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Narromine
One night is enough: gliding field, soldiers wall and a Dandaloo Street meal, then move on to Dubbo 30 min east.
Narromine is a small Central West town on the Mitchell Highway, about 30 minutes' drive from Dubbo and known above all as a gliding centre. There is no regular passenger air service; you arrive by car or by the weekday coach link from Dubbo. Most travellers use it as a half-day or one-night stop between Dubbo and the Newell Highway, or as a base for the Macquarie Marshes. Two nights only makes sense if you are flying gliders or birdwatching the wetlands.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- AUD
- Best months
- Apr–May, Sep–Oct
- avoid Dec–Feb (40°C (104°F)+ heat), Jan school holidaysavoid Dec–Feb (104°F (40°C)+ heat), Jan school holidays
- Airports
- DBO · NRA
- Nights
- 1
Rules in force · 7
- Oceania ↗Oceania's island states guard their farms and reefs at the border: tick 'yes' on the arrival card for any food, plant, animal product, soil or used outdoor gear, and let the officer decide.
- Oceania ↗Across the tropical South Pacific, cyclones are possible from November to April: choose insurance that covers weather delays and keep one spare night before a long-haul departure.
- Australia and New Zealand ↗Both countries drive on the left, with long distances between fuel stops in the outback and on New Zealand's back roads; fatigue causes more visitor crashes than speed.
- Australia ↗Almost every visitor needs a visa or an electronic authorisation (ETA or eVisitor, depending on passport) before boarding: apply only through the official Department of Home Affairs site or the official AustralianETA app, and check the rules for your passport.
- Australia ↗Declare all food, plant material, seeds, wood and animal products on your arrival declaration; undeclared items can bring on-the-spot fines or visa cancellation. When unsure, declare it.
- Australia ↗Drive on the left. An overseas licence in English (or with an official translation or International Driving Permit) is accepted for visitors; check the state rules and your rental contract.
- Australia ↗Swim between the red and yellow flags on patrolled beaches; rip currents cause most beach drownings.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
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Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Narromine000 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance000
- From mobiles112
- NSW Rural Fire Service bushfire information1800 679 737
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Narromine, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Australian dollar (AUD, A$).Australia-wide
- SIM or eSIMTelstra has the widest outback coverage; Optus and Vodafone (TPG) are cheaper and fine in cities and along highways.Australia-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe in cities and towns; in remote places use signed drinking taps.Australia-wide
- TippingRestaurants: Not expected; 10% for very good service in a nice restaurant if you wish.Australia-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets I. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): fits. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Australia-wide
- SafetyA quiet, low-crime country town; the real risks are heat, long empty drives and wildlife on the road at dawn and dusk.
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- RestroomsFree public toilets in parks, beaches, shopping centres and petrol stations (servos); the National Public Toilet Map app lists them.Australia-wide
- Emergency numbers000 police, fire, ambulance · 112 From mobiles · 1800 679 737 NSW Rural Fire Service bushfire information
- Sundays & holidaysChristmas Day, Good Friday and Anzac Day morning close most shops; many cafés close by 15:00; country towns close early on Saturday and all Sunday.Christmas Day, Good Friday and Anzac Day morning close most shops; many cafés close by 3:00 PM; country towns close early on Saturday and all Sunday.Australia-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportDBO Dubbo City Regional Airport (Nearest airport with scheduled flights; about 30 min by car via the A32 Mitchell Highway.
- Getting aroundNarromine is a small grid town: Dandaloo Street and the highway are walkable end to end in about 15 minutes.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeA$4–6 (≈ US$3–4)
- Beerschooner in a pub / six-pack at a bottle shopA$6–9 (≈ US$4–6)A$18–24 (≈ US$12–16)
- Budget bedCaravan park cabin, a night, per roomA$130 (≈ US$90)
- Mid-range bedPub or motel double room, a night, per roomA$180 (≈ US$120)
- High-end bedPub or motel double room, a night, per roomA$280 (≈ US$190)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget A$90 (≈ US$60) · Mid A$150 (≈ US$100) · High A$260 (≈ US$180)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- DBO Dubbo City Regional Airport (Nearest airport with scheduled flights; about 30 min by car via the A32 Mitchell Highway. Weekday bus link to Narromine — check times.) · NRA Narromine Airport (Gliding and charter field only; no regular passenger service.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Feb
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Mar
not flagged
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Apr
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
May
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Jun
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Jul
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Aug
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Sep
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Oct
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Nov
not flagged
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Dec
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Best: Apr–May, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jan (34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)), coolest Jul (3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C) low), wettest Jun (7 rain days), driest Mar (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Narromine: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
6 rd
Feb
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
6 rd
Mar
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
5 rd
Apr
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
5 rd
May
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
6 rd
Jun
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
7 rd
Jul
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
7 rd
Aug
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
6 rd
Sep
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
5 rd
Oct
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
6 rd
Nov
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
6 rd
Dec
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
6 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Narromine is a small grid town: Dandaloo Street and the highway are walkable end to end in about 15 minutes. A car is needed for the airfield, the marshes and anything beyond town; there is no local public transport.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 30–40 min by car
Drive the A32 Mitchell Highway east, or the weekday coach link
Western Plains Zoo and the town's services; the obvious next stop.
Macquarie Marshes
cautionDoor to door: About 1.5–2 h
Drive north-west via Warren, then unsealed roads
Birdwatching is best after good rain; check road and water conditions first.
Parkes
goDoor to door: About 1 h 30 min
Drive south via the Newell Highway through Tomingley
Radio telescope and a useful Newell Highway stop.
Warren
goDoor to door: About 45 min
Drive north on the Mitchell Highway
Small river town; combine with the marshes.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Dandaloo Street (main street)
Pub, cafés and the hotel-motel within a few minutes' walk; the only real choice in town.
Mitchell Highway edge
Caravan and tourist park on the highway, about 1 km (0.6 mi) from the shops; drive to dinner.Caravan and tourist park on the highway, about 0.6 mi (1 km) from the shops; drive to dinner.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- A$90–140 (≈ US$60–95) excl. bed
- Mid
- A$140–220 (≈ US$95–150) excl. bed
- High
- A$220 (≈ US$150)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Pub or motel double room1 × 1 night × A$180 | A$180 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × A$150 | A$300 |
| Fuel, Dubbo return (about 70 km)1 × A$15 · check | A$15 |
| Pub counter meal2 × A$28 | A$56 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × A$15 | A$30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | A$58 |
| Trip total≈ A$320 per person per day, bed included | A$639≈ US$450 |
2026 estimate in Australian dollars; fuel and long-distance travel excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | A$4–6 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Pub counter meal | A$22–35 (≈ US$15–25) |
| Beer: schooner in a pub / six-pack at a bottle shop | A$6–9 (≈ US$4–6) / A$18–24 (≈ US$12–16) |
| Fuel, unleaded per litrecheck | A$1.70–2.10 (≈ US$2) |
| Caravan park powered site, per night | A$35–70 (≈ US$25–50) |
| Gliding trial flight | check with the local club |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Summer days regularly pass 40°C (104°F): carry water and refuel before long drives.Summer days regularly pass 104°F (40°C): carry water and refuel before long drives.
- Fuel and food options thin out west of town; fill up in Narromine or Dubbo.
- Kangaroos and emus on the highway at dawn and dusk — avoid driving then if you can.
- Mobile coverage is patchy on the roads towards the Macquarie Marshes.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 000
- From mobiles
- 112
- NSW Rural Fire Service bushfire information
- 1800 679 737
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Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance000
- From mobiles112
- NSW Rural Fire Service bushfire information1800 679 737
Embassy
No consulates in Narromine; the nearest are in Sydney. US, UK, Canadian and other embassies are in Canberra.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Dubbo → Narromine, coach link: check with Transport NSW; weekday service only
- Taxi in town: short hops, check locally
- Fuel, Dubbo return: about A$15 (≈ US$10) (check)
Say or show
- Thanks — Thank you
- Where's the pub? — Where is the pub?
- How far to Dubbo? — How far is Dubbo?
- Is it sealed all the way? — Is the road sealed?
In an emergency, call 000. Tell someone your route before driving to the marshes.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Narromine. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–May, Sep–Oct · avoid Dec–Feb (40°C+ heat), Jan school holidays · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for DBO: coach link times field-checked, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
- Two walking clusters with rescue anchors: Dandaloo Street and the highway tourist park.
- Place pages with verified cutoffs (airfield, Soldiers Wall, marshes) and eat pages with last orders.
- Golden and hostile arrival fixtures so gates A–D can go green.
Sources
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