Susan's Guidebook
Sightseeing
The 13 kilometre Tracker Riley Cycleway is named after Dubbo's famous Alec 'Tracker' Riley, the first Aboriginal tracker to reach the rank of Sergeant. The circuit extends between the central business district and historic Dundullimal Homestead via the Taronga Western Plains Zoo.
The cycleway is the perfect way to experience the natural beauty of the Macquarie River foreshore.
No bike? No problem! Call the Dubbo Visitor Information Centre for bike hire options.
If you go very early in the morning to one of the platforms there is an opportunity to spot platypus in the river however these little guys are very shy.
Macquarie River
The 13 kilometre Tracker Riley Cycleway is named after Dubbo's famous Alec 'Tracker' Riley, the first Aboriginal tracker to reach the rank of Sergeant. The circuit extends between the central business district and historic Dundullimal Homestead via the Taronga Western Plains Zoo.
The cycleway is the perfect way to experience the natural beauty of the Macquarie River foreshore.
No bike? No problem! Call the Dubbo Visitor Information Centre for bike hire options.
If you go very early in the morning to one of the platforms there is an opportunity to spot platypus in the river however these little guys are very shy.
Experience the ultimate zoofari at Taronga Western Plains Zoo in Dubbo! See hundreds of rare and endangered animals in this huge open range sanctuary. Don’t miss a visit to the King of the Jungle at the amazing Lion Pride Lands Exhibit. Explore the Zoo’s 5km circuit by car, on foot or by bike, car or electric safari cart.
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Taronga Western Plains Zoo
Obley RoadExperience the ultimate zoofari at Taronga Western Plains Zoo in Dubbo! See hundreds of rare and endangered animals in this huge open range sanctuary. Don’t miss a visit to the King of the Jungle at the amazing Lion Pride Lands Exhibit. Explore the Zoo’s 5km circuit by car, on foot or by bike, car or electric safari cart.
A Self Guided tour allows you to gain an in-depth insight into the penal system of the 1800s. Explore the restored gaol grounds, new displays and experience the harshness of prison life as you travel back in time. Meet, hear and see the Condemned Man, the Ghost of the Gaol and view original and rare Gaol artefacts.
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Old Dubbo Gaol
90 Macquarie StA Self Guided tour allows you to gain an in-depth insight into the penal system of the 1800s. Explore the restored gaol grounds, new displays and experience the harshness of prison life as you travel back in time. Meet, hear and see the Condemned Man, the Ghost of the Gaol and view original and rare Gaol artefacts.
Animals on Bikes is a 120km "Paddock Art" sculpture tourist trail located in Central NSW between Molong and the Dubbo Zoo, via Cumnock and Yeoval.
This self-drive tourist route is FREE, OPEN all year and viewed from the comfort of your own car.
ANIMALS ON BIKES - PADDOCK ART SCULPTURES
Animals on Bikes is a 120km "Paddock Art" sculpture tourist trail located in Central NSW between Molong and the Dubbo Zoo, via Cumnock and Yeoval.
This self-drive tourist route is FREE, OPEN all year and viewed from the comfort of your own car.
Royal Flying Doctor Service Visitor Experience
21 Judy Jakins DrMacquarie Marshes Kayak Tours offer birdwatching, paddling and photography tours. A unique experience while visiting the region.
Macquarie Marshes
Macquarie Marshes Kayak Tours offer birdwatching, paddling and photography tours. A unique experience while visiting the region.
At the centre you will discover exhibitions of contemporary art to local history and cultural events that speak to the many facets of society through the arts, history and performance. The Western Plains Cultural Centre offers venue hire for any occasion from corporate hire to community & cultural groups looking for space to create and connect.
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Western Plains Cultural Centre
76 Wingewarra StAt the centre you will discover exhibitions of contemporary art to local history and cultural events that speak to the many facets of society through the arts, history and performance. The Western Plains Cultural Centre offers venue hire for any occasion from corporate hire to community & cultural groups looking for space to create and connect.
Take a guided Aboriginal tour with Peter from First Lesson Cultural Tours, to the Terramungamine Rock Grooves, 150 grinding grooves created over thousands of years by Tubbagah Aboriginal people shaping their tools and sharpening their spears on a hundred metres of rock. The reserve is only a short drive north of the town centre.
Dubbo Visitors Information Centre
Macquarie StreetTake a guided Aboriginal tour with Peter from First Lesson Cultural Tours, to the Terramungamine Rock Grooves, 150 grinding grooves created over thousands of years by Tubbagah Aboriginal people shaping their tools and sharpening their spears on a hundred metres of rock. The reserve is only a short drive north of the town centre.
Garling Gallery in nearby Wongarbon. Brett ‘Mon’ Garling is one of Australia’s leader figurative sculptors and you can see first-hand how he creates his intricate bronze sculptures and wander in his sculpture garden.
Garling Gallery
32 Railway StGarling Gallery in nearby Wongarbon. Brett ‘Mon’ Garling is one of Australia’s leader figurative sculptors and you can see first-hand how he creates his intricate bronze sculptures and wander in his sculpture garden.
Macleay Cottage Accommodation
Hire my scooter for the day and zip about Dubbo exploring.
Some of my favourite shops
Sundays are our favourite day and at Lazy Sunday Lifestyle we are here to help you source, create and capture that perfect Sunday feel.
Lazy Sunday Lifestyle is a brand that was developed by Kate Griffiths in 2014. Kate is a creative director, stylist and photographer based in Dubbo and surrounding areas in Australia. She has a Bachelor of Design from Whitehouse Institute of Design and has worked in various design roles in Sydney before moving back to Central West NSW.
Lazy Sunday Lifestyle
24 Wingewarra StSundays are our favourite day and at Lazy Sunday Lifestyle we are here to help you source, create and capture that perfect Sunday feel.
Lazy Sunday Lifestyle is a brand that was developed by Kate Griffiths in 2014. Kate is a creative director, stylist and photographer based in Dubbo and surrounding areas in Australia. She has a Bachelor of Design from Whitehouse Institute of Design and has worked in various design roles in Sydney before moving back to Central West NSW.
For the girls, my absolute favourite dress shop in Dubbo and the girls are lovely. Let them know Susan sent you.
Jade Boutique
39-41 Macquarie StFor the girls, my absolute favourite dress shop in Dubbo and the girls are lovely. Let them know Susan sent you.
As Bede Aldridge walks around his workshop, his beaming smile hints at the delight he feels at having turned a childhood passion for horses, riding and leatherwork into a thriving saddlery business called Saddler and Co, based in the regional NSW city of Dubbo.
While 32-year-old Bede's leather skills were obtained after many hours tinkering in the shed, and under the tutorage of some of the state's best craftsmen, it doesn't take long to realise there are two people behind the success of the business.
Bede's wife Jemima, 31, has an aptitude for promoting the business, devising new product lines and driving the opening of a retail outlet, highlighting the value of true teamwork. And in recent years, the team has expanded to include the couple's five sons, Caleb, eleven, Amos, nine, Reuben, seven, Hugh, six, and Albert, three.
Saddler & Co
1A Sterling StAs Bede Aldridge walks around his workshop, his beaming smile hints at the delight he feels at having turned a childhood passion for horses, riding and leatherwork into a thriving saddlery business called Saddler and Co, based in the regional NSW city of Dubbo.
While 32-year-old Bede's leather skills were obtained after many hours tinkering in the shed, and under the tutorage of some of the state's best craftsmen, it doesn't take long to realise there are two people behind the success of the business.
Bede's wife Jemima, 31, has an aptitude for promoting the business, devising new product lines and driving the opening of a retail outlet, highlighting the value of true teamwork. And in recent years, the team has expanded to include the couple's five sons, Caleb, eleven, Amos, nine, Reuben, seven, Hugh, six, and Albert, three.
Pinot & Picasso Dubbo
174 Macquarie StFood scene
The food is absolutely delicious and service is brilliant. Open from 5pm each day for either dine in (bookings recommended) or take away. My favourites are the malai kofta and paneer kulcha.
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Royal India Restobar
29 Bultje StThe food is absolutely delicious and service is brilliant. Open from 5pm each day for either dine in (bookings recommended) or take away. My favourites are the malai kofta and paneer kulcha.
On the 1st and 3rd Saturday of every month - rain, hail or shine locals and visitors alike gather together to enjoy and appreciate the feast of fresher, tastier produce from your local producers.
The Dubbo Farmers Market was the first established in the New South Wales Central Region, and has grown into a bi-monthly market attracting over 2000 people per market who travel from around the corner, to a few hundred kilometres to get their fresh produce from some of the 60 stallholders who offer a surprisingly diverse range of products.
People come to the markets, a regular Dubbo event, as much for the joy of fresh, locally grown produce as they do for the social village atmosphere it exudes. You can catch up with your family, old friends and discover new friends whilst you sample some of the region's finest produce.
The Market is run by Macquarie Valley Food & Wine Inc., a volunteer, not-for-profit, incorporated organisation, with a focus on promoting the quality and value of the region's produce.
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Dubbo Farmers' Markets
Newell HighwayOn the 1st and 3rd Saturday of every month - rain, hail or shine locals and visitors alike gather together to enjoy and appreciate the feast of fresher, tastier produce from your local producers.
The Dubbo Farmers Market was the first established in the New South Wales Central Region, and has grown into a bi-monthly market attracting over 2000 people per market who travel from around the corner, to a few hundred kilometres to get their fresh produce from some of the 60 stallholders who offer a surprisingly diverse range of products.
People come to the markets, a regular Dubbo event, as much for the joy of fresh, locally grown produce as they do for the social village atmosphere it exudes. You can catch up with your family, old friends and discover new friends whilst you sample some of the region's finest produce.
The Market is run by Macquarie Valley Food & Wine Inc., a volunteer, not-for-profit, incorporated organisation, with a focus on promoting the quality and value of the region's produce.
My favourite place for a coffee or breakfast each morning is Press in Bultje Street.
Press is a progressive Café & Event Space located in a quaint 1930's house in Central Dubbo, NSW. The name is derived from its location in the former office of the Land Newspaper. Press opened it's doors in July 2015 & has slowly progressed into the beautiful space it is today.
There is friendly service & fresh homemade food accompanied by their own roasted coffee in a cosy setting that all can enjoy.
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Press
33 Bultje StMy favourite place for a coffee or breakfast each morning is Press in Bultje Street.
Press is a progressive Café & Event Space located in a quaint 1930's house in Central Dubbo, NSW. The name is derived from its location in the former office of the Land Newspaper. Press opened it's doors in July 2015 & has slowly progressed into the beautiful space it is today.
There is friendly service & fresh homemade food accompanied by their own roasted coffee in a cosy setting that all can enjoy.