Western Plains Zoo

Western Plains Zoo with over half a million visitors a year is a ’must see’ if you are in Dubbo.

Make sure you allow a couple of days - a one day admission gets you in free for a second day as well. It’s best to go as early as you can in the day when most of the animals are awake. 

Hiring Bikes is a good option - take plenty of water!

The Otters are a hit for the kids, make sure you see them at a feeding time when they go chasing prawns. The Siamung Apes are crazy and fun, feeding time is just after lunch and well worth it, they put on a spectacular show. 

Dubbo Field Naturalists

Dubbo Field Naturalist & Conservation Society Inc. is a group of enthusiastic people who are interested in our local natural environment. Interests range from rocks, fossils, birds, plants, the stars, everything natural! They are always keen for new people to come along and join them, check out their webpage at http://dubbofieldnats.org.au/

They meet on the third Tuesday of the month, at 7:30pm at the Western Plains Cultural Centre, in the Old Dubbo School buildings on the corner of Gipps St and Wingewarra St.

Dubbo - The Olive Bay Cafe

A warm, arty coffee shop situated inside a nursery. I feel relaxed the moment I walk in.

Dubbo - Macquarie River

The Macquarie River flows through Dubbo. It can be nice to sit by the river if you get the right spot. At the bottom of Tamworth Street there is a walking track along the river out to the Zoo which is very nice. Here is a picture of the start of teh walking track at teh bottom end of Tamworth Street.

If you want a picnic by the river, a nice place is on the South West bank of the river, near the West Dubbo Bowling Club. From the main street heading south, turn over the bridge, then left at the roundabout, towards the Zoo. Turn first left after the West Dubbo bowlign club, into a little steep road that takes you down to a picnic area on the river bank with shelters and a BBQ.