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Key details
Family-friendly
5 days
700 km
Dubbo, Wellington, Warrumbungles, Coonamble, Gilgandra, Narromine, Warren, Coonabarabran
Great for when you are in need of adventure!
About this itinerary

Staying for one day is never enough! Make the most of your visit to this region with one of our carefully crafted itineraries.

Find inspiration for an unforgettable adventure with our itinerary inspired by the new children's book One Yelpy Kelpie in the Great Western Plains by Jo Rothwell - available to buy from the Dubbo and Wellington Visitor Information Centres! Follow along with One Yelpy Kelpie as she tracks down a rowdy escaped bull named Bertram McGaw as he rambles his way through the Great Western Plains.

Contact our Visitor Information Centres for more information and assistance in organising your Great Big Adventure! Or start planning your own itinerary with the Dubbo Region Directory - if you want to save something click the ❤️️ and add it to your Wishlist!

Days
Image credit: David Kirkland
1
Day One
Follow in Betram's hoofprints and explore the town of Coonabarabran before you discover endless starry skies at the observatory or amazing artwork in the majestic Pilliga!
Chris Lowe on bucking bull at Coonamble Rodeo and Campdraft
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Day Two
Check in at the home of the rodeo and see if you can spot Bertram hiding out among the action as the Campdraft kicks off every June long weekend! Or why not make your visit a little different with some laughs at the Nickname Hall of Fame?
Abundant Birdlife at he Macquarie Marshes near Warren
3
Day Three
Wander the Wetlands near Warren and listen for the Coo-ee call as you explore Gilgandra and track down Betram's trail.
Kids checking out the exhibits at the Narromine Aviation Museum
4
Day Four
Seek out a slice of aviation history in Narromine before you discover the wonder of the underground in Wellington!
Itinerary - Greet A Giraffe At Taronga Western Plains Zoo
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Day Five
Marvel at creatures great and small at Taronga Western Plains Zoo before you follow Bertram's trail through the RFDS and behind the bars of the Old Dubbo Gaol.

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