Hotels in Dubbo

Exploring Dubbo

Dubbo is a city located in the hinterland of New South Wales. It is the largest settlement in the Orana Region of this Australian state. However, the population remains small, at only around 32,000 residents. The importance of this city lies in the fact that it is a transport hub. Highways all around this part of Australia intersect at Dubbo, making the city easily accessible from the important cities of Sydney, Newcastle, Canberra, Melbourne, and Adelaide. Dubbo is also a hub for freight trains.

The location of Dubbo has a lot to do with its climate. It is situated close to both the Great Dividing Range, which runs from Australia's northeast to the south, and the Murray-Darling basin. The Macquarie River runs through Dubbo. This geographical location gives Dubbo summers that are warm to very hot and winters that are cool to very cold. Summer temperatures often reach 40°C, while winter temperatures commonly dip a few degrees below 0°C.

There is a range of options for all travelers. The most popular hotel in Dubbo is the Pericoe Retreat Bed & Breakfast, which has been booked &TravellersChoiceBooked1 times from our Hotels.com verified guests. Our guests also highly recommended Billabong Camp at Taronga Western Plains in Dubbo as it has been reserved &TravellersChoiceBooked2 times.

Sights nearby

Though Dubbo is a small city, it has a lively tourism industry. There are a few noteworthy attractions in and around Dubbo, so booking a couple of nights’ stay is recommended.

- Taronga Western Plains Zoo

The main attraction in Dubbo is the Taronga Western Plains Zoo. The zoo is famous for its vast expanse of land which is home to large animals like antelopes and elephants. The zoo provides both living spaces and breeding grounds for the animals that reside here. Large and small animals from Asia, Africa, the Americas, and Australia can be visited by tourists here. The zoo is located right along the Newell Highway and is therefore easy to access from the centre of the city. The nearest hotel to the zoo is the Quality Inn Dubbo International.

- Western Plains Cultural Centre

Located right in the centre of city, across the street from Victoria Park, is the Western Plains Cultural Centre. This museum-cum-art gallery holds exhibits, public programmes, and cultural events regularly. The focus of the establishment is the promotion of heritage, visual arts, and the social history of the region. Within the premises is the Outlook Café, which serves great coffee and delicious snacks. It offers free Wi-Fi, too. Nearby hotels include the Econo Lodge Fountain View and the Golden West Motor Inn.

- Dundullimal Homestead

For those interested in history, Dubbo has the Dundullimal Homestead. This was established by the first people who settled in Dubbo in the 1840s. The buildings here are said to be the oldest in Dubbo and the area has been turned into a tourist attraction which preserves the period decor and the original furniture of the settlement. The homestead is run by the National Trust of Australia.

Eating and drinking and shopping nearby

Dubbo has a number of retail areas as the city is the main shopping destination in this region of New South Wales. Local boutiques as well as national brands can be found here. Shopping areas include Macquarie Street in the city centre, Orana Mall east of downtown, and a few others. Restaurants and bars are also available in Dubbo, including the tapas bar Two Doors or the steak house SSS BBQ Barns.

Public transport

The city is relatively small so getting to and from places is simple. Biking is possible here. As for public transport, Dubbo Buslines services comprehensively cover all areas of the city, which also has a fleet of taxis.