Discover Explorer Country

The Explorer Country of central western New South Wales offers a diverse range of activities, including spectacular National Parks, amazing caves and unique wildlife experiences.

Discover fascinating villages, such as Bathurst, Cowra, Coonabarabran and Orange, alive with pioneering history and colourful characters.

Visit the famous Western Plains Zoo in Dubbo, an open-range facility that echoes the mystery of the plains of Africa, and allows visitors to experience the sights, sounds and smells of a true safari experience.

Explore the unique structures of The Cathedral and the Gaden Caves - gigantic stalactites and stalagmites, slowly built up by the action of dripping water over millions of years. See spectacular National Parks, explore the night sky at observatories, discover fascinating fossils, and hear haunting tales at historic gaols.

The Explorer Country has something for everyone. The National Motor Racing Museum at Bathurst, the Mount Panorama Racing Circuit and the Motor Museum at Parkes are where the boys can indulge their four-wheeled fantasies.

The ultimate Australian farm experience is at the Bathurst Sheep and Cattle Drome. Learn about the sheep and cattle industry, milk a cow, enjoy a tractor ride, or watch the sheep shearing and wool classing. Green thumbs will enjoy exploring the Burrendong Arboretum and the traditional landscapes of the traditional Japanese Garden in Cowra.