Westview Caravan Park

Dubbo (five minutes’ drive) has plenty to keep visitors busy, from the open-range Taronga Western Plains Zoo, to the Old Dubbo Gaol, with interactive exhibits that illustrate the Australian penal system. There’s a playground at the riverside Biddybungie Reserve and a child-friendly adventure course at the Dubbo Regional Botanic Garden, which has five themed areas, including a Japanese garden. Head south to Wellington (40 minutes), and take the Mount Arthur Apex Nature Trail, which is actually a series of circular paths through native vegetation (including dozens of orchid species). Take in the views of the town below you, before heading back down and driving a little farther to the Wellington Caves, with their remarkable rock formations. Lake Burrendong State Park (an hour) is a popular destination for watersports (from paddleboarding to waterskiing) and for fishing. Walk vegetation-dense trails, check out the Burrendong Botanic Garden & Arboretum, or marvel at the engineering of the vast Burrendong Dam.