Tucked behind the Blue Mountains is a place that’s easy to find yet full of unexpected surprises you will want to explore…
Discover richness and diversity in the regions of Oberon, Bathurst, Cowra, Parks, Forbes, Lachlan, Orange, Cudal, Dubbo and Narromine.
Central NSW is dotted with charming historic villages that will captivate you with their architecture, history and friendly hospitality.
Did you know the world’s second-largest canyon (the first being the Grand Canyon in the US), Capertee Valley is in Lithgow? That’s pretty amazing!
Gold was first discovered in the Central West kicking off Australia’s first gold rush. Follow the Gold Trails, fossicking, panning, and prospecting along the way as you learn about the region’s mining past and its surprising Chinese history.
The new Orange Visitor Centre and Regional Museum has opened its doors! Be sure to stop in to find out all the tips on exploring Orange’s amazing wine and coffee culture with 38 cellar doors and 47 cafes.
Central NSW has an amazing variety of caves that hold interesting history, both Indigenous and European. Warrumbungle National Park has some 21000 ha and fantastic rock formations created by ancient volcanic activity. The Wellington Caves has one of the world’s largest stalagmites and also rare cave coral.
Bathurst, founded in 1815 is host to the V8 Supercars 1000 (Bathurst 1000) at Mt Panorama. You can even take a lap around the Mount Panorama Racing Circuit, just remember it is a public road and does have a speed limit! If you are into Fossils, minerals and dinosaurs, Bathurst has fossilised dinosaur eggs and a display of three life-size dinosaurs including a Tyrannosaurus Rex.
Mudgee holds a giant wine festival in September and the region comes alive with numerous cellar door events including live music, special lunches, and dinner. Mudgee district has over 40 wineries producing mostly Shiraz and Chardonnay.
Cowra has incredible Japanese Gardens that are particularly stunning in September during Cherry Blossom Season.
Dubbo located only 144 km from Orange is well known for its amazing Taronga Western Plains Zoo, an open range style zoo that covers 300 hectares. You can have a day visit or even overnight in the zoo.
Narromine (40 km west of Dubbo) has a rich aviation heritage. Visit the museum located at the historic Narromine Aerodrome Precinct, Australia’s gliding capital. Sailplanes soar silently above the charming rural town by the Macquarie River, in the Great Western Plains region of NSW.
Whether you’re seeking adventure, food and wine, history, heritage, or nature, there are so many great reasons to visit Central NSW.