CENTRAL NEW SOUTH WALES
Discover the unexpected. Welcome to Dubbo City. Dubbo City with a comfortable resident population of 38 000, performs the vital role as the key retail and service centre to an area of almost a third of the state. For the visitor to Dubbo the large scale and high standard of services and facilities is quite unexpected but well received.
Dubbo's popularity is internationally acclaimed as home to the greatest open range zoo in the world – Western Plains Zoo - featuring over 1000 animals from around the globe. Upon arrival in downtown Dubbo cruise along the boulevard of motels or retreat to a winery chateau, a 5 star B & B or perhaps submerge in the suds of a cabin spa. With over 3,500 beds on offer there is something for everyone's taste and budget.
Bathurst, Australia's first inland settlement, is a comfortable 2 1/2 hour drive west of Sydney. This modern regional city is accessible by road, rail and air. Bathurst has much to offer visitors all year round with four distinct seasons, colonial history, farmstays, gold panning and many other outdoor activities.
Renowned as home of the world-famous Mount Panorama Motor Racing Circuit, no trip to the city is complete without a lap of the circuit or a visit to the National Motor Racing Museum. Birthplace of one of Australia’s most respected Prime Ministers Bathurst maintains Ben Chifley’s home as a tribute to him and his wife Elizabeth, providing a valuable insight into everyday life during the first half of the 20th century.
A city of many facets, Bathurst has beautiful parks, a large selection of sporting venues, many and varied conference facilities and all the conveniences and infrastructure of a modern city. Today Bathurst supports a variety of industries from education and agriculture to manufacturing and food processing. Bathurst - a great place to live and a great place to visit.
Orange is an ideal location for your next short break. The Orange Region presents its guests with a playground in which to discover our wonderful natural attractions, immerse yourself in the areas rich history and heritage, or simply escape and relax, or experience our delicious food and wine over 50 vineyards, 23 of which have cellar doors.
Orange is known as Australia's Colour City and with four distinct seasons, it's easy to see why. At any time of the year Orange's streets are alive with a kaleidoscope of colours. Golden reds and oranges splash through the city in autumn, winter snowfalls bring a brilliant white contrasted by a rich velvet green in spring and with summers arrival comes a warm sunshine ideal for enjoying all that Orange has to offer.
Whether it's a morning walk, lunch at an exceptionally delicious cafe, perusal of a gallery or boutique store, Orange has something for everyone to enjoy.
