Nestled on the Lachlan River in the Outback reaches of New South Wales, Condobolin is a rugged rural town with Heritage-listed buildings and a thriving cafe culture. You can enjoy fishing and water sports around Condobolin, along with an annual town show and one of the most unique sculpture series in the world.
Things to do in Condobolin
Embrace Condobolin’s riverfront location with fishing, stand-up paddleboarding and kayaking along Lachlan River. If you feel like a rest, venture into the main strip of restaurants and cafes along Bathurst Street. Here you’ll find Condo Pizza Bar, renowned for its creative pizzas, and Café Romo, a popular hangout spot with alfresco seating and freshly-roasted coffee.
Discover one of the world’s most unusual sculpture collections, called the Utes in the Paddock. This creative collection of vintage Holden utes has been positioned and painted to reflect the Outback’s diverse wildlife and atmospheric settings. For a glimpse into the local culture, time your visit for the annual Condobolin Show in August, which features agricultural displays and family-friendly entertainment.
Speaking of kids, if you’re visiting with the family, head over to Gum Bend Lake, about a 10-minute drive from the centre of town. This popular local hangout has picnic areas, waterfront playgrounds and a range of water sports on offer, including wakeboarding and water skiing.
Don’t forget to explore the surrounding natural spoils, such as the Woggoon Nature Reserve, which is about 55 minutes out of town and boasts immersive walking trails that reveal views of the nearby Mount Nobby. Goobang National Park is under two hours’ drive away and features scenic lookouts and mountain biking trails.
Getting around Condobolin
Condobolin is under six hours’ drive from Sydney and is connected via train, thanks to the Condobolin railway station on the Broken Hill line. You can walk around the town centre, but will need a vehicle to explore further.