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Sydney to Dubbo

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Open leg route
527.8KM / 328.0MI (Est. travel time 6 hours)

A road trip to Dubbo is a chance to traverse the Great Dividing Range and experience natural, cultural and gastronomic delights.

From sprawling regional centres filled with Indigenous and colonial history to small towns surrounded by fertile wheat, sheep and wine country, this is a journey that shines when you have time to take roads less travelled and glimpse the lives of locals beyond the highway.

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Sydney
Drive – 102KM
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Leura
Wind through a string of villages on the Great Western Highway and take the turnoff to Leura.
Black Cockatoo Bakery
Everglades Historic House and Gardens
The National Trust brings Australia's heritage alive at Everglades Gardens. Drawing from the great traditions of European landscape design.
The Lookout, Echo Point
Overlooking the Blue Mountains, The Lookout is a world-class food & wine destination.
Bakehouse On Wentworth
Organically baked sourdough bakeries & cafes. “Service, style and sourdough”.
Cahill's Lookout
Drive – 100KM
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Bathurst
If you’re on the road in early spring, fields of canola provide a brilliant yellow welcome mat for Bathurst, Australia’s oldest inland city.
NRMA Bathurst Panorama Holiday Park
NRMA Bathurst Panorama Holiday Park is located less than three hours drive from Sydney and a perfect base to explore the central west.
The Hub
National Motor Racing Museum
Located alongside the world-famous Mount Panorama/Wahluu racing circuit, the National Motor Racing Museum celebrates the history, personalities and achievements of Australian motorsports.
The Hub Espresso Bar & Eatery
The Hub Espresso Bar & Eatery is a vibrant and welcoming café located in the popular Keppel Street precinct of Bathurst.
Australian Fossil and Mineral Museum
One man's passion has become Bathurst's greatest treasure. The Australian Fossil and Mineral Museum is situated in the heart of Bathurst.
Parkview
Parkview is an executive residence with a superior Bathurst address, boasting stunning views to the Blue Mountains.
Drive – 56KM
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Orange
It’s a leisurely hour long drive to Orange, where food and wine takes centre stage.
Animals on Bikes
Animals on Bikes is a 120-kilometre paddock art sculpture trail displaying 111 two-metre-high structures on the back road.
Balloon Joy Flights
Experience the magic and tranquillity of an airborne adventure with Graham, Jan and Anton over the picturesque Belubula Valley.
Brangayne of Orange Wines
Established in 1994, Brangayne is located at 970 metres altitude, on the slopes of Mount Canobolas.
Central Caleula Motor Lodge
The Central Caleula Motor Lodge is a stylish, forward thinking leader of hospitality and welcomes guests into the heart of Orange with 63 units. Choose
Cook Park
Cook Park is an easy 10-minute walk west of the Orange central business district via Summer or Kite Streets and has a self-guided heritage walk.
Hawkes General Store
Thirty-two years ago a shop opened in Orange like no other, and stayed that way.
Lolli Redini Restaurant
Nashdale Lane Luxury Glamping Cabin
'Rustig' is the Dutch word for quiet/ calm and along with an authentic Scandinavian feel and luxe interiors, this is exactly what awaits you.
Printhie Wines
Printhie Wines is an award-winning​ family-owned boutique winery and cellar door located in the high-altitude, cool-climate Orange region of NSW.
Racine Bakery
Racine Bakery is the baby of Racine Restaurant and was started in April 2012 with a small range of organic bread.
Ross Hill Wines
The Union Bank Orange
The Union Bank was built in 1857. Almost as old as Orange itself it has always been a place where people meet.
Timber Tales
Timber Tales is a coffee and giftware shop on the main street of Cargo NSW.
Drive – 150KM
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Parkes
The short trip to Parkes is one for astronomy buffs, but first swing into town to stretch the legs along the tree lined Clarinda Street shop
CSIRO Parkes Radio Telescope Discovery Centre
Located 20 kilometres north of Parkes off the Newell Highway the CSIRO's Parkes observatory is home to the world famous 'Dish'.
Drive – 120KM
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Dubbo
Elston Park Water Park
The Water Park for little hands, little feet, and big smiles all add up to a great family day out.
NRMA Dubbo Holiday Park
Located ideally in the heart of the central west of New South Wales, NRMA Dubbo Holiday Park is just a short drive from country towns.
Old Dubbo Gaol
Old Dubbo Gaol is a state heritage listed must see attraction, where History Comes to Life.
Taronga Western Plains Zoo, Dubbo
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Western Plains Cultural Centre
Gallery | Museum | Cafe | Community Arts Centre
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