Sydney to Dubbo
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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

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2
Leura

Wind through a string of villages on the Great Western Highway and take the turnoff to Leura.

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Arrive via car from Leura102KM / 64MI ~ Approximately an hour
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Leura is a charming, compact shopping town brimming with boutique shopping.

Sights & Activities

Black Cockatoo Bakery
Everglades Historic House and Gardens
The Lookout, Echo Point
Bakehouse On Wentworth
Cahill's Lookout
Black Cockatoo Bakery
1 Staples Crescent, Lawson NSW, Katoomba, New South Wales, Australia
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Everglades Historic House and Gardens
37 Everglades Avenue, Leura, New South Wales, Australia, 2780
(02) 4784 1938
evergladesgardens@bigpond.com
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Public Toilet
Cafe
Public Toilet
Birdwatching, Walks
$17 AUD*
Parking
* National Trust members free.

The National Trust brings Australia's heritage alive at Everglades Gardens. Drawing from the great traditions of European landscape design as well as the unique Blue

The Lookout, Echo Point
33 Echo Point Rd, Katoomba, Katoomba, NSW, Australia, 2780
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Overlooking the Blue Mountains, The Lookout is a world-class food & wine destination.

Bakehouse On Wentworth
105 wentworthstreet, Blackheath, NSW, Australia, 2785
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Organically baked sourdough bakeries & cafes. “Service, style and sourdough”.

Cahill's Lookout
258 Cliff Dr, Katoomba, Katoomba, NSW, Australia, 2780
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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.

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Arrive via car from Bathurst100KM / 62MI ~ Approximately an hour
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Sights & Activities

NRMA Bathurst Panorama Holiday Park
The Hub
National Motor Racing Museum
The Hub Espresso Bar & Eatery
Australian Fossil and Mineral Museum
Parkview
NRMA Bathurst Panorama Holiday Park
Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia, 2795
1800 669 911
bathurst@nrmaparksandresorts.com.au
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177 rooms
Playground, Laundry Facilities, Swimming Pool
Camp Kitchen, Communal Kitchen, Barbeque, Kiosk
Dump-point, Communal Kitchen
Games or Recreation Room, Playground, WiFi
$30 ~ $840 AUD*
Parking, Dump-point
* Prices may vary depending on seasonal rates.

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
Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia, 2795
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National Motor Racing Museum
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400 Panorama Avenue, Mount Panorama, Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia, 2795
(02) 6332 1872
nmrm@bathurst.nsw.gov.au
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Walks
$7 ~ $15 AUD
Parking

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
52 Keppel Street, Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia, 2795
(02) 6332 1565
thehubbx@gmail.com
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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
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224 Howick Street, Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia, 2795
(02) 6338 2860
museums@bathurst.nsw.gov.au
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Non-smoking
$7 ~ $35 AUD*
* Adult $15; Concession $10; Child $7; Family $37

One man's passion has become Bathurst's greatest treasure. The Australian Fossil and Mineral Museum is situated in the heart of Bathurst.

Parkview
414 Howick Street, Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia, 2795
0414 253 865
stay@bathurstselfcontained.com.au
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3 rooms
Ambulant Access, Laundry Facilities, Non-smoking
Barbeque
WiFi
$240 AUD*
Parking
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* Extra guest AUD50 per person per night. Weekly and Corporate rates available. Seniors discount available. Minimum 2 night stay. Special rates for V8 Race Week.

Parkview is an executive residence with a superior Bathurst address, boasting stunning views to the Blue Mountains.

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Orange

It’s a leisurely hour long drive to Orange, where food and wine takes centre stage.

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Arrive via car from Orange56KM / 35MI ~ Approximately 40 minutes
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Sights & Activities

Animals on Bikes
Balloon Joy Flights
Brangayne of Orange Wines
Central Caleula Motor Lodge
Cook Park
Hawkes General Store
Lolli Redini Restaurant
Nashdale Lane Luxury Glamping Cabin
Printhie Wines
Racine Bakery
Ross Hill Wines
The Union Bank Orange
Timber Tales
Animals on Bikes
Obley Road, Molong, New South Wales, Australia, 2866
0411 208 240
info@animalsonbikes.com.au
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Free Entry
Public Toilet, Swimming Pool, Picnic Area
Picnic Area, Cafe, Barbeque
Public Telephone, Public Toilet
WiFi
Parking, Coach Parking

Animals on Bikes is a 120 kilometre paddock art sculpture trail displaying 111 two metre high structures (and some smaller letterboxes) on the back road

Balloon Joy Flights
18 Tilga Street, Canowindra, New South Wales, Australia, 2804
(02) 6344 1819
enquiries@balloonjoyflights.com.au
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Public Toilet
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Experience the magic and tranquillity of an airborne adventure with Graham, Jan and Anton over the picturesque Belubula Valley. Balloon Joy Flights will pick you

Brangayne of Orange Wines
Brangayne of Orange
837 Pinnacle Road, Orange, New South Wales, Australia, 2800
(02) 6365 3229
admin@brangayne.com
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Non-smoking
Wine
Wine, Wine tasting, Winery tour
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Established in 1994, Brangayne is located at 970 metres altitude, on the slopes of Mount Canobolas.

Central Caleula Motor Lodge
60 Summer Street, Orange, New South Wales, Australia, 2800
(02) 6362 7699
caleula@bigpond.com
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62 rooms
Laundry Facilities, Swimming Pool
Pay TV
Pay TV
$124 ~ $228 AUD*
Parking
* Subject to change and availability

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
Orange City Council
24 Summer Street, Orange, New South Wales, Australia, 2800
1800 069 466
tourism@orange.nsw.gov.au
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Free Entry
Public Toilet, Picnic Area
Picnic Area
Public Toilet
Birdwatching, Walks
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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
46 Sale Street, Orange, New South Wales, Australia, 2800
(02) 6362 5851
shop@hawkesgeneralstore.com.au
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Thirty-two years ago a shop opened in Orange like no other, and stayed that way.

Lolli Redini Restaurant
48 Sale Street, Orange, New South Wales, Australia, 2800
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Nashdale Lane Luxury Glamping CabinNashdale Lane Luxury Glamping Cabin - Rustig
125 Nashdale Lane, Nashdale, New South Wales, Australia, 2800
0419 012 412
hello@nashdalelane.com
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1 rooms
Non-smoking
Barbeque
Fireplace
$350 ~ $3350 AUD*
Parking, Electric Vehicle Charging Point
* Prices are AUD350 per night (minimum two night) stay plus one-off cleaning and linen fee.

'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
208 Nancarrow Lane, Nashdale, New South Wales, Australia, 2800
0409 645 075
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Degustation, Modern Australian, Seafood, Wine, Lunch, Private Dining
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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
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166 Summer Street, Orange, New South Wales, Australia, 2800
(02) 6394 6305
bakery@racinerestaurant.com.au
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Bakery/Patisserie, Bistro/Cafe/Deli, Breakfast, Lunch, Takeaway
Parking

Racine Bakery is the baby of Racine Restaurant and was started in April 2012 with a small range of organic bread.

Ross Hill Wines
134 Wallace Lane, Canobolas, New South Wales, Australia, 2800
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The Union Bank Orange
84 Byng street, Orange, New South Wales, Australia, 2800
(02) 6311 1770
enquiries@theunionbank.com.au
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Australian, Beer, Beverage, Cheese / Charcuterie / Platters, Cider, Cocktails, Coffee, Dessert, Gluten Free Available, Light Meals, Liqueur, Modern Australian, Seafood, Seasonal Local Produce, Share Plates, Vegan, Wine, Dinner, Lunch, Private Dining
Entertainment, WiFi, Live Music

The Union Bank was built in 1857. Almost as old as Orange itself it has always been a place where people meet.

Timber Tales
23 Belmore Street, Cargo, New South Wales, Australia, 2800
0456 412 562
timbertales@outlook.com
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Non-smoking

Coffee and Giftware shop on the main street of Cargo NSW in the original General Store.

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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

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Arrive via car from Parkes150KM / 93MI ~ Approximately 2 hours
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Then it’s a 20km trip out to the CSIRO Parkes Observatory, with the radio telescope made famous in the movie, The Dish. There’s a great exhibition as well as a Scavenger Hunt for the kids.

Sights & Activities

CSIRO Parkes Radio Telescope Discovery Centre
CSIRO Parkes Radio Telescope Discovery Centre
585 Telescope Road, Parkes, New South Wales, Australia, 2870
(02) 6861 1777
parkes-vdc@csiro.au
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Located 20 kilometres north of Parkes off the Newell Highway the CSIRO's Parkes observatory is home to the world famous 'Dish'.

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Dubbo

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Arrive via car from Dubbo120KM / 75MI ~ Approximately an hour
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Sights & Activities

Elston Park Water Park
NRMA Dubbo Holiday Park
Old Dubbo Gaol
Taronga Western Plains Zoo, Dubbo
Western Plains Cultural Centre
Elston Park Water Park
Elston Park, Dubbo, New South Wales, Australia, 2830
(02) 6801 4000
tourism@dubbo.nsw.gov.au
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Free Entry
Public Toilet, Picnic Area
Picnic Area, Barbeque
Public Toilet

The Water Park for little hands, little feet, and big smiles all add up to a great family day out.

NRMA Dubbo Holiday Park
Alfred Street, Dubbo, New South Wales, Australia, 2830
1800 824 820
dubbo@nrmaparksandresorts.com.au
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141 rooms
Playground, Children's Pool, Laundry Facilities, Swimming Pool
Camp Kitchen, Communal Kitchen, Barbeque, Kiosk
Dump-point, Communal Kitchen
Swimming, Games or Recreation Room, Children's Pool, Playground, WiFi
$23 ~ $220 AUD*
Parking, Dump-point
* Subject to change and availability

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
90 Macquarie Street, Dubbo, New South Wales, Australia, 2830
(02) 6801 4460
odg@dubbo.nsw.gov.au
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Ambulant Access, Public Toilet, Parents Room, Non-smoking
Public Toilet
WiFi
$18.50 ~ $55.00 AUD*
Caters for people who use a wheelchair. Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids), Ambulant Access, Wheelchair Access, Caters for people who use a wheelchair. Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
* General Admission Adult: $22.50 Senior/Concession: $18.50 Student (16 years above): $18.50 Child (4 to 15 years): $8.00 Child (under 4 years): Free Family Pass (2 adults & 2 children): $55.00 Extra Child (4 to 15 years): $7.50 All prices are AUD

Old Dubbo Gaol is a state heritage listed must see.

Taronga Western Plains Zoo, Dubbo
Taronga Western Plains Zoo, Dubbo
Obley Road, Dubbo, New South Wales, Australia, 2830
(02) 6881 1400
twpz@zoo.nsw.gov.au
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Caters for people who use a wheelchair., Wheelchair Access
Public Toilet, Non-smoking, Picnic Area
Picnic Area, Cafe, Barbeque, Kiosk
Public Telephone, Public Toilet
Birdwatching, Walks, WiFi
$51 AUD*
Parking, Coach Parking
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* Prices subject to change without notice. A ticket allows entry for two consecutive days.

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Western Plains Cultural Centre
76 Wingewarra Street, Dubbo, NSW, Australia, 2830
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Gallery | Museum | Cafe | Community Arts Centre

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