Family adventure time comes naturally here, so keep a camera ready to catch those smiles because an album lasting memories await.
The award-winning Taronga Western Plains Zoo is just the start of your adventures in Dubbo! Enjoy river kayaking, Botanic and Japanese gardens and kilometres of riverside cycleway. Your wallet can take a break while you enjoy a range of manicured parks, riverside BBQs and loads of playgrounds.
You could even introduce the kids to a slice of Australian history stretching back to the days of Aboriginal trackers and European pioneers. A family road trip to Dubbo is full to the brim with activities to keep the kids entertained.
The DALC is your summer oasis. The 10-lane Olympic pool is heated, and hosts school carnivals, swimming club meets and family get-togethers. Perfect for parties with free BBQ facilities and children’s swimming pool.
Open 10 September 2016 - 28 October 2016 | Early Entry 6am - 8am | Mon - Sat 5:30am - 6:30pm | Sunday & Public Holiday 10am - 6:30pm
29 October 2016 - 2 April 2017 | Mon - Sat 5:30am - 8:30pm | Sunday & Public Holiday 10am - 8:30pm
Adult $4.40 | Early Entry Adult $3.10 | Child $3.10 | Family $16 | Spectator $3 (Medicare card required as ID)
Dubbo Aquatic Leisure Centre will be closing 2 April 2017, re-opening in September 2017.
| Address: | Talbragar Street, Dubbo, NSW 2830 |
| Phone: | (02) 6801 4490 |
| Email: | |
| Website: | http://www.dubbo.nsw.gov.au/community-and-groups/sport---leisure/dubbo-aquatic-leisure-centre |
Introducing Dubbo RSL Club Resort, a hub for premier entertainment, recreation and hospitality. Our newly renovated Club offers a gym, indoor heated pool, dining options, live shows and entertainment for the whole family.
| Address: | Corner Brisbane and Wingewarra Streets, Dubbo, NSW 2830 |
| Phone: | (02) 6882 4411 |
| Email: | rslgm@dubborsl.com.au |
| Website: | http://www.dubborsl.com.au/ |
| Address: | , Dubbo, NSW 2830 |
| Phone: | (02) 6801 4000 |
| Email: | dubboignite@dubbo.nsw.gov.au |
| Website: | http://dubboignite.com.au |
Adult $47, Child (4-15) $26, Senior/Concession $36 | Family: 2A+2C $131.40, 2A+1C $108, 2A+3C $154.80, 2A+4C $178.20, 1A+2C $89.10, 1A+3C $112.50. Early Morning Walk: 6:45am Saturday and Sunday-Adult $15 | Child $7.50 (in addition to admission) Wednesday and Fridays in school holidays for eastern states; NSW public holidays excluding Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.
| Address: | Obley Road, Dubbo, NSW 2830 |
| Phone: | (02) 6881 1400 |
| Email: | twpz@zoo.nsw.gov.au |
| Website: | http://zoofari.com.au |
Kayak and Stand up Paddleboard hire available all year round. Daylight hours only. All equipment and tuition is supplied. Bookings essential.
| Address: | Ollie Robins Oval, Bligh Street, Dubbo, NSW 2830 |
| Phone: | 0419 774 906 |
| Email: | fun@adventurewatersports.co |
| Website: | http://www.adventurewatersports.co/ |
Dubbo City Holiday Park Bike Hire.
Available 7 days 9am-4pm
2hrs $10.00 |Per Day $15.00 |Per Family $50.00 (2 Adults, 2 Children) |Extras $10.00 (per baby seat, tag along, kiddie trailer) Helmet included
Contact reception for further details.
| Address: | Cnr Whylandra and Alfred streets, Dubbo, NSW 2830 |
| Phone: | (02) 6801 4590 |
| Email: | info@dubbocityholidaypark.com.au |
| Website: | http://www.dubbocityholidaypark.com.au/facilities |
There are over 270 species of birds recorded within a 50 kilometres of the city of Dubbo. Many of these are woodland birds that can be found in urban backyards, parks, remnant bushland and riverside areas.
Birds in Backyards| Address: | The Dubbo Field Naturalist & Conservation Society Inc. PO Box 1171, Dubbo, NSW 2830 |
| Phone: | 0438 600 837 |
| Email: | contact@dubbofieldnats.org.au |
| Website: | http://www.dubbofieldnats.org.au |
Did you know that Dubbo was amongst the first places in Australia to use fingerprints to catch crooks? Or that Australia’s worst serial killer once roamed its streets? That the underworld queen Kate Leigh was Dubbo born and bred? Or that the bushranger John Dunn was caught while trying to break in to Dubbo Gaol? Discover these and other fascinating stories as you explore the murky underbelly of Dubbo’s past. Pick up a map from the Dubbo Visitor Information Centre.
| Address: | Macquarie Street, Dubbo, NSW 2830 |
| Phone: | (02) 6801 4450 |
| Email: | tourism@dubbo.nsw.gov.au |
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Did you know that if it weren’t for a wealthy businessman and his complicated love life Dubbo might not have gotten its first hospital? Did you know that the flood in 1955 left 4,000 people homeless and that emergency supplies had to be parachuted in by the air force? Learn how a village overcame its many obstacles to become a city as you retrace important moments of Dubbo’s past. Pick up a map from the Dubbo Visitor Information Centre.
| Address: | Macquarie Street, Dubbo, NSW 2830 |
| Phone: | (02) 6801 4450 |
| Email: | tourism@dubbo.nsw.gov.au |
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Walk in the footsteps of our pioneers. Dubbo has an intriguing past. From bushrangers and underworld figures, to renowned architects and ornate buildings, Dubbo is steeped in history. Proclaimed a village in 1849 and a town by 1872, Dubbo officially became a City in 1966. The Dubbo Heritage Walk begins at the Dubbo Visitor Information Centre on the corner of Macquarie and Erskine streets.
Dubbo Heritage Tour| Address: | Macquarie Street, Dubbo, NSW 2830 |
| Phone: | (02) 6801 4450 |
| Email: | tourism@dubbo.nsw.gov.au |
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See the wonderful work of this Australian aviation icon at the Visitor Education Centre. Read the stories, learn the history, watch the film and browse the shop.
Closed ANZAC DAY
| Address: | Dubbo City Regional Airport, Cooreena Road, Off Mitchell Highway , Dubbo, NSW 2830 |
| Phone: | (02) 6841 2555 |
| Email: | enquiries@rfdsse.org.au |
| Website: | https://www.flyingdoctor.org.au/ |
Dubbo Sportsworld is a large multipurpose sports facility catering for a host of indoor sports including netball, cricket, soccer, basketball, floorball and the ideal party activities laser skirmish, bubble soccer and indoor sports.
Open Monday - Friday: 9am to 10pm | Saturday - Sunday: 9am - 5pm
| Address: | 163 Sheraton Street, Dubbo, NSW 2830 |
| Phone: | (02) 6884 0123 |
| Email: | greg@dubboindoorsports.com |
| Website: | http://www.dubbosportsworld.com.au/ |
18 lanes, auto scoring, auto bumpers, pool & air hockey tables, video games, air-conditioned comfort, Glow bowling on every weekend & school holidays - excludes league bowling times. Hassle free children's parties.
| Address: | 76 Windsor Parade, Dubbo, NSW 2830 |
| Phone: | (02) 6881 8222 |
| Email: | strikingfun@exemail.com.au |
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Dubbo in a Day Tour: Adult $130 | Seniors $120 | Dubbo Town & Country Tour: Adults/Seniors $30 |Dusty Bob's Historical Walking Tour: Adults/Seniors $20
Plus Aboriginal history tours, edible weeds, and eco tours. Please visit the website for more tours and information.
| Address: | , Dubbo, NSW 2830 |
| Phone: | 1300 868 787 |
| Email: | info@dubbotowncountrytours.com.au |
| Website: | http://www.dubbotowncountrytours.com.au |
Everything you need to know while you are in our smiling city is under the one roof. Looking for local products and produce, Dubbo branded merchandise, clean public amenities, parking for your caravan or bus, coffee or a snack and to find out what's on in Dubbo, the friendly team at the Dubbo Visitor Information Centre is always happy to point you in the right direction.
| Address: | Cnr Newell Hwy & Macquarie Street, Dubbo, NSW 2830 |
| Phone: | (02) 6801 4450 |
| Email: | tourism@dubbo.nsw.gov.au |
| Website: | http://www.dubbo.com.au |
Discover Dubbo's pioneer history at this 1840s homestead. Enjoy picturesque gardens, café/art gallery, experience a guided tour - bookings essential. 1.5km past the Taronga Western Plains Zoo.
| Address: | 'Dundullimal' 23L Obley Road, Dubbo, NSW 2830 |
| Phone: | (02) 6884 9984 |
| Email: | info@nationaltrust.com.au |
| Website: | https://www.nationaltrust.org.au/places/dundullimal-homestead/ |
Water park designed for little hands and feet. Adjacent to playground. Expansive lawn area, shelters, free gas BBQ's, playground and toilets.
The water fountain is open 8am - 8pm. The water fountain will be closing 1 May 2017, re-opening in September 2017.
| Address: | Elston Park, Corner Gipps and Cobra Streets, Dubbo, NSW 2830 |
| Phone: | (02) 6801 4450 |
| Email: | dcc@dubbo.nsw.gov.au |
| Website: | http://www.dubbo.nsw.gov.au/community-and-groups/sport---leisure/parks-playgrounds |
Flip Out Trampoline Arena is Australia’s first & largest trampoline playground. We have trampoline sports, games, special events and birthday parties.
Open Monday - Friday: 1pm - 7pm | Saturday & Sunday: 10am - 7pm
School Holidays -10am - 7pm daily
| Address: | 18 Mountbatten Drive, Dubbo, NSW 2830 |
| Phone: | (02) 6881 6606 |
| Email: | dubbo@flipout.net.au |
| Website: | http://flipout.net.au/flip-out-indoor-trampoline-arena-dubbo/ |
In the heat of summer or in the cold of winter, our fully netted indoor playground will entertain the kids for hours. Full cafe menu available. Day and night parties available.
| Address: | 1/195 Cobra Street, Dubbo, NSW 2830 |
| Phone: | (02) 6885 5522 |
| Email: | |
| Website: | http://www.fb.com/kidzooplayhousecafe |
| Address: | Victoria Park, Talbragar Street, Dubbo , NSW 2830 |
| Phone: | (02) 6801 4000 |
| Email: | dcc@dubbo.nsw.gov.au |
| Website: |
Macquarie Conservatorium presents a range of public concerts, workshops and master classes with visiting artists, conservatorium staff and students. The annual concert series features high quality musicians performing classical, jazz and world music.
| Address: | Cnr Darling and Bultje Streets, Dubbo, NSW 2830 |
| Phone: | (02) 6884 6686 |
| Email: | info@macqcon.org.au |
| Website: | http://www.macqcon.org.au |
Discover your new surrounds with Macquarie Valley Trails, a unique and relaxing way to explore local heritage, nature, produce, art and much more. Download the app or visit the website to get your free guide.
| Address: | Heart of NSW, Lake Burrendong to Macquarie Marshes, , 0 |
| Phone: | 1800 748 379 |
| Email: | |
| Website: | http://www.rivertrails.com.au |
The Savannah Visitor Plaza and free access area offers a great place to relax with a meal or coffee at Bahkita's Cafe whilst overlooking the primate islands or let the kids run wild in the safari park playground.
| Address: | Taronga Western Plains Zoo, Obley Road , Dubbo , NSW 2830 |
| Phone: | (02) 6881 1400 |
| Email: | wpz@zoo.nsw.gov.au |
| Website: | http://zoofari.com.au/ |
A 12.5km Tracker Riley Cycleway circuit extending between the CBD and Dundullimal Homestead via the Taronga Western Plains Zoo along the Macquarie River foreshore. Call the Dubbo Visitor Information Centre for bike hire options and cycleways map.
| Address: | Dubbo City Council, Dubbo, NSW 2830 |
| Phone: | (02) 6801 4450 |
| Email: | tourism@dubbo.nsw.gov.au |
| Website: | http://www.dubbo.nsw.gov.au/ |
Experience the picturesque Macquarie River, vibrant streetscapes and learn of Dubbo's rich history riding the multi-award winning Trike Adventures. We offer our famous Outback Pub Tours, Red Earth Winery Tours, Sunset Tour and Deluxe Zoo Tours.
| Address: | , Dubbo, NSW 2830 |
| Phone: | 1300 874 537 |
| Email: | peter@trikeadventures.com.au |
| Website: | http://www.trikeadventures.com.au |
Adventure flights over Dubbo in a historic military aircraft. Amazing views and aerobatics in a unique aircraft that is normally the domain of a privileged few.
| Address: | Dubbo City Regional Airport Passenger Terminal, Dubbo, NSW 2830 |
| Phone: | 0415 196 461 |
| Email: | mark@flywarrior.com |
| Website: | http://flywarrior.com |
Western Plains Riding Centre provides horse riding activities for the whole family. Enjoy one or two hour rides. All sessions are fully supervised by an accredited coach and trained staff.
| Address: | 8R Merrilea Road, Dubbo, NSW 2830 |
| Phone: | 0418 220 434 |
| Email: | ewardwprc@gmail.com |
| Website: | http://westernplainsridingcentre.com.au |
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