Beach near Forbes, Australia

Forbes Travel Guide

New South Wales, Australia

Forbes is a small inland town in New South Wales, with a population of 4,838. It is in the central-west of the state, away from Australia’s main coastal cities and beaches.

Travellers arriving by air can use Forbes Airport (FRB), which serves the town. There are no notable named beaches within 40 kilometres, so Forbes is better suited to an inland stay than a beach break.

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Local time

4,838

Population

10,415 miles away

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Pays in AUD

Plug type Type I (UK adapter needed)

Emergency 000

Dial code +61

Tipping: Tipping is not mandatory in Australia, and service staff are generally paid a fair wage. However, tipping is appreciated for exceptional service.

Best time to visit Forbes

Jan

32°7

Feb

32°5

Mar

30°7

Apr

23°6

May

18°4

Jun

14°8

Jul

14°7

Aug

17°7

Sep

20°4

Oct

25°5

Nov

28°8

Dec

31°6

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Things to do in Forbes

  1. South Circle Park

    park

    5 km

  2. Sir Francis Forbes Park

    park

    3.8 km

  3. Spooner Oval

    historic site

    5 km

  4. Forbes and District Historical Museum

    history museum

    4.1 km

  5. Forbes Anglican Church

    anglican or episcopal place of worship

    4.2 km

  6. Havannah House Ministries

    religious organization

    4.2 km

  7. Catholic Diocese of Wilcannia-Forbes Youth & Young Adults

    christian place of worship

    4.5 km

  8. The Salvation Army Forbes Parkes

    christian place of worship

    4.4 km

Getting there

Forbes Airport · 0 km

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