New South Wales » Central West

The Central West is the area heading inland from the Blue Mountains for around 400km. Lithgow and Bathurst lead into this region, both featuring some fabulous landscape and sights. Bathurst is located west of Lithgow and is home to a selection of Victorian buildings, which are spectacular. Any motor racing fans couldn’t turn down the opportunity to visit the nearby Mt. Panorama Motor Racing Circuit, where the 1000 Touring car Race is held in October. As the road is public you can even get to drive around it.

Just west of Bathurst is Orange, where fruit growing, other than oranges, is popular. It was also considered as the Federal capital, although Canberra took preference. Ophir is nearby and still popular today with gold fossickers. You can also drive to the top of Mt. Canobolas for some great views. Further west again is the wealthy looking Forbes, where many 19th century buildings are still standing. It has a museum and Vintage village telling the history of the area.

South of Bathurst you should visit the beautiful Abercrombie Caves, where there are guided tours everyday. You should also travel down to Cowra. Heading north from Bathurst you should visit the old gold town Sofala, the old mining town of Hill End, as well as Rylestone and its Aboriginal rock paintings. North again from Rylestone is the wine growing region of Mudgee. It is a really great place to stay and a weekend getaway delight. About 10km north of Mudgee is Nagundie where you will find an Aboriginal water hole.

A further 20km and you will stumble across another old gold town. On your journey north to these wonderful places you will finally reach Dubbo

Central West Attractions

Bathurst Attractions
Canowindra Attractions
Coolah Attractions
Cowra Attractions
Dubbo Attractions
Forbes Attractions
Hill End Attractions
Mudgee Attractions
Mullion Creek Attractions
Narromine Attractions
Ophir Attractions
Wellington Attractions

Central West Events
Dubbo Jazz Festival
PREVIOUSLY HELD: 10 August 2007 - 12 August 2007 (TBA)
LOCATION: Dubbo, Dubbo, New South Wales - Australia
DESCRIPTION: Program includes Piano competition, Jazz breakfast, Gospel Service, free music in streets & shopping centres Saturday morning. Full weekend passes $110 Early Bird weekend passes $95* *Bookings made prior to July 20, 2007 For registration forms and more event details go to www.users.bigpond.com/dubbojazz

Dunedoo Town and Country Garden Tour
PREVIOUSLY HELD: 13 October 2007 - 14 October 2007 (TBA)
LOCATION: Dunedoo, Dunedoo, New South Wales - Australia
DESCRIPTION: More than just a garden tour. Eight town and country gardens including new native Australian gardens. Talk, musical entertainmnet, stalls with lunch available. Buses welcome.

Community Markets @ Lawson Park
PREVIOUSLY HELD: 10 November 2007 - 10 November 2007 (TBA)
LOCATION: Mudgee, Mudgee, New South Wales - Australia
DESCRIPTION: Held in the picturesque Lawson Park, entrance at corner of Short & Church Streets. Local produce, arts and crafts, second hand stalls and much more.


Central West Transport
REX : Regional Express (Flights)
ADDRESS: Bathurst Airport, P J Moodie Drive, Bathurst Airport
TOWN / CITY, COUNTRY: Bathurst, New South Wales 2795 - Australia
DESCRIPTION: Regional Express, or affectionately known as Rex, is Australia's largest independent regional airline connecting 30 metropolitan and regional centres across New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania and South Australia with more than 1,000 flights a week. Regional Express (REX) is the only regional airline in Australia that offers unlimited travel for the best value ever ...

Avis Australia Car Rental (Vehicle Rental)
ADDRESS: Various Locations, Orange
TOWN / CITY, COUNTRY: Orange, New South Wales 2800 - Australia
DESCRIPTION: Avis Australia Car Rentals has over 240 locations Australia wide and is Australia's leading car rental company. Our average vehicle is less than one year old and we have a range of vehicles from economical to luxury. We have 4WDs, 8 Seaters and Commercial vehicles. Avis supports reward programs from Qantas Frequent Flyer, Air New Zealand Air Points, British Airways Executive Club and United Airlines Mileage Plus