Pop 30,574. (407km NW Sydney). See map on page 7?9, ref B2. Home of the world-renowned Western Plains Zoo. The Macquarie River and
tree-lined streets welcome visitors to this major commercial regional centre. Settled in 1824 for its rich potential for grazing and agriculture, Dubbo was proclaimed a village in 1849. The population grew rapidly with the increase in the north-south trade and the coming of the railway in1881. Dubbo was proclaimed a City in 1966.
FESTIVALS: Farmers Markets every month 1st & 3rd Sat, Show Society Markets every month 2nd Sun, Appaloosa National Championships (Mar), Red Ochre Festival, State & National Paint Horse Championships (Apr), Dubbo Show, NSW Touch Football Championships, Western Plains Country Music Championships (May), Eisteddfod (Jun), Antiques & Collectables Fair (Jul), Jazz Festival, Rotary Zoofari Fun Run (Aug), Orana Collectors Club Show, Orana Caravan, Camping, 4WD & Boat Show, City of Dubbo Turf Club Gold Cup Racing Carnival (Sep).
ACCESS: Car via Newell, Mitchell and Golden Hwys, daily rail and air services from Sydney and coach services from all major cities.
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