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Drive beyond the haze of the Blue Mountains<\/a><\/u>, and it won’t be long before you reach the open plains and abundant farmlands of the Central West. From the slopes of the Central Tablelands out to the western flats, here you\u2019ll find delicious produce, excellent wine and fascinating stories aplenty.<\/p>\n\n

Book in for lazy winery lunches, produce-laden tours and long hikes at the foodie hubs of Orange<\/a><\/u> and Mudgee<\/a><\/u>. You\u2019ll be leaving these famous wine regions with a packed car boot, laden with local food and a rattling half-dozen bottles.<\/p>\n\n

There\u2019s also the lively student city of Bathurst, with its impressive heritage and need for speed when it comes to car racing. Discover the captivating stories of Cowra, once the site of a daring escape by Japanese prisoners of war.<\/p>\n\n

Delight kids and family alike with a day out at Dubbo\u2019s<\/a> very own African safari,<\/a> or with a trip to the iconic \u2018Dish\u2019 out in Parkes to learn more about the stars that shine so bright out here.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Drive beyond the haze of the Blue Mountains, and it won’t be long before you reach the open plains and abundant farmlands of the Central West. From the slopes of the Central Tablelands out to the western flats, here you\u2019ll find delicious produce, excellent wine and fascinating stories aplenty. 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