Welcome to Forbes! Come and experience country hospitality, heritage, a beautiful natural environment and distinctive local attractions. History will come alive as you explore the town and learn of its gold rush past. Experience Lake Forbes and the Lachlan River or a spectacular sunrise or sunset at the acclaimed Gum Swamp Bird Hide. You will love the boutique and specialty stores and distinctive local dining. Come and experience Forbes and you’ll be left with a lasting impression until next you return.
One of the special attractions in Forbes includes the Forbes cemetery. Here you will find the grave sites of bushranger Ben Hall, Kate Foster; Ned Kelly’s sister and Rebecca Shield, the great Grand-niece of Caption Cook. Forbes is also recognised for the many Victorian buildings that were built in the late 1800s. You can collect a brochure from the Railway Arts and Tourist Information Centre in Union Street.
Quick Facts
Forbes is an Urban Location area within the local government area of Forbes in New South Wales, it is located approximately 301kms from the capital Sydney and extends over an area of 1082.123 square kilometres. Forbes has a recorded population of 8432 residents and is within the Australian Eastern Daylight Time zone Australia/Sydney.
If you are planning a visit to Forbes we’ve put together some of the things you can see or do while you are here. These include, places to stay, tours and attractions, some upcoming events and places where you can grab a meal. Go ahead, try one of the buttons above. Every destination has something worth seeing so start exploring… If you know Forbes and think we’ve missed something, let us know and we’ll share it here.