ATTRACTIONS & ACTIVITIES Dundullimal Homestead (National Trust) (02) 6884 9984 Map reference, Region Visitor Guide 2019/20 – Page 36 23L Obley Road, Dubbo (map reference 12) Open Tue – Fri 11am - 3pm | Open Day Dubbo Aquatic Leisure Centre (02) 6801 4490 Online booking via website preferred. Mon-Fri 5.30am-8.30pm | Sat 6am-8.30pm | Sun 10am-8pm Explore the homestead, stables, machinery shed and church Australia Day 11am – 7pm of the oldest squatter’s run in the region. Dates back to 1836 Victoria Park, Talbragar Street, Dubbo (map reference 2) and provides a unique insight into local colonial heritage. Heated Olympic size swimming pool, shaded children’s Adult $10 | Child U16 $8 | Concession $8 | Family (2A+2C) $25 leisure pool, playground, giant twin waterslides, splash pad, National Trust members FREE | Café temporarily closed free barbeque facilities, covered grandstand & on site kiosk. Closed 1 – 28 February 2021

Dubbo Observatory 0488 425 940 Elston Park Water Park (02) 6801 4000 17L Camp Road, Dubbo (map reference 5) Elston Park, Cobra Street, Dubbo Explore the night sky through telescopes including our new, Splash pad, expansive lawn area, shelters and playground. large 17 inch telescope. Open 9am - 9pm daily | Free Admission Bookings Essential – Limited Spots Available Book online at www.dubboobservatory.com. Escape Room Dubbo (02) 5805 0054 Cost $26 pp | Late show $40pp | Premium Tour $99/person 1/43 Macquarie Street, Dubbo (map reference 3) Astrophotography (BYO SLR Camera) $99/camera You are ‘locked’, in an altered reality, 60 minutes on the clock. Closed Australia Day The only way out is to solve a series of cryptic clues and puzzles, or you fail! Choose from three different escape Dubbo Regional Botanic Garden (02) 6801 4450 rooms. Coronation Drive, Dubbo (map reference 6) Mon - Sat 10.30am – 9.10pm | Sun 10.30am – 3.40pm Explore the four distinctive garden spaces. Incorporating 2-8 players | $30-$40 per person Biodiversity Garden, Shoyoen Sister City Garden, Sensory Open Australia Day Gardens and Oasis Valley. Mon - Fri 7am - 5pm | Sat & Sun 9.30am – 5pm | Closed Livvi’s Place Playground (02) 6801 4000 Christmas Day, New Year’s Day, Good Friday and the morning Victoria Park, Talbragar Street, Dubbo of ANZAC Day | Open Australia Day Fully fenced, shaded play area and interactive equipment. Free Admission Free Admission Adventure Playground | Open daily 8am – 8pm except on Wednesday 12pm – 8pm | Free Admission Old Dubbo Gaol (02) 6801 4460 Onsight Café Open Fri - Sun 10am - 2pm 90 Macquarie Street, Dubbo (map reference 15) Discover another world and take a step back in time at Old Dubbo Tenpin Bowl (02) 6881 8222 Dubbo Gaol. 74 Windsor Parade, Dubbo (opposite Dubbo Regional Twilight and Beyond the Grave Tours also available during Adventure Playground) school holidays only. Limited times and age restrictions apply. Mon - Fri 12pm-7pm | Sat & Sun 9am-4pm 18 lanes, auto scoring & bumpers, pool & air hockey tables, Adult $20.50 | Concession $16.50 | Child U16 $7.00 | Child U4 electronic dart board, video games & prize machines, air- Free | Student 16 and above $16.50| Family (2A+2C) $50.50 | conditioned comfort, Glow Bowling lights on every weekend Extra child $6.50 | Book online for a 10% discount and during school holidays (excluding league bowling times). Open Australia Day Best value hassle free children’s parties in town. Mon - Thu 10am – 8pm | Fri - Sat 10am – 9.30pm | Dubbo Royal Flying Doctor Service Visitor Experience Sun 10am - 6pm | Open Australia Day 11am – 7pm Adult $15 | Concession $13 | Child U16 $13 | Family (2A+2C) $56 1800 847 487 RFDS Base, 21 Judy Jakins Drive, Dubbo (map reference 8) Dubbo Sports World (02) 6884 0123 Online ticket purchases preferred. 163 Sheraton Road, Dubbo (map reference 10) Open Mon-Fri 9am - 5pm | Sat 9am-4pm | Sun & Public Bounce on into Inflatable World, or try the brand new Holidays 9am-3pm interactive Impact Wall video technology featuring a mixture Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year’s Day, Anzac of sports games and interactive gaming! Full canteen facilities Day and Good Friday. Open Australia Day 9am – 3pm available. Adult $18 | Child $10 | Concession $15 | Family (1A+2C) $33 | Indoor sports including netball, cricket, soccer, basketball, Family (2A+2C) $50 | Group Booking 12+ $13 floorball. Ideal party activities laser skirmish & bubble soccer. Not accepting visitors from Covid-19 hotspots. New golf stimulator. Face Mask must be worn and ID shown upon entry. Inflatable World

Adult $15 | Child 5+ $15 | Child U4 $8 | Spectators Free

Taronga Western Plains Zoo (02) 6881 1400 Western Plains Cultural Centre (02) 6801 4444 Obley Road, Dubbo (map reference 18 off Newell Hwy) 76 Wingewarra Street, Dubbo (map reference 23) Open daily 9am - 4pm | School Holidays 8.30am - 4pm A state-of-the-art facility boasting a gallery, museum and Online ticket purchase only modern café; Dubbo’s creative soul. Adult $48 | Child (4 - 15yrs) $28 | Senior/Concession $38 Open daily 10am - 4pm | Fridays open to 6pm | CLOSED Family | 2 Adult 2 Child $136.8 | 2 Adult 1 Child $111.6 Good Friday, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day 2 Adult 3 Child $162 | 2 Adult 4 Child $187.2 Free Admission 1 Adult 2 Child $93.6 | 1 Adult 3 Child $118.80 Open Australia Day Bike Hire & Cart Hire* FOOD, WINE & EVENTS Push bike (all day) $17 | Bike n Caboose $30 Dubbo Farmers Market 0488 685 006 Geared Bike $24 | 6 Seater Electric Cart (3 hour hire) $70 Macquarie Lions Park, Bligh Street, Dubbo (map reference 4) Savannah Visitor Plaza and Free Access Area Offering a range of fresh and seasonally local meats, jams, Access to Zoo Café and Bar area, Safari Park Playground and marinades, honey and preserves. Primate Islands. First and third Saturday of each month | 8am – 12pm Hippo Encounter $55pp | Savannah Safari Adult $10 Child $5

Early Morning Walk Sat & Sun 6.30am A$25 | C$12.50 Dubbo Turf Club (02) 6882 1044 *All rates in addition to Zoo admission. Conditions apply 11L Merrilea Road, Dubbo (map reference 11) Open Australia Day Thousands of people attend the Dubbo Turf Club throughout the year to enjoy a day at the races. 17 race meetings per Terramungamine Reserve & Rock Grooves (02) 6801 4000 year including the popular Ladies Day, Family Fun Days, Gold Burraway Road, Terramungamine (map reference 19) Cup, Melbourne Cup Day and Foodies Race Day. Sacred Aboriginal site with 150 grinding grooves, located along the . Red Earth Estate Vineyard (02) 6885 6676 Free Admission 18L Camp Road, Dubbo (map reference 17) Come in and enjoy a tasting of our selected handcrafted Tracker Riley Cycleway (02) 6801 4450 (map reference 20) wines. A 13km circuit extending between the Dubbo CBD and Mon, Tues, Thurs & Sun 11am-5pm | Fri & Sat 11am-7pm historic Dundullimal Homestead via Taronga Western Plains Closed Wednesdays | Open Australia Day Zoo.

LIVE THEATRE & SHOWS Warrior Warbirds 0415 196 461 Dubbo Regional Theatre and Convention Centre 8 Howe Place, Dubbo (map reference 22) (02) 6801 4378 Operating from Dubbo aero club building. Adventure flights, 155 Darling Street, Dubbo (map reference 7) calm & placid flights, adrenaline filled & aerobatic, or Local and national touring shows grace the stage of this anything in between. 500-seat, fully air-conditioned, tiered theatre. Bookings Essential | Minimum age is 12 years old Enjoy a pre-ordered cheese platter or drinks in the foyer Short Adventure Flight Experience $290/1 hour before event. Theatre Bar opens 1 hour prior to most shows. Premium Adventure Flight Experience $500/1.5 hours Box Office open Mon - Fri 9.30am – 4.30pm

Phone the box office to book or visit drtcc.com.au Western Plains Riding Centre 0418 220 434 Closed Australia Day 8R Merrilea Road, Dubbo (map reference 24) Horse riding activities, pony rides, lessons and trail rides. Dubbo RSL Club Resort (02) 6882 4411 Bookings Essential | Open Monday-Saturday 178 Brisbane Street, Dubbo (map reference 9) 1-hour trail ride $40 | Half hour lesson $40 Modern, contemporary entertainment hub featuring a choice ART & CULTURE of recreation or dining activities. Dubbo Arts and Craft Society (02) 6881 6410 For shows visit dubborsl.com.au/club/entertainment 137 Cobra Street, Dubbo (map reference 1) Macquarie Conservatorium of Music (02) 6884 6686 Local works of art; a selection of patchwork, porcelain Corner Darling & Bultje Streets, Dubbo (map reference 14) paintings, silvercraft, spinning and weaving and wood- Concerts, workshops and master classes with visiting artists, turning. Open when the flags are out 10am - 4pm staff and students; classical, jazz and world music. Free admission For events visit www.macqcon.org.au

SELF GUIDED TOURS

Dubbo Heritage Walk (02) 6801 4450 Z&T Tours 0478 696 444 Brochures available from Dubbo Visitor Information Centre. Pick up anywhere in Dubbo or Wellington Leisurely tour of historic buildings in the heart of Dubbo’s CBD. Z&T Tours can take you to any destination in NSW, including local attractions in the Dubbo Region. Trips are customised to

Dubbo Pub and History Tours 0404 238 209 suit your needs, from a few hours to overnight tours. Call for pricing Online walking tour via www.dubbopubhistory.com Tour starts at Church Street, Rotunda. Explore the city of Dubbo with a history walking tour. The Dubbo Visitor Information Centre tour will take about an hour, unless you pop into one of our Cnr Macquarie Street & Newell Hwy, Dubbo historic pubs. (02) 6801 4450 | www.dubbo.com.au $7.99 per download Open daily 9am - 5pm | Closed Christmas Day

Macquarie Valley Trails 1800 748 379 Discover the wonders of the Macquarie River, a unique and relaxing way to explore local heritage, nature, produce, art and more. Bird watching and fishing guide available. Call 1800 748 379 or visit rivertrails.com.au

The Great Chase (Augmented Reality Game) Two inmates have escaped the Old Dubbo Gaol and hidden the Dubbo Region’s treasures throughout the CBD. Use your compatible smartphone to join the chase and uncover the hidden treasures! Download the free App at dubbo.com.au/discoveryapp or call into the Dubbo Visitor Information Centre for more info.

TOURS First Lesson Cultural Tours with Native Secrets 0417 457 291 118R Benolong Road, Benolong (map reference 13) Focusing on local Wiradjuri Culture, Elder Peter Peckham offers a unique experience in traditional Aboriginal Australia including sites such as the Scarred Canoe Tree, Axe Grinding site, Bush Medicine and Bush Tucker plants. Bookings Essential | Open Daily 2h tour Adult $55 | Child 4-16yrs $30 | Family (2A+2C) $140 3h tour Adult $125 | Child 4-16yrs $55 | Family (2A+2C) $340 Camp oven dinner and Aboriginal star stories Adult $60 | Child 4-16yrs $25 | Family (2A+2C) $140 Bookings Only

Trike Adventures 1300 874 537 Dubbo Visitor Information Centre (map reference 21) Take in the picturesque Macquarie River, admire vibrant streetscapes and learn of Dubbo’s rich history. Half hour $50pp | One hour $80pp Day and night tours available | Call for tour times

This list was updated in January 2021 by the Dubbo and Wellington Visitor Information Centres. Prices and operating hours are subject to change without notice. The Destination Partnership Program provides industry with an opportunity to promote their business to residents, visitors, investors and event organisers. Listings are based on a fee-for-service arrangement. cannot warrant and does not represent that the material which appears on business listings is complete, current, reliable and/or free from error. Dubbo Regional Council also cannot accept any responsibility or liability for any loss, damage, cost or expense you might incur as a result of the use of or reliance upon the materials which appear in business listings.

ATTRACTIONS & ACTIVITIES Burrendong Botanic Garden and Arboretum Wellington Golf Club (02) 68450 2130 186 Tara Road, Mumbil Caves Road, Wellington Dedicated to the preservation and conservation of Australia’s Challenging and enjoyable for golfers of all levels, Wellington unique and incredibly diverse flora. With 2500 species of Golf Club features 18 grass greens throughout gently native plants, it is one of Australia’s major botanic gardens. undulating fairways. Fern Gully, a man-made 1km walk under rainforest ferns, is a highlight. ART & CULTURE Wellington Gateway Sculpture Cameron Park Cnr Mitchell Highway & Caves Road Nanima Crescent, Wellington Be entranced by the interpretation of the identity and spirit of Situated in the heart of Wellington, Cameron Park showcases Wellington and its people. The main sculpture is constructed beautiful gardens, a modern playground, and suspension from the girders of the old Wellington Bridge that collapsed 6 bridge (temporarily closed) over the Bell River. January 1989.

Mt Arthur Reserve

Bushrangers Creek Road FOOD & WINE Spanning 2123 hectares, the Reserve contains seven walking Bell River Estate (02) 6846 7277 trails that can take from 1 hour to half a day to complete. 8428 Mitchell Highway, Neurea Horse and mountain biking trails are also marked. A short 16km from Wellington, Bell River Estate offers visitors a chance to talk directly to the viticulturist while tasting a Wellington Aquatic Leisure Centre (02) 6840 1760 range of sweet and dry table wines as well as ports and Warne Street, Wellington fortified wines direct from the keg.

Mon-Fri 6am-7.30pm | Sat 8am-7.30pm | Sun 10am-7.30pm Open Daily 9am - 6pm | Free Admission The Wellington Aquatic Leisure Centre is the best destination for making a summer splash. Swim laps in the 8 lane heated Wellington Soldiers Memorial Club (02) 6845 2877 Olympic size swimming pool, take the kids to the learn-to- 75 Arthur Street, Wellington swim pool or let them explore the splash pad. Come in and enjoy the friendly service and country Open Australia Day 11am - 7pm hospitality. There are weekly promotions including bingo, member’s draws, raffles and entertainment on a Saturday Wellington Caves and Holiday Complex (02) 6840 6480 evening. 75 on Arthur Restaurant offers delicious lunch and Caves Road, Wellington dinner options, 7 days a week. Discover the underground at Wellington Caves. Open Australia Day Guided tours offered daily through three unique systems. Open Daily 9am – 4.30pm | Closed Christmas Day SELF GUIDED TOURS Cathedral Cave Macquarie Valley Trails 1800 748 379 Adult $25.50 | Child U16 $13.00 | U5 Free | Concession $22.50 Discover the wonders of the Macquarie River, a unique Discovery Lab - $15 and relaxing way to explore local heritage, nature, produce, Cathedral Cave & Discovery Lab art and more. Bird watching and fishing guide available. Adult $35.50 | Child U16 $23.00 | U5 Free | Concession $32.50 Call 1800 748 379 or visit rivertrails.com.au Cathedral Cave – Open but need to book online Formed over millions of years, the Cathedral Cave contains Wellington Historical Walking Tour (02) 6840 1770 Wellington’s famous stalagmite. This inspiring limestone Brochures available from Wellington Visitor Information structure reaches a staggering 15 metres in height. Centre. Leisurely tour of historic buildings in the heart of Gaden Cave - CLOSED Wellington’s CBD. The smaller of the two show caves, the Gaden Cave has been stunningly lit to show off its dazzling formations of TOURS stalagmites, stalactites and unique coral-like structures. Z&T Tours 0478 696 444 Phosphate/Fossil Mine – Open but need to book online Pick up anywhere in Dubbo or Wellington. The Phosphate Mine is a restored underground mine from a Z&T Tours can take you to any destination in NSW, including bygone era. Steeped in history and showcasing Megafauna local attractions in the Dubbo Region. Trips are customised to bones from the Pleistocene period 2 million years ago. Hard hat is supplied and must be worn in the mine at all times. All tours suit your needs, from a few hours to overnight tours. have a minimum of two paying persons. Call for pricing Discovery Lab – Fossil Finding Session Discover fossils from one million years ago in our hands on Wellington Visitor Information Centre Discovery Lab sessions. Learn about Australian Megafauna, Cnr Nanima Crescent and Warne Street, Wellington dig through dirt from our Fossil and Phosphate Mine and see (02) 6840 1770 | www.visitwellington.com.au what you can uncover! Open daily 9am - 5pm | Closed Christmas Day Open Australia Day