our experience so wonderful and warm with a hot fire place inside! Jordan took such great care of us, and was so knowledgeable on the wine region of Orange. Beautiful wines, and a surprisingly great house gin! We will definitely be back.

John is bloody awesome! So knowledgeable & informative. The sky was insanely beautiful & we learnt a lot in the few hours! Very hospitable feeling honoured to have experienced his tour.

Great experience. John knows his stuff and he'll really open your eyes to the amazing world of astronomy. On our trip we were lucky to see Saturn (including the rings)!

Fantastic visit, John is a great man and super helpful. Kids had a fantastic time. Highly recommend!

John's observatory was an awesome experience. He's very Knowledgeable picking out great views to look at through his telescopes. I really enjoyed the educational evening getting to appreciate the night sky outside of the city by spending a bit of time in a group of like minded people. Thanks John!!

Thanks John, wonderful educator and a local gem of a spot. Once you get the hang of where certain constellations are, you can spot them easier ! Good 1.5hrs of educating yourself about the basics of the universe.

A cosy, intimate and relaxed set up. John was brilliant at explaining all the stars and how things worked. He was happy to answer any questions we had. The backyard set up was so different to any experience I've had, we absolutely loved it. Well worth a trip, would do it again

Really excellent and informative. A good balance between time looking through the telescopes and a slide presentation. John is obviously very passionate about all things astronomy and peppered the night with interesting facts. Great value. Bring very warm clothes for winter evenings.

Charming little place to get anything to do with honey. Learned about Mead and was surprised to really enjoy the honey beverages, alcoholic and non-alcoholic. The staff are very knowledgable and helpful. They are very good at upselling! We spent over $200! Definitely worth a visit.

Great range of products. Very good customer service. Yummy ice cream.

Great place to try and learn more about honey. The woman that helped us was so friendly, happy to chat with my son about his questions on bees. The self serve tasting was so good, we had no idea there were so many favoured honey options. The whole shop was full of all sorts of great products. Very neat and clean. We left with lots of honey and even tried their ice cream which was excellent. This is worth the visit.

They used to have a demonstration of bee hive and honey extraction process which is closed for a while. Besides that’s is just a retail shop now and with higher price tag. You can their honey and have a coffee if you are driving by

Not far from town. What a lovely place. There’s a variety of honey to taste before buying. Lots of varieties to choose from and there’s choc honey comb chocolate for sale as well. Small cafe in the front which sells honey flavoured ice creams. Car park available on site. Highly recommended.

Great shop with so many products related to honey and bees wax. There’s a central honey tasting area, a sample of lotions and scrubs, and a cafe that sells honey flavoured ice creams which were delicious. The staff are friendly and helpful, always asking if you need any help. They’re quite funny too even when having problems with the credit card machines. Made for a nice little shopping trip.

A lovely place with super friendly and knowledgeable staff… you will find alcohols and spirits produced with honey… so unique and memorable experience… you can taste different varieties of honey and test different skin care products made with honey too along with honey mead tastings. we loved the spiced honey mead and bee care exfoliator… you will also get non- alcoholic honey based sparkling drinks… kids loved it… and something different to regular wine tasting experience…

Super welcoming and knowledgeable hosts, excellent wines to try, and a delicious antipasto plate loaded with local goodies. All enjoyed on a quiet verandah shaded by a giant grape vine. If you're travelling through Mudgee a lot of cellar doors are closed during the week. Burnbrae is open and it was not crowded on our mid week lunch time visit. We purchased their sparkling white and a Shiraz. If you want to experience a Mudgee wine tasting then I definitely recommend you try this place. It's not far from the Honey place just down the road.

Wife and I visited this place over the long weekend. Attended to by the owner. Lovely lady who was an absolute crack up. Great attentiveness and service. Also the pizza was to die for. A bit of a pizza snob here and this was in my top 3. Cracker crust and a wood fire pizza that’s not sloppy and watery

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay + visit to the cellar door @ Burnbrae Vineyard. We would highly recommend a visit, the staff are so welcoming + friendly, the atmosphere is relaxed + the pizzas are delicious + the wine variety was good 👍

Our wine tasting host Tayla was so delightful, warm and welcoming and very knowledgable. We had a wonderful time and I don’t even drink wine. It’s a very cool place and my husband vouched for the quality of the wine. The proof is in his purchases. Highly recommend a trip to this slice of paradise.

Beautiful scenery while sipping on some great selection of wines, the platter was delicious, very friendly and knowledgeable staff highly recommended

Being a wedding photographer and working at Burnbrae often, I knew I needed to get married here! We chose Burnbrae, Not just because of their incredible wine and beer but because of the versatility. We really envisioned a wedding that was fully outside under the fairy lights and they didn’t disappoint! The fact that it also has an amazing wet weather option really made our decision final. Dotty and the Burnbrae team were amazing to work with and made our wedding so much fun. Nothing was ever an issue for Dotty and she was so helpful in every aspect of our day. She literally made our wedding dreams come to life. All of our guests are still talking about how good the day was. We are so glad to have booked Burnbrae and it will always have a special place in our hearts. Thank you so much to Dotty and the Burnbrae team. – Steph & Tom

Great winery on Mudgees wine trail, a few kms out of town. The wine tasting is amazing, and their pizzas were terrific. We had 2 pizzas. You won't leave without a sneaky bottle or 2 of Moscato. Yummo

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 .

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.

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

90 dollars for a single room right alongside a main road thru town.besides the roar of trucks using compression brakes you are treated to a constant stream of diesel exhaust fumes coming through an open grate vent on the wall wafting down onto your head where the bed is.if that's not enough for you try the showers where the water doesn't drain away,forcing you to try to dress without getting your trouser legs wet.f this I'm off to get a good night's sleep in my car.

Nicely renovated restaurant area and a good meal. Friendly staff. Always a bonus! 😉

Two of us had lunch there on a Sunday, had a chicken schnitzel and it was ordinary,Over priced, drinks are also over priced. The place lacks atmosphere.

Fantastic fully renovated family owned hotel. The rooms are wonderful

Great service and counter lunches.

It's a pub, nothing more. Staff don't like interacting, the food is OK but nothing to rave about. Salad was fresh. What we used to expect from a pub.

The service is great and food was lovely. Fair pricing as well. The pub is big and has been recently renovated. The outdoor area is massive.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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

Wonderful information from Chris and Kallie at the info centre. Very personable and friendly ladies. Well worth going in.

Great visitors centre. Lovely greeting from very nice staff. Clean toilets. Easy access.

Good on Dubbo info centre. They have just about everything you want to know. Maps are available. Brochures and booklets for all types of travels. Fantastic.

Stopped in with the kids for their passport stamps ans was told to do it ourselves and rushed to leave the store. Customer service was absolutely horrible

We like everything- it was clean and smells nice! Educational - 10yr old

A great stop a great park next to it they have a few caravan parking spots

Very helpful young lady, pointed us in area's we would never have seen if she hadn't told us about them, (eg. street mural walk, painted rhino's & the lovely cafe at the zoo). Thanks...