What to do and see in Forbes, New South Wales: The Best Things to do

January 18, 2022 Brandee Mangan

Discover the best top things to do in Forbes, Australia including McFeeters Motor Museum, Gum Swamp & Bird Hide, Forbes Visitor Information Centre, Forbes Historical Museum, Somewhere Down the Lachlan Sculpture, Forbes Cemetery.
Restaurants in Forbes

1. McFeeters Motor Museum

Cnr Oxford St and Newell Hwy, Forbes, New South Wales 2871 Australia +61 2 6852 3001 http://Www.motormuseum.com.au
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5.0 based on 126 reviews

McFeeters Motor Museum

Reviewed By donrZ141KX

Created with a woman’s touch. There are mannequins with period clothes that add to the atmosphere of the museum. A must see!

2. Gum Swamp & Bird Hide

Newell Hwy, Forbes, New South Wales 2871 Australia http://www.forbes-nsw.com/GumSwamp.html
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5.0 based on 11 reviews

Gum Swamp & Bird Hide

Reviewed By 993anitat - Forster, Australia

We had initially driven to Gum Swamp to see the new Goanna sculpture down the Lachlan. We noticed a track which headed down to a bird hide. Unlike a number of swamps we have been to in recent days, this one has plenty of water and therefore birds. The numerous dead trees are also interesting and give the wildlife refuge and nesting sites.

3. Forbes Visitor Information Centre

Railway Station, Union Street, Forbes, New South Wales 2871 Australia +61 2 6852 4155 http://www.forbes.nsw.gov.au
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4.5 based on 18 reviews

Forbes Visitor Information Centre

Reviewed By ianandsandraw - Robertson, Australia

We arrived at Forbes with mostly older, outdated maps and information. The ladies at the old Forbes railway station - now the Forbes Visitors Information Centre - soon fixed that and provided us with the maps and information we needed, plus many brochures to aid our travels through central western NSW. Their enthusiasm and willingness to assist was impressive. Highly recommend for anyone seeking further information on the region.

4. Forbes Historical Museum

11 Cross St, Forbes, New South Wales 2871 Australia +61 2 6851 6600 [email protected] http://www.forbesmuseum.com.au/
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4.5 based on 12 reviews

Forbes Historical Museum

Reviewed By Shirl071 - Hervey Bay, Australia

What a wonderful museum. There is much to see. It’s really quite a large display. Delightful volunteers. .

5. Somewhere Down the Lachlan Sculpture

111 Lachlan St, Forbes, New South Wales 2871 Australia 6168512418 [email protected] http://www.somewheredownthelachlan.com
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4.5 based on 13 reviews

Somewhere Down the Lachlan Sculpture

SDL Sculpture Trail commences in the CBD of Forbes, continues around the lake and meanders along the stock route by the Lachlan River with a plan to finish at Utes in the Paddock, Condobolin NSW. There are over 20 sculptures and monuments at present with a plan for some monumental ones to be installed by the end of 2019. (Supported and part funded by Grazing down the Lachlan Foodie Adventure.)

Reviewed By 993anitat - Forster, Australia

While we were visiting the McFeeters Motor Museum the lady gave us a brochure on the new addition to the Sculpture down the Lachlan . We decided to head out to Gum Swamp and look at the $250,000 Varanus (Gugaa) Goanna. It was huge and very impressive and looked great nestled amongst the gum trees.

6. Forbes Cemetery

Boagan Gate Road, Forbes, New South Wales 2871 Australia http://www.australiancemeteries.com.au/nsw/forbes/forbes.htm
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4.0 based on 21 reviews

Forbes Cemetery

Reviewed By justmevictoria - Berrigan, Australia

A must-stop for history lovers with the likes of Ben Hall, Rebecca Sheilds & Kate Kelly buried here. Lots of other well-known local graves to find the with the cemetery walk. Just in general is a lovely cemetery to stroll around, particularly if you’re looking for family members & ancestors.

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