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Zoofari Lodge at Taronga Western Plains

2.5 star property
Lodge with free breakfast, steps from Taronga Western Plains Zoo

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Near Dubbo Observatory and Lazy River Estate, Zoofari Lodge at Taronga Western Plains welcomes you with a warm firepit and lush garden. Enjoy a cooked-to-order breakfast, unwind by the outdoor pool or explore the surrounding area with free WiFi in public areas.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

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Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Sofa bed
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Sofa bed
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Deep soaking bathtub
Separate bathtub and shower
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Dubbo is home to Zoofari Lodge at Taronga Western Plains. Old Dubbo Gaol is a notable landmark and some of the area's popular attractions include Taronga Western Plains Zoo and Dubbo Showground. Dubbo Regional Botanic Garden and Lazy River Estate are not to be missed.
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Obley Road, Dubbo, NSW, 2830

What's nearby

  • Taronga Western Plains Zoo - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Dubbo Observatory - 8 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Dubbo Regional Theatre & Convention Centre - 13 min drive - 6.0 miles
  • Dubbo Showground - 14 min drive - 6.2 miles
  • Lazy River Estate - 18 min drive - 9.5 miles

Getting around

  • Dubbo Station - 31 min drive
  • Dubbo, NSW (DBO) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪South Dubbo Tavern - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Club Dubbo - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Ashcroft's IGA Dubbo - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Zoofari Lodge at Taronga Western Plains

Lodge near Taronga Western Plains Zoo
Located close to Dubbo Observatory and Lazy River Estate, Zoofari Lodge at Taronga Western Plains provides free cooked-to-order breakfast, a firepit, and a garden. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, smoke-free premises, and outdoor furniture
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Zoofari Lodge at Taronga Western Plains boast thoughtful touches such as air conditioning and bathrobes, in addition to amenities like minibars.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Refrigerators, electric kettles, and heating

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room sofa bed
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 20.0 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: AUD 100 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 20.0 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Zoofari At Taronga Plains
Zoofari Lodge at Taronga Western Plains Lodge
Zoofari Lodge at Taronga Western Plains Dubbo
Zoofari Lodge at Taronga Western Plains Lodge Dubbo

Frequently asked questions

Does Zoofari Lodge at Taronga Western Plains have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Zoofari Lodge at Taronga Western Plains pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Zoofari Lodge at Taronga Western Plains?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Zoofari Lodge at Taronga Western Plains?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Zoofari Lodge at Taronga Western Plains?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Zoofari Lodge at Taronga Western Plains located?

Situated in Dubbo, this lodge is steps from Taronga Western Plains Zoo, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Dubbo Observatory and Dubbo Visitors Information Centre. Old Dubbo Gaol and Dubbo Regional Theatre & Convention Centre are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Zoofari Lodge at Taronga Western Plains Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 103 out of 120 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 120 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 120 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 120 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 120 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Whole property and experience at Zoofari from the included tours to the first class meals, exceptional staff plus the animal encounters were all truly incredible and a fantastic memory for myself and my visiting family from the UK. A truly magical experience and one not of us will ever forget
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at Zoofari Lodge is amazing. They are all so helpful especially Jacob and Isabella. Helen was incredibly friendly. They really look after you with their hearts - took care of my husband so well in a wheelchair - big call-out to Terry who was with my husband during the zoo tour - thank you Terry. I was very impressed how appreciative the staff was with our visit and always expressing their thanks to help Taronga Zoo a non profit organisation. The animals are so well looked after - there is a lot of love here both to the animals and guests and visitors to the zoo - AMAZING- thank you so very much !
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Connie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was my second time staying here, I just love it such a fantastic experience, will be back again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An exceptional stay in a bush view lodge "tent". The included activities were delightful (feeding a giraffe was a highlight!), and the three-course dinner was absolutely delicious, as was breakfast the next day. Excellent gluten free options too, which was much appreciated! Staff were wonderful, tours fabulous, room was comfortable and warm despite it being 0C overnight. 'Tents' are starting to show a little bit of age and a little refresh wouldn't go amiss, but honestly this didn't detract from the stay at all. Highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

NienNu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Worth of long drive
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Analese

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Can't recommend this highly enough. What a fantastic experience. The staff work so hard and were so welcoming. To see Giraffes, Rhinos, Ostriches, Impalas...etc right outside our accom was so special. The only negative I could find was that there wasn't enough time from check-in to get settled and take it all in before the sundown tour. We all agreed that 2 nights would be perfect to fully experience it all and get some downtime to enjoy and watch the animals with a drink from our balcony. All in all it was an outstanding experience and will be talking about it for years to come.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the whole experience. Staff were amazing. Food amazing. We had two days there which we felt were needed. Spread the unique tours over 2 days instead of cramming and had time to drive round the main zoo. Expensive but worth every penny and not expensive considering inclusions and service. Thoroughly recommend. Note no wifi in lodges but there is in main guest house. A bit of a walk from car if you have a lot of luggage, not that convenient (we are older people)
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Zoo trip

Amazing accommodation. Amazing staff. Amazing food.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What an amazing experience, staff were fantastic, tours were wonderful it really was worth every cent and more!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The whole experience and activities were catered for, staff were extremely helpful and knowledgeable and food and service was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing stay

Amazing experience. Highly recommended to everyone well worth the money. Great accommodation and friendly staff. Wild animals literally roaming outside your rooms doesnt get any better
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Willington

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are very nice, the staff is very friendly. We really liked everything.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a lovely time at the zoo especially the accomodation, the amazing dinners, breakfasts & great tour hosts all up the family had a great time!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheng

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The zoofari is super good for the kid. The evening and morning trips are super. We took two days to enjoy the special trips twice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Everything was lovely bar some minor cleanliness issues in the bathroom, other than that. Top notch
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

R.Knight

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great, thoroughly enjoyed every minute of our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

ZONGTAO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing experience.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful experience and thoroughly enjoyed it. We spent all our free time watching the animals from our deck. The tours were great and were an important aspect of the overall wonderful experience. The zoo was fantastic too and certainly not to be missed by anyone.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent stay with the animals

Absolutely amazing stay. Excellent view of zoo animals from room. Staff were friendly and went beyond excellent to make stay enjoyable.comfortable room with great views. Included activities were amazing and made a more enjoyable stay. Excellent meals included. Every one should do this trip at least once in their life
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was just a wonderful experience, the accommodation, food and of course the animals. The view was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTINE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The ‘back of house’ tours were fabulous. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous for the whole family. Staff were friendly and the food was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Vivi

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The tours included with the zoofari was excellent. The staff were friendly, some were very knowledgeable others very inexperience. The worse part was the included dinner. The quality of the food for dinner was very poor. The kids menu was more palatable than the adult meals. Dinner was very inefficient, we had to wait a long time to get food, and dessert was missi
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Totally enjoyable. Would definitely stay again.

10/10 Excellent

Shari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great view of African wildlife from animal view lodge with evening and morning tours.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

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