Located in the Orana region, which is in Australia's New South Wales, Dubbo Airport - also known as Dubbo City Regional Airport - is just two miles from the city. The city of Dubbo itself is known by locals as ‘the crossroads of New South Wales', and is considered to be a great place to go to shop, dine and have fun.
The easiest way to travel around the city is by car, and in hiring a car at Dubbo Airport, you'll find that the city opens up to you and you will also be free to see the rest of New South Wales.
Shopaholics should flock to the city of Dubbo and by renting a car at Dubbo Airport you will be able to get across to all of the major shopping centres and districts in the city; from the Orana Mall, which is located in the east of the city, to the Macquarie and Talbragar Streets which are the city centre's main shopping roads.
History buffs who don't fancy shopping till they drop will also want to head to Macquarie Street for a different reason; it is the site of the Old Dubbo Gaol, which is open to the public and a fascinating insight into the history of the city.
For the animal lovers amongst visitors to Dubbo Airport, driving over to the city's zoo - the Taronga Western Plains Zoo is a modern facility which houses a huge amount of animals. They have white rhinos as well as many other fascinating rare species. There are activities which will be suitable for all of the family, and which will interest everyone. The Taronga Western Plains Zoo is located just four kilometres outside of the city of Dubbo, and is definitely worth the short drive to get to it.
