FIVE THINGS TO DO IN DUBBO

1. OLD DUBBO GAOL – State heritage listed, this historic gaol, located on the main street of Dubbo, operated for over 119 years from 1847 until 1966 and now houses grim artefacts – check out the hangman’s kit and gallows – and hosts tours during school holiday periods. olddubbogaol.com.au 2. DUBBO FARMERS’ MARKET – Taking place on the corner of Macquarie Street and the Newell Highway on the first and third Saturday of the month, rain, hail or shine, Dubbo Farmers’ Market boasts 60 stall holders selling locally grown produce and a convivial village atmosphere. dubbofarmersmarket.org.au 3.WESTERN PLAINS CULTURAL CENTRE – Housing the Dubbo Regional Gallery, Dubbo Museum and a community arts centre, the Western Plains Cultural Centre features touring exhibitions and pieces from the rich history of Dubbo and its surrounds. westernplainsculturalcentre.org 4. LAZY RIVER ESTATE – Located on the banks of the Macquarie River on the outskirts of town, this winery hosts events and offers up lovely accommodation in the form of the Boat House Villa, from where you can stroll through the vines, picnic under 300-year-old gum trees and throw a line into the river. In the early morning you can hear the sound of the animals at Taronga Western Plains Zoo across the river. lazyriverestate.com.au 5. PRESS – This cafe, restaurant and coffee roaster, located in a heritage building that once housed The Land newspaper (hence the name), strives to serves up dishes made with ingredients as local as possible including free-range or pastured meat and eggs, and crafted coffee that packs a punch. pressdubbo.com.au