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Henry Lawson Centre Gulgong The Henry Lawson Centre is housed in the Salvation Army Hall built in 1922, the year of Lawson's death.

Chifley Home Bathurst Chifley Home is a house museum which serviced as the only marital home of Australian Prime Minister Ben Chifley and his wife, Elizabeth. The home contains original household furnishings and personal belongings of the Chifley’s.

Memorial Avenue in Cowra Cowra There’s nothing like a living memorial to stir your soul. You’ll find two impressive examples in Cowra when you drive down our “avenues of honour”, located on the north and south of the Grenfell Road, and east and west of the Boorowa Road.

Bathurst District Historical Museum Bathurst Overflowing with historical artefacts concerning the history and development of the Bathurst Region, changing regular exhibitions on historically relevant local themes. The museum is also home to Bathurst Archives with extensive family history records, which are available for a small search and printing fee.

Japanese and Australian War Cemeteries Cowra The Japanese War Cemetery contains Graves of the Japanese involved in the POW Breakout during World War II, as well as other internees and those involved with the battle of Darwin. The land was ceded to Japan in 1963, thus Cowra has its own little piece of Japan.

Robertson Park Mudgee Located in the centre of Mudgee, Robertson Park provides a significant tourist destination for local residents and visitors from Australia and overseas. The band rotunda, built in 1903, has a National Trust listing and is extremely popular for weddings with several reception facilities nearby. The park was originally the town's market place....

Cactus Cafe and Gallery Wellington The Cactus Cafe and Gallery displays quality art and crafts in a relaxing and unique setting.

Miss Traills House and Garden Bathurst Built by the Reverend Thomas Sharpe in 1845 soon after land was granted, the property is named after Miss Ida Traill who lived there from the early 1930s until her death in 1976. Miss Traill was a descendant of early settlers in the region.

Lion of Waterloo Tavern Wellington The Lion of Waterloo is one of the original hotels in the area, dating back to 1841. Numerous coaches stopped at this hotel after crossing the Macquarie River.

Lachlan Valley Railway Cowra A unique railway museum featuring an authentic (circa 1923) Locomotive Depot and Steam Roundhouse. Entry is by voluntary donation and DVDs, books and souvenirs can be purchased from the main entry building.

Old Sofala Post Office Sofala The Old Sofala Post Office, a red brick building, still stands proudly in the main street of Sofala, as it has since 1879. Only the buildings function has changed; it now serves tasty home-made meat pies, 'real' ice cream and quite an assortment of lollies.

West Wyalong Heritage Walk West Wyalong Take a leisurely stroll around town and absorb some of West Wyalong's heritage.

Terramungamine-Rock Carvings Dubbo Be amazed by the 150 rock carvings created by the Tubbagah People. The site of ancient rocks is of historical significance and is located along the Macquarie River. It was used by the Wiradjuri Tribe to shape tools and spears and was an important meeting place for the Tubbagah People.

Old Dubbo Gaol Dubbo Old Dubbo Gaol is one of the most popular tourist attractions in country New South Wales. The fully restored 1800s Gaol is enhanced with some of the latest technology in entertainment.

Gulgong Pioneer Museum Gulgong Described as the finest collection of Australiana in the country, the Gulgong Pioneer Museum is set on an acre of land in the heritage town of Gulgong. The Museum contains a wide range of period costumes, rare 19th Century crockery and furniture.

Utes in the Paddock Condobolin Ute's in the Paddock is a unique tourist attraction near Ootha NSW, (30 kilometres from Condobolin on the Henry Parkes Way) which showcases the work of some of Australian's best artists on a wide range of Holden utes.

Nullo Mountain Rylstone Nullo Mountain is a high mountain plateau to the north of Dunns Swamp with spectacular views over the Wollemi Wilderness and the Widden Valley. Accessible by car, head north from Rylstone along Bylong Valley Way, turning right into Cox's Creek Road after a couple of kilometres.

Prince Of Wales Opera House Gulgong This is the oldest still-operating Opera House in the Southern Hemisphere. It was built in 1871 by John Hart Cogden.

Lake Cargelligo Lake Cargelligo Lake Cargelligo is certainly an oasis in the outback! Home to approximately 1,300 people, Lake Cargelligo has the largest natural inland lake system in the state and the showpiece of...

Black Stump Rest Area Coolah Coolah is one of several towns to claim bragging rights as the home of the legendary Black Stump. It was here that the colloquial saying ‘Beyond the Black Stump’, meaning ‘beyond the limits of civilisation,’ is said to have originated.

Crystal Kingdom Coonabarabran Crystal Kingdom is the home of one of the world's most unique one-locality mineral collections, the "Minerals of the Warrumbungles". See the world’s rarest and most colourful Zeolite Crystals and learn about how the Coonabarabran area was once home to not one, but two volcanoes.

Mendooran Mural Town Mendooran Take a leisurely stroll through the village of Mendooran while gazing at the sites of large murals through the township. Many of the murals were painted by former resident artist, Karen Duce.

Bathurst Court House Bathurst The Bathurst Courthouse is one of Australia's best examples of Victorian era public architecture. ...

Woodpecker Gun Coonabarabran The Woodpecker Gun is a War Memorial to those who served in the Second World War. The Japanese Machine Gun, which is at the front of the Memorial Swimming Pool, adjacent to the Coonabarabran Visitor Information Centre, was captured on August 3, 1945 during combat in New Guinea.

Abercrombie House Bathurst Abercrombie House was built by James Stewart (c 1870s). The 52 room historic Tudor Gothic mansion was originally the home of the Stewart family - Bathurst pioneers.

Peak Hill Open Cut Experience Peak Hill The historic mine operated between 1893 and 1917 producing about 60,000 ounces from 500,000 tonnes of rock.

Gulgong Symbol Trail Gulgong During the Depressions and in the Gold Rush times, people travelling country roads in search of work, food or just a place to sleep for the night used a secret...

Orange Regional Gallery Orange Orange is a city rich in culture and contributing to its cultural prosperity is the Orange Regional Gallery. The Gallery’s architects were honoured to be awarded the 1986 Sulman Prize for Architectural Merit. The Gallery collects Australian contemporary paintings and prints. It also specialises in jewellery, ceramics and clothing.

Grave of Yuranigh Molong Sir Thomas Mitchell's loyal Aboriginal guide Yuranigh, is buried just out of Molong on the Mitchell Highway towards Orange.

History Hill Hill End Two kilometres on the Sofala/Bathurst Road of Hill End you'll find History Hill Museum, with over 10,000 rare and unusual artefacts from the goldfields of the 1800s as well as 175 metres of underground workings to explore, completing the gold rush experience.

Dundullimal Homestead Dubbo A visit to the National Trust’s Dubbo property, Dundullimal, is a special experience, which will allow you to step back in time, into rural life in the early colony.

Abercrombie Caves Trunkey Creek The entrance to the Abercrombie Caves is through the majestic Archway. Solid masses of marble decorate the walls of the caves highlighted by the soft natural light entering from each end. More than a century ago goldminers built a platform for dances in one of the main galleries.

Barton Creek Wines at Nyrang Homestead Orange Nyrang is also home to Barton Creek Wines, a boutique vineyard established in 1998. Barton Creek’s grapes reflect the unique history and micro climate of the land in which they take root.

Oxley Museum Wellington The John Oxley Museum is a collection of historic artefacts tracing Wellington history from 1830 to present time, containing many photographs and specialty displays. The museum is housed in the former Bank of NSW building constructed in 1883. The museum is staffed voluntarily by members of the Wellington Historical Society Incorporated. Family History...

Frog Rock Mudgee Frog Rock is a natural granite rock formation by the side of the road in the shape of a crouching frog, situated on the Cassilis Road. Frog Rock is 19 kilometres from Mudgee and 24 kilometres from Gulgong.

Wellington Caves and Phosphate Mine Wellington The Phosphate Mine is located at the Wellington Caves Holiday Complex. The mine dates back to 1914, with 6000 tons of phosphate mined during its four years of operation. The phosphate was used as a fertiliser.

Cameron Park Wellington The award winning Cameron Park is in the perfect location right in the middle of Wellington's Central Business District. The park is a great spot to enjoy a picnic, laze under the huge leafy trees or enjoy a leisurely stroll through the beautiful gardens.

Aladdins Cave Bottlehouse Dubbo Aladdin's Cave Bottlehouse is a yurt-style building of about 3000 bottles just a seven minute drive from Dubbo. Items of interest in the bottles include messages, photos, toys, treasures and much more.

Cowra Italy Friendship Monument Cowra The Cowra Italy Frienship Monument was officially opened on Australia Day 1998 to celebrate the Italian link to Australia. In particular it was erected in recognition of the Italians POW's and Internees in Cowra during WWII.

Kandos Bicentennial Industrial Museum Kandos The Kandos Bicentennial Industrial Museum was formerly the Kandos Methodist Church, a unique building built to an American plan, brought to the town by the manager of NSW Cement, Lime and Coal Co. in 1915. The Museum has a strong focus on the cement industry based in this shire.

Mudgee Miniature Railway Mudgee The Mudgee Miniature Railway is a three and a half, and five inch gauge miniature railway giving rides behind steam, petrol and electric powered miniature trains. The railway operates depending on the weather on the second Sunday of every month.

Baradine Local Aboriginal Land Council Baradine Whilst visiting Baradine come in and look at the local artefacts at the Baradine Local Aboriginal Land Council building.

Hill End Historic Site Hill End The Visitor Centre is in the historic Hill End Hospital building and is the starting point for your visit to this historic site. Hill End is an important historic site being a well-preserved goldmining ghost town.

Age Of Fishes Museum Canowindra Imagine a world ruled by fish! Long before the dinosaurs the mighty rivers of the Central West teamed with bizarre ancient fishes - fish with armour shells, fish with lungs, and huge predators with jaws like crocodiles.

Athol Gardens Blayney Athol Gardens is a unique function and reception centre in a 350 acre estate near Blayney in the picturesque Central Tablelands of NSW.

Coonamble Historical Museum Coonamble The Coonamble Historical Museum is the former police station built in 1886 and has been converted to the Coonamble Historical Museum. The museum displays artefacts, photographs, implements and household utensils used in Coonamble’s early history.

Henry Parkes Centre Parkes Parkes’ newest attraction is the impressive Henry Parkes Centre, a tourism complex located on the northern side of town, incorporating: • Parkes Visitor Information Centre: • The King’s Castle Elvis Exhibit • Parkes Motor Museum (featuring Elvis’ Cadillac) • Parkes Local History Museum & Pioneer Park Antique Machinery Museum Special group rates available for pre-booked tours of 20...

Ben Halls Grave Forbes Ben Hall was one of Australia's most notorious bushrangers. He was linked with hundreds of robberies including the heist of an escort coach at Eugowra Rocks, east of Forbes, reportedly carrying 14,000 pounds worth of gold and money.

Forbes Heritage Walk Forbes Abundant in history, Forbes has long been known for its historic buildings, still in use today. Many were featured in the film 'The Dish'.