Orana Tourism

Orana Tourism

There are many different accommodation options across the Orana, including hotels, motels, B&Bs and farm stays. Tourism in the area ranges from natural and heritage attractions to iconic visitor destinations. Taronga Western Plains Zoo is the biggest attraction in the Region. Other known attractions are Wellington Caves, Lake Burrendong, Old Dubbo Gaol and heritage gardens.

From its rolling hills to semi-arid areas, the Orana region has a unique natural environment to complement its built-up areas. Businesses that can make the most of this aspect such as Aboriginal tourism, farm stays and outback adventures will continue to prosper and flourish.

The Orana region is steeped in culture, history and heritage. Its tourism industry is connected to the backdrop of the outback, important sites to Aboriginal people and areas that influenced Australia’s colonial history.

Developing tourism products related to the unique outback landscape and its varied economic, social and cultural history provide a major opportunity.
Marketing organic and native produce and promoting arts, cultural and museum attractions will also increase the region’s profile as a visitor destination.

Companies include:
• Tourism:
o Taronga Western Plains Zoo
o Brewarrina Fish Traps
o Wellington Caves
o Macquarie Marshes
o The Museum Under the Bridge, Coonamble
o Gulgong Pioneers Museum
o The Big Bogan, Nyngan
o Bourke Historic Wharf
o Mt Grenfell and mine viewing areas, Cobar