Family Fun in Wellington

Nestled in the foothills of the Mount Arthur Reserve where the Bell and Macquarie Rivers meet, Wellington has long been known for its rich history and breathtaking natural beauty. This charming town is a bona fide nature lover’s paradise packed with engaging (and sometimes educational) adventures fit for the family.

Places to Visit

Wellington Caves
http://www.wellingtoncaves.com.au/
Boasting three significant cave sites, Wellington Caves helps you to unearth landscapes so distinct you won’t stop at just one. Make it a full day’s adventure by grabbing a magnifying glass and examining fossils from a million years ago in the Discovery Lab.

Osawano Japanese Garden
https://dubbo.com.au/visit/dubbo-region-directory/toyama-osawano-japanese-garden
Established in 1999, The Wellington Osawano Japanese Garden is home to 1,500 individual plant specimens including 126 different species. Located next to the Wellington Caves, the scenic garden is the perfect spot to wander around or stop for an outdoor lunch.

Lake Burrendong/The Dam
https://www.waternsw.com.au/supply/visit/burrendong-dam
Surrounded by beautiful bushland, Lake Burrendong is a popular sport and recreation destination, offering year-round attractions for water sports and fishing enthusiasts, nature lovers, bushwalkers, and campers.

Burrendong Arboretum
http://www.burrendongarboretum.org/
With over 50,000 flowering plants, shrubs, and trees from more than 2,000 species growing on 164 hectares, Burrendong Botanic Garden and Arboretum has one of the largest collections of Australian plants in cultivation.

Mount Arthur Reserve
http://www.mtarthurreserve.org.au/
Situated on the doorstep of Wellington (NSW) the mountainous 2,123ha Mount Arthur Reserve offers scenic viewpoints as well as picnicking, bushwalking, horse riding, and bike riding opportunities.

Places to Eat

Milky Daze
https://www.visitnsw.com/destinations/country-nsw/dubbo-area/wellington/food-and-drink/milky-daze

Travel back in time to the 1950s with a visit to Wellington’s newest diner, Milky Daze. Pick a tune on the jukebox as you enjoy a delightful burger, shake, and homemade dessert. Listed in the Sunday Telegraph Escape as number 9 in the Top 25 Family Ways To Embrace The Cool.

Cactus Café
https://www.facebook.com/cactuscafeandgallery/

Home-cooked food, excellent coffee, and an array of stylish gifts, body products, homewares, and jewelry, all in a unique 1930’s Spanish building.

Arthur View Café
https://arthurviewcafe.com.au/

In the hands of creative minds, healthy food can be a mouth-watering experience and Arthur View Café’s eco-friendly health foods and dishes deliver it. Designed in a relaxed environment by inspired staff, Arthur’s food isn’t just healthy, it’s essentially guilt-free.