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Wellington
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Wellington was discovered in 1817 by New South Wales Surveyor General John Oxley. The first convict settlement was established in 1823 by Lieutenant Percy Simpson. Wellington was named after the Duke of Wellington who defeated Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo. Wellington is the second oldest settlement west of the Blue Mountains, with Bathurst being the first. The traditional Aboriginal Binjang People of the Wiradjuri Nation is known to have lived in the Wellington Valley for more than 25,000 years. Many of their descendants still live in and around Wellington. Wellington is the major centre between the Central Western towns
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Wellington Antique Vintage Fair*** Latest event details are yet to be confirmed *** The Wellington Antique Vintage Fair
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Wellington Boot Carnival*** Latest event details are yet to be confirmed *** The Wellington Boot Racing Carnival
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Bell River Estate WineryBell River Estate began life as Markeita Cellars around 1974 and was founded by Margherita
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Mount Arthur ReserveOn the 18th August 1817 John Oxley and his party were the first Europeans to
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Cameron ParkThe award winning Cameron Park is in the perfect location right in the middle of
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Mookerawa Waters ParkMookerawa Waters Park is located on the foreshores of Lake Burrendong, set in natural bushland
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Lake Burrendong State ParkLake Burrendong State Park is located on the foreshores of Lake Burrendong and is divided
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Lion of Waterloo TavernThe Lion of Waterloo is one of the original hotels in the area, dating back
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Wellington Osawano Japanese GardensVisit Wellington Osawano Japanese Gardens located eight kilometres south east of Wellington on the Mitchell
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Wellington Caves and Phosphate MineThe Phosphate Mine is located at the Wellington Caves Holiday Complex. The mine dates back
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Oxley MuseumThe John Oxley Museum is a collection of historic artefacts tracing Wellington history from 1830
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Banderra B and B FarmstayBanderra is a 1600 acre sheep, cattle and farming property centrally situated halfway between Molong
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Mackays RestMackays Rest is a free standing self-contained cottage offering three large queen bedrooms, and a
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The Garden Court Motor InnThe Garden Court Motor Inn is a great place to stay overnight in Wellington. The
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Hermitage Hill Country Retreat and Function CentreOnce the old Wellington Hospital, Hermitage Hill (circa 1903) has been beautifully restored to its
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Wellington Motor InnThe Wellington Motor Inn is located just off the Mitchell Highway. It has 11 ground
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Grand Hotel WellingtonA great place to visit or stay overnight is The Grand Hotel where many of
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Motel MandalayThe Motel Mandalay is located on the Mitchell Highway in Wellington, close to the shops
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Wellington Riverside Caravan ParkThe Riverside Caravan Park is nestled on the banks of the Macquarie River and offers
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Bridge MotelBridge Motel is a family operated and well maintained property. The motel offers a quiet
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Carinya B and BCarinya is a grand old Edwardian style home where you can enjoy the peace and
