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Cabonne Visitor Information Centre and Gift Shop - Age of Fishes Museum
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Cabonne’s accredited Visitor Information Centre operates from the Age of Fishes Museum in Canowindra and proudly houses the 360 million year old fish fossil collection along with the State Fossil Emblem Mandageria Fairfaxi. See and touch these unique fossils, enjoy the audio tour as there is one for the kids also.

The local volunteers enjoy providing visitors with tourist information to assist you with all your enquiries.

The museum has a gift shop with tempting gifts, unique arts, crafts, souvenirs and hampers.


Opening Hours

Daily 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

Address

129 Gaskill Street
Canowindra

Classifications

Visitor Information Centres

Special Features

Booking/Tour Desk, Carpark, Picnic Area, Public Toilet, Shop / Gift Shop
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Upcoming events

Little Fishes at the Museum

06 Mar - 04 Dec 2026
Join some science fun at the Age of Fishes Museum on the first Friday of the month. Each month, the little fishes study a new topic through fun activities, play and hands-on experiments. Registration is recommended. Also includes free entry to the Museum.
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Now Showing at Amusu Theatre

14 Mar 2026 - 21 Feb 2027
Experience the historic Amusu Theatre and Movie Museum at Manildra with a monthly film screening on the third weekend of every month. The theatre is a rare, purpose-built Art Deco theatre that has been continuously operated since it was built in 1936.
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Cumnock Markets

21 Mar 2026 - 18 Dec 2027
The Cumnock Markets are held at Crossroads Park (across from the General Store) on the third Saturday of each month. Stalls include fresh fruit and vegetables, drinks, plants, cakes, jams, pickles and more.
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Buckinbah Park Family Markets

Apr 2026 - 05 Dec 2027
Visit the markets on the first Sunday of each month at Yeoval Museum/O'Halloran's Cottage. Discover fresh farm produce, homemade items, CDs, DVDs, records, crafts, potted plants, toys, and books.
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Back to Buckinbah Festival

11 Jul 2026
The Back to Buckinbah Festival in Yeoval is back for a second year and promises a full day of family-friendly fun, with something for everyone to enjoy.
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Acquisitive Art Prize Exhibition

13 - 24 Jul 2026
The Annual Cabonne Acquisitive Art Prize showcases some of the region's bests artists. Almost 30 artists and 60 students from the region will have works on display as part of the annual prize.
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Mulga Bill Quickshear - Yeoval

29 Aug 2026
Running for over a decade at Yeoval, the Mulga Bill Quick Shear attracts visitors from all over NSW and interstate - celebrating the district's wool heritage.
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Molong Show

05 Sep 2026
The 160th year of the Molong Annual Show returns at the Molong Showground. Featuring home grown produce, home made arts and craft and hand reared animals. There will also be showbags, rides and amusements and market stalls. A jam-packed day!
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Cudal Show

12 - 13 Sep 2026
Following on from last year's popular festivities including roaming entertainers, daring bike displays and the inaugural dog jump, plus all the traditional favourites such as the pavilion, horse and poultry events, this show aims to be bigger and better!
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The Cudal Show

13 Sep 2026
Come on down to the Cudal Show and enjoy this annual event. Enjoy rides, show bags, stalls, food and entertainment in a great country atmosphere. There will be displays on locally grown produce and stock including the best that Cudal has to offer.
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Baroque Music Festival Canowindra

18 - 20 Sep 2026
Baroquefest is Australia's boutique baroque music festival in the heart of central western New South Wales celebrating the music of JS Bach with Bach Akademie Australia.
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Eugowra Show

19 Sep 2026
The Eugowra Show is gearing up to showcase a range of highlights, including agricultural competitions. These competitions will feature a variety of categories such as cattle, sheep breeds, prime sheep, lambs, grains, seeds, hay, and more.
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Matar and Bullio NSW State Championships

02 - 05 Oct 2026
The Canobolas Endurance Riders Club will host the Matar and Bullio NSW State Championships and the Matar and Bullio Cup 120km Elevator Ride at Four Mile Creek in Cabonne.
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Eugowra Canola Cup and Family Picnic Day

05 Oct 2026
Racing at its best, the day features live music, fashions on the field, pony races, a dash for cash, jumping castles, horse and carriage rides, food vans, and of course the Canola Cup feature race. Book a space at The Canola Cup Garden Party Marquee.
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Molong Village Markets

05 Oct 2026
The Molong Village Markets offer a warm and welcoming community experience in a charming village setting. Visitors enjoy a relaxed morning filled with local flavour and friendly connections. The event showcases the best of local makers and growers, creating an authentic regional atmosphere.
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Molong Christmas Shopping Night

04 Dec 2026
Held on the historic Bank Street, come along and join in the cheer at the Molong Christmas Shopping Night! Fill up your Christmas stockings with lots of goodies from the local Molong businesses, Kids Maker Markets and much more.
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Cumnock Show

13 Mar 2027
Held over one day, the Cumnock Show is a small family-orientated Agricultural show that celebrates and promotes the local produce and talent in the Cumnock area. Find more information on the website.
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The Molong Cup | Central West Disc Golf

10 - 11 Apr 2027
The Molong Cup and Central West Disc Golf, based in Molong in NSW's Central West, offers visitors an immersive two-day disc golf experience set among the region's scenic golf course and showgrounds.
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Cabonne Community Balloon Glow

24 Apr 2027
This years event promises to be a bigger-than-ever, amazing spectacle with balloons lighting up the night sky at the Cabonne Community Glow.
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The Orange Region is made up of the Orange City, Blayney Shire and Cabonne council areas and sits within the traditional lands of the Wiradjuri Nation. We acknowledge the traditional custodianship of these lands and pay our respect to the Wiradjuri people for their care and stewardship of these lands for more than 40,000 years and to the Elders of the Wiradjuri Nation past, present and future.

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