If you’re after a day-trip destination, we’ve got some ideas. Sitting 20 miles away, Dubbo is worth jumping in the car for. See the sights beginning with Taronga Western Plains Zoo, Dubbo Observatory and Western Plains Cultural Centre. Located 40 miles away, Central Mudgee is another popular tourist destination. If you stop by, make sure you check out Lowe’s Mudgee Vineyards, Glen Willow Stadium and Mudgee Golf Course.