Dubbo Accommodation & Holiday Cabins

Situated on the Macquarie River, about 303km northwest of Sydney, Dubbo is a vibrant regional city known for its fantastic weather, historic buildings, wineries, shopping precincts, galleries, and museums. A holiday cabin or city apartment in Dubbo is the perfect base to explore all that this dynamic city has to offer.

Getting to Your Dubbo Accommodation

Dubbo's regional airport is only 7km away from the centre of town. Qantas Link and Regional Air both offer daily direct flights from Sydney and the flight time is around 45min. Fly Corporate offers flights from Melbourne and Brisbane to Dubbo and the flight time is just over an hour from both cities. Once you are at the airport, you can hire a car or catch a taxi to get to your accommodation in Dubbo.

NSW Trainlink offers a direct train service to Dubbo on a daily basis. The travel time is about six and a half hours and the trip takes you through the picturesque Blue Mountains. You can drive from Sydney to Dubbo and the drive distance is about 400km and takes around 5 hours. There are plenty of towns to explore along the way such as Lithgow, Bathurst, and Orange, if you're not in a rush to reach your holiday cabin.

What to eat on your holiday in Dubbo

The award-winning Cattleman's Restaurant offers diverse Modern Australian fare that will tantalise your taste buds. Make sure to try their seafood laksa and spaghetti boscaiola.

Head to Mr. Bean's Coffee Emporium, in Dubbo's central business district, to enjoy brilliant coffee, delicious meals, and other tempting treats. Sails Restaurant offers a wide range of seasonal dishes and the finest local wines in an elegant setting.

Cultural attractions to see in Dubbo

The Western Plains Cultural Centre on Wingewarra Street, which houses a museum, gallery, and modern café, also hosts art exhibitions and events to enrich cultural engagement. Meanwhile, Dubbo Regional Gallery is known for its animal-themed art collections by artists such as Arthur Boyd, Louise Weaver, David Noonan, and John Olsen.

Located on Macquarie Street, Old Dubbo Gaol is a heritage-listed museum offering insights into Australia's prison history. The museum features fascinating exhibits detailing the lives of prisoners, the hangman’s gallows, confinement cells, the watchtower, and the exercise yard.

Family Holidays in Dubbo

The most popular attraction for families in Dubbo is the Taronga Western Plains Zoo. The zoo is spread out over an area of 300 acres and is home to over 700 animals from around the world. There is a 6km circuit through the zoo that you can negotiate in your own car, by foot, on a bike, or in an electric buggy. The animal enclosures are large and part of the fun at this zoo is trying to spot the animals along the way. Daily zookeeper talks are held at various locations throughout the zoo.

Visit the Old Dubbo Goal to step back in time and learn about the convict history of Australia. There are guided tours that are aimed at children and provide a fun theatre element that prevents younger kids from getting scared or bored. During the school holidays, the staff run a number of educational programs aimed at children of different ages.

What to do on your Dubbo holiday

Located in the heart of Dubbo, Taronga Western Plains Zoo is one of the most diverse wildlife habitats in Australia. The zoo encompasses over 300 hectares of bushland and boasts more than 700 animals, including endangered species such as Sumatran tigers, Siamang apes, and black rhinoceroses.

The Dubbo Regional Botanic Garden, on Coronation Drive, is also worth a visit. Wander through its four distinct gardens: the Biodiversity Garden, Shoyoen (Japanese Garden), the Sensory Gardens, and the Oasis Valley.

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