Discover Eschol: Historic Route and Rural Character

The Old Dubbo Road, a historic Cobb & Co route, runs through Eschol. In the Eschol area, Outback Cellar Dubbo is located at “Boora” on 125 acres of quality farmland along the Macquarie River. Picturesque views of the river and rural surroundings give your stay a distinct connection to the landscape.

Accommodation options from cottage to studio

Outback Cellar Dubbo’s Country Cottage is a self-contained two-bedroom cottage. The Outback Cellar is a former wine cellar converted into an open-plan studio apartment. If you’re looking for a suitable layout, you can compare the self-contained cottage and open-plan studio apartment as different types of accommodation.

The site’s character is shaped by river views and rural surroundings. The property sits on the Macquarie River and covers 125 acres of farmland; this combination of river and land defines the stay as described.

Historic route and cycling route

The Old Dubbo Road not only runs through Eschol but is also a historic Cobb & Co route. For cyclists, the Geurie to Dubbo section of the Central West Cycle Trail is another option: it follows the Old Dubbo Road. This section is approximately 29 kilometres to the Tracker Riley Cycleway.

The road surface is also a practical consideration when planning your route: approximately 9 kilometres of the Old Dubbo Road are on good gravel road before it becomes sealed. These are two different planning considerations: the approximate distance to the Tracker Riley Cycleway and the road surface.

Riverside and nature in the surrounding area

Two nearby reserves offer different riverside settings. Nearby Butlers Falls Reserve has a sandy beach beside a fast-flowing stretch of river. Nearby Pilchers Reserve has a broad pebble beach on the Macquarie River. When comparing the riversides, Butlers Falls’ sandy beach beside a fast-flowing stretch of river contrasts with the broad pebble beach at Pilchers Reserve on the Macquarie River.

Further afield in the Eschol region, near Dubbo, is Beni State Conservation Area. Activities there include birdwatching, bushwalking, picnicking, cycling and horse riding. If you’d like to make your visit more relaxed or active, options range from birdwatching and picnicking to bushwalking, cycling and horse riding.

The creeks in Beni State Conservation Area were once used by local Aboriginal groups for water and food supplies and as shelter. Small artefacts and grinding grooves used to sharpen axes and tools can be seen along sandy creeks and in gorges. This cultural context and the historic Old Dubbo Road give a trip to Eschol two distinct connections to the region’s history, alongside its scenery.

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For the broader travel overview: New South Wales.