Forbes, River town in Central West New South Wales, Australia
Forbes sits along the Lachlan River in Central West New South Wales and features organized streets lined with public buildings, parks, and a business district showing Victorian design from the 1800s. The town spreads at 243 meters elevation with well-maintained tree-lined avenues and heritage facades.
A gold discovery by Harry Stephan in 1861 brought roughly 30,000 people to the area and transformed the earlier Camp Hill settlement into a permanent town. This event made Forbes a major center in the region and shaped its growth for generations.
The McFeeters Motor Museum presents a collection of vintage vehicles, while the Sculpture Down the Lachlan trail displays installations across the region.
The Newell Highway and Stockinbingal-Parkes railway line connect the town to major transport networks, making it a convenient stop for travelers in the region. Visitors find the standard services and lodging of a regional center here.
The town's cemetery holds the graves of Ben Hall, a notorious bushranger, and Kate Kelly, sister of the legendary Ned Kelly. These two burials tell quiet stories from a turbulent era in Australian history.
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