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Tracker Riley Cycleway Dubbo Alex Riley was the first Aboriginal police tracker to reach the rank of Sergeant and to receive the King's Medal. The Tracker Riley Cycleway in Dubbo is named in honour after the legendary Sergeant Tracker Riley.

Lake Burrendong State Park Wellington Lake Burrendong State Park is located on the foreshores of Lake Burrendong and is divided into two sections: Burrendong Park and Mookerawa Park. Both sections are set in natural bushland with Burrendong Park more developed. The park provides the only public access to the western side of Lake Burrendong.

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.

Pilliga Forest Baradine Pronounced Pilly-gah, the Pilliga forest is the largest native inland forest west of the Great Dividing Range, with over 500,000 hectares to explore.

Burrendong Botanic Garden and Arboretum Mumbil Burrendong Botanic Garden and Arboretum has one of the largest collections of Australian plants in cultivation. Over 50,000 flowering plants, shrubs and trees from more than 2,000 species are growing on 164 hectares overlooking the beautiful Lake Burrendong. The Arboretum's mission is to preserve and promote Australia's unique flora.

Mudgee Observatory Mudgee Mudgee Observatory has been a private observatory for the past 10 years and used on occasion by the University of NSW, the staff of Sydney Observatory and members of the Sutherland Astronomical Society. Open to the general public and catering for school groups, organised tours and any member of the general...

Weddin Bird Trails Grenfell Grenfell in the Weddin Shire, is unique for bird life in that a considerable proportion of the district is timbered, forest-woodland.

Western Plains Riding Centre Dubbo The Western Plains Riding Centre offers trail rides on gentle horses with experienced escorts. Take a relaxing one hour ride overlooking Dubbo city or a two hour ride on stock reserves to Mugga Hill or a half day ride to the Talbragar River.

Sandstone Caves - Pilliga Nature Reserve Coonabarabran The Sandstone Caves are located approximately 35 kilometres north of Coonabarabran within the Pilliga Nature Reserve. The Sandstone Caves are a series of cathedral type caves that have been formed over many thousands of years through the weathering of the fragile sandstone.

Taronga Western Plains Zoo Savannah Visitor Plaza and Free Access Area Dubbo The Taronga Western Plains Zoo, Savannah Visitor Plaza and free access area offers a great place to relax with a meal or coffee at Bahkita's Cafe whilst overlooking the playful...

Taronga Western Plains Zoo Dubbo With more than 300 hectares of bushland, Taronga Western Plains Zoo is home to 600 animals from all over the world. It is widely recognised as Australia's greatest open range zoo.

Ferntree Gully Reserve Rylstone Ferntree Gully is a highly scenic rainforest area 17 kilometres north of Rylstone.

Warrumbungle National Park Discovery Program Coonabarabran Tara Cave in Warrumbungle National Park is one of the sites used traditionally by Gamilaraay people for many thousands of years. The tour gives you an understanding of the first people to live in the Warrumbungles.

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.

Turon Technology Museum Sofala Winner of a National Trust Heritage Award, The Turon Technology Museum offers something for everyone - from the steam engine enthusiast to children discovering the wider world of technology. Situated in a secluded area off the Ilford/Sofala Road and just midway between the towns is the Turon Technology Museum, also known...

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.

Mount Arthur Reserve Wellington On the 18th August 1817 John Oxley and his party were the first Europeans to sight Mount Arthur, Wellesly and Duke.

Dubbo Observatory Dubbo At the Dubbo Observatory you can zoom into the moon and solar system, discover the Milky Way and beyond with the most high-tech telescopes in the West.

Goobang National Park Parkes Area Peak Hill Goobang National Park is located 30 kilometres north-east of Parkes.

Warrumbungle National Park - Breadknife and Grand High Tops Walk Coonabarabran Bring a packed lunch for this one - you'll have earned it and the extraordinary view from the Grand High Tops, after following the wildflower-mottled banks of Spirey Creek, before climbing to the base of The Breadknife.

Warrumbungle National Park Coonabarabran Warrumbungle National Park is situated 36 kilometres west of Coonabarabran and 80 kilometres from Gilgandra. Drive the bitumen access to the park by travelling along Timor Road from Coonabarabran. The Warrumbungle National Park offers magnificent scenery, abundant wildlife including kangaroos, wallabies, emus and many other native fauna and flora.

Coolah Tops National Park Coolah Coolah Tops National Park offers several waterfalls, spectacular views and lookouts and opportunities for bush camping, picnicking, birdwatching and bushwalking. One of the most popular features of Coolah Tops is the giant grass trees which can be found throughout the Park.

Warrumbungle Observatory Coonabarabran The 90 minute show at the Warrumbungle Observatory includes an astronomy presentation under the stars and live video images of the Moon and planets.

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.

Mookerawa Waters Park Wellington Mookerawa Waters Park is located on the foreshores of Lake Burrendong, set in natural bushland and is part of the Lake Burrendong State Park. The closest town to Mookerawa Waters Park is Stuart Town, a small former gold rush town of approximately 300 people.

Siding Spring Observatory Coonabarabran Siding Spring Observatory is Australia's largest optical astronomy research facility. It is located 27 kilometres west of Coonabarabran on the edge of the Warrumbungle National Park.

Dunns Swamp Rylstone Dunns Swamp is a spectacular car based camping and picnic area on the headwaters of the Cudgegong River on the western edge of Wollemi National Park. The area has excellent bushwalking, cycling, fishing, swimming and canoeing which can all be done commencing from the camping area.

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.

Lake Forbes Forbes Lake Forbes is a restful place for picnickers and travellers.

The Pilliga Forest Discovery Centre Baradine The Pilliga Forest Discovery Centre is an architecturally designed multipurpose environmentally sustainable featuring the latest in interactive displays and technology. Managed by the National Parks and Wildlife Service and adjacent to their offices the Discovery Centre incorporates a conference room available for after hours use by the community.

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...

Self Drive Geology and Nature Trails Binnaway Discover ancient lava flows, wonderful wildflower displays and evidence of the rich geological history of the Warrumbungle Region on one of these rewarding self-drive nature trails.

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.

Barmedman Mineral Pool Barmedman Barmedman Mineral Pool is a large therapeutic pool that is said to ease aches and pains due to the high mineral content.

Goulburn River National Park Wollar Entrance to the Goulburn River National Park has bush camping, bushwalking, wildlife. This is a wonderful spot for swimming, liloing over small rapids, or just relaxing.

Clydesdale Clip Clop Perthville Go back to a bygone era and take the time to enjoy the rhythmic beat of hooves and rejuvenate and restore the soul with these gentle giants.

Bathurst Farm Experience Perthville Bathurst Farm Experience provides an opportunity for families and small groups to experience a real farm and interact with animals. Feed the animals and learn about their uses.

Heritage Park - formerly Bathurst Sheep and Cattle Drome Kelso Come and enjoy a unique experience at Heritage Park, just eight minutes from the centre of Bathurst and under three hours from Sydney. See and hear the story of some of the leading sheep and cattle breeding from the tablelands in the famous Bathurst Sheep and Cattle Drome.

Golden Gully Arch Hill End Originally a major 1850's alluvial goldfield, hundreds of European and Chinese miners once worked through this area. The later were the most prominent in Golden Gully, with circular tunnels burrowed in to the banks evidence of Chinese mining style. The Golden Gully Arch is a 3.5 kilometre drive from Hill End.

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.

Sculptures in the Scrub Baradine The Sculptures in the Scrub are the most recent addition to Warrumbungle Region’s landscape.