DESTINATION: Wellington

Wellington

Wellington is located at the junction of the Macquarie and Bell rivers. This Central West town services the surrounding agricultural and pastoral district.


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Cameron Park occupies one side of the main street of Wellington. The Bell River flows through the park past picnic areas, a sunken garden and interesting landscaping. Brochures on the historic town walk are available from the information centre and there is also a cycleway that runs through the local streets and along the highway to Wellington Caves.

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Wellington Caves, 9km south of the town, have been a popular tourist destination for many years. In 1826, the Cathedral Cave was painted by the travelling artist Augustus Earle, and in 1830, fossilised bones were discovered in the caves. Guided tours operate daily to the Cathedral and Gaden caves. There is also a phosphate mine located here. Holiday lodges and a caravan park form part of the caves complex. Bakers Swamp Gallery is a 100-year-old limestone house and is the home and studio of artist William O'Shea. The gallery is open daily 10am-5pm. Lake Burrendong is three-and-a-half times the surface area of Sydney Harbour. There are 2 small state parks on the western foreshore of the lake. Activities available include fishing and golf. Camping and caravanning is permitted. There are also cabins and a kiosk.

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Copyright 2007, by the Contributing Authors. Cite/attribute Resource. cmsadmin. (2005, May 20). Wellington. Retrieved July 05, 2008, from Plan Book Travel Australia Web site: http://www.exploreaustralia.com/australia/nsw/wellington. This work is licensed under a Universal Publishers. Universal Publishers

Region: Explorer Country

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From the gold rush towns of Sofala and Hill End to remote sheep stations, Central NSW Explorer Country provides the visitor with an unforgettable bush experience - where history comes alive before your very eyes. Central NSW offers a diverse range of discovery-type experiences, a highlight of which is the famous Western Plains Zoo in Dubbo. There are 14 National Parks and nature reserves to discover - including Wollemi National Park in the south to the Warrumbungles in the north - and many opportunities to explore underground at Abercrombie Caves and the Wellington Caves and Phosphate Mine. more

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Cameron Park, Nanima Cres, Ph: (02) 6845 1733

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