Explorer Country

From the gold rush towns of Sofala and Hill End to remote sheep stations, the Explorer Country offers visitors a memorable bush experience. History comes alive before your eyes and can be understood in the architecture. See such things as slab huts, lavish wooden hotels, and mansions built during gold and farming booms. After a day exploring, sample superb food and wine in the Cowra, Orange, and Mudgee district.

A must see is the famous Western Plains Zoo in Dubbo. There are 14 National Parks and nature reserves to discover - including Wollemi National Park in the south and the Warrumbungles in the north. There are also many opportunities to explore underground at Abercrombie Caves and in the Wellington Caves and Phosphate Mine.

For attractions and sightseeing, visit Attractions Australia.