Dubbo and the Great Western Plains could be one of Australia’s most underrated natural treasures. We uncover why a road trip to this central New South Wales destination is about so much more than just visiting the zoo. Although that definitely makes the list too!
Narrabri is one of those places that surprises you. With its big skies, wide-open plains and the ever-present silhouette of Mt Kaputar, this northern NSW gem instantly slows your pace.
Formed by a volcano that last erupted 18 million years ago, Mount Kaputar National Park is home to lava-sculpted landscapes and a network of walking trails.
The oldest European settlement west of New South Wales’ Blue Mountains, Bathurst is pure gold.
The Jagungal Wilderness, part of the greater Kosciuszko National Park, holds everything you need for a truly adventurous bikepacking experience.
You’d have to have bats in your belfry to not sign up for this new citizen science project to save our species.
Be enchanted by one of Australia’s most acclaimed outdoor art galleries in this picturesque rural town.
The Australian Koala Foundation says the nation’s most iconic marsupial is in rapid decline with populations diminishing in every region.
Lovers of the outdoors and wildlife will think they’ve found paradise in the Shoalhaven, on the south coast of New South Wales.