Forbes Shire Council is committed to the safety and peace of mind of all its residents and visitors in regards to Covid.
If you are travelling, please do so responsibly and follow the directions of the Public Health Order.
For ongoing updates on travel and covid visit www.health.gov.au
Nestled on the Lachlan River in the heart of the Lachlan Valley, our historic town has magnificent heritage buildings, rich history and gold rush past, a stunning natural environment and unique local attractions. With an extensive range of places to explore, eat, stay and shop you’ll wish you had planned to stay a little longer.
Relax and take in the sights of beautiful Lake Forbes, offering walking and cycle tracks to enjoy abundant birdlife, shaded picnic areas, BBQ facilities, play grounds and Free 48hr RV rest area. Don’t miss our myriad of sculptures and learn about the Wiradjuri people and their captivating culture at the Wiradjuri Dreaming Centre. McFeeter’s Motor Museum is a must for motor enthusiasts and the Forbes Museum is a hidden gem which will inspire you to seek out the legacy of Ben Hall; visit the site where he was shot, and his final resting place.
Goodbye two-day weekend, hello long, long weekend!
We can now travel regionally and we are so excited to welcome back visitors to Amazing Forbes
There’s so much to see + do
Take the boat out at Forbes Ski Dam
Relax by Lake Forbes
Explore the Town Centre and Heritage Trail
Fish at the Lachlan River
Get back to nature at Gum Swamp Wetlands
See Sculpture Down the Lachlan including the big Goanna Sculpture ‘Gugaa’ and the Amazing Sign
Enjoy!
Tag Amazing Forbes NSW or use #amazingforbes to share your holiday fun!
Planning you next trip to Amazing Forbes? Get inspired by reading up on our latest blog posts which feature all the amazing things to see and do, local producers, events and more.
Header Image courtesy of Yarrabandai Creek Homestead Winter is a time where we really get to slow down – there isn’t all the hustle and bustle that we’ve come to know at Christmas time. And,
Isn’t autumn just the most beautiful time of the year? In Amazing Forbes, it’s the time when the western summer heat begins to cool down a little and the leaves begin to turn all shades
We have water – and plenty of it! From the Lachlan River, to our beautiful Lake and even the Forbes Wetlands (aka Gum Swamp Bird Hide)! Water activities and attractions for summer – we’ve got
