Central West

Central West
The cities and towns of the Central West lie between the rugged plateaus of the Blue Mountains and the stark dryness of outback New South Wales. The major route into the region from the east is the Great Western Hwy, which crosses through the Blue Mountains to Bathurst From Bathurst, die Mitchell Hwy heads northwest to Dubbo, Bourke, and beyond, and the Mid Western Hwy runs southwest to Cowra and eventually Hay. Both of these roads intersect the Newell Hwy, the major route between Melbourne and Brisbane, which cuts a long path across the Central West.. Most towns of the Central West are regarded as way stations between grander destinations, though several have enough interesting sights to fill an afternoon between buses. Even in a short stay in this region, you’ll notice an extraordinary degree of hospitality from locals who have chosen to live the less hectic life. To get to know this area, however, takes a longer stay with time to appreciate the individual towns’ agricul¬tural or industrial significance