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 of amazing reds, and orange and yellows... This year autumn will see the Parkes Elvis™ Festival come to town and Amazing Forbes has a few things up its sleeve - read below for all the…

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 you covered. We are sure that by now you know "we have water". The magnificent Lachlan River sits on the edge of our beautiful town of Forbes: running from Cowra to the east, to Condobolin…

As winter has now come to an end, it still feels like there is no end in sight for those of us in lockdown.Amazing Forbes is sending love, and thoughts to everyone affected right now.So although we are still in lockdown, and travel seems like it is still off the cards for a while, the seasons are still changing and spring is finally in the air.It just won't be the…

We are all still unable to travel to faraway places, but that hasn't let us slow down on getting out and about and exploring new parts of the "world" we haven't been before. Things sure haven't slowed down here in Amazing Forbes, and we've seen visitors galore stopping in our beautiful little town. Many folk have often travelled through the area without having explored the town, and now realise what…

Have you discovered Amazing Forbes yet? This last year has taught us to slow down, to appreciate the little things - the every day, the mundane, and life's simple pleasures; to let go of the things that no longer inspire us and to seek adventure in places, and directions, we never thought - or planned - to go. 2020 saw a change. It saw a shift. Mostly in our perceptions; but…

While the beach and coastal areas may historically be the iconic destination for an Aussie summer, New South Wales' Central West has a lot on offer - why not add it to your itinerary this summer? Forbes NSW is an ideal destination for many of your favourite summer activities. It is also a great central location to explore much more of the Central West region, including neighbouring Parkes and the infamous…