The 10 Best Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Dubbo, New South Wales

We're excited to be back open on the 4th June 2020 and are ready for your visit! Plan your adventure now to visit and explore the spacious Flying Doctor Visitor Experience in Dubbo. As always, the health and safety of our guests and staff is a top priority. The Dubbo Visitor Experience is an immersive and interactive visitor experience featuring a decommissioned aircraft, augmented reality, hand-on displays and much more. Relive extraordinary human stories and experience the vast distances, stunning landscapes and colourful outback characters the RFDS has helped in its over 90-year history.

Old Dubbo Gaol is a state heritage listed must see. This remarkably complete and intact gaol operated for 119 years from 1847 to 1966 and is still nestled in the main street of Dubbo. This set of 19th and 20th century gaol buildings create a pocket in time, and the experiences within brings history to life. This regional gaol is representative of powerful, surprising and dark moments in Australian prison history. We house important collections such as the hangman's kit and gallows, and unforgettable experiences such as the dark cells and the bird's-eye view from the watchtower. With guided tours, night tours, and theatrical experiences on offer, the Old Dubbo Gaol is a rare piece of history open to explore.

Red Earth Estate is located 4.5Kls from Taronga Western Plains Zoo. Visit our winery and experience more than just a wine tasting. For that total experience, enjoy a cheese platter and talk to our winemaker. All our wines are made on-site, using fruit predominately from our own Dubbo vineyard. Wines available for sale - Riesling, Verdelho, Torrontes, Moscato, Grenache, Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon.

The heart of culture in the central west, the Western Plains Cultural Centre includes a Gallery, Museum and Community Art Centre. Presenting cutting edge exhibitions and programs, the Western Plains Cultural Centre aims, to challenge, connect and reflect our community and share the culture of Western NSW with our visitors.

Orana Mall is the premier shopping centre in the Central West and has been servicing the Region since 1979. We have all of your needs on one level for easy shopping with Big W, Woolworths, Bernardi's SUPA IGA, Woolworths Petrol and over 55 speciality stores. Come and enjoy the variety of national fashion, jewellery and food outlets Orana Mall has for you to enjoy. Orana Mall has 3 ATMS, Commonwealth Bank, Orana Mutual Credit Union, Australia Post, free undercover carparking and is open seven days for your conveniance.

Located in the commercial hub of Dubbo, Riverdale Shopping Centre contains over 15 specialty stores, excellent car parking facilities, and the only 5-screen cinema in Dubbo, open until late each night. With large retail options, restaurants and take-away shops, this established retail outlet in the heart of Dubbo’s main street offers the best entertainment, shopping and dining experiences in town.