Many knowDubbo as an overnight stop-off along the way to Queensland. But the truth is,Dubbo has so much more to offer its visitors than just comfy hotel rooms and delicious dinner spots. In fact, with activities ranging from safari tours, to caving expeditions and tours of an eerie old jail,Dubbo is the kind of place that will make you want to stay for a while.
It's not often you get the opportunity to safari across a vast savannah, but at the Taronga Western Plains Zoo, you can do just that. Home to an incredible collection of wildlife, including Asian elephants, chimpanzees, Sumatran tigers and black rhinos, the park offers a unique insight into the conservation of these rare species. You'll also spot locals like koalas, Tasmanian devils and wombats too, as you walk, cycle or ride around the park's circuit. The money from your ticket goes towards wildlife conservation in the area and around the world, which is another great reason to experience this incredible place.
A 45-minute drive from Dubbo, you'll find the intriguing Wellington Caves Complex. Be enchanted by the otherworldly mineral formations and subterranean waters of these incredible structures. Here you'll find the beautiful Cathedral Cave, which contains one of the largest and most impressive stalagmites in the world. These caves are also home to the syncarid crustacean, referred to by scientists as 'living fossils'.
