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Dubbo

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Bathurst

Bathurst is a city in New South Wales, located on the banks of Macquarie River and west of Sydney. Easily accessible through car, train, bus, or domestic flights from Sydney, Bathurst is known as a city with glorious historic past, manifested in its old buildings and homes. Many visitors come here for a bit of relaxation, to enjoy its natural surroundings, and to take part of several events ... Read More..

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Cowra

Cowra is a town in New South Wales, located in its Central West area. It is built on the banks of the Lachlan River.

Visitors come to Cowra to enjoy its rich history and natural surroundings. A camp for Japanese and Italian prisoners of war was established within the town during World War II and this has influenced some of the city's present landscape, with a lot of tourist attractions ... Read More..

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Dubbo

Dubbo is a city of New South Wales, located in its Central West area. The city has experienced fast growth and development in the last decade and is a major hub in terms of commerce and transportation. Just like Bathurst, it is on the banks of the Macquarie River.

This inland city is accessible through train, bus, and air connections.

A visit to the visitors' information center on ... Read More..

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Forbes

Forbes is a town in New South Wales, located in its the Central West area and built on the banks of the Lachlan River. What used to be a prosperous gold mining town, the town and its surrounding areas are now focused on agriculture.

The town plays host to several annual community events. The Forbes Show is held every September and people from all around the area convene to showcase their ... Read More..

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Gilgandra

Gilgandra is a town in New South Wales, located in its Central West area. Most of the town lies on the western banks of the Castlereagh River, and is largely dependent on agriculture.

The town prides itself as the origin of the `Cooee March,' a recruitment march during World War I that ended in Sydney. This event is annually commemorated every October, when street parades, mini rodeo, ... Read More..

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Orange

Orange is a city in New South Wales, located in the central eastern part of the state. The place-name was attributed to Prince William of Orange, a monarch in the Netherlands.

Due to its altitude, the city is known to experience significant snowfall during winters. The rest of the year, however, Orange enjoys an agreeable climate, with not so hot summers and cool autumns and springs, an ... Read More..

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Parkes

Parkes is a progressive town in New South Wales, located in its central east region. It is named after Sir Henry Parkes, a noted statesman of the country.

The town is popular as the one nearest to the CSIRO Telescope, located along Newell Highway. There are tours, interactive displays, and exhibits available within the premises, while amenities for picnics and barbecues are also ... Read More..

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Blayney

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Central NSW, New South Wales

The region of Central New South Wales is just three scenic hours by car from Sydney. This quaint region is composed of heritage historical towns, the interestingly unusual rock formations, cultural festivals and country events, aboriginal culture and the finest arts. The region is an agricultural centre and is proud to be the area where gold was first discovered in Australia. Read more...

Tourists who visit Central NSW are chanced to experience this little world that has remained more or less preserved for decades now - with Victorian market towns and various Federation homesteads still in existence. Central NSW is home to 14 national parks and rich nature reserves that one can discover.

There are a wide variety of historic, scenic and cultural places to visit in Central NSW. Interesting places in the northern area include the Coolah Tops and Warrumbungle National Parks with its waterfalls, giant trees, forest drives and rich wildlife. Central NSW is justly famous for its nature reserves, its historic sites and national parks. Some of the must see places in the area include Dubbo with its renowned Dubbo Zoo, Weddin Mountain Parks, and Parkes with its gold mines, fishing and camping facilities. Towards the south of Central NSW lie the equally famous Koonadan Historic Site, the Cocoparra National Park and the Oolambeyan.

From the gold rush towns of Hill End and Sofala to the remote cattle and sheep stations, Central NSW provides is tourists with the unforgettable bush experience in a site where history comes most alive before your eyes. There are also opportunities to explore the underground through the renowned Abercrombie and Wellington Caves as well as the Phosphate Mine. Observatories in the region are also available for space lovers and children.

The rich history of the region is obvious in its architecture - from the humble huts to the most lavish mansions and hotels built during the farming and gold booms in the region. The towns of Ophir, Sofala and Gulgong are windows to the pioneering past. Central NSW doesn't stop there, however; visitors can choose between a variety of activities which include bird and wildlife watching, fishing, nature walks or simply enjoy the breathtaking views. After a day of exploration around the wide spaces, one can sample the exquisite food, luscious wine and the hospitality of the folks, most especially Orange-Cowra-Mudgee districts. One of perhaps the most visited locations of the region is Bathurst which holds the Bathurst 1000 annual racing event at Mount Panorama.

All throughout the region, there are a number of cheap Central NSW accommodation options in hotels, bed and breakfasts, caravan parks, motels, and historic pubs. Most of the national parks provide caravan and camping sites, with excellent facilities. The cities and towns do not only provide a wide range of accommodation and recreational sites, but has a year long schedule of cultural festivals, shows and fairs to entertain its visitors.

The inhabitants of Central New South Wales enjoy four very distinct seasons. The crisp winters have occasional snows, and are followed by the beautiful bloom of spring before the summer heats up the region. The region is most beautiful in autumn with its golden foliage seen all throughout its beautiful parks, streetscapes and country gardens.

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