Orange to Dubbo: Best road trip attractions, distance & drive time
Orange to Dubbo road trip attractions: Wellington, NSW
Burrendong Way rejoins the Mitchell Highway just before Wellington, NSW. This is one of the oldest towns west of the Blue Mountains. Wellington attractions include the Golden Era Piano Museum and the walking trails of the Mount Arthur Reserve.
Good quality, good value accommodation in Wellington include the Hermitage Hill Country Retreat and the Bridge Motel.
The drive from Wellington to Dubbo doesn’t have much in the way of distraction for road-trippers. You’re best off skipping through the small towns of Geurie and Wongarbon and heading straight into Dubbo.
Dubbo attractions include the Taronga Western Plains Zoo – book mobile-friendly tickets online – and the ghost tours of the Old Dubbo Gaol.

Dubbo accommodation picks
Australia specialist booking site Wotif offers Dubbo accommodation for from $80 a night. To search through the options, visit the top deals page.
However, the following well-reviewed Dubbo accommodation options are particularly worth considering.
- For families: Discovery Parks Dubbo holiday park.
- For business travellers and anyone who wants a bit more space: The Quest apartments.
- For good value in a central location: Surestay Hotel.
- For a high quality motel with indoor AND outdoor pools: Cattlemans Country Motor Inn.
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