Forbes Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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 featuring interior views
McFeeters Motor Museum showing interior views and heritage elements

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Lake Forbes Motel

Lake Forbes Motel

3.5 out of 5
8 Junction Street Forbes NSW
The price is AU$112 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
AU$112
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Forbes. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular attractions McFeeters ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (505 reviews)
The place needs some renovations

Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026

Lake Forbes Motel
Plainsman Motel

Plainsman Motel

3 out of 5
22 Sherriff Street Forbes NSW
The price is AU$147 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
AU$147
1 Apr - 2 Apr
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (284 reviews)
We had a great stay once again. The staff were friendly, the room was comfortable and very clean. The aircon was excellent.

Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026

Plainsman Motel
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 19 Mar to 20 Mar
AU$155
19 Mar - 20 Mar
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (92 reviews)
Good basic motel near the town centre. Quiet location and very friendly staff.

Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026

Country Mile Motor Inn
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
Kirsten Accommodation Parkes

Kirsten Accommodation Parkes

3.5 out of 5
114-116 Clarinda Street Parkes NSW
Stay at this business-friendly villa in Parkes. Enjoy free parking, laundry facilities and furnished balconies or patios. Popular attractions Cooke Park and ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (18 reviews)
Amazing 1 bedroom little unit with a lot of space, clean and comfy bed. Highly recommended

Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025

Kirsten Accommodation Parkes
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
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
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5 - Excellent 40%
4 - Good
32
4 - Good 53%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 7%
2 - Disappointing
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1 - Terrible
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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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