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.

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

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!

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Great spot to learn about fossil discovery in area, amazing staff who were excellent at explaining museum.

Age of Fishes Museum at Canowindra is well worth the stop. A terrific glimpse into the past, when fishes dominated the once inland seas. The fossil collection is a real eye opener and the result of many years of dedication putting it together. Kids with any kind of interest in science will love it. Friendly staff make it all the better experience.

If you have any interest in palaeontology or fish, then this is a must visit. If you have kids interested in dinosaurs, then I can highly recommend it as there's many interactive activities for kids. Even if you just have a casual interest in natural history it's worth a look.

Great museum covering prehistoric Age of Fishes. Best of only two similar museum in the world. We came to Canowindra only because of the museum. Exposition includes only small part of fossils discovered near by. Display is very interesting and informative. Staff was very friendly and helpful. We really enjoyed the visit.

Loved this museum could get really close to the exhibits. Staff were amazing, super friendly. Could bring my dog in with me (dog is small Jack Russell). Spent an hour and a half. Unexpected and interesting attraction in a small town.

A wonderful museum with very important artefacts. Staff were very helpful and very lovely. A lot of interactive exhibits. Gift shop was surprisingly well stocked and also interesting. Worth visiting Canowindra for!

What an amazing museum! Seeing such complete, ancient, rare, large, fossil fish was amazing . You are allowed to touch them giving a unique, hands on experience. The staff ween so helpful and knowledgeable to help my family understand everything. The displays had easy to understand descriptive texts to help as well. With tv monitors showing what these fish and life was like almost 400,000 years ago way before the dinosaurs. There were 3 large sections plus an outdoor area full of info including timelines going back to the beginning of the earth and so the beginning of life. This helped us all place how these armoured fish evolved along with dinosaurs, mammals etc etc all the way to humans. This is a truly world class site!

Worth the stop if you're in the are especially if you visit the POW camp. Beautiful and peaceful Japanese cemetery. Interesting history.

Lovely to visit and see respect shown to fallen Japanese soldiers. I was surprised at how old a large majority were. The oldest one I found was 79 years old. Quite a few in the late 50's and mid 60's.

Very beautiful and remarkably done. So very peaceful

A small and well maintained cemetery that is in two sections. One is the resting place for Japanese POW’s and the other for some Australian soldiers.

Absolutely fantastic place to vist, the surrounding gardens are nice very well looked after and easy to access

Well worth the visit, a beautiful and tranquil park to spend the day wandering around

Very peaceful

What a beautiful place. So serene, well thought out. Everything was in full bloom. Ducks were in there splendour. We even saw some ducklings Finished our afternoon off with a drink and snack from the Cafe.

A beautiful, tranquil experience! It is a must do attraction if you are visiting Cowra. I'm a local, and love taking my visitors and kids to the gardens. There's ducks and fish to feed, and lots of lizards to spot along the way. Highly recommended!

I love this place so much that I've bought a yearly ticket. I'm looking forward to seeing each season. It's a lovely drive from Canberra through Boorowa and great for my dogs. The staff are wonderful; so friendly and helpful. It's a pleasant overnight trip on a weekend.

This was a wonderful experience to walk around these beautiful manicured gardens. They took you to another world. Great service in the cafe with great food options and then a lovely gift shop and our dogs were welcomed to join us.

This is a lovely and serene garden that is well worth visiting. It is bigger than I expected, but not too big to be explored in 1-2 hours. You can also set up your picnic rug and spend the afternoon here. There is a cafe as well, up front.

Lovely and tranquil garden and not too busy. Good gift shop and cafe both of which are not over priced. Highly recommended.

If you love flowers this is the place for you. There is plenty of parking for cars & caravans, clean facilities, gift shop and cafe. The gardens are easy to walk around with plenty of spots to stop and enjoy the view.

Walked🚶‍♀️through here a while back. I enjoyed all the gift ideas that were on display in the centre, and I then looked at the information about the Cowra Breakout it was rather interesting.

Recommended to view the hologram presentation here at the visitor centre prior to making way up to the Japanese Gardens and Breakout site

Great story told so very well Really enjoyable

Great place to see had a great holographic 9 minute show on historical POW camp well worth visiting for and some local wines, jams, chocolate etc for sale. Information lady was quite forward wanting to help when u were just looking around, we would have gone to her eventually but she was a little forward to get your attention! She gave us information quickly and accurately then we went on our way!

Great place to stop. Very informative.

A must do. The hologram display on the breakout was so well done. So educational.

Fantastic van park the place is in immaculate condition so clean and we'll maintained. One of the few parks that is pet friendly added to all this is it's terrific location right in town.

Walked🚶‍♀️through here a while back. I enjoyed all the gift ideas that were on display in the centre, and I then looked at the information about the Cowra Breakout it was rather interesting.

Recommended to view the hologram presentation here at the visitor centre prior to making way up to the Japanese Gardens and Breakout site

Great story told so very well Really enjoyable

Great place to see had a great holographic 9 minute show on historical POW camp well worth visiting for and some local wines, jams, chocolate etc for sale. Information lady was quite forward wanting to help when u were just looking around, we would have gone to her eventually but she was a little forward to get your attention! She gave us information quickly and accurately then we went on our way!

Great place to stop. Very informative.

A must do. The hologram display on the breakout was so well done. So educational.

Fantastic van park the place is in immaculate condition so clean and we'll maintained. One of the few parks that is pet friendly added to all this is it's terrific location right in town.

Great to wonder around the homestead and gardens. I found the stables fascinating the stables are large and concrete mad for large horses. On open days these food and coffee in the gardens. Bring your camera .allow a couple of hours. Make a booking.

What an amazing perfect Australian made castle we have out at Greenethorpe New South Wales I had the privilege of attending an open day this gave us all a glimpse of the past . the perfect gardens the attention to detail that the volunteers putting in day and day out just open the house for a few days a year. A must for all to see and visit. Definitely stay in Cowra and travel down for the day

Our delightful journey into the countryside to explore our own family history led us to the stunning Iandra Castle—and what an unforgettable experience it was! The grounds and home are lovingly maintained by a team of dedicated volunteers who pour their hearts into preserving this incredible piece of living history. The gardens are beautifully established, and the castle itself is simply breathtaking—full of charm, stories, and wonder. It’s clear that so much care goes into keeping this special place open for the public. We were truly moved by the passion of everyone involved. Honestly, get your tickets, take the drive, and make a wonderful weekend of it. It’s a hidden gem well worth discovering!

There was a ticketed Open Day at the castle today. The gardens were beautifully presented. The rooms in the castle are stunning and you could see the clear difference between the rooms for the family and those for the servants. The volunteers do a great job both with the public and how they present the castle.

What a majestic old building originally sitting on 32000 acres of very productive land. Being ĺovingly restored to its former glory. Well worth a visit. It opens to the public at different times throughout the year

Beautifully manicured lawns and gardens surround the lovingly restored buildings. Steeped in history, this is a wonderful place to visit and definitely worth the trip. Full of old world charm, it’s a history lesson in itself. Be sure to take a wander through the grounds and enjoy the rose gardens.

We were blessed to visit the castle on a beautiful Autumn day. You can buy tickets online ($20 adults). Not as much a castle as a large manor house, this piece of Australian history is local legend. Well run, and supported by local groups such as the Lions Club who sold sausage sandwiches and drinks, local volunteers also gave interesting lectures about the history of Iandra Castle. You can tour the main house, stables and garden at your leisure. We brought a picnic lunch with us and enjoyed it on one of the ground level verandahs. On the day coffee was available from a van, and the Young Steam engine enthusiasts had their steam engines chugging away near the stables. A most interesting and enjoyable day soaking up the sunshine and Australian history.

I visited to restock my father’s apricot jam supply. Love purchasing locally made and grown products. Beautiful store with all sorts of different items, I could have spent a fortune. Walked away with jam, vinegars, cherry juice and chocolate. The staff are wonderful friendly, knowledgeable and generous. Will definitely be going again when I’m next in Young.

Wow! What a find! Great local cherry pies home made fudge and specialty chocolates as well as a variety of cordial flavours that u don’t see on the market, jams, sauces and other interesting finds eg an Australian map that u can put pins in where u have visited plus many other gifts! Worth a stop into this amazing shop!

Fond memories from our visit three years ago. Wow what a place for inspiration gifts for yourself or someone special or a new potential friend. A must stop & shop

Went to visit with the intentions of buying fudge and jam. Attractive stocked shop with lots of differant types of gifts. The two staff members were too involved in their own conversation,hence we walked out empty handed.

We went out of our travel route just to visit Poppas. Their cherry jam is the best ever. They also have other hand cordials, chocolates, fudge..... How could you NOT visit Poppas.

This shop was amazing. I brought all my xmas presents. The staff she was terrific and a pleasure to meet.

Extremely friendly, helpful family run business. Cherry Pies are delicious. Great selection of handmade chocolates and fudge. They have almost the entire range of Billsons cordials as well as Billsons Soda in the fridge. Poppa's is a must visit every time you visit Young!

Family gathering. Great walks and scenery. Learnt a little of the Chinese history during the gold rush. Very peaceful and serene. Water features, ducks, Chinese architecture, lots of plants and trees. Take a hat in summer . No entry fee .

Beautiful town. We visited lambing flat chinese park it was good no one around except us as its winter plus rainy day. Its worth a visit ❤️

Nice chilled place to visit and kill a bit of time. Worth visiting as it's well maintained and cared for.

Visited early on a weekday afternoon, we were the only ones there besides a couple of council workers. A quiet, calming & peaceful place to take a walk & take in the surroundings.

Amazing place to visit! It is so tranquil and peaceful, just a great place to unwind and let all the stress disappear from ur body! Well worth visiting for those who even live there to get away from the hustle and bustle!❤️

A complete and totally pleasant surprise. Such a beautiful lake with artistic monuments. Doesn't make up for the terrible history of 1800s anti (Chinese) immigration, but a fitting memorial.

Tranquil gardens good place to unwind has barbeques if you chose to have family picnic will need to watch little ones around water

Lots of delicious honey! I really liked this shop, as a quick stop during one of our recent adventures. Not only does it have lots of honey to taste test and a surprisingly wide range of bee gifts, but it also a small amount of bee keeping heritage. I enjoyed looking through the history whilst mulling over exactly how much honey I could consume in a day. The service was lovely and the atmosphere in the shop is very relaxed. There are plenty of items designed for children and also a good range of other local prices that isn’t honey based. I also notice honey based skin care items too. Well worth a visit, and there is coffee and toilets nearby for travelers. It’s in a very pretty location with plenty of things to check out and wander through.

Amazing honey shop , we travel from Sydney to buy our favourite honey and the owners are so nice and helpful , it's a pleasure to buy from them .

A must stop. So many options, many of which you can taste. We stock up on our travels and often manage to find a gift as well.

Popped in for my regular top up of the best honey I have very tasted 😋 while visting my sister in Wallendbeen I always get a load of honey to take back home. They also sell pickles , also very yummy 😋

Natural Australian native forest Honey produce in New south Wales. Love the much Honey on offer and don't used any other Honey

This shop is a must see in Murrumburrah for locals and visitors alike. It boasts a comprehensive array of honey types, all of high quality. This is not to mention the endless bee related paraphernalia. Every time we pop in here we end up with an arm full of goods! Thank you Arlyn and Ken for your hospitality.

Awesome store to buy honey! You can also try so many and you will probably eat to much... haha but it's so yum! They have all different honey from all around the country. You can buy some honey combe and creamed honey. The lady who served us was very friendly and cute. I love these small boutiques that you can only find in country towns😊

great little nursery n gift shop n the coffee is pretty good too. only down side is that the gifts are so nice i never leave empty handed. always enjoy my visit n a chat with owners..

Made special trip to visit Mayfield Mews to try their coffee. The décor is tasteful & the owners are friendly. Enjoying good coffee in the relaxed environment certainly makes this trip worthwhile!

We love this cafe and visit everytime we head down south. Staff friendly, food fresh and tasty and a beautiful outdoor setting.

Great place to stop off for food They didnt have much for lunch as we turned up at 3pm and they made us delicious sandwiches. Great friendly service

Great friendly service & coffee - the Florentine was delicious! It's good to catch up with friends again! Just the place to do it!

Arguably the best food stop on the Hume, only a few minutes off and open until 4. Great sandwiches milkshakes and home made cakes

Such a relaxing atmosphere with beautiful coffee and amazing customer service. Well worth a trip off the highway

We were very lucky to participate in the winery's 1st lunch with wine pairing. QT Canberra catered and Rob did an amazing job pairing the wines. We felt very welcomed. The whole team at Clonakilla were lovely. Thank you Caroline. The location is beautiful with well-maintained gardens and a modern interior. Rob - you did an amazing job! Your passion, knowledge and experience really shone through. Thanks. We'll definitely be back.

Wow. What a lovely experience. No distractions, this is a wine tasting for the enthusiasts, very generously, their iconic Shiraz Viognier was included. I hosted a tour group for three days through wineries across the Canberra Districts/ Murrumbateman region. We all loved the cool climate Riesling and Shiraz. You can see why Clonakilla is listed in Australia’s Top Wineries as released by the Real Review. Fantastic experience, very knowledgeable team. Well worth exploring. Thank you 🥂🥂

We had an amazing experience at Clonakilla Winery for my birthday. From the moment we arrived, the staff were incredibly warm, welcoming, and knowledgeable—with a great sense of humour too, which made the visit even more enjoyable. The selection of wines was outstanding. Clonakilla produces some of the best wines we’ve tasted in the Southern Hemisphere—rich in flavour and depth, yet without the over-the-top price tag. Each pour was a standout, showcasing the winery’s exceptional craftsmanship and character. The scenery added to the magic—peaceful, picturesque, and perfect for a special occasion or a relaxed weekend visit. Couldn’t recommend this beautiful place more highly. 10/10—Clonakilla is a must-visit for any wine lover.

Wine tasting at Clonakilla on a Friday was quiet, intimate and personable. Great range of wines, friendly and knowledgeable service and a warm fireplace. Perfect wine tasting experience.

Fantastic visit to the winery. Our host was great, very knowledgeable and shared a lot of the family history. The wines were exceptional particularly the Shiraz Viognier. We were visiting from Ireland and loved the connection to home. Bought a couple of bottles to bring in the suitcase.

Our recent visit was fantastic, thanks to our host Rob. He provided outstanding customer service and expertly explained each of the seven wines we tasted. The shiraz viognier and muscat were the clear standouts. We loved the shiraz viognier so much we bought a bottle, just as we did on our last visit! This is a must visit winery if you're in the area

Very happy to see strong adherence to Co-Vid safety for all. Absolutely fabulous wines and the vineyards are so close which just adds to the amazing experience. The service is friendly, open and honest. There is no selling pressure here as the wines speak for themselves. We bought 2019 Viogner 2018 O'riada Shiraz 2018 Shiraz Viogner all up 6 bottles. This is a must for wine lovers both new and experienced.

We enjoyed a beautiful day at Four Winds Vineyard and found the staff were friendly and knowledgeable explaining what to expect from each wine as we enjoyed our Wine Tasting Flight. The pizza was the best I have ever had. A Hot Honey Pizza was to die for. The Potato Gorgonzola was milder in taste but very delicious. Thank you for a lovely experience and being able to take our little dog with us was appreciated. We sat under cover but with the sun on our back and it was lovely. We are from Victoria and were visiting relatives in Canberra, however that day we were celebrating my husbands birthday and he thoroughly enjoyed the day. Shame we don’t live closer to visit more often.

Beautiful winery to sit outdoors, enjoy great wine with breathtaking views. We tried the mixed and white / rose tasting flights with pizzas. The salami and black olive pizza was delicious. The potato and gorgonzola was ok, I hardly could taste the gorgonzola. Overall we had a great experience and really recommend this place.

It's such a shame i visited this vineyard on a non-grape, non-harvest season as it was only the wood fired pizza i got to enjoy. I reckon, if it's grape season, and all bunches of grapes are hanging on those tendrils, my winery experience would be ten thousand times better! Just a little secret, we were in a big group when we dropped by and ordered every pizza flavour in the menu. Guess what? They were all exquisite.

Pizza was quite good. My kids enjoyed it, including the littlest picky eater. We took a mixed wine tasting set and it was not too bad either.. best of all, it's reasonably priced!

Had a great time here- wines and pizzas were great (wish the pizzas were a bit larger but just because they were so nice!). Lovely atmosphere too. Recommend visiting!

Love this vineyard! The wines and pizzas are excellent, without breaking the bank. Staff were great! Thanks for a lovely midweek meal and chat location!

Lovely place on a sunny day, otherwise you'll need a reservation to sit inside. Pizzas were good and the tasting flights reasonably priced.

Cave was really really nice. Pictures don't justify the beauty inside. Geoff (tour guide) however wants visitors to learn the process of how things existed which make the tour a bit longer. But he was very knowledgeable about the cave.

The cave was better than expected with a variety of of things to see. Time from arrival to leaving was 2hrs 44 mins. Expected time frame from Geoff was 1.5hrs. Good points Geoff was very knowledgable and friendly. There was a long introduction before entering the cave. This could have been partially completed inside the cave in warmer conditions. We all learnt a lot and the caves were unique and bigger than expected. Unfortunately the tour was impacted by a family with toddlers that were very noisy and distracting for us. At times we couldnt hear Geoff. The website clearly states no children under 5 years old and I agree with this as there is a lot of information young kids would not understand and it is a long tour. Our 10 year old really liked the tour as did we.

Went with a bunch of my friends and we all absolutely loved it. The cave is stunning and our tour guide Geoff was exceptionally amazing. Not sure why he has so many negative reviews when his passion and knowledge of the cave makes the experience a million times better. Geoff was an incredibly friendly and entertaining tour guide. We all left with a newfound appreciation for the natural world around us. The cave is also in a lovely isolated area with a reserve nearby where you can set up for a nice picnic by the lake. Would give 10 stars if I could, highly recommend!

Not only is this an amazing site to easily access but you also get tour guide Geoff. 🦇 His mix of Kevin Bloody Wilson humour with his infinite knowledge of speleology will have you and every age group in your tour engaged and entertained. Do us all a favour and leave your smart devices outside - enjoy the wonder of Careys Cave. 😍😍

Geoff is a lovely guide with such passion and knowledge. His explanation of the cave’s history, geology, and features was clear, engaging, and way more than we expected. My mum and I truly enjoyed every moment of the tour and learned a lot from Geoff. We were a bit late due to the long travel from Sydney, but Geoff was kind enough to make up the part we missed after the main tour finished. It was absolutely worth the 4-hour drive.

Geoff is an amazing guide, knowledgeable and passionate about caves. He shared lots of information about cave formation with us, and we thoroughly enjoyed the tour. Our group consisted of two families with four kids in total, and Geoff's engaging style kept everyone captivated. The cave itself is vast and magical, making it a truly unforgettable experience. We drove from Canberra, and it was well worth the trip. The facilities include toilets and lots of space for a picnic. Booking is essential - you'll need to contact Geoff directly on his mobile number to secure your spot.

Definitely book ahead otherwise you will pull up to a sign with likely no reception there! Geoff did an excellent job bringing the cave to life. He provided a lot of information and includes a hands-on table that let's everyone touch all the things! Recommend planning 2 to 2.5 hours for the whole tour.

Stunning spot, lovely hars working owners & staff. We enjoyed the 7 wines tasting option and a lovely lunch. We took home a case of the Tempranillo which was outstanding and 3 bottles of the Red Muscat Sticky, which were also exceptional: Christmas plum pudding vibes. We will be back ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

After searching through several venue alternatives for my daughter’s 40th birthday lunch, I settled on Lake George Winery and so very pleased I did! The staff and management were awesome. The food and wine was first class. The venue had a great atmosphere with plenty of room. The open fire setting setting and winter scape were just as they should be. Thank you to all for making my daughters day such a memorable one.

One of the best wineries in NSW! My mum and I did the $10 wine tasting and absolutely loved it. Our server, Theo was super friendly and knowledgeable. He guided us through each wine with great care and made the experience even more enjoyable. We also ordered the garlic bread, which was delicious and paired surprisingly well with the wines. Our standout favourite was the dessert wine which we couldn’t leave without buying two bottles. We’ll definitely be back and highly recommend this winery to anyone visiting the area.

Lake George Winery was the perfect wedding venue. The stunning vineyard views and the wine cellar created a beautiful atmosphere that wowed everyone. Shelly and Simon were fantastic throughout the whole planning process, and accommodated every request. We can not thank all the staff enough for how well the day ran. The wine was exceptional, the service top-notch, and the entire day felt like a dream. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience—highly recommend this venue for anyone looking for a wedding location!

This place is fantastic 👌 👏I hired the dome and attended with family for a pre Mother's Day lunch. It was private and cosy with the heater to keep us warm and even on a dreary rainy and cold day, we all thoroughly enjoyed our delicious lunch and wine tasting surrounded by the beautiful vineyard. All the staff were very friendly, attentive and professional making sure our dining experience was a memorable one. I highly recommend visiting Lake George Winery and hiring the dome for somewhere different to enjoy a delicious meal with a unique experience. I will definitely be back with friends and family in the future 😊

A hidden gem of warmth and wine. The team made us feel right at home, turning our visit into a truly memorable experience.

Stopped in for lunch and was convinced to do a wine tasting. What a great experience, beautiful award wining wines and spectacular food. Simons wine knowledge and knowledge of the area was impeccable. Highly recommend dropping in, we were pleasantly surprised and I’m sure you will be too.

Had a fantastic experience with Arran leading our wine tasting. I had always meant to stop in when driving through to Canberra and am very glad we did. Can see why Lerida is included in the Top Wineries as published by The Real Review. We’ll be back. Thank you for your hospitality. Delicious wine!! 🥂🥂

This charming restaurant is set above the vineyard and is really interesting, great vibe, with wine barrels around the walls. The service is terrific and the food outstanding. We had garlic bread, then, Mains: pork belly, barramundi and seafood spaghetti. Desserts: panna cotta, crepes, raspberry & chocolate mousse cake and coffee plus one had, and loved, the Lerida Shiraz . It was a cool spring day and chilly even with heaters going so dress warmly if the temperature is under 20. Layers, people! But honestly, it was terrific. We celebrated a 50th birthday there in style and the view from the restaurant and shop/tasting area, near Lake George, is stunning. Looking forward to our next visit.

Stopped for lunch at this winery and had a great experience! The food was delicious, and the location was super easy to access from the highway. While there’s a more formal indoor restaurant, we enjoyed the spacious outdoor area, which was perfect for us and our dog. The staff even brought out water for our dog. Highly recommend!

They have the best wine. Their red wine is amazing❤️‍🔥. I go there all the time. I drive 40 minutes to drink their wine. The place is beautiful, the service is excellent, and the staff are very respectful. I highly recommend going. Don't miss it. Even if you don't drink wine, the place has a great atmosphere. You'll feel like you're in an old Irish wine pub. It's like the one from Peaky Blinders. 😅 I love this place. You can explore the vineyards and how the wine is made. It's such a beautiful place. And don't forget to taste their coffee too.❤️🙏

Been here twice now and loved it both times. Nice little quiet spot to stop at on the way to and from Jindabyne. Tucked away, and worth the exploration to get there. We had a lovely spread of cheeses and meats, amongst other things. Plus a nice glass of wine made there, paired perfectly. Very cosy, and pretty with a view of the vineyards. Highly recommend 👍🏻

A delicious lunch stop. The half charcuterie board was perfect as we did not want a big meal. Beautifully proportioned for the meat eater and the vegetarian. The reisling was yummy. And the consistency was impressive as the espresso to finish with was really good.

Driven past there countless times to or from Canberra and finally made the stop for wine tasting and a light lunch and loved it. Weather was warm enough to sit outside in the courtyard overlooking pinot noir vines and Lake George was very picturesque. 2 ranges of wines their value Estate range and their higher end Cullerin with deals if you buy certain quantity. Good menu for grazing or full lunch. Worth the stop.

Very organised and well thought out reptile collection! I was pleasantly surprised as it might not be a big place but the exhibits are varied and informative I appreciate the effort and creative design of this place to cater to both kids and young at heart! I only gave 4 stars because the cafe was closed! I love the animals here and how they are cared for. I have been to some of the famous ( San Diego Zoo, Western Plains Zoo, etc) and not so famous zoos and animal sanctuaries ( Devils at Cradle, Reptile Sanctuary near Cradle Mtn) and zi think this place is in my top three! It helped thst we got there early on a Monday and we lracticslly had the place to ourselves, so we had plenty of tranquil time inmersing with the adorable creatures without conpeting with screaming kids, lol

We visited in the afternoon so it wasn’t as busy, but we enjoyed the crocodile feeding, petting a 2 yo crocodile and petting some lizards as well! The bugs and crawlies exhibit was great - seeing spiders, beetles and yabbies was pretty cool! Staff were super friendly and welcoming, there were two outdoor play areas which were both big kid and little kid friendly!

Canberra reptile zoo is really good and cute. It’s a lot of fun to walk around, it’s nicely arranged and decorated, so it’s easy to see everything. The shop also has a lot to look at, including supplies for your pet reptiles! The creatures all have plenty of room with nice habitats and look pretty happy! I’ve only dropped off a star because I noticed some of the lizards could be given some care to help shed. Most of them had scars and stuck shed, even missing toes. So it looks like they struggle to shed, and hurt themselves. They were in the middle of shedding when I visited so I just thought they could have some help to get comfortable. Some humidity or a warm bath maybe? Other than that everything is great! I recommend a visit, reptiles are the best!

Great visit. Very quiet on a Monday morning, staff were very friendly, animals seemed well cared for, and meeting Pencil the Children's Python was a delight. The place needs a bit of TLC here and there, but it's otherwise a good couple of hours spent.

great little reptile Zoo in the states capital ...impressive displays and great collection of lizards and snakes including the Taipan ...lots of building activities going on so im guessing bigger and better into the future

Just had the best day of my entire life here Bella is so wonderful and was also so so so incredibly kind to let us hold buttons the sugar glider which was the most life affirming beautiful experience of all time, thank you so much!! Cannot recommend highly enough!!

We had my daughters 9th birthday party here over the weekend and couldn't be happier! All the kids were occupied the entire time and the demonstration Abby conducted for the group was nothing short of amazing. She was extremely knowledgeable, and very funny too. She was able to capture the whole audience and provide entertainment to us all. All the kids raved about the party afterwards, would definitely recommend having a party here, you won't be disappointed!

Located at 11 Gold Creek Road, Nicholls, ACT, Australia 🇦🇺 A wonderful little attraction of a miniature villlage handcrafted from around the world. You have the English version with English style homes, cricket 🏏 grounds, football 🏉 grounds, the English canals with the barges, the wonderful maze which you can climb a deck of stairs to look over and other wonderful displays. You also have the international section with fabulous buildings and monuments from many different countries of the world. There’s the Rose Room Coffee Shop to have something to eat and drink, and you can also take a miniature steam train ride. Adults are $25.00, Children (4-16 years) are $15.50. The steam train is $4.00. There’s also a great gift shop to get some souvenirs. Plenty of parking 🅿️ available and very accessible for people in wheelchairs 🦼. Well worth a visit. Thumbs up!!! 👍👍

Cockington Green is such a cute place to visit! We went when it wasn’t busy, which made it really enjoyable to walk around and take everything in. It’s perfect for kids they loved exploring the little displays and spotting all the details. There’s also a miniature train ride (extra cost) which was a highlight for the kids and definitely worth it for the fun experience. A lovely spot for a family outing!

I haven't been here since I was a little kid. The place is tidy and well kept. There are walkways good enough for mobility chairs and such but it does get cramped quickly. The trains and models are still running well. I bought tickets for the train but the queue was so long we had to leave and skip the paid train ride as we had to go. I'm glad they kept the photos showing the making of this place. As a grown up I'm glad to see them.

We really enjoyed the gardens and miniature buildings. They are very clever. I particularly like the bonsai trees and brightly coloured flowers. The kids loved the train ride.

Iconic and quaint tourist attraction just outside of Canberra. Cockington Green Gardens is set in a beautifully landscaped garden area. This was a winter visit so there were not as many things flowering. There is a UK and International miniatures section with scale models. It will be good to see more models of more famous buildings if they expand out to future sections. Please fix the Machu Picchu model.. put some fake grass or moss grass on it as it looks so sad with the peeling bright green paint! The entry price is quite expensive for what it is. $25 for adults. We spent 2 hours here but that including 30 min for lunch and the queue for the mini steam train (+$4). Small cafe with only a few quick options for lunch. Recommend them getting a pie oven to serve more people faster as it took about 15 minutes to get 2 pies and it wasn't even that busy. Hot chocolate was nice.

Amazing little place with gorgeous gardens and so much to see. The attention to detail ia amazimg. Definitely go on the train theee's a small sectipn tjay ian't acceasible any othwe way.

Interesting place of a miniture world. Beautifully crafted models, miniture ride on railway, cafe and shop. Reasonable prices and friendly helpful staff. We had a really nice time here, recommended.

I love the national dinosaur museum! It has many great fossils and models, full of educational facts and a lot of effort put into the displays. The dinosaur garden is so much fun, the statues are so cool! It’s been so creatively done and beautiful! The gift shop is also great with lots of stuff to choose from, there’s some really nice souvenirs as well as the genuine crystals and fossils.

Very interesting and interactive. The kids loved the dinosaur garden. 2 year old was a bit scared of the moving dinosaura but the 4 year olds loved it. The other games outside were good too, the fossil brushing, puzzle and ring toss.

Dinosaurs are cool, if your kids might be interested, take them. You can do this in an hour, an hour and a half, for $20 it's a decent stop. Large play areas outside, and a lot of facts and learning within. If you have done Dinosaur museums in Japan or America this is not to the same scale of investment, it's smaller relatively, the animatronics are a bit more outdated. Hopefully they can find some funding to give it a refresh in future.

Brilliant little museum that fits in a lot despite its conservative footprint. Great displays with lots of information. Cindy was a lovely lady who gave us some great information when we arrived about the famous find of the raptor and protoceratops bones captured mid fight.

Took our sons here during the school holidays, and they both (as well as my husband & I) enjoyed learning fun and interesting facts about various dinosaurs and touched real fossil dinosaur pieces. There is so much jam packed into a conservative space and was also quite busy seeing it was the school holidays. Would love to see it expanded to a bigger building. The dinosaur garden with the carts and Jeep were also great for a short walk with fun photo opps. It's definitely a great place to bring the kids!

### 🦖 **Thoroughly Enjoyable & Educational: A Must-Visit for Dino Enthusiasts!** **Rating:** ★★★★☆ (4.5/5) As a family of four (with kids aged 3and 6), we spent a fantastic afternoon at the **National Dinosaur Museum** in Canberra. Here’s why it exceeded our expectations: #### 🌿 **Highlights:** 1. **Immersive Exhibits**: - **Life-Sized Dinosaurs**: The outdoor **Dinosaur Garden** (free to access!) features towering T. rex models and photo ops that thrilled the kids . - **Animatronics & Fossils**: Indoors, 12+ animatronic dinosaurs (blinking, roaring!) and 300+ fossils—including rare skeletons—brought prehistory to life. The 20m T. rex was a showstopper! . - **Chronological Journey**: The exhibits smartly trace evolution from ancient marine life to ice-age mammals, with clear info panels . 2. **Kid-Friendly Activities**: - **Scavenger Hunts**: Age-specific trails kept our kids engaged. Completing them earned a certificate with a *real tiny fossil*—a brilliant touch! . - **Interactive Zones**: Downstairs, they loved the fossil puzzles, coloring stations, and climbing into dinosaur eggs . 3. **Educational Value**: - Staff were **passionate and knowledgeable**—especially during our chat about whale evolution! . - The **gift shop** dazzled with geodes, minerals, and affordable dino toys (we took home a volcanic rock!) . 4. **Practical Perks**: - **Affordable**: Family ticket ($55 for 2 adults + 2 kids) felt fair for 2+ hours of fun . - **Accessibility**: Wheelchair-friendly paths, lifts, and sensory considerations (e.g., quiet areas) . - **Free Parking**: Plentiful spots outside . #### ⚠️ **Minor Drawbacks:** - **Size**: Compact—ideal for 1.5–2 hours, but larger museums might offer more . - **Animatronics**: Young kids (under 5) might find the moving/sounding dinosaurs scary . - **Facilities**: No on-site café—pack snacks! Some exhibits needed minor repairs . #### 💎 **Final Verdict:** > *"Far better than expected!"* as one reviewer said . Perfect for **families**, **school groups**, or anyone curious about Earth’s ancient past. Combine it with Gold Creek Village’s other attractions for a full day out. **Tip:** Book online to skip queues! **Plan Your Visit:** - **Hours**: Daily 10 AM–5 PM (last entry 4:30 PM) . - **Tickets**: Adults $20, Kids (4–16) $12, Under 4 free . - **Location**: 6 Gold Creek Rd, Nicholls . **Don’t Miss**: The glittering crystal shop—even if you skip the galleries! 💎

Well worth a visit. Allocate 1.5 to 3 hours to get the most from it. Plenty to see and learn from. Huge selection of fossils and gemstones in the giftshop. Highly recommend. Good for kids and adults