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.

Excellent. Been before. Just as good. Some of the exhibits had been changed around since our last visit. Friends hired the electric cars and enjoyed them. We did the Savannah tour, which for $10per head was great. Informative and a bit closer to the animals. We will be back!

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!

We were in a group of 6. No kids, just 3 couples. We cycled around during the non school holidays period and had the best time. The keepers care about the animals. They have such vast space to roam, as compared to city zoos. We enjoyed it immensely, from the detailed explanations from the keepers to the food at the halfway point. My favourite place to visit in the central west, and it’s totally not for profit! Amazing

Enjoyable if there are no clouds. We were lucky to have a clear sky at night. The presentation was informative and useful for children. The star gazing was spectacular. Recommends to choose a night when it's a new moon and clear sky for the best experience.

We had a beautiful clear night for visiting Dubbo Observatory. Friendly staff, very welcoming. A small selection of items and postcards available for purchase as a souvenir. A talk given while scopes were being set up was outside, rather than in their small theatrette. I personally would have held talk inside sitting down before going outside to point out astronomical highlights, as it was a long time to be standing about.. Witnessed with the naked eye at least two satellites and two shooting stars during our session, which we were thrilled to see. A great time was had by all. Would recommend if you are interested in our universe. Best time to go would be a clear night with no moon.

It was a great experience, Peter is knowledgeable and passionate of his craft. You would learn a lot. We joined the 9 pm session, it was chilly, so rag up when you visit there. The telescopes were impressive and to actually experience it... Mind blowing. Worth a visit. 😊

An absolute must for people interested in the stars and space! Highly recommend coming here, it might get cold, but it'll be worth it. You get to see a good range of what is out there. Peter is very knowledgeable and happy to answer questions. The cost of entry was reasonable, and when checking against other observatories, is a bit cheaper than the others too. We left the observatory frantically googling how expensive it is to buy a telescope with similar digital calibration. One day... one day.

Unmissable Dubbo experience! Peter and Jane are such a great team, making star gazing accessible and interactive. The session included a presentation which taught me so much, followed by the opportunity to view a wide variety of outer space landscapes. It was really special opportunity, set against the soundtrack of the distant sounds of the zoo. Suitable for kids old enough to understand not to touch the telescopes :) 10/10 would recommend!

Great experience for anyone interested in astronomy! The Dubbo Observatory offers a fascinating look at the night sky, with knowledgeable guides who make complex topics easy to understand. The telescope viewing sessions are fantastic, seeing planets, stars, and galaxies up close is an unforgettable experience. A must-visit while in Dubbo, especially for families and anyone curious about space.

One of its kind experience ! It’s surreal to witness the moon, mars and Jupiter and it’s own moon and many different stars. It’s a must go place for the experience itself. I thoroughly enjoyed it !! Friendly staff and I think the host is annoyed because of naughty kids in the past - so if you are bringing anyone under 18 make sure you all behave and don’t move things!! I think it takes hours of hard work to set things up - so be careful when you walk around and extra cautious about not adjusting or accidentally moving the telescopes. There is another 1:1 mid night photography sessions - if you are serious about photography you should try (I haven’t tried it) Finally - a place you must visit ! Note : plan a no moon or half moon sort of days with less cloudy or no rain nights ! (That’s recommended)

Lovely kept park, clean amenities and great facilities especially if you have children. Our only complaint was we got one of the only 5-6 sites without a concrete slab, and because it had been raining, sand was muddy and not great to walk on. We will know next time, so be aware. Location of park is good, very close to the Dubbo Zoo. Very secure with gates too.

We spent a wonderful 8 nights here. Our ensuite site was perfectly adequate. The location was central, although rather noisy directly on the highway - lots of trucks through the night! The service was impecable. The staff accommodated our requests, including an emergency extra nights stay without missing a beat. Friendly, helpful, everything you would want. The ammeneties were pretty good. Camp kitchen was well set up, and bathrooms well kept. The bouncing pillow was broken - not their fault! And the playground fairly token. That said, it was all made up for by the heated pool (32°!) and the amazing water slide and splash park. All in all, would definitely visit again.

Stayed here with two young boys 1+4. We really loved our stay. Sooo close to the zoo that we came for. The water slides and pool here were are boys total highlight. Water was refreshing even on a hot day in November but there was a nice warm pool also. My boys loved riding their bikes around the park and playing on the inflatable pillow and exploring the games room. The grounds were super tidy but inside the cabin was not luxurious. We all went to bed super and no outside noise bothered any of us even with the main road nearby. The staff seem to be pretty on to it with the time restrictions. We had to wash and dry our dishes with the bath towels etc provided, no teatowl. The cabin might be due for a deep clean. Our couch was all wet as the aircon leaked over it and someone's finger nail clippings and other bits all in the carpet in the bedroom and the cups and pots that we wanted to use were dirty so that was the only let down. Super clean fridge and bathrooms. All in all we loved our stay here

We stayed on a powered site and family members in a cabin. The park was by far the best location while staying in Dubbo and travelling to the zoo. The zoo was approximately 3-4km from the park. The park itself is incredibly secure and only accessible by guests. The amenities were very clean and the gardens, camp kitchen, pools and games room all in excellent condition. All staff were very friendly and super helpful with local tips on experiences and where to eat. We stayed 4 nights at the end of July 2025. One downside is the road noise is quite loud with trucks 24/7, particularly for the cabins. We would happily stay here again and would recommend in winter to either allow off the ground fire pits or a communal fire given the temperature is around 7c from late afternoon.

We brought our 2 grand children and stayed for 2 nights they thought the pool was fantastic the cabin that we stayed in was great clean, tidy, well stocked with everything you needed. The staff were very friendly when checking in and checking out was even easier. Thank you so much for the lovely couple of days.

Spacious room (we stayed in the queen bed cabin) and the staff had the heat on before we checked into our cabin (it was august when we visited) which was very appreciated considering how cold it was. The reason I give 4 stars is the bed was too soft. Overall good for the price

A great place to pull In and park the van, after unexpectedly needing to stay an extra night, the staff were more than accommodating to make that able to happen without needing to change sites. Ammenities are very clean, staff very friendly and helpful.

Good food, generous size meals, comfortable sitting area with TVs and pool tables. One day we were there and waiting time was 1 hour, but the next day we came we did not have to wait for so long for the food order. Club Dubbo is a good place for a family dinner and relaxed atmosphere.

What a find such a gem from first phone contact to our scummy food and drinks.the staff here are outstanding and go above and beyond to make your visits good.

Friendly service but extremely limited vegetarian options. Actually, only one main vegetarian meal offered and it was pretty ordinary for a major Dubbo club Very disappointed.

Travelling through Dubbo had 2 nights meals Crumbed cutlets Gnocchi first night … perfect 🤩 2nd night .. crumbed cutlets , mash n veg x 2 Both spot on , cutlets cooked perfect And very good prices for meals and drinks 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

Very nice over looking the town. Meal was nice only negative was steak was well done and was supposed to be medium well and the broccoli 🥦 on the crispy (that wasn't crispy) pork Belly was yellow. Very nice tasting though. Crispy pork Belly was $30 and rump was $29 service was fairly fast 20min wait.

Second time there,just as good as a couple of years ago. Best lam cutlets, great views, and friendly. A couple of dishes came out cold (4 adults 2 kids, and we were there quite late) but they fixed that up quickly. Pork bits were apparently really good (I'm not a pork person)

$10 Thursday chicken schnitty night and we just went in by fluke. Extremely busy but they were prepared for the mass rush and it wasn't a very long wait. The meal was plentiful and I had the fish snd chips which was very nice as well. We had to sit in the rear of the bar section as the restaurant area eas full plus seats reserved as earlier patrons left. Definitely worth a visit

Travelling through. Food was delicious and no long wait. Recommended by the motel we were staying. The tallowrook. They were right. Great reasonably price food. Yum 😋

Dinner take way Chinese food was delicious and filling, we had leftovers which we had at home after traveling from Dubbo, NSW to Cheltenham Victoria two great meals from one purchase.

Maybe it was extreme hunger, or maybe it was the fact that I’ve been to many Chinese restaurants in my time, but this one had some amazingly delicious food! Sure, the decor is drab and leaves a bit to be desired, but whatever is lacking in the furniture and cosmetic appearance of the place is made up for with the food and then some! In conclusion, don’t miss the Golden Dragon!

Rang and placed order at 6:30pm. Was told 45 minutes. We left it an hour then went. Was then told it would be another 20 minutes. After 20 minutes we were told it was almost ready, another 20 minutes we were told they were packaging it up. For the next hour the girl told us they were just packing it up. Finally got our food at 9:05pm. As a sorry we got a container of crunchy noodles. Wow thanks. Hope this restaurant closes down.

Ordered chicken Satay. It was the worst Satay I've ever had. Wanted spicy, but the waitress said we can add chilli in it. I said Satay doesn't have chilli. 🤦

Service was good and fast good price but the food was if I put it kindly pretty ordinary .My wife and I got 4 different dishes and didn't enjoy any

Felt like I had been teleporting back to 1980's China. Loved the food and the service.

If the useless uber delivery fella actually delivered then hot, they would have been good pizzas and cheesy garlic bread...but seriously 25mins for 1100mtrs up the road...not happy🤬

Was the best pizza in town, but I asssume they changed hnds because now it great in every other way except the topping amount. it used to be generous, and it hasnt just lessened a little, its almost non existent. we buy nine pizzas at a time and the only one you wouldnt whine about was hawaiian. I'm going to dominoes next time

Fortunately I can make potato chips with onions in home as they prepared half cooked chips thanks for the recipe

Yummy 😋 I don't normally order Pizza Hut here in Dubbo but OMG 😳 pizzas were piping hot and flavours were amazing and the crust crispy so happy , thank you Dubbo Pizza Hut you certainly have picked up your game , what ever went right tonight keep it up ! 👍👍👍

Best quality of the big franchise options. The have not reduced the pan size or skimp on the ingredients like Domino's. Decent/quick service not run by 15 year olds.

Fresh and sumptuous but......the hot and spicy chicken pizza was not spicy. The pizza was thick and fresh. They got Buy 1 get 1 free on large pizzas on Tuesday.

You tell me who puts pinapple on a meatlovers pizza. I live in coonabarabran and did not realize there mistake till i got home from dubbo. This is the second time they have stuffed up my order but it is also the last time i will never go back there ever again

The food was close to good. Not perfectly authentic indian. Service could be better with a bit of staff.

Popped in on Monday night by myself as I was in town for work. I love Indian food so was interested to see how it was. It was delicious. I had a spinach and chicken dish and some garlic naan. The naan was thinner than what I was used to but still good. Also had Kingfisher beer (of course) and gulab jamun for dessert. Recommended!

From the very first bite, the food was absolutely exceptional – rich in flavour, beautifully presented, and crafted with such care that every dish felt like a celebration. The taste and quality were second to none, fresh ingredients combined perfectly to create meals that were both comforting and memorable. What truly elevated the experience was the outstanding service. The team was warm, attentive, and genuinely passionate about what they do. Their smiles, professionalism, and dedication made us feel so welcome and valued throughout the entire visit. The perfect balance of amazing food, top-quality flavours, and the best team service – truly unforgettable!

Awesome service awesome food when u make food with love customer can tell So Dubbo is very lucky to have restaurant like this who believe in quality of food People post dishes with food but let me post and show you how I finish my food here in haldi restaurant !!!!

An absolutely phenomenal experience for our private party! We hosted an event with over 70 people at Haldi, and the entire team went above and beyond to make it a memorable occasion. The service was impeccable, and the food was simply outstanding. A special shout-out to Chef Bineesh for the delicious dishes that were served piping hot and full of flavour. Our guests couldn’t stop praising the food and the wonderful ambiance of the restaurant. Huge thanks as well to Gudu, and both Raman & Raman, for their incredible hard work and for running that extra mile to ensure everything was perfect. Their effort did not go unnoticed and was key to making our celebration such a great success. We are so happy with our experience and highly recommend Haldi for any event.

Haldi Indian Restaurant in Dubbo is a great spot for authentic Indian food, offering a wide variety of curries, tandoori dishes, biryanis and breads with rich, flavourful sauces and generous portions that make it good value for money. The service is warm and welcoming, and the atmosphere is comfortable, making it suitable for both casual meals and family dinners. While some dishes, like the butter chicken, can be a little on the sweeter side and wait times may stretch during busy hours, the overall quality, range of choices and consistency of flavours make Haldi one of the best places in Dubbo to enjoy hearty, satisfying Indian cuisine.

Especially recommended no 1 indian food in Dubbo. Owner Jaskarn singh is very humble and down to earth person. Staff is very excellent in service and over all everything is 10 out of 10 🙏🏻

Let’s be so real the female bathrooms are horrendous they are always so gross doesn’t matter the time of day, it’s like no one ever cleans them. They close extremely early I’ve noticed a few time now.The ones big w end closing at 5:30 on a Thursday, when shops are clearly open till 7pm. They have also closed both ends at times I have noticed which leaves no one with the amenities. Where are staff and more importantly customers meant to go?

Get rid of the parasitic pseudo charity collectors. Why do I have to be accosted by them everything we go shopping?

A great shopping centre to visit, plenty of shops and vendors, undercover parking, and there is a hand carwash faclity there.

Fantastuc awesome big servings loved the sauce and the meat. Good tucker

From what I could see not many "disabled" parking spaces undercover, quite a few some distance from the entry on the "highway side"

All the usual shops, well maintained, clean and tidy facilities, good clearance for undercover parking.

Clean, diverse range of shops, plenty of parking.

Went here while on holiday on the recommendation of the manager of the place we stayed. The food was really well presented and the menu was small enough to ensure that what did show up was made with attention. We had some pizzas and the Korean chicken with some sides. I would happily eat everything we chose again. The food arrived promptly, the staff were efficient and the dining area was inviting and open without being too overwhelming. There are a selection of beers available (obviously) that will cater to every palate but there are other options if you need them. There are a selection of desserts but I did not partake, so can’t say if they’re any good.

Good food and beer. Quick friendly service. Kid menu also available. Nice relaxing atmosphere. Lots of parking.

Food was amazing. Venue was amazing. Pea Blossom Lemonade was delicious. Our friend & I had the Vietnamese Pork Belly, it was so tender & melt-in-your-mouth yummy. My husband had “meat lovers” style pizza, apologies but I can’t remember the name of it. He said it was really good. Happy days all round. Highly recommend!!!

I never like to write bad reviews but for this place i definitely wanted to… We went for my sons 21st birthday and everyone waited an hour for our entree’s, and another hour for mains. When the food arrived my husband and I got the lamb for 2 it was very dry and over cooked with one tiny cup of gravy, we asked for more gravy as it was that dry, it was so bad we didn’t even eat half of it. We thought we would just eat the veggies and they were also bad… very disappointing 🥹 and I paid a fortune for meals and entree’s. We won’t be back!!!

If you know what good beer taste, don't go here. There is better in town! Took a tasting paddle, I couldn't finish any, even a simple IPA.

Nice establishment. IPA was tasty. Disappointed in the “sweet potato salad” which wasn’t. More like a coleslaw with a few slices of sweet potato on top and flavour combo was odd. My partner enjoyed his Diavola burger.

Extremely disappointing experience with the manager, Caitlin. I visited Devil’s Hollow Brewery and politely asked for a simple lemon wedge. Caitlin’s response was shockingly rude, she gave me an aggressive look, slammed the till drawer, and placed the lemon wedge on the kitchen counter far from where I was standing, without a word of acknowledgment. Her attitude was completely unprofessional and lacked even the most basic customer service skills. It’s really unfortunate to have such a negative interaction in what could otherwise be a great place. Management should seriously look into improving their staff’s approach to customer service a smile and a bit of courtesy go a long way. One star review is a lucky google review to have, i would give below 0 if ever existed.

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.

So my Mum’s now husband used to own this store back in the day when it was the neighbourhood milk bar, so had to come and check it out. Apparently they lived in the residence and ran the milk bar / kitchen from the front room. We nipped in for a late breaky and was impressed with the food. The B&E roll I ordered was delicious and kept me full for the majority of the day. We sat inside in one of the back rooms as it was raining but would be nice on a sunnier day sitting outside in the courtyard. Definitely worth stopping in for a feed if you love locally or passing through town.

"I recently tried the iced strawberry matcha latte, and it was absolutely amazing! A big shout-out to the team for creating such a delicious drink. I truly appreciate the great service and effort you put into your work. I’ll definitely be coming back next time. Keep up the excellent work!"

Short Street Store in Dubbo is a hidden gem and well worth a visit! With its colourful decor, tasty and original homemade food, and friendly service, it's a delightful spot.

This is a cute little cafe with a nice menu, good choices for kids and delicious drinks from home made lemonade to fruity frappes, milkshakes and great coffee.

A café that really surprised us—in a good way. Right from the start, it felt different. Thoughtful touches were everywhere, from the layout to the little details. You could tell someone actually cared. Service was warm and efficient. We were greeted straight away and made to feel welcome. Before we even ordered, it was clear this place runs with heart. The gluten-free menu was done well. It wasn’t just a token option—there were plenty of choices, and each one was marked clearly with a small flag. One detail that stood out: all the women at our table were served first. It was a simple gesture, but it said a lot about the care behind the scenes. The food was spot on. The hash brown was house-made and crisp—not the frozen kind. Pancakes (gluten-free) were a hit, and the bacon and egg roll was packed and cooked just right. We all had different egg requests—some runny, some not—and they nailed every one without issue. It’s the small things too: a bite-sized brownie with each coffee, a quiet green courtyard, and tidy, unfussy decor. Only minor note: the cappuccinos were a bit heavy on the chocolate, almost like a mocha. Nothing major, just a personal taste. To the team—kitchen, floor staff, and whoever’s behind it all—thank you

After I finish my work commitments I make a point of exploring the cafe/restaurant offerings in small and large regional communities. I discovered Short Street Store last August 2023 and visited again a few days ago. Just as good and just as friendly. Located in a quiet residential street about 1.5 km west of the Dubbo CBD, this cafe continues to look, feel and taste different to most of the local establishments. Once again greeted with a wide smile and enthusiastic table service I ordered a toast dish that in my widespread travels remains unique. Call my lazy however I had to try it again. Called a “Fancy Toast” (compared to what???) you get a two substantial pieces if Vienna white bread topped with a house made spinach and pistachio mousse. It was just as lovely the second time however my photograph probably does not do it justice. The cafe claims this fancy toast is awesome with bacon or chorizo - that delight is for next time in a couple of months. Coupled with a freshly pressed “Green Juice” (apple, cucumber, mint, spinach & ginger) and a macchiato I set myself up for the long drive home. The juice is very flavoursome and will balanced. While the macchiato was very good I can’t give it more than an 8/10 rating. I am a bit of a coffee nut so forgive me the indulgence of hard rating. Having said that, I would still come back for another coffee. I had two while there. If you really want an all day Breaky to fortify you for a long drive, try the Butter Chicken Bene - Vienna toast topped with baby spinach, pulled butter chicken, 2 poached eggs, curry hollandaise & crispy fried onions. Wow! Then there is the Breaky Risotto with saffron oil ….. So my suggestion in Dubbo is get out of the busy and rather feature less main street and head up to Short Street Store. I certainly will when I return in the near future. Looking around I could see the local community meets here for food and chat.

Sadly the food was a bit of a letdown. The eggs benedict and tikka eggs benedict did not hit the mark. The tikka shredded chicken was cold, minimal hollandaise, and the eggs were not runny. If you are chasing eggs benedict, there are much better and consistent places elsewhere in Dubbo. Probably would have been good to know that the hash browns were also indian inspired and not suitable with pancakes or other more western foods. The bacon and egg roll/burgers the table next to us ordered did look great though. The cafe looks rustic and old, which is quite charming.

Quite a nice park with clean tables and nice play ground. Nice big trees for shade, and large open grassed areas. Close to a very busy road

We generally pull up here to eat some lunch in the shade etc... The waterpark and facilities for kids are awesome. Always kept clean n tidy and very minimal garbage. Council should be proud of themselves for this space and the joy it brings to local families.

Well maintained nice park with full of friendly people

A delightful spot adjacent to the main highway through town, however, traffic noise is minimal. Plenty of shade from the trees. Numerous tables and chairs, however, more could be covered. Plenty of rubbish bins and the toilets are clean (males are at least). Toilets open 6am - 6pm. The odd Ibis bird is about, but, they don't annoy. Also the odd galah, pigeon, cackatoo, magpie and rosella. Great little water park for the young ones to play in and cool down on those warm days. Also a quaint little play area for the young ones with swings and the like. Grass was well maintained and a delight to sit on with no obvious prickley bits. Two public BBQs and two bubbles.

Dubbo’s free community water park is fully shaded and offers a couple of hours of great fun for young kids. My 5 and 3yo loved it!!

Great free little water park for the kids with a separated playground, seating, amenities and BBQ. Always a go-to park on a hot day in Dubbo!

Lush park with free bbqs, amazing place for kids, lots of shade and beautiful for picnics

Well worth a visit if in the town. I loved seeing the waste 2 art exhibition. This year was themed “Toys” was great to see what can be created by school groups and community groups. Free entry.

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.

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.

My brother and his wife were staying at the Orana Hotel where Ling Ling Thai is located so we decided to give it a try. Quite busy for Tuesday night and I would recommend booking. Restaurant was nice inside and wait staff were good. The ling (monkey) theme was presented well in the decor and signage. Food was well presented and delicious, service was fast. I have spent a lot of time in Thailand and was impressed with the quality of the meals and flavours. There was a constant flow of take aways while we were, it is a popular place. If you like good Thai food, give it try.

I must admit this would have to be one of the best Thai restaurants I have been too. Absolutely great food, well cooked and presented to a tee. Great atmosphere good for one and all and looking at the take away service that piled through the door this place is in good and popular demand Two thumbs up to the restaurant.

Ling Ling Thai offers delicious food, and we thoroughly enjoyed every dish. The restaurant has a lovely ambience, complemented by catchy jazz music. We'll definitely return when we visit Dubbo again.

My partner took me here to celebrate my coming to Dubbo. The service and food was great. Prawn spring rolls were simple and delicious. The pad thai had good flavour! The seafood platter for $60 was a total hit. Everything was perfectly cooked. Add some crushed chilli to the dipping sauce if you love heat. The egg fried rice had the wok hay with a decent flavour of egg coming through not to overpowering. Will definitely 10/10 recommend! Thank you team for a wonderful night.

Amazing Thai restaurant right in the heart of Dubbo. The dishes had great flavour but unlike other Thai restaurants, the dishes were not over powered with flavour and it made our tongues crave for more!! The dishes are generously sized and great for sharing. The staff were lovely and courteous, and so very attentive when needed. Very impressed and so disappointed that we have lived here for 1 year and hadn't tried this sooner! Pricing was very reasonable however the cocktails are a little on the more expensive side but that's to be expected. We will be back for sure.

Shayla served us and it was not only a delicious dinner but she went above and beyond for me during and after dinner. Highly recommend going here - 10/10

A fantastic little restaurant in the heart of Dubbo. The food was the best Thai food me and my husband have ever had inside Australia, cooked to perfection. The service was polite, efficient and quick whilst leaving us alone to enjoy the ambience. Well done💪💪

We have a new contender for the filthiest KFC. Fingerprints all over the four touch screens, all tables wiped with a greasy rag , needs a good cleaning of the floor as there were debris all over it. Maybe clean into the corners too. The windowsill hadn't been wiped in who knows how long, complete with dead insects. Ordered two burgers and one sat on the rack for five minutes whilst they made the other one. Nothing like a cold Zinger burgers. Not up to any standard!

I’m really disappointed — the food tasted awful and seemed to be fried in dirty oil. Customers deserve better quality, especially when we’re paying for it.

Long story short. Do yourself a favour and drive up to the other KFC in the city centre. The store was a mess, it looked liked it had not been cleaned for hours. It's not like we went in a big rush, it was 4:30 on a Saturday afternoon. Bins were overflowing and the only two clean tables were more than likely the only two tables not used all day. Food and receipts all over the floor. The staff member who served us appeared to be the only one who attempted to meet the minimum standards expected to uphold some of the KFC values they proclaim to have. Won't go into too much detail about the other young workers because they don't need to be sacked, they just need inspiration to do a better job and that comes from the store management. I hope the guy scooping out the coleslaw was paying attention to the portion control whilst he was talking to his buddies on the phone. Anyways I'm not one to leave too much of a negative review especially when it comes to fast food, but even the food was sub par. When a KFC store can do worse than Lithgow and Wellington which has historically had a bad reputation out here in the Central West then something is wrong. Happy to rewrite this review if ever I go back at there and is some improvement. Better luck next time I suppose. As a local you should really make an attempt during tourist season.

So bad!!! Uneatable meal ordered zinger meals the chicken pieces were the size of nuggets, chips were like cardboard and cold, tables were not cleaned the tablet to order from was filthy we had to wash our hands before eating!!! The drive through was definitely a priority for the staff as we waited for at least 25mins for our order. Not the staff's fault just need more staff. We tried this KFC as the one down town was an absolute disgrace!!!

Dropped in today to pick up some lunch and I was shocked to see how filthy this restaurant was. The floors looked like they hadn’t been mopped in weeks. Every surface from the ordering touch screens and drinks fridge were filthy. Bins were full and the general dining room was unkempt, i’m glad I didn’t have to use the toilets. As I waited for my food I couldn’t help but wonder what state the kitchen was in considering the state of the dining room. I don’t blame the kids running the joint, it comes back to management.

Tables needed a wipeover and the place was chilly. Friend who took me there not impressed . But it was warmer than outside at least. Their aircon might be at a set temperature.

I grabbed a wrap for late lunch and it went into bin after the first few mouthfuls - chicken was dry and the wrap was stale hard cardboard . This place needs a good overhaul . I have had bad food and mistakes in my order often .

This KFC is absolutely laughable. Worst experience I’ve ever had at a restaurant. The drive thru lights were off at 9:30pm but my partner and I could see people ordering food inside so we decided to walk in. The KFC staff instantly made it quite clear that they were displeased with us being there so late. The staff were loudly swearing amongst each other, slamming doors, loudly expressing that they just wanted to go home, looking at us laughing and shaking their heads (including the manager). The staff continued to make us feel unwelcomed as they constantly gave us angry looks and threw our food into the box with such attitude. - the zinger burger was a mess and they used already cooked chicken that they emptied out of plastic bags. The chicken was clearly double cooked and almost inedible. They forgot our gravy which is a common occurrence here so that was no surprise. The quality of food and staff at this place is absolutely horrible. When will these issues be addressed? I can see many other dissatisfied reviews from other people experiencing the same thing. This will be the last time I spend my hard-earned money at this awful restaurant.

Gave me two large meals as two small meals and no sauces and food cold would of cooked but it’s a bit hard to cook when your in a hotel

Be prepared to wait. Uber eats people appear to get service first, waving their phone in the faces of staff. When combined with drive through service, it becomes a joke. Waited 50min for coleslaw n potatoes gravy and only after I asked staff.

Unfortunately, I agree with majority of the other reviews on here, Dubbo KFC would have to be the worst restaurant I have been to, and that’s saying something…. We wanted to dine in and all of the tables were dirty with food left in them, greasy finger smears, sauce stuck to walls, etc. I tried to do the right thing and ask for a spray and cloth to wipe the table down myself. I was offered napkins which is a joke. I asked again but got a confused look from the staff member. After a third time, a young female staff member came out to wipe the tables, which was great. Finally… I went to the men’s toilets to find the toilet full and constant running water, soap dispenser that didn’t work, a broken tap and 1 out of 2 hand dryers working. What the…?? The meals we ordered came without spoons, without napkins or anything else, but the food looked like it had been thrown into the bags, but hey…. At least they had food in them right? LMFAO! After asking for some napkins, another male staff member handed over a stack of about 40 napkins, and no… I’m not kidding. The burger buns were hard, chips hard on the inside, a little raw but not frozen, and I’d say the Pepsi Max was the most reliable part of the meal, coz it’s not something prepared at the restaurant. Jeez, if the owner actually cares… you really need to lift your game in a MASSIVE way!

Ordered a delivery last night. Drink never turned up. Chicken was cold and dry. Couldn't eat 2 peices of chicken. It was so tough. Soggy chips. It was over an hour wait time. I watched on the map as the driver delivered several orders first. I attempted to cancel order . As far as I'm concerned. U need to replace 2 peices of chicken and .. where the hell is my mountain due drink????

This is the 3rd time our order has been messed up. This order all the burgers and twisters were incorrect, the potato and gravy was missing and nuggets and popcorn chicken missing. The only thing correct was 2 large chips. I tried calling the store twice but no answer. At the store I asked to speak to a manager, I was told she is too busy making burgers and she will be out in a minute. 18 minutes later she seen me. She replaced the whole meal and handed me the bag. When I got to the car I checked the bag and was missing the potato and gravy again.... I had to walk back in again to get one. This service is poor if I could give zero stars I would.

Very disappointed, I ordered the food though I had to wait near 50 minutes to receive my order. Bloody shocking. Was watching a worker at the front counter serving people and doing orders but at the same time he was constantly playing with his hair cause it was in his face and rubbing his nose while serving food which is abit unhygienic. Place was dirty rubbish on floors and tables. I travel to Dubbo to see family every 3 months and this was the worst KFC that I have ever been too. Just disgusting. The chicken was way overcooked and dry and the chips were cold with not much salt on them.