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Our team covers everything from large-scale acreage and land sales to hobby farms and residential homes in town. Nutrien Harcourts is dedicated exclusively to servicing the real estate needs of regional and rural Australia. We are a joint venture between two of Australasia’s leading brands, which commenced in 2011, and today are part of a national footprint of over 400 locations.Looking for rural properties or land for sale? We can help you find what you’re looking for. Our team covers everything from large-scale acreage and land sales to hobby farms and residential homes in town.

Oh So Sugar is a small family run, takeaway Cafe business in the prime location at the Lions Park, by the lake, Forbes. We offer premium Toby's Estate coffee, top quality gelato, an array of cakes & slices including gluten free options, wraps & salad bowls, hot chips, pizzas, scotch fillet steak sandwiches, chicken parmi burgers & various other food options. During Spring & Summer we are open between 7am & 7pm with ample parking for cars, trucks & caravans, children's playground right next door & the lake at our doorstep. We have seating facilities & will offer picnic blankets to use while enjoying the space.

Painted Daisies Gift Shoppe is a store where you will find all things beautiful. Offering a carefully curated selection of unique homewares, gifts and furniture to make you feel special. Painted Daisies also provides a custom framing service in store.

Forbes NSW has several wonderful Parks & Playgrounds to set up a picnic, kick a ball, throw a frisbee or let the kids utilise the playground equipment. Lake Forbes is surrounded by many parkland areas, and playgrounds can be found at Lions Park on Junction Street, Apex Park on Gordon Duff Drive, Jenny Murphy Park on Belah Street and Nelson Park on Johnson Street. View all park and playground locations and facilities by clicking the button below.

An independent optometrists dedicated to helping you experience healthy vision over a lifetime.

Pickles Coffee Collective aims to bring you beautiful homewares and giftware, and healthy, delicious dishes and treats.

Pickels Coffee Collective aims to bring you beautiful homewares and giftware, and healthy, treats. Pickles Coffee Collective uses organic ingredients for the foods they prepare and also the candles they create, (all hand-poured). A meal prep service is also provided to help you through your busy schedule.

Opposite Victoria Park and the historic buildings of the Forbes Town Square, the Plainsman Motel has quiet off-road rooms for our travelling guests. Refurbished Deluxe Rooms offer that extra touch of comfort. The Plainsman has several room types and bedding configurations catering for any occasion from Executive Business to Economic Family travellers. Loyalty Return Guests, Seniors and Motoring Association (NRMA, RACV, RACQ etc.) rates are offered for direct telephone bookings and via the website Booking Button or email. This accommodation is Pet Friendly, enquiry within.

The Post Office Hotel is situated in the heart of Forbes and was established in 1861. A great place to unwind, relax in the beer garden and more. Dining options include bar meals and the Heritage Cafe & Restaurant.

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With offices in Parkes, Forbes & Condobolin; we are able to expose your property regionally like no other agent. Our property management team has almost 1000 properties under management whilst our award winning sales team includes rural property and water sales specialist Kim Watts, Brendon Allegri in Forbes / Eugowra, Kay Newbigging & Tania Cole in Parkes & Paddy Ward in Condobolin. Tracie Robertson covers high end and commercial property across the region. We are keen to demonstrate the benefits of choosing our agency so please do call at any time!!

Red Bend Catholic College is a place concerned about young adults. It relies on goodwill and co-operation in the important task of education. Education is a moral and sacred enterprise and involves good choices and responsibility. Students are educated in responsible values based upon a strong belief in God and an imitation of the life of Christ. The example of parents, teachers, ex-students and friends of the College is needed in this passing on of the Catholic and Marist heritage to our young.

Forbes River Meadows Caravan Park is located on the Newell Highway about 2 minutes south of Forbes in the beautiful central west of New South Wales. The Caravan Park is pet friendly (subject to managers discretion) and offers a range of accommodation options for both short term stays and permanent residents along with powered and unpowered sites for caravans and campervans. Surrounded by farmland you will definitely feel that you are in the country without being too far from the convenience and attractions of Forbes. This Caravan Park is Pet Friendly.

A great range of sweet and savoury snacks and good hot coffee. Air conditioned & dog friendly with plenty of seating inside & limited seating outside. Roundabout Bakery is open seven days a week, from 6am to 5pm Monday to Friday.

Sculpture Down the Lachlan is a magnificent public art trail in Central West NSW. It is a project of the Forbes Arts Society, in conjunction with Forbes and Lachlan Shire Councils, Evolution Mining and Destination NSW. The trail commences in the township of Forbes, with sculptures located at the Wiraduri Dreaming Centre, along parts of the Lake shoreline and in the CBD before taking you south down the highway, stopping in at the Gum Swamp Wildlife Refuge, then following the Lachlan River to the town of Condobolin via the Lachlan Valley Way (west).

Asian fusion restaurant in Forbes open for lunch and dinner Wednesday to Sunday.

Shell Service Station is not just a fuel station, also serves fast food, in house baked muffins, delicious coffee and more.

St Laurence’s is a co-educational Kindergarten to Year 6 school which is part of a system of Catholic schools within the Diocese of Wilcannia-Forbes. Centred on the person of Jesus, St Laurence’s Parish School community develops and nurtures the faith of each child and through an extensive curriculum educates all children to achieve their full potential.

Offering so much more than a motel, the Sunset View B & B is ideally located just out of town, and offers breathtaking views. King Room available (or two Long Singles), a generous buffet-style continental  breakfast  included, with fresh fruit, juice, yoghurts, plenty of cereals, breads, teas and espresso coffee  to choose from - or opt for a cooked breakfast for an additional fee. Special diets can be catered for.

An opportunity store located in the heart of town and affiliated with the Royal Far West organisation.

Sylo Cafe provides quality food & beverages in a landmark building with a sophisticated setting. As a social enterprise, Sylo Cafe also provides a positive training environment for individuals to gain new skills and qualifications for ongoing employment.

Terry Bros. supply carpet, flooring, blinds, wall panels and rugs. Book a free measure and quote today.

The Book Dispensary is Forbes' dedicated local bookstore. (Re)Discover the joys of reading and immersing yourself in a new world of colourful characters in an exciting novel, learn the story of someone you admire in a biography, or try delicious feasts with a new cookbook. Games and puzzles are also available for both adults and children alike. There is something for everyone to find.

The Brew Coffee & Juice Bar is the place to go for great coffee, delicious juices such as the Hangover Helper and Green Machine and light healthy snacks. The cafe's menu, which is focused around seasonal locally sourced produce, changes on a regular basis, serving everything from pulled pork wraps to homemade granola.

An excellent pub with a great atmosphere. The Commercial Hotel offers great beer and food served by friendly staff.

As well as being a refuelling stop, the store offers breakfast, lunch and dinner options to go, locally roasted barista-made coffee and goods from local businesses and baked goods from artisan bakers. Healthy fresh food for on-the-go is available from the The Foodary Caltex Forbes.

Thee Hair Salon in Forbes NSW offers all your usual services for all your hair needs - whether you're in need of a cut, colour, or looking for a style for a special occasion, they've got you covered. Open Tuesdays to Saturdays.

The Town & Country Motor Inn is located adjacent to Forbes Golf Course with magnificent views over the fairways and greens and is just a short drive to local restaurants, cafes and clubs.A range of accommodation options suitable for the business, corporate and leisure traveller with a range of facilities to meet your every need. Fully accessible and spa rooms also available.

Undercover Sleepwear & Lingerie specialises in retail lingerie, maternity wear, sleepwear, swimwear and children's sleepwear. With a fully qualified bra fitter at your service, you can be assured you will find a range of products to suit your shape and size. Undercover Sleepwear & Lingerie stock a comprehensive range of well known brands to ensure our customers purchase only the best quality products.

The Vandenberg Hotel is one of the longest standing and continually licensed hotels in NSW. The ‘Van’ - built by Dutch immigrants, the Vandenberg Family, in the late 1800s - was then known as The Courthouse Hotel and was often referred to as having ‘the most comfortable accommodation west of the mountains’. The Hotel offers 12 pub-style rooms that will make you feel right at home. Most rooms lead to the fantastic verandah, the very same from which Sir Henry Parkes addressed the town and his followers, and overlooks the picturesque Victoria Park and some of Forbes’ finest heritage buildings.

The Vandenberg Hotel Restaurant Forbes is a great place to meet for a drink with friends and enjoy the many food options. The Vandenberg's philosophy is to produce quality, fresh, honest food. The Van's Chefs endeavour to source as much local, seasonal produce as possible.

The Water Spray Park is located on the banks of Lake Forbes on Bandon Street. It features spray jets, tipping buckets and more under shade to keep the kids entertained for the best summer fun. There is plenty of grassy areas perfect for a picnic, or just to relax and watch the kids and take in the idyllic view.

Excellent fast food can be found at the Wattle cafe in the centre of town. It is dine in or take away. Home made chips and potato scallops

The Forbes Wiradjuri Dreaming Centre (WDC) is an iconic project initiated by the Forbes Wiradjuri Community to promote Wiradjuri culture and stories. The Centre is a unique hub for educating the community and regularly hosts cultural events, meetings and workshops conducted largely by enthusiastic and dedicated local volunteers. The site is host to interpretative signage featuring aspects of Wiradjuri culture. Nearby cultural sculptures include several totem poles (both sides of the Lake) telling the cultural stories from this remarkable community, a yarning circle and sand dance ring, and a bronze statue entitled “Family Matters”. This breathtaking piece features two Indigenous women with child returning from gathering food.

Wood n Steel Furniture creates beautiful, unique timber furniture and slabs. Items include tables, bed heads, bench tops, mirrors, outdoor settings, coffee tables, homewares such as grazing boards and coasters & other custom items made by request. All pieces created are done so with Australian natural timber and all types of steel parts.

Woolerina, soft Australian Merino garments. From hand-selecting Merino fleece, to creating beautifully made garments locally, they are a proudly Australian family business. With a focus on ethics, quality and care – Woolerina uses only the finest, Australian Merino wool, to produce some of the softest, yet most durable Merino clothing. Made with love, to be loved, Woolerina are devoted to bringing you the softest fibres of Merino wool garments, fashionably flexible and resilient - staples you can rely on for years to come.

Nestled in nature, on the edge of the outback, Yarrabandai Creek Homestead, a 180 acre property in Forbes, boasting architecturally designed farm stay accommodation with a traditional Australian feel, is the perfect place to unwind. Even whilst staying on the farm, the amenities let you live like a king or queen, with a 20 metre swimming pool, billiards room and bar, two tennis courts with lighting, a creek to kayak or go fishing, there is really something for everyone. The Homestead offers an amazing venue to host your wedding, conference or function - your way. This accommodation is Pet Friendly.