Hay to Dubbo road trip: Best stops, distance & driving time

The best stops on a Hay to Dubbo road trip are Yanga National Park, West Wyalong and Parkes. By car on sealed roads, the distance from Hay to Dubbo is 512km, with a driving time of 5h33m.

The drive from Hay to Dubbo links two of the most interesting inland towns in New South Wales. You may pass through this way on the way from Mildura to Dubbo.

Hay offers fabulous views over the plains and fascinating wool industry heritage. For Hay accommodation deals, search here.

Dubbo is best known for the Taronga Western Plains Zoo, where you can stay overnight and do safari-style tours. To find good quality Dubbo accommodation that suits your tastes, explore the options here.

This guide should help you plan your perfect Hay to Dubbo road trip itinerary.

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Hay to Dubbo distance and driving time

By car on sealed roads, the distance from Hay to Dubbo is 512km. That makes for a driving time of around five hours and 33 minutes.

Things to do in Hay include Shear Outback, which is devoted to the tale of Australia’s nation-forming wool industry. There’s also the Dunera Museum, which pays tribute to World War II internees, and the architecturally striking Bishop’s Lodge House.

The best accommodation in Hay includes the Big4 holiday park, the Saltbush Motor Inn and the Nicholas Royal Motel.

Hay to Dubbo road trip: The Mid-Western Highway

The next section of the Hay to Dubbo drive is from Hay to West Wyalong along the Mid-Western Highway. This is a slog through mainly agricultural land and small settlements such as Goolgowi and Rankins Springs.

You can, however, venture into Cocoparra National Park for wildlife and walking trails, or admire the large-scale Silo Art in Weethalle.

West Wyalong is in the Riverina region, and is best known for its statue of painter Russell Drysdale. The West Wyalong Wetlands Boardwalk makes for a decent amble, and the colonial-era Royal Hotel is the best accommodation option.