Things to do in Dubbo

Activities, attractions and tours

Dubbo
Dubbo
Dubbo
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What to do in Dubbo

Popular places to visit

Taronga Western Plains Zoo

Why not visit the native and exotic animals who call Taronga Western Plains Zoo home during your trip to Dubbo? While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Taronga Western Plains Zoo

Dubbo Showground

Take the family on an outing to Dubbo Showground during your trip to Dubbo. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Dubbo Showground

Lazy River Estate

Take the family on an outing to Lazy River Estate during your trip to Butlers Falls. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Lazy River Estate

Orana Mall

You can enjoy retail therapy at Orana Mall during your visit to Dubbo East.

Orana Mall

Dubbo Regional Theatre & Convention Centre

Learn about the events happening in Dubbo Regional Theatre & Convention Centre during your trip to Dubbo. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Dubbo Regional Theatre & Convention Centre

Dubbo Regional Botanic Garden

Explore the great outdoors at Dubbo Regional Botanic Garden, a lovely green space in Dubbo East. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Dubbo Regional Botanic Garden

Dubbo Observatory

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Dubbo Observatory during your travels in Dubbo. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Dubbo Observatory

Old Dubbo Gaol

Learn about the local history of Dubbo with a stop at Old Dubbo Gaol. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Old Dubbo Gaol

Royal Flying Doctor Service Visitors Centre

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Royal Flying Doctor Service Visitors Centre during your trip to Dubbo. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Royal Flying Doctor Service Visitors Centre

Frequently asked questions

Is Dubbo worth visiting?
Dubbo offers a unique mix of local charm, culture and attractions. Whether you're into outdoor activities, history or regional cuisine, there's a lot you'll find here.
How do I spend a day in Dubbo?
Start your sightseeing with a visit to Taronga Western Plains Zoo and Dubbo Observatory. Then, tour different areas of Dubbo for tasty eats and some retail therapy.
What is the top tourist attraction in Dubbo?
Taronga Western Plains Zoo is one of the top tourist attractions in Dubbo and deserves a place on every must-do list of the area.
Is three days enough to stay in Dubbo?
You can easily tick off leading sights like Taronga Western Plains Zoo, Dubbo Observatory and Red Earth Estate with a three-day escape to Dubbo. On average, many travellers book two days here. There's plenty to see and do nearby too, so stay a bit longer and venture to Narromine.
What are some activities to do in Dubbo with kids?
Planning what to do in Dubbo with kids has never been easier. Whether you're getting away with little ones or teenagers, there are lots of family-friendly tours and attractions to keep them entertained here.
What to do in Dubbo for adults?
There's no shortage of things to do in Dubbo, with activities for adults of all ages. Finish your day off at Red Earth Estate.
Are there free things to do in Dubbo?
One of the easiest ways to learn about free things to do in Dubbo is to ask a local tour guide. You'll get insider recommendations on hip neighbourhoods, parks and other attractions you can experience without taking your wallet out. Apex Oval is one sight that doesn't have an entrance fee.