What to do and see in Dubbo, New South Wales: The Best Things to do Good for Big Groups

Adventure Watersports is the home of Adrenalin Fuelled Fun in the Central West of NSW. We are based in Dubbo where you can take a leisurely paddle down the Macquarie River in Dubbo. you can either pick up kayaks, or meet us at the river. Bookings are advisable and large group or special event bookings can be made for Tuesday through to Thursday.

Enjoy an exhilarating and adventurous tour around Dubbo with Peter from Trike Adventures. Riding on the back of the awesome trike, you'll take in the picturesque Macquarie River, seeing Dubbo's vibrant and historic streetscapes showcasing the beautiful city. Day or night and customised Trike Adventure tours are available and bookings are essential.

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.

Experience the ultimate zoofari at Taronga Western Plains Zoo in Dubbo! Whether you walk, drive or ride around the Zoo's five kilometre circuit on hired bikes or carts, there's so much to see and do. The Zoo is home to hundreds of rare and endangered animals including giraffes, rhinos, elephants and big cats. Daily keeper activities (included in zoo entry) and special tours deliver magical experiences you will never forget. Tickets are valid for two consecutive days, giving you ample time to experience all that is on offer. The Zoo's free access Savannah Visitor Plaza includes shop, playground and cafe overlooking Savannah Lake and Primate Island, home to Black-handed Spider Monkeys and Ring-tailed Lemurs. For the ultimate zoofari, experience African style Zoofari Lodge, self-contained Savannah Cabins, or go bush camping at Billabong Camp.

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.

Dubbo's premium function centre located 5km form the heart of Dubbo. A unique venue with space to create lasting memories, to inspire creative thinking, and to relax and unwind. With sweeping views across the vineyard and manicured estate. Mobile catering | events venue | corporate functions | weddings | accommodation

Night Sky & Telescope Viewing Bring your SLR camera to take astrophotographs through the telescope. Daytime viewing of Solar flares and sunspots, planet Venus and some daytime stars Astrominigolf

A visit to this National Trust (NSW) property, allows visitors to engage in a special experience, stepping back into rural life in the early colony. Its story is one of amazing endeavour and vision, evidenced in the creation of a finely crafted historic home. The homestead has survived in near original condition at a time when the land was beyond the limits of settlement. Today it is set on 4 hectares of land, surrounded by farmland and is only 5 minutes from the city of Dubbo. Experience the tranquility of a unique part of Australian pioneering history. Enjoy a self guided tour at your leisure. Guides are also able to assist and enhance your experience. Adults $10; Concessional entry price $8; Family (2 adults/2 children) $25.00.