Narrandera to Dubbo road trip: Distance, time & best stops
The Narrandera to Dubbo drive covers a distance of 393km in around 4h26m. Top road trip stops to add to the itinerary include West Wyalong, Forbes and Parkes.
The road trip from Narrandera to Dubbo connects two of the more interesting inland towns in New South Wales.
Narrandera does a fine line in swimming holes, giant murals and koalas. To book somewhere to stay in Narrandera, head this way.
Dubbo, meanwhile, offers ghost tours, an observatory and a safari-style zoo. To search for the best Dubbo accommodation deals, head here.
Obviously, you may want to make a few road trip stops along the way. This Narrandera to Dubbo road trip guide should help you plan your itinerary. Click through on the links to individual places and activities for more detailed information.
Narrandera to Dubbo distance and driving time
By car, the distance from Narrandera to Dubbo is 393km. This makes for a driving time of around four hours and 26 minutes.
The best stops to add to a Narrandera to Dubbo road trip itinerary are West Wyalong, Forbes and Parkes.
On the outskirts of Narrandera, the Koala Reserve is one of the best places in Australia for spotting koalas.
Other things to do in Narrandera include kayaking on the Rocky Waterholes, admiring the giant mural on the Narrandera Water Tower and taking a self-guided walking tour of the town’s heritage buildings.
The top accommodation in Narrandera, NSW
The best places to stay in Narrandera are:
- For overall quality: Narrandera Club Motor Inn.
- For an outdoor pool and BBQs: Bishops Lodge.
- For a solid motel with low prices: Camellia Motel.
Narrandera to Dubbo road trip: Narrandera to Forbes
The first 135km along the Newell Highway through grain country via Ardlethan brings you to West Wyalong.
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.
Where to stay in West Wyalong
The best West Wyalong accommodation picks are
- For a good quality motel at relatively cheap rates: Cameo Inn Motel.
- For a four star in a historic building: Royal Hotel.
- For central location: Mentor Chambers Apartment Bed & Breakfast.
The next stop is Forbes, and the route passes Lake Cowal – the largest inland lake in New South Wales. It is, however, ephemeral, so don’t expect it brimming with water and birdlife.
Things to do in Forbes include learning about bushranger Ben Hall at the Forbes Historical Museum and strolling the Sculptures Down The Lachlan art trail. You can stay the night at the centrally-located Ben Hall Motor Inn or the well-reviewed Town and Country Motor Inn.
Click through to the next section: Forbes to Parkes.