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Central New South Wales
An agriculturally rich region with attractive and interesting towns well worth exploring.
From Sydney, Bathurst is the gateway to the region, and from there you can turn north-west through Orange and Dubbo or south-west through Cowra and West Wyalong.
The region’s history can be read in its architecture, from humble slab huts to the lavish hotels and mansions built during gold and farming booms.
Exploring these townships makes for a perfect holiday.
From the gold rush towns of Sofala and Hill End to remote sheep stations, Central NSW provides the visitor with an unforgettable bush experience - where history comes alive before your very eyes.
The region's history can be read in its architecture - from humble slab huts to the lavish hotels and mansions built during gold and farming booms. Places such as Gulgong, Ophir and Sofala are a window on our pioneering past.
But Central NSW doesn't stop there. After a day exploring the wide open spaces you can sample the superb food, wine and hospitality of the region particularly in the Cowra-Orange-Mudgee district.
Central NSW offers a diverse range of discovery-type experiences, a highlight of which is the famous Western Plains Zoo in Dubbo.
There are 14 National Parks and nature reserves to discover - including Wollemi National Park in the south to the Warrumbungles in the north - and many opportunities to explore underground at Abercrombie Caves and the Wellington Caves and Phosphate Mine.
For an experience of a different kind discover space and learn about astronomy at any of the six observatories in the region - Siding Springs and Skywatch near Coonabarabran, Darby Falls near Cowra, Gilgandra, Dubbo and the Radio Telescope at Parkes.
Discover the Romance of the Bush in Central NSW.
Bathurst
As one of Australia's oldest cities found inside of the coastline, Bathurst has maintained its buildings of historical significance, being the original site of government settlement.
However, Bathurst is continually growing in stature as a regional centre, and there's a bubbling sense of contemporary culture as a result of the youthful population studying at Charles Sturt University.
Devotees of motor-racing will already know that Mount Panorama is one of the Australian meccas for the sport with the city charged each year for the V8 Super Cars.
Cowra
Discover Cowra and discover a wealth of experiences - the great outdoors, vineyards, adventure, ballooning.
Cowra has a wealth of country experiences. Try relaxing along the extensive waterways, exploring the tranquil Japanese Garden or take a trip down memory lane. Cowra's fascinating history includes the days of steam trains to the largest Prisoner Of War breakout in modern military history.
Food and wine buffs can tour Cowra's ever expanding vineyards to sample the superb local food and wine that is available. Where better to enjoy fine wine and delicious food, than right in the heart of where it is actually produced.
Cowra has a vibrant and expanding retail and commercial centre. It boasts the services you would expect to find in a larger town while still retaining that wonderful feeling of country hospitality.
Mudgee
Mudgee's reputation for excellent local produce has enabled it to prosper and grow while keeping the bounty that is fine country living.
Famous for its sweet honey and exceptional wines, Mudgee proudly displays its wares for all to taste, ensuring a purchase or three soon after.
Its Victorian-style character is spurred by its heritage-listed buildings, some dating as far back as the 1850s, and nearby National Parks and Nature Reserves make this exciting part of the region truly special.
Parkes
NSW and Australia's demographic centre, Parkes is situated 365km from Sydney, 995km from Brisbane, 1067km from Adelaide and 306km from Canberra.
From a gold rush town of last century, Parkes has progressed to become a thriving commercial centre servicing a rich argiculture district.
From 1959-1961 the CSIRO built the first big-dish antenna radio telescope in the southern hemisphere 26km north of Parkes. One of the world's most powerful it has played a vital role in the detection of quasars and pulsars.
Most recently the Parkes radio telescope was the star of the popular australian movie 'The Dish.'
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