Forbes, River town in Central West New South Wales, Australia
Forbes stretches along the Lachlan River at 243 meters elevation, featuring substantial public buildings, parks, and a central business district with Victorian architecture.
The 1861 gold discovery by Harry Stephan brought 30,000 settlers to the area, transforming the settlement from Camp Hill into a permanent township.
The McFeeters Motor Museum presents a collection of vintage vehicles, while the Sculpture Down the Lachlan trail displays installations across the region.
The town connects to major transport routes through the Newell Highway and the Stockinbingal-Parkes railway line, serving as a regional service center.
The Forbes Cemetery contains the graves of both bushranger Ben Hall and Kate Kelly, sister of Ned Kelly, marking significant Australian historical connections.
Location: New South Wales
Location: Forbes Shire
Location: Forbes
Elevation above the sea: 243 m
Shares border with: Bogan Gate, Gunningbland, Nelungaloo, Bedgerabong, Gunning Gap, Ooma, Mulyandry, Daroobalgie, Tichborne, Paytens Bridge, Garema, Eugowra, Jemalong, Wirrinya
GPS coordinates: -33.38333,148.01667
Latest update: May 27, 2025 10:09
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