Advance bookings and clear weather are essential for this fascinating chance to stargaze, which features a 90-minute presentation by local astronomer Peter Starr. You'll have access to up to six telescopes through which to explore the night sky; point out the stars, planets and constellations with a laser pointer; and take photos of the spectacular nebula – a keepsake of your time in Dubbo.
Dubbo Observatory
New South Wales
Lonely Planet's must-see attractions
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This is Dubbo's star attraction, not to mention one of the best zoos in regional Australia. You can walk the 6km circuit, ride a hire bike ($17 to $24 for…
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4 MILES
This beautiful and educational botanical garden is divided into four parts: the stunning Shoyoen Japanese Garden, the Sensory Gardens, Biodiversity Garden…
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5.52 MILES
Come to learn about Australia's unique and essential Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS), by way of a short documentary, historical memorabilia and a tour…
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1.15 MILES
About 2km beyond the Taronga Western Plains Zoo, this is a National Trust timber-slab homestead built in the 1840s. It showcases some of the earliest…
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This former jail sits right on the main street and remains surprisingly intact. There are characters in costume and guided tours on weekends (daily in…
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Around 4.5km past the Taronga Western Plains Zoo, Red Earth offers 'adult time' with wine tastings and cheese platters ($12 per person) on the verandah…
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Western Plains Cultural Centre
3.35 MILES
Incorporating Dubbo's regional museum and gallery plus a lovely cafe, the cultural centre is housed in a swanky architectural space which cleverly…
Nearby New South Wales attractions
0.17 MILES
Around 4.5km past the Taronga Western Plains Zoo, Red Earth offers 'adult time' with wine tastings and cheese platters ($12 per person) on the verandah…
1.05 MILES
This is Dubbo's star attraction, not to mention one of the best zoos in regional Australia. You can walk the 6km circuit, ride a hire bike ($17 to $24 for…
1.15 MILES
About 2km beyond the Taronga Western Plains Zoo, this is a National Trust timber-slab homestead built in the 1840s. It showcases some of the earliest…
4. Western Plains Cultural Centre
3.35 MILES
Incorporating Dubbo's regional museum and gallery plus a lovely cafe, the cultural centre is housed in a swanky architectural space which cleverly…
3.43 MILES
This former jail sits right on the main street and remains surprisingly intact. There are characters in costume and guided tours on weekends (daily in…
6. Dubbo Regional Botanic Garden
4 MILES
This beautiful and educational botanical garden is divided into four parts: the stunning Shoyoen Japanese Garden, the Sensory Gardens, Biodiversity Garden…
5.52 MILES
Come to learn about Australia's unique and essential Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS), by way of a short documentary, historical memorabilia and a tour…