Located along the Macquarie River, this emerging tourist spot is known for its expansive shopping center, abundant historic structures, and quickly growing community.
Its most well-known attraction is the Taronga Western Plains Zoo, which offers an immersive experience with its open-range enclosures and close encounters with animals.
Other things to do here include the Dubbo Heritage Tour – which takes visitors on a walk around town past several fascinating buildings and sites – the Dubbo Observatory, and the Dundullimal Homestead.
For those looking to get active there is the Tracker Riley Cycleway and Walking Trail, while individuals interested in the Aboriginal heritage of the area will love exploring the Terramungamine Reserve.
If you can picture yourself spending a few days here on your next break, check out our list of recommendations below to help you plan your trip
The 25 Most Popular Things To Do In Dubbo, Australia
25. Beni State Conservation Area
4.0 (1 review)
Location: Dubbo NSW
Tel: 2-6841-7100
Web Address: https://nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/visit-a-park/parks/beni-state-conservation-area
24. Mugga Hill
2.0 (1 review)
23. Sappa Bulga National Park
5.0 (1 review)
Location: MGR8+88 Dubbo NSW
Tel: 2-6841-7100
Web Address: https://nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/visit-a-park/parks/sappa-bulga-national-park
22. Redbank Reserve
5.0 (1 review)
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Location: Rawsonville NSW
Web Address: https://dubbo.nsw.gov.au/Community-Groups/Sport-and-Leisure/reserves
21. Two Dams picnic area
2.0 (1 review)
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Location: QP7R+43 Dubbo NSW
Tel: 2-6841-7100
Web Address: https://nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/picnic-areas/two-dams-picnic-area
20. Dubbo Aquatic Splash N Play Water Park
3.7 (3 reviews)
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Location: Unnamed Rd. Dubbo NSW
19. Goonoo Cca Zone 1 National Park
4.8 (4 reviews)
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Location: Goonoo Forest NSW
18. Savannah Function Centre
4.5 (25 reviews)
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Location: Obley road Taronga Western Plains Zoo Dubbo NSW
Tel: 2-6881-1438
Web Address: https://taronga.org.au/dubbo-zoo/functions-and-venue-hire
17. Dubbo Escape Room
4.6 (38 reviews)
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Location: Level 1 43 Macquarie Street Dubbo NSW
Tel: 2-5805-0054
Web Address: http://dubboescaperoom.com.au/
16. Butlers Falls Reserve
4.1 (41 reviews)
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Location: lot 2830 LOT 1A Cumboogle Road Cumboogle NSW
15. Sandy Beach
4.2 (46 reviews)
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Location: Sandy Beach Road Dubbo NSW
14. Livvi’s Place Playground
4.4 (70 reviews)
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Location: LOT 2 Talbragar Street Dubbo NSW
13. Aladdin’s Cave Bottlehouse
4.4 (76 reviews)
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Location: 36R Dunedoo Road Dubbo NSW
Tel: 68872732
12. Dubbo Farmers’ Markets
4.4 (94 reviews)
Location: Macquarie Street & Newell Hwy Dubbo NSW
Tel: 488-685-006
Web Address: http://dubbofarmersmarket.org.au/
11. Victoria Park
4.5 (135 reviews)
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Location: 167 Talbragar Street Dubbo NSW
10. Elizabeth Park
4.6 (347 reviews)
Location: Dubbo NSW
Tel: 2-6801-4450
Web Address: https://dubbo.nsw.gov.au/Our-Region-Environment/Natural-Environment/parks-gardens-green-space
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9. Red Earth Estate
4.4 (46 reviews)
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Location: 18L Camp Road Dubbo NSW
Tel: 2-6885-6676
Web Address: https://facebook.com/RedEarthEstateDubbo/
8. Dundullimal Homestead
4.6 (102 reviews)
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Location: 23L Obley Road Dubbo NSW
Tel: 2-6884-9984
Web Address: https://nationaltrust.org.au/places/dundullimal-homestead/
7. Dubbo Observatory
4.6 (318 reviews)
Location: 17L Camp Road Dubbo NSW
Tel: 488-425-940
Web Address: http://dubboobservatory.com/
6. Western Plains Cultural Centre
4.5 (322 reviews)
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Location: 76 Wingewarra Street Dubbo NSW
Tel: 2-6801-4444
Web Address: https://westernplainsculturalcentre.org/
5. Elston Park
4.4 (334 reviews)
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Location: Dubbo NSW
Tel: 2-6801-4450
Web Address: http://dubbo.nsw.gov.au/community-and-groups/sport—leisure/parks-playgrounds
4. Royal Flying Doctor Service Visitor Experience
4.8 (514 reviews)
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Location: 21 Judy Jakins Dr Dubbo NSW
Tel: 1800-847-487
Web Address: https://dubbo.experience.flyingdoctor.org.au/
3. Dubbo Regional Botanic Garden
4.6 (603 reviews)
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Location: Coronation Dr Dubbo NSW
Tel: 2-6801-4000
Web Address: http://drbg.com.au/
2. Old Dubbo Gaol
4.5 (1,137 reviews)
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Location: 90 Macquarie Street Dubbo NSW
Tel: 2-6801-4460
Web Address: http://olddubbogaol.com.au/
1. Taronga Western Plains Zoo
4.6 (5,043 reviews)
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Location: Obley Road Dubbo NSW
Tel: 2-6881-1400
Web Address: https://taronga.org.au/dubbo-zoo
Final Words:
Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Dubbo, Australia! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!
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