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WHY YOU SHOULD STAGE YOUR E VENT IN THE DUBBO REGION
The success of the 2019 Regional Tourism Awards was a testament to the ease of access to Dubbo and the vast range of quality product on offer. With direct flights to and from nine destinations and nestled on the intersection of three major highways; Dubbo was perfectly connected and centrally located for the event. Attracting delegates to the event was stress-free, evidenced by the attendance of finalists travelling distances of 600km. The variety of attractions and venues that could support social functions was fantastic.
BELINDA KING, KING EVENTS (WAGGA WAGGA)
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Welcome to the Dubbo Region where the dynamic, thriving City of Dubbo and the charming town of Wellington sit side by side in the heart of New South Wales. Outdoor spaces illuminated by the night-sky, the scent of river gums and sounds of native birds stimulate the senses and set the scene for a creative twist for your next event. Take it down a gear, but don’t compromise, because the Dubbo Region offers not only the sights, sounds and spectacular natural beauty of the Australian “bush”, but quality product and services to meet the vast needs of today’s event managers. dubbo.com.au/events
Dubbo has earned a solid reputation for successfully hosting major events from signature art conferences and football events of a national-level, through to events hosting members of the British Royal family. Wellington’s expansive Lake Burrendong is the perfect playground for water sports and its bushland setting is ideal for spiking the adrenaline of adventure sports enthusiasts. If you are looking for a venue “out of the box” and a new and exciting location for your next event, then look no further than the Dubbo Region.
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Sporting events
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Festivals
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CONNECTIVIT Y
Direct flights to and from Sydney, Newcastle, Brisbane and Melbourne
Daily XPT train service from Sydney and return
Direct flights to and from Broken Hill, Cobar, Bourke, Walgett and Lightning Ridge
Three highways intersect in Dubbo
2 airlines service the Dubbo/Sydney/Dubbo route daily
Global connection via 5G
A catchment population of 200,000 people
CAPABILIT Y 3 Country v City NRL Fixtures | 10,000 pax
Host to Their Royal Highnesses Duke and Duchess of Sussex | 15,000 pax
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NSW Aboriginal Rugby League Championships | 10,000 pax
Triple J One Night Stand | 18,000 pax
National Indoor Junior Cricket Championships | 650 pax dubbo.com.au/events
CAPACIT Y
5,000+ beds
2 conference venues with combined capacity of 2,000+ delegates
5 airlines – 200 flights per week
4 outdoor music festival venues with capacity for 5,000 – 18,000 people
3 tiered theatres
Internationalstandard athletics facility and football field
3 public swimming pools, 1 with Olympicsize pool
NSW Local Government Conference| 700 pax
National Arts Conference | 1,200 pax
A-League Newcastle Jets v Sydney FC | 3,000 pax dubbo.com.au/events
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The decision to include Dubbo on the Red Hot Summer touring schedule in 2016 was influenced by a number of factors including the City’s reputation for hosting large events and its central location in NSW. Our company travels many parts of Australia and Dubbo is certainly on the front foot in regard to its location and its connectivity to thousands of music fans.
DUANE MCDONALD, PROMOTER RED HOT SUMMER CONCERT TOUR
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LIGHTNING RIDGE 25 MIN
BOURKE COBAR
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WALGETT 60 MIN
60 MIN
Ideally positioned in the heart of New South Wales, the Dubbo Region stands out above the crowd offering direct flights from nine destinations, access via three highways and daily rail services from Sydney. Our enviable location places the Region in a strong position to drive attendance, participation and crowds from all corners of the State and beyond.
BY AIR
Fly direct to and from Sydney, Newcastle, Brisbane, Melbourne, Cobar, Broken Hill, Walgett, Lightning Ridge and Bourke. The Sydney/Dubbo/ Sydney route is serviced daily via two airlines - touch down is within one hour. Multi-scheduled flights service Newcastle (via FlyPelican), Melbourne and Brisbane (via FlyCorporate). Regional Express services the Broken Hill route, with AirLink covering routes from Bourke, Walgett and Lightning Ridge. Fly direct to and from Cobar on FlyPelican. Dubbo City Regional Airport is conveniently located a 5 minute drive from the CBD and a large number of venues and accommodation. No car? No problem. Dubbo has a choice of four hire car companies and is serviced by a large taxi fleet, which include wheelchair accessible vehicles.
BY ROAD
Cue the road trip music, buckle your seat belt and set your speed to cruise control because all roads lead to the Dubbo Region conveniently situated in the heart of New South Wales at the junction of the Newell, Mitchell and Golden Highways. Cruising in an electric vehicle is easier than ever with publically accessible Tesla and NRMA car chargers available in Dubbo. page 6
The Dubbo Region is a popular destination for rally events with the Region’s gentle, sloping terrain ideal for vans and avid motor vehicle enthusiasts.
BY RAIL
Sit back and relax as you journey into the Dubbo Region via NSW TrainLink’s daily service (XPT) from Sydney. The service allows time to clean up the ‘inbox’, review the conference program’s line up of speakers; or simply catch up on some well-deserved rest. The XPT arrives and departs Dubbo (via Wellington) daily.
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BUSINESS E VENTS AND Dynamic, unique and award-winning venues combine to offer a breadth of options to suite the most discerning event organiser. The Region is home to three tiered theatres; a state-of-the-art conference centre; and a number of complexes perfect for plenary and breakout sessions. Two conference centres are located 500m apart providing a capacity for more than 2,000 delegates. Affordability is no reason to compromise on service. The Dubbo Region provides compelling value. Match your conference, business meeting, exhibition, product launch, banquet or cocktail party with one of the Region’s unique venues, offering innovative menus, professional staff and a level of support expected by today’s event managers. The vast majority of purpose-built meeting and convention spaces are within a 10-minute walk to accommodation and the Region’s two CBDs in Dubbo and Wellington. Did we mention free parking? Park your car for free with only a small number of streets subject to timed parking periods. The Dubbo Region offers high-quality apartment-style and sophisticated overnight accommodation without the expensive price tag. There is a 4.5 Star accommodation complex offering 150 rooms; as well as an abundance of accommodation positioned close to the airport, Dubbo’s CBD and conference venues. African-inspired luxury lodges and the Region’s range of boutique bed and breakfasts provide the perfect mix of privacy and country-style hospitality. page 8
The service and professionalism of the DRTCC staff was widely appreciated by (the National Roadmarking) Conference attendees. We received very positive feedback also about the quality of the venue and other infrastructure. Please accept the warmest thanks and good wishes of the RIAA, our Members, and Directors. If ever the City of Dubbo and Dubbo Regional Theatre and Convention Centre requires an advocate or reference, please call.
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SPORTING If gathering numbers is the goal you set, then point your compass and make the Dubbo Region your target. Whether it's league or union, athletics, netball or cricket - the Dubbo Region loves its sport! With unparalleled transport links, high quality facilities and passionate locals the Dubbo Region will offer your event a welcoming reception. The Dubbo Region offers international-standard football, athletics and cycling facilities, and its cricket, soccer and recreational running precincts intersect with Dubbo and Wellington CBDs. The unique features of the Wellington landscape make it the ideal destination for niche and extreme sporting events with natural and built facilities perfect for mountain bike and foot races, as well as space for high octane drag races and motor sports. Wellington’s expansive Lake Burrendong is the perfect playground for fishing competitions and water sports – it’s the ideal venue for those chasing an adrenaline rush! The Region has a diverse range of facilities, and coupled with a capacity to accommodate teams, competitors and spectators, is fast becoming a mecca for state and nationally significant sporting events. There’s no need to ‘pile the players’ in the van and ‘drive for miles’ to reach the game, the majority of accommodation is a short 5-minute drive from sporting venues.
Dubbo’s bid to host the (National Indoor Cricket) Championships was considered alongside Brisbane and Perth. For the first time in the event’s history the Championships were held outside a capital city. The support received from Council was above expectation and Cricket Australia would not hesitate in bringing another event to Dubbo. BRIANA BINCH CRICKET AUSTRALIA
7 rugby league/union fields including a state-of-the-art international standard sandbased playing surface
13 turf surfaced touch playing fields
2 athletics facilities including one IAAF accredited facility
11 cricket pitches with options of turf or synthetic playing field
10 fully sized turf surfaced football/ soccer playing fields
1 international standard cycling facility
13 hard court netball courts
3 public swimming pools
4 horse racing tracks
An international standard water-based hockey playing surface
Karting and motor sport racing tracks
Option of an 18 or 27 hole golf course
Indoor multi-sports complexes
...and more!
MULTIPLE E VENT SPACES
MULTIPLE FIELDS
Tap into a community that is passionate and at the ready for live music, aspiring artists and community celebrations. The Dubbo Region boasts a strong and proud Wiradjuri history and a community culturally rich and diverse. Our locals embraces opportunities to celebrate our history, heritage and cultural diversity. As a service centre to a catchment population of 200,000 people, the Dubbo Region has successfully hosted a number of music festivals drawing young people from throughout the Orana and Far West Regions of New South Wales. Triple J One Night Stand lured 18,000 people to the Dubbo Showground, and the return of Red Hot Summer Tour for the fourth year is expected to attract upwards of 5,000 people to Lazy River Estate. Our Region boasts three showgrounds perfectly appointed to host a large-scale entertainment event with one of the Showgrounds boasting a total area of almost 60,000 square metres. New and emerging venues are creating dynamic and unique spaces, and are just the ticket when
considering holding a festival complete with live music and fresh regional produce. The growing grassroots, niche and small scale live music scene is also well catered for with cherished heritage-listed spaces being reinvented to play host to local bands, performance art and the booming food van trend. The Dubbo Region has a proven record of success when supporting large influxes of people. With over 5,000 beds on offer, and access to a further 5,000 beds within a two hour radius, our Region has what it takes to draw people to music events and festivals. The Region offers a broad range of options including self-contained units, family rooms, cabins as well as powered and unpowered sites for those ready to bunk down with friends for the night. Add to the mix universities on our doorstep, a supportive business community and a strong event supply industry, and the Dubbo Region is ripe for the picking.
Thank you once again for all your enthusiasm, hard work and absolute professionalism. It was such a pleasure to work with you on this year’s One Night Stand and you really took the event up a notch. I think Dubbo is ready to go it alone for their own version of a (Triple J) ‘One Night Stand’ concert! FIONA LAKE ABC
Expansive vineyard with a successful history of hosting festivals A fully fenced showground within walking distance to 33 motels Choices of expansive reserves ideal for large crowds An historic homestead with ample shade ideal for gentle genres An outdoor venue with an undercover capacity of 700 people
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IMMERSE IN THE Safari in our backyard and get up close to creatures great and small at Taronga Western Plains Zoo
Delve deep and unearth Australia's prehistoric past in spectacular caves and a preserved mine at the Wellington Caves
Enjoy the chilling facts and frights and a ‘side splitting’ theatrical show within the sandstone walls of a 19th Century gaol – Old Dubbo Gaol
Discover our Region’s pioneer past at Dundullimal Homestead, Dubbo’s National Trust icon
Walk with a local Elder in the footsteps of Wiradjuri ancestors and discover sacred sites and taste authentic bush tucker
Marvel at the work of the flying doctor and enjoy the new interactive displays at the newly developed $14M Royal Flying Doctor Service
Experience our creative soul by exploring unique works of art and discovering our pioneering history at Western Plains Cultural Centre
Sample an ice-cold, locally brewed beer or share a plate and enjoy country-style hospitality
Make the most out of your visit to the Dubbo Region with the Dubbo Region Great Big Adventure Pass. It’s one pass to four incredible attractions. The Great Big Adventure Pass is a multi-ticket to Taronga Western Plains Zoo, Old Dubbo Gaol, the new Royal Flying Doctor Visitor Experience, Wellington Caves plus exclusive offers at partner businesses. Buy now at greatbigadventurepass.com.au.
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ACCOMMODATION GUIDE Hotel and Motel style
Boutique and B&B
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Address
Phone
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Best Western Bluegum Motel
109 Cobra Street
(02) 6882 0900
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Cattleman’s Country Motor Inn & Serviced Apartments
8 Whylandra Street
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(02) 6884 5222
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Abel Tasman Motor Inn
133 - 135 Whylandra Street
(02) 6885 2555
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Akuna Motor Inn
109 - 111 Whylandra Street
(02) 6885 4422
216 Brisbane Street (Cnr Cobra and Brisbane streets)
(02) 6884 1188
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Australian Heritage Motor Inn
Pericoe Retreat B&B
12R Cassandra Drive
0407 896 828
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Country Apartments
230 Brisbane Street
(02) 6885 1141
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Dubbo Rhino Lodge
14L Camp Road
(02) 6884 1760
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Eastend Studio Apartments
277-283 Cobra Street
0447 466 575
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Gipps Street Cottage
141 Gipps Street
0439 476 212
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Glenmore Lodge
146 Brisbane Street
0459 998 559
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Outback Cellar Dubbo
‘Boora’ 21R Warrie Road
0438 872 759
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Quest Apartments
22 Bultje Street
(02) 5809 8600
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Walls Court B&B
11L Belgravia Heights Road
(02) 6887 3823
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Lazy River Estate Boathouse
29R Old Dubbo Road
(02) 6882 2111
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Dubbo RSL Club Motel
Cnr Brisbane and Wingewarra streets
(02) 6884 9099
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Endeavour Court Motor Inn
Cnr Macleay and Bourke streets
(02) 6881 1000
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Quality Inn Dubbo
165 Whylandra Street
(02) 6882 4777
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Shearing Shed Motor Inn
31 Cobra Street
(02) 6884 2977
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The Aberdeen Motel
25 Cobra Street
(02) 6884 1700
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Across Country Motor Inn
85 Whylandra Street (Cnr Newell Highway & Baird streets)
(02) 6882 0877
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All Seasons Motor Lodge
78 Whylandra Street
(02) 6882 6377
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Comfort Inn Blue Lagoon
79 - 85 Cobra Street
(02) 6882 4444
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Countryman Motor Inn
47 Cobra Street
(02) 6882 7422
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Forest Lodge Motor Inn and Restaurant
248 Myall Street
(02) 6882 6500
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Manera Heights Apartments
43 Cobbora Road
(02) 6884 3865
Taronga Western Plains Zoo Accommodation Name of Property
Address
Phone
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Billabong Camp
Obley Road
(02) 6881 1488
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Zoofari Lodge
Obley Road
(02) 6881 1488
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Savannah Cabins
Obley Road
(02) 6881 1488
Caravan and Camping Map Ref.
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Name of Property
Address
Phone
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Dubbo City Holiday Park
Cnr Alfred and Whylandra streets
(02) 6801 4530
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Westview Caravan Park
13R Narromine Road
(02) 6882 1339
Poplars Caravan Park
1 Bultje Street
(02) 6882 4067
Discovery Parks Dubbo
154 Whylandra Street
(02) 6884 8633
Name of Property
Address
Phone
The Bridge Motel
5-9 Lee Street, Wellington
(02) 6845 2555
Wellington Motor Inn
37 Maxwell Street, Wellington
(02) 6845 1177
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Orana Motel
95 Cobra Street
(02) 6882 7888
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The Palms Motel Dubbo
221 Brisbane Street (Cnr Cobra Street)
1800 185 322
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Park Vue Motel
131 Bourke Street
(02) 6882 4253
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Castlereagh Hotel
Cnr Talbragar and Brisbane streets
(02) 6882 4877
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Centrepoint Motel
146 Bourke Street
(02) 6882 7644
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Fountain View Motel
113 - 115 Cobra Street
(02) 6882 9777
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iBis Budget
14 Victoria Street (Cnr Mitchell & Newell hwys)
(02) 6882 9211
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Tallarook Motor Inn & Apartments
17 Stonehaven Avenue
(02) 6882 7066
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Dubbo Regional Council is committed to striving for an inclusive society, advocating for equal rights and investing in accessibility for residents and visitors.
Dubbo Regional Council is committed to encouraging events to implement sustainable event principals to reduce the Dubbo Region’s ecological footprint and minimise impacts on the environment.
LET US
Dubbo Regional Council has an extensive track record in successfully attracting, delivering and supporting events. Our team is ready to provide strategic advice to help shape your event and promotional support to help make it a great success. Staff of Dubbo Regional Council’s Events Unit have earned a solid reputation for providing high quality end-to-end client management and, together with the mix of tactics below, can help bring your event to the Dubbo Region. The Events Unit can: ▶ Develop professional bid documents highlighting the Region’s unique value propositions as a premier venue for events and address the all-essential host selection criteria. ▶ Create multi-media materials to present to selection committees or support bid activity ▶ Facilitate site visits and meetings with key Council personnel to scope and support the event across various levels of the Organisation ▶ Arrange meetings with external stakeholders such as police, ambulance, fire and key community groups ▶ Maintain open and regular communications including scoping and progress meetings as required ▶ Offer an opportunity to apply for Council and State Government managed financial assistance ▶ Provide advice to help optimise event timing, planning and venue options ▶ Assist with contacts for local suppliers to the events industry ▶ Facilitate scoping meetings with key Council staff relating to procedural and legislative matters such as traffic, waste and risk control ▶ Supply templates to assist with the development of event management plans ▶ Provide engaging destination materials and critical information to help craft promotional content ▶ Suggest experiences for pre and post touring itineraries and social activities ▶ Help promote your event across print, radio, digital signage, websites and social media ▶ Supply contact details for local print, digital and broadcast media
CONTACT US AND LET US HELP YOU Dubbo Regional Council Events Unit P (02) 6801 4000 E regionalevents@dubbo.nsw.gov.au
IN OUR REGION The Dubbo Region is an epicentre for events, from community celebrations that have stood the test of time, to new exciting festivals showcasing local musicians, unique displays and demonstrations and food and wine cultivated from the rich soils of the Macquarie Valley. Keep an eye on our online calendar on dubbo.com.au as new events are listed regularly.
JANUARY
FEBRUARY
MARCH
• Australia Day celebrations • Music In Between, Wellington • U13-U14 Boys and U13 Girls State Cricket Carnival, Dubbo • Athletics NSW Country Championships, Dubbo
• Geurie Picnic Races • 2020 Prohibition, Dubbo • Little Athletics NSW Region 3 Championships, Dubbo • Western Area Swimming Championships, Dubbo • Cycling NSW State Junior Track Titles, Dubbo • Beers to the Bush, Dubbo
• Titan Macquarie Mud Run, Dubbo • Wellington Vintage Fair and Swap Meet • Under Western Skies Music Festival, Dubbo • 2020 Women’s NSW Golf Open, Dubbo • Ella 7s Rugby Tournament, Dubbo • Mumbil Markets and Music Festival
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• Red Hot Summer Tour, Dubbo • Wellington Boot Racing Carnival • 2021 Lake Burrendong Fishing Classic • Toyota Nationals, Dubbo • Anzac Day services • Man from Ironbark Festival, Stuart Town
• Wellington Show • Dubbo Show • Michael Egan Memorial Book Fair, Dubbo • Dubvegas Torana Cruz • Dubbo Motorbike Rally • Pre-1931 Autumn Rally, Dubbo • Dubbo Kart Club Endurance Event
• Country Music Spectacular, Dubbo • National Shorthorn Show and Sale, Dubbo • Herefords Australia National Show and Sale, Dubbo • Lazy River Winter Pop-Up Markets, Dubbo • Red Angus and Simmental National Show and Sale, Dubbo • Dubbo Eisteddfod • NSW Rugby Junior U13 Championships
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AUGUST
SEPTEMBER
• Dubbo Antique and Collectables Fair • Wellington Eisteddfod • Wellington Annual Pony Camp • National All Breeds Junior Heifer Show, Dubbo
• Dubbo Stampede Running Festival • Dubbo Vintage Truck, Tractor and Quilt Show • Mac Daddy Dirtbike Cup, Dubbo • Dubbo Sustainability City Expo and Science Festival • National Ram Sale, Dubbo
OCTOBER
NOVEMBER
DECEMBER
• Dream Festival, Dubbo • Geurie Rodeo • Fong Lees Lane, Wellington • Mumbil Black Wattle Fair • Orana Relay for Life, Dubbo • Shorthorn Youth Heifer Expo, Dubbo • Dubbo Sixes Soccer Tournament • Two Wheels to Wellington Motorbike Event
• Derby Day Racing Carnival, Dubbo • Melbourne Cup Racing Carnival, Dubbo • WOMDOMNOM 3 Day River Paddle • Cob Loaf Festival, Wellington • National Indigenous Touch Football Knockout, Dubbo • Little Athletics NSW Western Zone Carnival, Dubbo
• Christmas celebrations • Lazy River Christmas Pop-Up Markets, Dubbo • Boxing Day Racing Carnival, Wellington • Dubbo Fireworks NYE Party
• Springfest, Wellington • Best Kept Secret presents Gaolbreak, Dubbo • Wellington Arts and Sculpture Festival • Geurie Campdraft • National Dorper Sheep Show, Dubbo • Waratahs Rugby League Knockout, Dubbo • U13-15 Boys Youth Cricket Champs, Dubbo • Beers and Bubbles, Dubbo • Orana Caravan, Camping, 4WD, Fish and Boat Show, Dubbo
EVENTS MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. GO TO DUBBO.COM.AU FOR THE LATEST INFORMATION REGARDING EVENTS IN THE DUBBO REGION.
REGUL AR MARKETS IN OUR REGION
Dubbo Farmers Markets First and third Saturday Macquarie Lions Park
Wellington Rotary Markets Fourth Saturday Cameron Park
Dubbo Rotunda Markets Fourth Sunday Macquarie Street
Geurie Lions Markets Fifth Saturday (when applicable) Wise Park
Now that you have had a taste of our Region, why not visit and experience more? CREATE YOUR OWN
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CONTACT US AND LET US HELP YOU Staff of Dubbo Regional Council’s Regional Events Branch are on hand to assist you to bring your event to the Region. P (02) 6801 4000 E regionalevents@dubbo.nsw.gov.au
We found our whole experience in Dubbo wonderful. The people were so friendly everywhere we went. The locals spent time talking to us, everyone we asked about anything bent over backwards to help us and we left Dubbo with an amazing feeling. It just makes you want to go back. GINO IGNATAVICIUS HD/HR HOLDEN NATIONALS