5 Great Reasons You Need To Visit Dubbo

October 18, 2015 - 2 min read

#1 Dundullimal Homestead  Address: 23L Obley Road, Dubbo NSW 2830  Step back in time and experience rural living in the early colonial days at Dundullimal Homestead. Built back in the 1840s, Dundullimal Homestead is Dubbo’s oldest building. Tour the homestead, gardens and surrounding farmland, while the kids have a ball with the ducks and chickens. […]

#1 Dundullimal Homestead

Dundullimal Estate
Image sourced from Dundullimal Estate Facebook page

 Address: 23L Obley Road, Dubbo NSW 2830
 Step back in time and experience rural living in the early colonial days at Dundullimal Homestead. Built back in the 1840s, Dundullimal Homestead is Dubbo’s oldest building.
Tour the homestead, gardens and surrounding farmland, while the kids have a ball with the ducks and chickens. After you’ve had a look around, stop by the onsite café to treat your tastebuds. 


#2 Red Earth Estate

Red Earth Estate
Image sourced on Red Earth Estate Facebook page

 Address: 18 Camp Road, Dubbo NSW 2830
Sip, discover and buy delicious, wine straight from the barrel at Red Earth Estate in Dubbo.
Whether you choose to stroll the scenic grounds, or sit back and relax with a glass of vino, the Red Earth Estate and Cellar Door is the perfect place to stop by in Dubbo. 


#3 Dubbo Observatory

Galaxy
Gaze up at the beautiful night sky, and explore the galaxy!

 Address: 14L Camp Road, Dubbo NSW 2830
Gaze up at the stars and explore our vast galaxy at the Dubbo Observatory, located behind the Western Plains Zoo.
Take a peak through a hi-tech telescope, learn about the stars, and check out the space shuttle, all in Dubbo. The kids will love the Astro Mini Golf, with each hole having a different theme, including space and Doctor Who! 


#4 Terramungamine Reserve and Rock Grooves

Outback
The Australian bush is full of surprises waiting to be discovered.

 Address: Lot 135 Burraway Road, Terramungamine NSW 2830
Just outside Dubbo is the Terramungamine Reserve, dedicated to the Tubbagah Aboriginal Burial Ground.
In the reserve site is rock groves, formed by the Aborigine people sharpening their tools and weapons. This site extends for about 100 metres along the bank of the Macquarie River.
Further along Burraway Road is Redbank Reserve, where you can swim, fish and camp on the riverbank. Explore local Dubbo history, and stay the night to experience Australian bushland. 


#5 Delicious Cafes & Restaurants

 Dubbo has some of the most delicious and friendly cafes, bakeries and restaurants you’ll ever visit. While in town, be sure to check out these Dubbo cafes


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