Central NSW Information

Explore other great holiday locations in Central NSW.

• Abercrombie Caves

Just 70 kilometres South-East of Bathurst, the caves at Abercrombie nestle deep in wonderful Australian bushland. There are more than... read more

• Alectown

Alectown is a farming community just north of the world famous Radio Telescope the Dish. read more

• Baradine

Baradine is located in Central New South Wales, 45 kilometres north of Coonabarabran. It is the gateway to the vast and intriguing forest... read more

• Bathurst

As one of Australia's oldest cities found inside of the coastline, Bathurst has maintained its buildings of historical significance, being... read more

• Binnaway

Binnaway is located in Central New South Wales, within half an hours drive of both Coonabarabran and Coolah along the Warrumbungle's Way... read more

• Blayney

Blayney is situated in picturesque country south west of Bathurst. The town prospered during the 1950's and 1860's with the discovery... read more

• Bogan Gate

Located approximately 30 kilometres to the west of Parkes, Bogan Gate has a population of around 200 people. Bogan Gate is a progressive... read more

• Bumbaldry

Bumbaldry is a geographic area west of Cowra on the Mid Western Highway. The area borders Conimbla National Park where visitors can participate... read more

• Burcher

Situated in picturesque countryside, the tiny village of Burcher, with its tree- lined streets, has a lot to offer visitors. Burcher's... read more

• Canobolas

Take a drive to the top Mount Canobolas - the highest point between the Blue Mountains and the coast of Western Australia. Standing 1395m... read more

• Canowindra

Situated just 33km north of Cowra travelling towards Orange, is the historic township of Canowindra (pronounced Ca-noun-dra). Surrounded... read more

• Carcoar

Carcoar is an historic town situated 50kms south west of Bathurst and 250 kms west of Sydney. It is the 3rd oldest settlement west of the... read more

• Cargo

Cargo, situated 35 kilometres south west of Orange is a small country hamlet with a population of 250. The town has a unique history... read more

• Condobolin

Condobolin is the largest centre in the Lachlan Shire. Known affectionately as “Condo” it lies on the banks of the Lachlan River, an... read more

• Coolah

Coolah is located in Central NSW, one hour south east of Coonabarabran and is the gateway to Coolah Tops National Park. Coolah firmly... read more

• Coonabarabran

Coonabarabran is best known as the gateway to the Warrumbungles, intriguing mountains that are one of the highlights of Central New South... read more

• Coonamble

Coonamble lies on the Castlereagh Highway, 160 kilometres north of Dubbo the Castlereagh River in rich pastoral areas and began as a campsite... read more

• Cowra

Escape to the Cowra region and discover why this area of Central NSW is one of the best kept secrets in NSW. Cowra is a scenic four hour... read more

• Crowther

Crowther is located approximately 42 kilometres south of Cowra along the Olympic Highway. read more

• Cumnock

Old Courthouse Gallery, historic bulidings and churches, old radio station complex, english style park. Fare dinkum counrty charm, culture... read more

• Darbys Falls

The village of Darby's Falls is located 30 kilometres south-east of Cowra on the way to Wyangala Dam. The village itself does not... read more

• Dubbo

EVERY MINUTE OF EVERYDAY SOMEONE DISCOVERS THE WONDERS OF DUBBO Each year about 530,000 visitors set off for the great plains city of NSW... read more

• Dunedoo

Dunedoo is located in Central NSW, 61 kilometres east of Dubbo. The town is located at the junction of the Golden and Castlereagh Highways... read more

• Eugowra

Eugowra lies in the rich Lachlan River basin, 463km from Sydney on the Escort Way between Orange and Forbes. Situated on the banks of the... read more

• Forbes

Bushranger Ben Hall and Kate Kelly (Ned's sister) are both buried here and Frank Gardiner staged New South Wales's only gold escort robbery... read more

• Frogmore

Frogmore is located approximately 62 kilometres south of Cowra through Darby's Falls. read more

• Geurie

Geurie is a small regional town a few minutes from Dubbo. The town is known for its country tastes. Delightful arts and crafts can be found... read more

• Gilgandra

Gilgandra is the town that author Thomas Kenneally based his landmark historical novel The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith upon and it still... read more

• Gooloogong

Gooloogong is a progressive village with a strong sense of community. It has many businesses offering all the services a visitor would want... read more

• Grenfell

Grenfell is the birthplace of the great Australian Poet, Henry Lawson and haunt of the notorious bushranger Ben Hall. Grenfell has some... read more

• Gulargambone

Gulargambone is a vibrant small community situated on the Castlereagh Highway, 115 kilometres north of Dubbo and 550 kilometres north-west... read more

• Gulgong

In 1870 gold was discovered by Tom Sanders and the town of Gulgong was born . By 1872 the population had risen to 20,000 Gulgong today... read more

• Hill End

Situated 90km north west of Bathurst, Hill End was settled in July 1851, just after the first payable gold was discovered at Ophir... read more

• Kandos

In picturesque country with magnificent bushwalking, great fishing, spectacular lookouts and a range of water sports opportunities within... read more

• Lake Cargelligo

The Heart of New South Wales has the largest natural inland lake system in the State and the showpiece of that system is Lake Cargelligo. Lake... read more

• Lyndhurst

Lyndhurst is a village located approximately 45 kilometres from Cowra on the Mid Western Highway. The village has conveniences available... read more

• Manildra

Manildra is the home of the largest flour mill in the Southern Hemisphere and the oldest picture theatre in Australia. A small rural community... read more

• Mendooran

Mendooran is the oldest town on the famous Castlereagh River and history has been recorded in murals on a number of businesses throughout... read more

• Millamolong

Millamolong Station is situated between Bathurst and Cowra about 4 hours west of Sydney. As well as being a busy working property of 12,000... read more

• Millthorpe

Millthorpe is a quaint village only 15 minutes drive from Orange. A visit to Millthorpe is a walk through history with old fashioned shops... read more

• Molong

"Molong" is derived form an aboriginal word meaning place of many rocks. The first copper to be found in Australia was discovered... read more

• Mount Panorama

A visit to Bathurst is hardly complete without a visit to Mount Panorama. Bathurst is after all the capital of Australian Touring Car Racing... read more

• Mudgee

Mudgee's reputation for excellent local produce has enabled it to prosper and grow while keeping the bounty that is fine country living... read more

• Narromine

Considered the best gliding area in the world, Narromine is a renowned flying centre and is the venue for both international and national... read more

• Noonbinna

Situated near Cowra in western New South Wales read more

• O'connell

Surveyor George Evans crossed the plains in 1813 naming them O'Connell Plains. However, the quaint village of O'Connell was not settled... read more

• Ophir

Try your luck goldpanning at Ophir Reserve. This was the scene of the first payable goldfield in Australia in 1851. There is still a working... read more

• Ophir Gold Mining

Ophir Gold Mining | OphirGoldMining | Ophir was the first place payable gold was discovered in Australia in 1851, when a couple of large... read more

• Orange

Situated a comfortable 3.5 hours from Sydney and 3 hours from Canberra, Orange is an ideal location for your next short break... read more

• Parkes

You will find much to enthrall you in the Parkes region; it is an ideal destination for an overnight stay or a weeklong visit... read more

• Peak Hill

Peak Hill is a little town with a big heart of gold! The town's history is linked with the discovery of gold in 1889. 'Dig... read more

• Pinnacle

Pinnacle is an agricultural area located approximately 30 kilometres north-west of Grenfell. The property of "Milroy" at Pinnacle... read more

• Quambone

Quambone - Gateway to the Marshes - is a small village 55 kilometres west of Coonamble and 18 Kilometres from the Macquarie Marshes and... read more

• Reids Flat

Reids Flat is located approximately 75 kilometres south-east of Cowra. Reids Flat is like many small communities. It has a history of pioneers... read more

• Rockley

Situated 35kms south of Bathurst and dating back to 1813, surveyor Evans' discovery makes this unique area one of the oldest settlements... read more

• Rylstone

On the banks of the Cudgegong River, Rylstone is one of the oldest settlements west of the Great Dividing Range. it retains it pioneering... read more

• Siding Springs

Australia's largest optical astronomy research facility is located at Siding Spring, about 28 km west of Coonabarabran. The exhibition &... read more

• Sofala

Sofala is the oldest surviving gold town in Australia and is located in the Turon River Valley 45kms north of Bathurst. There are two streets... read more

• Tottenham

Historic Tottenham is in the centre of excellent cereal and wool farming country and is the home of Infinite Wool, a local company which... read more

• Trundle

Situated 65 kilometres northwest of Parkes on "The Bogan Way", Trundle is a rural community with production consisting mostly... read more

• Trunkey Creek

Trunkey Creek was proclaimed the village of ‘Arthur' in 1873, and retained that name until 1988 when it was changed to ‘Trunkey'... read more

• Tullamore

The town of Tullamore is best known for its incredibly popular Tullamore Irish Festival. What does the Tullamore in Australia have in common... read more

• Tullibigeal

Tullibigeal is situated between Lake Cargelligo and Condobolin, and is warmly referred to by the locals as “Tulli”. Nestled in picturesque... read more

• Turon

At Turon the major attraction is the museum of Steam and Internal Combustion Engines circa 1850 to 1950, illustrating the technology behind... read more

• Warren

Both Oxley (1818) and Sturt (1828) passed where the present town of Warren is located in their quest to solve the riddle of the rivers and... read more

• Warrumbungle National Park

The Warrumbungle National Park offers magnificent scenery, abundant wildlife including kangaroos, wallabies, emus and many other native... read more

• Wattamondara

Located approximately 16 kilometres south of Cowra, the village of Wattamondara is well known amongst horse enthusiasts for its annual camp... read more

• Wattle Flat

Originally a farming area and located 34km north of Bathurst, Wattle Flat became a thriving gold town in 1855, when gold was discovered... read more

• Weethalle

Weethalle is a small farming town on the Mid Western Highway, 60kms west of West Wyalong. Weethalle's museum holds many antiques from... read more

• Wellington

Wellington is the major centre between the central western towns of Orange and Dubbo, and is the closest town to Lake Burrendong, which... read more

• Wellington Caves

Visit the Wellington Caves Complex and see the huge stalagmite in Cathedral Cave, once thought to be the largest in the world... read more

• West Wyalong

Your hospitality centre for 'outbacktracking' to untrampled, accessible rivers and lakes, national parkes, fishing and peaceful... read more

• Wyangala Dam

Situated 45 kilometres south-east of Cowra, Wyangala Waters State Park is the perfect location for a weekend away, family holiday as well... read more

• Yeoval

Yeoval is a lovely rural town about an 80 minute drive from Orange or 40 minutes from Dubbo. Yeoval is the childhood home of Banjo Paterson... read more

• Yerranderie

Yerranderie is an historic silver mining town. Silver was discovered at Yerranderie in 1871 with silver mines opening in 1898... read more