Attractions in Dubbo
Dubbo is a place where leisure and education come hand in hand. It is a
place where its origin is well preserved while the economy is growing.
Explore the beautiful landscapes and learn more about its people by
visiting famous attractions in the city.
Dundullimal Homestead
The oldest building in Dubbo that allows you to step back in time. It
was built in the 1840's as a head station that is currently open to the
public as a museum showcasing the rural life when Dubbo was just
starting.
Website: www.nsw.nationaltrust.org.au
Burrendong Botanic Garden and Arboretum
It houses one of the largest collection of Australian plants in
cultivation. It is a 164 hectares of land that is home to more than
2,000 species of plants, overlooking the Burrendong Lake.
Website: www.burrendongarboretum.org
Phone Number: (02) 6846 7429 , (02) 6846 7454
Bill O'Shea Studio Gallery
William “Bill” O'Shea is one of Australia's best painters. His
collection includes the beautiful landscapes of Australia painted in the
traditional way. His works had received recognition and prizes. He is
also a recipient of a fellowship by the Australian Institute of History
and Arts.
Phone Number: (02) 6884 2665
Dubbo Observatory
Dubbo Observatory has the most high-tech telescopes in the West.
Watch the moon and the Milky Way like is just within your reach. A
90-minute program through an audio-video system is for entertaining way
to educate visitors, of our solar system.
Website: www.dubboobservatory.com.au
Phone Number: (02) 6885 3022
E-mail : enquiries@dubboobservatory.com.au
Astro Mini-Golf Plus
A course with 18 holes in a 1500 square meters area, Astro mini-golf
is located on the same grounds as the observatory. A fun and educational
experience awaits you as you travel through our solar system while you
play.
Website: www.dubboobservatory.com.au
Phone Number: (02) 6885 3022
Aladdin's Cave Bottle
Many surprises awaits you inside this cave that is built of
approximately 3,000 colorful bottles. Over 1,000 bottles are suspended
in a marine rope. Aladdin's treasure chest and Harry Potter's Car is
also showcased inside for viewing. Aladdin 's Bottle Cave is only seven
minutes away from Dubbo.
Western Plains Cultural Center
It is a state of the art cultural center which house both the city's
art gallery and museum. Its collection focuses on “ The Animal in Art”
but also has sculptures, book illustration for children. Their
exhibition includes permanent and moving collections.
Website: www.wpccdubbo.org.au
Phone Number: (02) 6881- 4342
Bell River Estate Winery
Founded by Margherita and Keith Reinhard, the winery started in 1974.
The Reinhard family developed the winery and they specialised in
fortified wines and red wines.
Website: www.bellriverestate.com.au
Phone Number: +61(0)2 6846 7277
Lake Burrendong State Park
Located in the foreshores of Lake Burrendong and is one of the great
places in Dubbo to spend an afternoon with the family. The park is
divided into two sections: Burrendong Park and Mookerawa Park. Both
parks are located in the developed bushland of Burrendong.
Website: www.stateparks.nsw.gov.au
Phone Number: (02) 6846 7403
Dubbo Art and Craft Cottage
With an ever changing collection of souvenirs, paintings, gifts,
woodwork items and more- the cottage is a good place to browse through
items to bring home. Crafts are made by local and Australia wide
craftsmen.
Phone Number: (02) 6881 6410
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