Forbes, a historic gold mining town in the Central West Region of New South Wales on the banks of the magnificent Lachlan River and on the Newell Highway. The district and township lie within a rich and diverse agriculture area that is serviced by Forbes and Parkes. Forbes also has a fabulous European heritage with many wonderful historical buildings preserved and renovated for various used in the town. The tranquil waters of Lake Forbes is the centre for recreation in the town and offers facilities for a variety of activities including cycle paths, walkways, picnic and BBQ facilities, playgrounds, parklands and lots of other amenities. Forbes offers visitors a wonderful combination of modern active lifestyle options, gold rush heritage sites. There is support for a range of activities and
attractions including: museums, historical hotels, wineries, restaurants, concerts, boutique shopping, art galleries and craft outlets. There are an exciting range local events and festivals throughout the year focused on picnic races, jazz, horse racing, the famous radio telescope in Parkes, discovering the stories about the famous bushranger Ben Hall, and lots more. Forbes is a magnificent place use as a base for enjoying all the delights of the Central West Region. The area lies in the heart of the Central West Wine Region containing more than 35 vineyards in 7 districts: Forbes ; Gilgandra ; Coonabarabran ; Dubbo ; Bathurst ; Dunedoo ; Warren.