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A bedroom with a large bed, a sofa, and a balcony with a view of wildlife.

A modern, single-story tent-style accommodation with a wooden deck and steps leading to the entrance.

A campsite with tents and trees, surrounded by natural vegetation.

A restaurant with a long wooden table set for dining, multiple chairs, hanging decorative lights, a bar area with shelves of bottles, and a view through large windows.

1. Zoofari Lodge at Taronga Western Plains

< 0.1 km from Taronga Western Plains Zoo

JOSEPH

￥92,413

￥92,413 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A modern building with a symmetrical design, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

A bedroom with a canopy bed, a television, and a desk with a lamp and books.

An indoor dining area with a long wooden table and white chairs, surrounded by wooden beams and a ceiling covered with green foliage.

A bar with a wooden counter, hanging pendant lights, and a brick wall.

2. Dubbo Rhino Lodge

1.5 km from Taronga Western Plains Zoo

Glenn

￥28,706

￥28,706 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A poolside area with a covered seating area, a sign, and a building with string lights.

A bar with a variety of liquor bottles and glasses, illuminated by hanging lights.

A cozy lounge area with leather chairs, a wooden coffee table, and a fireplace.

A cozy living room with leather chairs, a wooden coffee table with snacks, and a fireplace.

3. Quality Inn Dubbo International

2.8 km from Taronga Western Plains Zoo

Tara

￥15,744

￥17,318 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

A reception area with a sign, a small seating area, and a green wall with plants.

A modern outdoor seating area with a sofa and chairs, a vertical garden, and a view into the building.

A modern kitchen with a built-in refrigerator, a microwave, and a coffee maker. There is a small dining area with a table and chairs. The room also features a bed with a yellow throw blanket and a nightstand with a lamp.

A modern hotel room with a grey sofa, a bed with yellow and black bedding, a desk with a chair, and a small kitchenette.

4. Bluegum Dubbo by Travellers

4.2 km from Taronga Western Plains Zoo

Katrina

￥19,854

￥21,901 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A covered patio with brick flooring, white metal chairs, and a table.

A brick wall with a glass door labeled "Common Room."

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a window with blinds, a painting on the wall, and a lamp on the side table.

A compact living space with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a seating area with a sofa and armchairs.

5. Christine Griffiths Units

6.9 km from Taronga Western Plains Zoo

Jonathan

￥14,033

￥15,436 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

A hotel with a swimming pool, palm trees, and a parking lot with cars.

A sign for The Aberdeen Motel in Dubbo, with a message "Comfort is never far away" and "No vacancy" indicated.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a large mirror, and a bathroom with a sink and toilet.

A hotel room with a large window, a balcony, and a view of the street.

6. The Aberdeen Motel

3.9 km from Taronga Western Plains Zoo

Natalie

￥21,576

￥23,734 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, and two wall-mounted lamps.

A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a dining area, a TV, and a bed.

A hotel room with two red sofas, a dining table with chairs, and three beds.

A motel with a central tower and multiple balconies, featuring a parking lot with several cars.

7. Abel Tasman Motor Inn

3.3 km from Taronga Western Plains Zoo

DENISE

￥15,449

￥17,128 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

A brick building with a covered entrance, a clock, and a sign indicating a museum.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and chairs.

A hotel room with a kitchenette, a large mirror, a flat-screen TV, and a desk with chairs.

A modern hotel room with a bed, a dining area, a small kitchen, and a seating area with a table and chairs.

8. Shearing Shed Motor Inn

3.9 km from Taronga Western Plains Zoo

Peter

￥19,542

￥21,496 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

A hotel entrance with a sign reading "Country Inn."

A bar area with a counter, bar stools, and a patterned floor.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a glass coffee table, a dining table with chairs, and a large wall clock.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, tiled walls, and large windows.

9. Cattleman's Country Motor Inn & Serviced Apartments

4.3 km from Taronga Western Plains Zoo

Sebastian

￥17,511

￥19,262 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 18 - Sep 19

A reception area with a wooden floor, green chairs, a reception desk, and a sign that reads "ORANA RECEPTION".

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a sign for the OM Coruna Motel.

A hotel with a covered entrance, outdoor seating, and a sign that reads "LIFT".

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, and a large mirror.

10. Orana Motel Dubbo

4.2 km from Taronga Western Plains Zoo

Theo

￥19,319

￥21,396 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 12 - Sep 13

A hotel room with two single beds, each with a nightstand, a wall-mounted light, and a power outlet.

A laundry room with a brick wall, a window, and a door with a no-smoking sign.

A swimming pool with a brick wall and a sign for 'Taroook Moto Inn'.

A patio area with a table and chairs, surrounded by a brick wall and a metal fence.

11. Tallarook Motor Inn

4.1 km from Taronga Western Plains Zoo

James

￥16,285

￥18,036 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 29 - Aug 30

A modern living room with a sofa, armchair, and a coffee table. There is a dining table with chairs and a refrigerator in the background.

A modern kitchen with a built-in microwave, stainless steel appliances, and a tiled backsplash.

A modern hotel room with a grey sofa, yellow cushions, a wooden coffee table, a flat-screen TV, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, a desk, and a TV.

12. Quest Dubbo Serviced Apartments

4.1 km from Taronga Western Plains Zoo

jérémie

￥23,348

￥25,683 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

A swimming pool with a clear blue water surface, surrounded by a brick building with a balcony and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a kettle, and a magazine on the counter.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in microwave, a coffee maker, and a patterned backsplash.

A single-story house with a covered patio, a small garden, and a paved driveway.

13. Manera Heights Apartment Motel

6.2 km from Taronga Western Plains Zoo

Jake

￥20,478

￥22,656 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

A swimming pool with a reception area and a covered seating area.

A reception area with a stone wall, two white armchairs, a black ottoman, and a counter with a computer and a vase of flowers.

A bar area with a stone wall, a TV mounted above the bar, and three black stools.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a ceiling fan.

14. Matilda Motor Inn

4.2 km from Taronga Western Plains Zoo

Paul

￥16,229

￥17,920 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 4 - Sep 5

A black BMW parked in a driveway with a brick house, wooden doors, and a white porch railing.

A traditional brick building with a red awning labeled "RESTAURANT" and a covered porch with columns.

A swimming pool with a tiled edge and a brick border.

A hallway with a tiled floor leading to a door.

15. Australian Heritage Motor Inn

3.9 km from Taronga Western Plains Zoo

Rodney

￥16,964

￥18,788 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 29 - Aug 30

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a marble coffee table, and a large painting of a flower.

A bedroom with a bed, two windows with blinds, a bedside table, and a nightstand.

A mobile home with a covered porch, a fenced backyard, and a visible satellite dish.

A residential area with modern houses featuring solar panels on the roofs.

16. NRMA Dubbo Holiday Park

4.4 km from Taronga Western Plains Zoo

Keesha

￥15,171

￥16,820 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

An outdoor cafe with wooden benches and tables, potted plants, and street views.

A modern dining area with tables and chairs, a central plant with large leaves, and a ceiling with recessed lighting.

A restaurant with a brick facade, large windows, and outdoor seating.

A hotel room with a neatly made bed, a red and white patterned blanket, a white towel, and a painting on the wall.

17. Golden West Motor Inn

4.2 km from Taronga Western Plains Zoo

Peter

￥15,343

￥19,304 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

18. Green Gables Motel

4.3 km from Taronga Western Plains Zoo

Allan

￥14,221

￥15,718 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A hotel room with two beds, a brown leather chair, and a small table with a book.

A rectangular swimming pool with a tiled edge, surrounded by a brick deck and a metal fence.

A fountain with water jets in a park area.

A compact kitchen with a built-in oven, microwave, and a small sink.

19. Fountain View Motel

4.3 km from Taronga Western Plains Zoo

Sandra

￥17,221

￥19,073 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

A swimming pool surrounded by tropical plants and palm trees, with a building in the background.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, a small refrigerator, and a potted plant.

A modern hotel room with a bed, bedside table, and a small desk area with a chair.

An outdoor patio with a table and chairs, surrounded by lush greenery.

20. Country Leisure Motor Inn

4.2 km from Taronga Western Plains Zoo

Martina

￥16,156

￥17,771 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 29 - Aug 30

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Compare popular hotels close to Taronga Western Plains Zoo

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Zoofari Lodge at Taronga Western Plains	9.8 Exceptional 171 reviews	View
Dubbo Rhino Lodge	9.2 Wonderful 123 reviews	View
Quality Inn Dubbo International	8.0 Very Good 853 reviews	View
Bluegum Dubbo by Travellers	9.8 Exceptional 65 reviews	View
Christine Griffiths Units	9.4 Exceptional 20 reviews	View

Top Taronga Western Plains Zoo Hotel Reviews

The Aberdeen Motel

8/10 Good

"No continental or cooked Breakfast available."

Matilda Motor Inn

8/10 Good

"Central location, walking distance to shopping."

Abel Tasman Motor Inn

8/10 Good

"Good clean family room. Convenient location."

DUBBO BUDGET STAY

8/10 Good

"could do with some work , and a good clean, found hair stuck around the shower tap and on the floor, the edge tiles around the shower/ bathroom need to be cleaned . the bed was comfortable and clean. and the painting needs to be completed, but as there was work being done at the time it was in reasonable good condition."

Dubbo Rhino Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"The room was clean, tidy, and very comfortable. Its location was excellent, just a short distance from both the zoo and the observatory. The air conditioning worked perfectly, keeping the room warm and cosy throughout our stay. Breakfast at the restaurant was delicious, and our kids absolutely loved the place. Overall, we had a wonderful stay and would happily recommend it."

Regand Retreat. Pool & Alfresco. South Dubbo.

10/10 Excellent

"Comfortable, well-maintained and modern home in a pleasant neighborhood. Great layout for families. Easy check-in.Prompt replies to our questions.Perfect for our 5 night stay to visit the zoo and other local attractions."

Under the Grapevines with Pool & BBQ

8/10 Good

"Good house in a handy location for visiting Dubbo."

Mediterranean Escape – Pool, Pizza Oven & Near Zoo

10/10 Excellent

"If I was returning to Dubbo I wouldn't hesitate to book again. It's one of those rare places where the photos don't do it justice. It's a large thoughtfully designed home that is perfect for a multi-generational stay."

Sunningdale - Pool Entertainer, Luxurious Living

10/10 Excellent

"Seamless check in, house as pictured newly renovated with great living spaces, close to zoo. 10 min drive to town. "

Other attractions near Taronga Western Plains Zoo

Red Earth Estate

7.6/10 (65 reviews)

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Red Earth Estate during your travels to Dubbo. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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Dubbo Observatory

8.4/10 (151 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Dubbo Observatory during your trip to Dubbo. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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Western Plains Cultural Centre

9.0/10 (103 reviews)

Take the family on an outing to Western Plains Cultural Centre during your trip to Dubbo. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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Old Dubbo Gaol

9.0/10 (433 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Dubbo with a stop at Old Dubbo Gaol. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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Macquarie Regional Library

9.2/10 (13 reviews)

Macquarie Regional Library is just one of the places to see in Dubbo, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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Dubbo Regional Theatre & Convention Centre

8.6/10 (30 reviews)

Learn about the events happening at Dubbo Regional Theatre & Convention Centre during your trip to Dubbo. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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Dubbo Showground

8.0/10 (85 reviews)

Take the family on an outing to Dubbo Showground during your trip to Dubbo. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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Lazy River Estate

8.4/10 (67 reviews)

Take the family on an outing to Lazy River Estate during your trip to Dubbo. While in this relaxing area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Taronga Western Plains Zoo?

Taronga Western Plains Zoo is located in a welcoming area of Dubbo known for its array of dining options and water park. You'll find 111 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best place to stay near Taronga Western Plains Zoo?

Adjacent to Taronga Western Plains Zoo, Zoofari Lodge at Taronga Western Plains is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this lodge offers free breakfast and an outdoor pool. Another good option is Dubbo Rhino Lodge, located just 0.9 mi (1.5 km) away.

How many hotels are there near Taronga Western Plains Zoo?

Expedia has 111 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Taronga Western Plains Zoo.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Taronga Western Plains Zoo, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review top deals close to Taronga Western Plains Zoo.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Taronga Western Plains Zoo?

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What can I see and do near Taronga Western Plains Zoo?

Learn about local history at Old Dubbo Gaol and Dundullimal. You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Dubbo Regional Botanic Garden and Sappa Bulga National Park. Dubbo Observatory, Western Plains Cultural Centre, and Lazy River Estate are fun stops for the whole family while you're in town.

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Our top choices for Taronga Western Plains Zoo hotels

1. Zoofari Lodge at Taronga Western Plains

2. Dubbo Rhino Lodge

3. Quality Inn Dubbo International

4. Bluegum Dubbo by Travellers

5. Christine Griffiths Units

6. The Aberdeen Motel

7. Abel Tasman Motor Inn

8. Shearing Shed Motor Inn

9. Cattleman's Country Motor Inn & Serviced Apartments

10. Orana Motel Dubbo

11. Tallarook Motor Inn

12. Quest Dubbo Serviced Apartments

13. Manera Heights Apartment Motel

14. Matilda Motor Inn

15. Australian Heritage Motor Inn

16. NRMA Dubbo Holiday Park

17. Golden West Motor Inn

18. Green Gables Motel

19. Fountain View Motel

20. Country Leisure Motor Inn

Compare popular hotels close to Taronga Western Plains Zoo

Top Taronga Western Plains Zoo Hotel Reviews

The Aberdeen Motel

Matilda Motor Inn

Abel Tasman Motor Inn

DUBBO BUDGET STAY

Dubbo Rhino Lodge

Regand Retreat. Pool & Alfresco. South Dubbo.

Under the Grapevines with Pool & BBQ

Mediterranean Escape – Pool, Pizza Oven & Near Zoo

Sunningdale - Pool Entertainer, Luxurious Living

Other attractions near Taronga Western Plains Zoo

Red Earth Estate

Dubbo Observatory

Western Plains Cultural Centre

Old Dubbo Gaol

Macquarie Regional Library

Dubbo Regional Theatre & Convention Centre

Dubbo Showground

Lazy River Estate

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