Things to do & places to see
a suggestion of ways to keep even the most active people busy during your stay
Local Towns
near Yarrabandai Creek Homestead
Forbes NSW
77km - an hour drive
Nestled on the Lachlan river in the heart of the Lachlan Valley, this historic town has magnig=ficent heritage buildings, rich history & a gold rush past. A stunning natural environment with unique local attractions. There is an extensive range of places to explore, eat and shop.
Condobolin NSW
32km - 20 minute drive
A small town of 3,500 people nestled on the Lachlan River. The hub of the Lachlan Shire, 'Condo' features an array of shope and places to eat. A great place to experience the great outdoors, with fishing, golfing, water sports at Gum Bend Lake. Visit the Wiradjuri study centre or the Utes in the Paddock.
Sight Seeing & Chilling Out
Some Top Picks From us
Annual Events
Grazing Down the Lachlan
Forbes NSW - September
A sustainable and no-impact foodie event which highlights and respects our local environment. Beneath the river gums, alongside the Lachlan river enjoying an epic long lunch.
Trundle ABBA Festival
Trundle NSW - October
The Trundle ABBA Festival is Australia's only and original ABBA festival. It is a jam packed day full of family-friendly entertainment - headlined by Bjorn Again, the World's no. 1 ABBA tribute band, supported by a range of entertainment.
Condo SkyFest
Condobolin NSW - April
Use An annual community celebration of 65,000+ years of Wiradjuri culture in the small inland town of Condobolin NSW. The program includes live music, dancing, arts & crafts, exhibitions, workshops, astronomy, skylore and an expo.
Bush Tucker Day
Trundle NSW - September
Taking place on the first Saturday of September every year, the event dishes up a day of fun for partisipants and spectators, featuring bush cooking competitions, billy boiling sprint, free bush tucker tastings, live bands and a wholesome program of bush entertainment.
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Parkes Elvis Festival
Parkes NSW - January
Hosted in Parkes for over two decades this week long festival attracts over 20,000 people from across Australia and the world. Featuring tribute artists, street parades, markets and competitions this vibrant celebration is a must see.
Frost and Fire
Forbes NSW - June
Frost and Fire is your passport to an extrodinary weekend. Cosy up by toasty fire buckets, indulge in hearty treats from food trucks, & sip on tasty brews as you enjoy performances by internationally recognised Australian music acts on the main stage. From enchanting Ice Queens on stilts to mesmorising fire performers, there is something for everyone to enjoy.