Dubbo
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By car
Dubbo is approximately a four hour drive west of Lithgow on the Great Western and Mitchell Highways, and a six hour drive west of Sydney.
Dubbo is accessible from Newcastle (via the New England and Golden Highways). Approximately four hour drive.
By train
Countrylink operates an XPT train service between Sydney and Dubbo daily. There is an additional coach connection to Lithgow (connecting with the Cityrail service) and a coach connection to Cootamundra (connecting to the Sydney to Melbourne XPT).
By plane
Regional Express operates flights to Dubbo from Sydney and Broken Hill.
Qantaslink flies between Sydney and Dubbo.
By bus
Greyhound operates coaches to Dubbo from Brisbane, Melbourne and Moree. There is also a direct coach service from Newcastle.
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Western Plains Zoo
pening hours 9AM-5PM. This large open range zoo, one of the finest zoos in New South Wales, has both exotic and native animals, including elephants, giraffes, and the rare black rhinos currently the focus of a breeding program at the zoo. It is the biggest attraction of tourists to the city. The Zoo is quite large, and it is both useful and fun to hire a bicycle to get around.
Dubbo Kart Club
Home of the Lincoln County Raceway, the Dubbo Kart Club. Has hire karts available and hosts Local, State, National and International karting events. Contact the club for details.
Orana Dragon Boat
Orana dragon Boat is crewed by eighteen paddlers, a sweep who steers the boat from the back and a drummer who calls time in the front. Their boat is housed near Sandy Beach and usually paddle in the straight stretch of the Macquarie River between Sandy Beach and the Weir.
January - March
October - December
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