Things to do in Dubbo
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Western Plains Cultural Centre
Incorporating Dubbo Regional Museum and Gallery, the cultural centre is housed in a swanky architectural space cleverly incorporating the main hall of Dubbo's former high school. The combination befits the centre's exhibitions, both contemporary and historic. There's an innovative dedicated children's gallery, so mums and dads can wander the gallery sans sleeve-tugging.
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Dundullimal
About 2km beyond the Western Plains Zoo, this is a National Trust timber-slab homestead built in the 1840s showcasing some of the earliest forms of permanent European housing in NSW.
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Courthouse
Dubbo has some lovely old country-town buildings such as the courthousean impressive neoclassical edifice. The visitors centre has maps for both a heritage walk and a heritage drive.
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Old Dubbo Gaol
This is now a museum where 'Animatronic' characters tell their stories – you hear from a condemned man due for a meeting with the gallows. Creepy but authentic.
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Two Doors Tapas & Wine Bar
Kick back with a drink in a leafy courtyard below street level, while munching on, say, pan-fried whole prawns with fresh chilli and garlic ($20).
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Rose Garden
A local institution in Dubbo, this is a cosy spot with good Thai cuisine, richly coloured décor and very friendly staff.
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Red Earth Estate Vineyard
Red Earth Estate Vineyard, just past the zoo, is a vineyard with lunchtime platters and free tastings.
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Dubbo Observatory
Dubbo Observatory partakes in a bit of stargazing in two sessions each evening, minus the animals.
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Village Hot Bake Bakery Café
The awards on the wall prove it has Australia's best pies, but don't mention the best big breakfast ($10).
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Cinemas Dubbo
Cinemas Dubbo has five theatres and shows all the first-release movies.
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Darrell Wheeler Cycles
Darrell Wheeler Cycles rents out mountain bikes for $15 per day.
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Roar & Snore camping
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Private Encounters
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Western Plains Zoo
With over 1500 animals, this is Dubbo's star attraction. You can walk the 6km trail, hire a bike ($15) or join the crawling line of cars. Guided walks (adult/child $10/5) start at 6.45am every weekend and Wednesday and Friday in school holidays. Book ahead (02-6881 1488) for special animal encounters: Wild Africa (adult/child $29/19, 10.45am), Big Cats ($59 per person, Thursday to Tuesday), Giraffes ($5 per person) and Meerkats ($39 per person).
Stay at a lodge within the zoo for private encounters or experience Roar & Snore camping. Book well ahead.
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Red Earth Estate Vineyard
Just past the zoo, Red Earth is one of four vineyards. It has lunchtime platters and free tastings.
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Dubbo Observatory
Partake in a bit of stargazing. There are two sessions each evening.
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Artology + Café
A black-and-red-daubed terrace fronts Dubbo's latest ode to caffeine culture. Inside it's all funky spaces, Bodum coffee cups and cube stools. The fare is easy eats: rolls, quiches, muffins etc.
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Western Plains Zoo
With over 1500 animals, Western Plains Zoo is Dubbo’s star attraction. You can walk the 6km trail, hire a bike ($15) or join the crawling line of cars. Guided walks (adult/child $10/5) start at 6.45am every weekend. Book ahead ( [tel] 02-6881 1488) for special animal encounters: Wild Africa (adult/child $29/19, 10.45am), Big Cats ($59 per person, Thursday to Tuesday) and Giraffes ($5 per person).
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