Welcome to Dubbo - Gawaymbanha Dhubu-gu

Taronga Western Plains Zoo
Photo Credit: Visit NSW

Remember how it felt when you last went on a real adventure? Isn't it time you recapture that feeling? It's time for room to run and play and to reconnect with those most important to you. It's time to get off a social media and just get social. It's time to discover a great big adventure in the Dubbo Region of NSW Australia.

The Dubbo Region is a must visit on the quintessential road trip, offering visitors all the comforts of an established city just a stones throw from the allure of the Aussie Outback.

Affectionately known as the city of smiles, Dubbo is a thriving regional centre with all the advantages of a city on the rise. Just down the road is the charming town of Wellington, offering breathtaking natural beauty and a rich history, delivered with a dose of old-fashioned country charm. The region's diverse villages offer an escape to the country complete with rolling vistas and unbelievable sunsets.

Seek adventure and find those magic moments where you know you are creating memories to last a lifetime. It's all here in the Dubbo Region, what are you waiting for? 

About our Dubbo Region

The Dubbo regions rich cultural history began with the Wiradjuri people, who called this land home for over 40,000 years. As you explore the Dubbo region take a moment to acknowledge this beautiful land's traditional custodians. We ask all visitors to respect and preserve the land and culture that has survived over thousands of years, and pay respects to elders both past and present and extend that respect to other indigenous Australians on country.

The waterways that the Dubbo region have always held a special significance to the Wiradjuri people of this area. The Macquarie Rivers traditional name is Wambuul meaning winding river. The ebb and flow of the Wambuul through Dubbo and Wellington provided many ceremonial sites and gathering places for the local tribes.

Visitors can still see evidence of one of the important gathering places at Terramungamine Reserve near Dubbo, where the rocks bear over 150 grooves and carvings created over many years as the Wiradjuri people shaped tools and spears.

The Dubbo Wiradjuri Garden Photo Credit: Visit NSW

The Dubbo Wiradjuri Garden offers the opportunity to further immerse the senses in Wiradjuri culture. This culturally significant and accessible meeting space for the communities features large spans of open grass and accessible path systems representing the free rivers of the area. Conversation is encouraged by the two large sandstone yarning circles, with native gardens with vegetation endemic to the area provides a serene atmosphere. The focal point of the garden space is the 50 metre rainbow serpent alive with a variety of native plant life.

Find your inspiration at dubbo.com.au

*Source: DUBBO VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE
Corner of Macquarie Street and Newell Highway, Dubbo
Open 7 days, 9am-5pm (Closed Christmas Day)
PHONE 1800 674 443
https://dubbo.com.au/visit