Name: Billabong Camp, Taronga Western Plains Zoo
Address: Obley Road Dubbo,Obley Road, Dubbo, Dubbo, Dubbo, 2830, Australia
Rating: 9

Smoke-free property

Garden

All Spaces Non-Smoking (public and private)

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Non-smoking rooms

Interconnecting rooms available

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Dubbo Observatory

Red Earth Estate

Dubbo Regional Airport

Billabong Camp, Taronga Western Plains Zoo

Dubbo

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pool-view

river-view

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with-view

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not-guaranteed

wired-internet-access

smoking

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duplex

safe

mini-bar

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breakfast-for-2

pets-allowed

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kitchen

Such a wonderful family experience, guided tours and feeds, the tents were comfortable the amenities were very clean. We stayed in winter and despite it being -2 the tents and linens provided kept us warm. Plenty of food which was included in the price great value for money. 

Waking up to the lions

The whole stay was a great experience and we al learned something new about the wildlife and nature.
You rough it in a tent with single camp beds but that’s half the fun of the stay.
I recommend to bring a torch wit a red light so you get more from the night excursions 

The animal fix

The accommodation offered was so basic there is no way we could have gotten any sleep so we did not stay.
It was 35 degrees and there was not even a fan inside the tent, the ties for the  flaps were not  working so no air got  through. 
The tents were NOT in the shade

Nightmare night Billabong Camp, Dubbo

The after hours behind the scenes tours really make it worthwhile. The camp beds are comfortable and clean. Staff are nice and helpful. Highlight was watching the elephants get a bath. Also hearing animals in the night. 

Great experience of behind the scenes

What an amazing experience camping with the animals. Rustic style camping, delicious dinner and knowledgeable guides. The park can be accessed by car which is amazing, everyone was courteous and friendly exploring the park. Park is clean and tidy 

Camping at Taronga

We spent NYE at Billabong camp and what a great experience!!! After spending 3 hours riding around the zoo on bikes and seeing the camp from the outside, we weren't sure what the experience would be like.
Check in opens at 3.30 and you have an hour or so to put your bags in your tent and relax. We had brought some cheese and snacks so put those out and bought some drinks from the bar, then settled in at a table in the communal area playing a boardgame (also brought with us). A small storm hit just before the first tour so we delayed a little then all headed out to see the lions. The staff were amazing - so knowledgeable about the animals and nothing was too much trouble. The dinner was extremely generous and with myself and son being coeliac, we needn't have worried with our dietary requirements being well supported. After dinner we had the native animal nocturnal tour then back for supper.
During the night you get to hear the apes and the lions - just amazing. In the morning we had a great breakfast and headed out for a great showing from a Sumatran Tiger and the Siamangs before heading home.
The bathrooms were well appointed and a short walk away and the beds and blanket surprisingly comfortable.
Definitely give yourself a few hours to explore the zoo and enjoy.
Thank you to all of the staff for an amazing experience!

Best New Years experience!

Really beautiful spot. Glamping accommodation was great and staff all wonderful. I took my 6 year old grand daughter and we had a great time. But we were disappointed in the late check in and early checkout (3.30 and 8.30am). With the guided tours it left no time to just rest and enjoy sitting around and chilling out

No time to chill, all go go go. But a great experence

We had a great experience staying overnight in the tents. Wonderful to hear the lions roaring throughout the night! Three animal tours included which were informative. Meals were generous and delicious.

Billabong Camp Western Plains Zoo Dubbo

My partner and I had such a great time! We really enjoyed touring the grounds before and after hours as the animals were much more active/engaged. We were able to hear the lions roar in the middle of the night, plus the sounds of the billabong creatures. The guides were very knowledgable and hospitable.

As the campsite is unpowered, I would recommend a portable phone charger and packing a torch/lantern. The packing list does say to bring this.

A must do!

The tents were ok, very close together amenities block was clean. However for those of us in our 50's it felt very much like going to school camp. The guides were friendly and helpful, however it felt very average and would not rate it as a great experience. We were told the bar closed at 9pm and lights out at 10pm. Food was served but we had to scrape our food into bin when finished then rinse and stack our plates into the washer rack, this is partly why I felt like I was at camp 
The first tour at night was in the dark no torches and we went to see 2 koalas which you could not see. All tours on foot, thought we may get a buggy or truck for the money paid. Breakfast was advertised as continental, but only toast, cereal or pancakes on the BBQ. Second tour was better and interesting but still on foot and waited half an hour for the tiger to come out of its enclosure which it didn't. Overall I was a bit disappointed for the money outlaid. Would not recommend

Billabong Camp, Taronga Western Plains Zoo

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