The rural service town and holiday centre of Gilgandra is located about 30 km north of Dubbo half way between Brisbane and Melbourne. Gilgandra is situated on the banks of the beautiful Castlereagh River, and the name ' Gilgandra' is based on the name the local Aboriginal tribe used for the area - `long water hole`. Gilgandra is the famous as the gateway to the fabulous scenery, nature discovery, camping, bushwalking and biking in the Warrumbungle Mountains. There is a wide range of charming accommodation to use as a base for exploring the region, including hotels, motels, cabins, bed and breakfasts, farm stays, caravan parks. The are boasts a fabulous array of attractions and has great facilities and amenities for a range of activities that to suit every taste. Gilgandra offers facilities
for a wide range of sports, including horse racing, basketball, football, tennis, golf, pistol shooting and speedway racing. The major focus for rural activities in the Gilgandra District are beef cattle, winter cereal cropping, sheep and tourism. There are some delightful pubs and clubs in Gilgandra, Dubbo and the surrounding towns in the Central West District.