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Oxley downs is a country farmhouse film set created for the TV series ‘Outback House’, a replica 1861 Sheep Station. Scott and Liz Tourle, the property owners, have a wealth of interesting information and trivia about the history of the place and the filming of the series. Feel free to contact Scott and Liz on 02 6887 7264 or oxleydowns.com.au if you require any further information. Click here to read more.
Dubbo and District Family History Society Inc has one of the largest collection of genealogical and historical resources outside of Sydney. This collection is at the Western Plains Cultural Centre. Their website for more information can be found here.
A whole heap of old military equipment out in the middle of a paddock for kids to play on, there is some rare and unique machinery here including a Bren Gun Carrier, German Jeeps, Tanks and more.
They have a pretty good undercover putt putt course. Also a lazerzone style game and a large corrugated iron maze.
To get there head out of Dubbo on the Parkes road, towards the Zoo, but instead of turning left to the Zoo, go past the Zoo turnoff,and up a little bit the the museum is on the left.
An old slab home, well kept. It’s out past the Zoo. It has an old feel to it, some animals which the children like. Not bad to spend half a day there. Seniors will like this, or people who like historic kind of things. It’s open from 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. (02) 6884 9984.
The Old Dubbo Gaol is definitely worth seeing, a great historic landmark in Dubbo, and well presented. They have great little animated displays. It gives a good feel for life in Dubbo in the early 1900’s for a criminal.It’s been recently renovated to make it even better.
There’s an animated character out the front that will give you a good idea of what it’s like inside.
It’s not cheap, maybe $30 for a family, but worth it if you plan on spending a good few hours looking around. Make sure you buy a t-shirt on the way out!
On the main street - Macquarie St. Ph: 02 6884 8122.
