Home to one of the world’s finest open range zoos Dubbo is a natural tourist destination for all ages. Long summers, fine food and wine, pristine parklands and a non-stop calendar of events and festivals make it a genuine family favorite.

As well as Western Plains Zoo, Dubbo is home to a number of unique attractions. At the Old Dubbo Gaol you can see prison life as it was over the last two centuries, and listen to thieves, killers and victims of harsh colonial laws tell their stories of crime and prison life.

The Dubbo Observatory offers guests the chance to discover the Moon, planets, Milky Way and beyond with the most hi-tech telescopes in the west.

Experience the beautiful Shoyoen Japanese Garden and Jurian Ceremonial Tea House at the Dubbo-Minokamo Sister City Garden complex.

Dundullimal Homestead is the oldest standing timber slab homestead in Australia - a unique part of Australia's heritage. See how boomerangs are made, and learn to throw them at Jedda Boomerangs - a great day for the whole family!

Dubbo is also home to many superb vineyards including: Bell River Estate Winery, Boora Estate Wines, Lazy River Estate Vineyard, Red Earth Estate Vineyard, Tombstone Estate Wines and more.