Stay the night at a farm or a family-friendly caravan park near Dubbo.
Situated in New South Wales' Macquarie Valley, about a five-hour drive inland from Sydney, Dubbo is a popular destination for families owing largely to its best-known attraction: the Taronga Western Plains Zoo, which provides a sanctuary to all sorts of creatures from lions to giraffes. Other key attractions include the Dubbo Observatory, a great place to learn about the cosmos, and the Terramungamine Rock Grooves, known for rock carvings once created by the Tubba-Gah people. Caravan camping options abound in the Dubbo area, from centrally located holiday parks with pools to quieter campgrounds on the outskirts of town. Farm stays are a great option for those who want a quieter experience, and many only accommodate a couple of caravans at a time for a private stay.