Our kids (6&3) enjoyed tearing around on the trikes available and the mini playground. Lots of space to sit outside, we had a nice cold beverage here and the food looked good that was being served. Middle of nowhere but very quirky and some great photos. Very friendly manager and a great experience! Dirt road to get out was a bit bumpy in our van but not for too long.

Best pub crawl in a long time, A must do experience, the locals are wonderful real people,always have story to tell.

A very rough and ready bush pub built from scratch out of bush timber and junkyard materials It has a unique look and feel about it There is a golf course and free camping Good beer and food

Staff was friendly and helpful. You can do a bit of noodling if you want to find opals. Meals were great.

The best atmosphere, friendly travellers, regulars, staff and locals. Simple meals and fair choice. Hamburgers superb, loved the Gold coin tea and coffee. Really clean nice loos. Not to hard to find with the map from tourists information. Definitely a must see. Xx

Great drive out, true outback feel! Loved the vibe, visited a sunday afternoon, sadly we just missed lunch but the beer was cold and the environment was awesome. The pool table has to be the coolest I have ever seen! Lots to look at and really loved the humor! Amazing bathrooms! Pet friendly on lead!

Lovely visit, great host that took us around and told us all about how it works in the bush.

This gallery was such a shock to me. Such a beautiful, well maintained space in a town that sees to have many not-so-loved businesses. A great gallery showcasing local artists but also a FABULOUS storefront showcasing and supporting local artists. The gallery owner was as professional as they come while still being totally approachable plus, she really knew her stuff. Last, but certainly not least, the prices were great. Even if you’re just passing in the vicinity of Coonamble, this place is definitely worth a detour to visit plus there are a few deceptively great restaurants in the same block.

Exhibitions are fantastic, showcasing local talent. Staff are super friendly and knowledgeable. Great range of artwork, sculptures, and supplies for sale.

Great space in regional nsw. Worth stopping in for a look to see what the current exhibits are.

I love Coonamble Outback Arts.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Really good little Museum well worth a visit

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

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

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

Excellent camping, facilities available (shower/ toilets) and they are clean!!! Genise is extremely helpful and responsive to questions. Tour of distillery was informative and impressive for its size. Merchandise can also be purchased to help promote the distillery!!! We will definitely be back for another trip to the lovely black gate distillery!!! Highly recommended!!!

A must stop especially if you are a whisky or rum drinker. Brian was a captivating host for our amazing tasting, unfortunately we missed his wife, but now we have an excuse to come back!

A must do experience in the Central West! Great distillery with some lovely whiskies and rum. The tasting lets you try everything they do, and all of it’s delicious. Book ahead so you don’t miss out

We tried five of their whiskeys and their dark rum, and they were all very smooth and full of flavour. Genise was a fantastic host, very friendly and knowledgeable. Highly recommend.

I cannot recommend Black Gate Distillery enough. Genise and Brian are incredibly welcoming and know so much about Whisky and Rum. Be sure to do a tasting. It is honestly so worth it. There’s nowhere else in the world you will get an experience quite like Black Gate Distillery

Well worth the stop! We decided to stay in Mendooran after the zoo en route to the Warrumbungles, and so glad we did! We stayed in the cosy Airbnb and booked in for a tasting at this little gem. They make an excellent array of whiskey and rum to boot! Probably the most personal and authentic tasting I’ve done. You can tell they love what they do. Just make sure to book!

Wonderful experience! Genise was a very welcoming and informative host. Their products are first class, an exactly what you should expect from a micro distillery. Smooth and perfectly balanced body and flavour. These guys love what they do and it shows. Well worth the drive out from Dubbo

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

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

Excellent display, Sandy was extremely helpful

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

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

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

Great museum. Well worth a visit.

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

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

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

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

Glen is a lot taller....

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

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

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.

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...

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

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.

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!

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A quaint museum and cafe, and a very interesting range of displayed items. The owners were charming and very welcoming. My husband LOVED the Devonshire Tea served in the little cafe.

The best thing about this museum is Alf and Sharon the volunteers. They are friendly and entertaining. They are very knowledgeable. Sharon makes the scones fresh every morning and they are awesome. They have real expresso coffee. Lots of the locals just come in for the cafe. This museum fits a lot into a small space. I am not a museum person, so didn't look at too much. They offered us head sets for an audio recording. If you wanted to look at everything you would be here for hours.

A definite must see when travelling through. We visited the Banjo Paterson Museum which was informative with audio guides. Had a Banjo Paterson burger which was delicious and only 5.--, can't go wrong there. We also bought some locally made flour. What I'm trying to say, please support these small towns by spending time and money.

Absolutely brilliant. Lovely to meet Alf and Sharon. Alf took the time to chat with us about some of the memorabilia. His wealth of local and historical knowledge along with his obvious passion for the subject was wonderful.

Very interesting place Great coffee lovely hosts

Impressive Museum. Loved the commentary and history from a time long ago and about our Aussie Icon Banjo Paterson. We also enjoyed the animal sculptures between Molong and Yeoval. Well worth the drive and visit to this historic little town.

A very interesting insight into this life of one of our nation's finest poets and story writers. The food at the cafe was very good and at $5.00 for hamburger plus great coffee well worth it.

It was a great place to stay! Lovely open areas with a big lake and kangaroos about. Had no luck fishing though. Beautiful spot!

We drove all the way out to this public dam but there’s no where to get to the water unless you pay the caravan park $15! There’s a government sports facility that’s only open to the government. What a huge disappointment, waste of petrol and time.

I stayed at Reflections & enjoyed a 4 day stay in a deluxe cabin. The staff were very friendly & the room had a beautiful view of the lake.

I am a volunteer and have met some great people keeping weeds down and replanting seedlings to encourage new growth great place for famlies

For me, this is a delightful place, despite the weeds. Has toilets, picnic tables, signs, and lots and lots of native Australian plants.

The place is nice to Camp with your friends.

I love the place for being away from city lights. Take night sky photo and beautiful view. A quiet place to relax Be aware of kangroo !! When you are driving there

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

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…

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 .

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.

I love this little local craft shop so much I plan my trips to Central West NSW to always detour via Molong. First, I love the concept behind this shop. Locals making things to support the retirement accommodation run by this association for the elderly helping them to stay in their community. Second, staffed by lovely older Molong locals, a visit here transports me to a time when having a chat was part of the shopping experience. Take the time to have a conversation and find out about life in Molong. I don’t pay a lot of attention to the some of craft things on offer (I will make an effort next time) however I am obsessed with the jams and chutneys. Nothing mass produced here. In jars of all sorts of sizes, the labels and hand written (spidery handwriting on some) complying with what we need to know. Ask the volunteer staff and you discover the jam maker’s name and that they grew the berries/fruits locally, then making the jam. The preserves are just wonderful. I told you I am obsessed. I never leave without a box of jars to take home. I had better get back there to contribute to the Molong economy and retirement project.

Thank you so much ladies, volunteers for a great store, the hand spun yarn is just delightful to knit with yarn that was processed locally.

Helpful lady. Lovely hand crafted items by local crafters. Thankyou for the kids passport stamp.

A Great Variety Of Goods Made By Local People..Jams Relish Pickles Biscuits Cakes and the Best Rocky Road.. Aprons chopping Boards Scarves Beanies Children's Clothing Rugs Quilts and the List Goes On...Theres even Molong Town Teatowels for The Tourists.. Wooden Toys are the Best you'll See Any Where.. Come on in and You Will Be Greeted by Friendly Volunteers..

What a gorgeous little shop. Beautiful knits, wooden toys, honey etc.

It's the information centre as well didnt have what I wanted

A really great place and well worth the drive from Orange out...beautiful stock and plenty of it.

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

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