Forbes Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

The New South Wales central western town of Forbes.
The New South Wales central western town of Forbes.
Aerial view of the town of Forbes New South Wales, Australia.
Aerial view of the town of  Forbes in the Central west of New South Wales, Australia.
McFeeters Motor Museum which includes heritage elements and interior views
Country Mile Motor Inn

Country Mile Motor Inn

3 out of 5
14 Cross St Forbes NSW
The price is AU$155 per night from 29 Jan to 30 Jan
AU$155
29 Jan - 30 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Forbes. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Forbes Historical Society Museum ...
9/10 Wonderful! (85 reviews)
The staff were very helpful and friendly. The rooms were very spacious with everything you need re coffee, tea, soap etc. Nice big bath towels. The motel is within easy walking distance to clubs, pubs and shops. The pool was nice & clean but I could have done with a railing to help me into the ...

Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026

Country Mile Motor Inn
Ben Hall Motor Inn

Ben Hall Motor Inn

3 out of 5
5-7 Cross Street Forbes NSW
The price is AU$150 per night from 3 Feb to 4 Feb
AU$150
3 Feb - 4 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Forbes. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Forbes Historical Society Museum and Victoria Park ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (109 reviews)
Room was clean, staff were friendly, location close to town centre and lake, good for a walk.

Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025

Ben Hall Motor Inn
Plainsman Motel

Plainsman Motel

3 out of 5
22 Sherriff Street Forbes NSW
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$141 per night from 27 Feb to 28 Feb
AU$141
27 Feb - 28 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Forbes. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Victoria ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (282 reviews)
We only had a very brief stay on our way to Brisbane and didn’t have time to explore, however, the room was comfortable and clean. No issues :)

Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

Plainsman Motel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Starry Night Farmstay by Tiny Away

Starry Night Farmstay by Tiny Away

Forbes New South Wales
Stay at this holiday home in Forbes. Enjoy a garden and air conditioning. Popular attractions Victoria Park and Forbes Historical Society Museum are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (1 review)
Frost and Fire Festival
A taste of country life amongst the sheep grazing in the neighbouring paddocks under an ever changing sky day and starry night.

Reviewed on 22 June 2025

Starry Night Farmstay by Tiny Away
Charming Hamptons Style Entertainer with Pool

Charming Hamptons Style Entertainer with Pool

Parkes NSW
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Parkes. Enjoy private pools, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Cooke Park and Memorial Hill Lookout ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (8 reviews)
We enjoyed our stay and love coming back to Parkes to this grand house it feels like home.

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025

Charming Hamptons Style Entertainer with Pool
Charming peaceful apartment

Charming peaceful apartment

Parkes NSW
Stay at this apartment in Parkes. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and a garden. Popular attractions Parkes Showgrounds and Cooke Park are located nearby.
Charming peaceful apartment
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Forbes

4.3
Top destination
5 - Excellent
24
5 - Excellent 40%
4 - Good
32
4 - Good 53%
3 - Okay
4
3 - Okay 7%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 0%
1 - Terrible
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1 - Terrible 0%

4/5 - Good

Abby

We found Wan Wa restaurant really pleasing. We would recommend!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Nice country town. We stayed twice on travels to Bendigo from Mackay

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Lovely town, definitely want to return

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Great environment clean and tidy town . People here were great Worth stopping and looking around .Unfortunately only passing through o/night

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

The Forbes Services Club was very nice. The meal was great.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Shop staff were very welcoming and chatty.

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