General => General Discussion => Topic started by: McAbouts on February 23, 2012, 12:03:08 PM
Title: Where to stay at Dubbo?
Post by: McAbouts on February 23, 2012, 12:03:08 PM
Hi all,
Looking for some ideas on where to stay near Dubbo. Thinking about staying for a 2 night stay on the way up to Fraser so we can take the teenager to the Dubbo Zoo. Not sure if we should stay in a caravan park or elsewhere. Don't need power as the Trackabout of course is coming with us. Can't leave her at home! Other ideas for heading up this way would be good to please. I'm in the planning phase and trying to decide which way would be interesting to drive up. Thinking of coming back the coast way so wanted to mix it up. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Cheers Louise :D
Title: Re: Where to stay at Dubbo?
Post by: UTE 701 on February 23, 2012, 01:50:00 PM
I have stayed at the Big 4 and the Top Tourist . The Big 4 was set up with all the square sites . The Top Tourist had the big grassy area to just fit in as you please . So my vote goes to the Top Tourist. And look into the early morning tour at the Zoo , which goes around for feeding before the normal opening time , and gets up close to alot of animals and you see things like the monkeys full of energy before they doze off later on .
Title: Where to stay at Dubbo?
Post by: white Knuckles on February 23, 2012, 02:35:57 PM
We are doing the same thing on our way to tassie and I have enquired with the winery behind the zoo and it cost $5 a night and I think they said you get a bottle of wine not that I drink wine, but there are no facilities.
Title: Re: Where to stay at Dubbo?
Post by: Trackaprado on February 23, 2012, 03:08:22 PM
Terrara Camping area in the Nangar National Park, between Orange and Parkes is a great overnight spot, can be in Dubbo by lunch the next day
Title: Re: Where to stay at Dubbo?
Post by: landyowner on February 23, 2012, 07:19:13 PM
Last month I stopped at the Goobang National Park on the way up to Brisbane.Was about 50kms south of Dubbo, nice and peaceful I had the whole place to myself!! ;D
Title: Re: Where to stay at Dubbo?
Post by: Nick74 on February 23, 2012, 07:21:32 PM
Of course you had it all to yourself. They looked at your purple swag and ran like hell!!
:cheers:
Cheers Nick
Title: Re: Where to stay at Dubbo?
Post by: JCAT on February 23, 2012, 07:54:36 PM
My dad stayed at one of the free camps in the Camps Wide book when he came down for Christmas.
It was on the banks of a river about 10 k's out.
Number 933 - Terramungamine Reserve.
He actually spent 2 nights there and said it was a great spot.
I think it was free as well.
Title: Re: Where to stay at Dubbo?
Post by: singo-26 on February 23, 2012, 08:25:12 PM
Either Goobang or peak Hill caravan park. Some friends stayed there and liked it.
Title: Re: Where to stay at Dubbo?
Post by: heath74 on February 23, 2012, 09:20:01 PM
I found The Midstate CP in dubbo a bit cheaper than the other two parks. Fine for two nights. I think form memory the other two parks wanted 75 a night !!!!
Title: Re: Where to stay at Dubbo?
Post by: Bird on February 23, 2012, 10:04:53 PM
I'd recommend anywhere but Dubbo.. but you saw that in the other threads on Dubbo
Title: Re: Where to stay at Dubbo?
Post by: singo-26 on February 23, 2012, 10:15:37 PM
If you are looking for things to do in that area, The old Dubbo jail is worth a look, The dish at Parkes, Mcfeeters motor museum at Forbes is great. Further north the siding springs observatory is interesting as is the Pilliga Pottery both just out of Coonabarabran. I'm sure you could camp at the pottery, They were lovely people when we were there.
Title: Re: Where to stay at Dubbo?
Post by: McAbouts on February 24, 2012, 08:33:21 AM
Thanks everyone.
I have my list now and will do my research. Thanks JCat, Terramungamine had come up in a quick look I had yesty morning. Fantastic Singo-26, lots of ideas for places to see. The countdown is on so your quick responses are much appreciated.