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Jemalong & Cottons Weirs
..bush walking, fishing, picnicking, swimming...
This shaded parkland by the Lachlan River deserves a place on your itinerary.
You can enjoy a picnic, fishing, swimming and a walk in the riverside bushland or just watch the water cascade over the weir.
You can even climb nearby Jemalong Mountain.
Less than 24 km from Forbes along the South Condobolin Road, this quiet spot has BBQ, picnic facilities and toilets.
Discover a rich variety of native wildlife and birdlife.
Discover... Ben Hall History | Forbes Heritage Buildings | Lake Forbes | Gum Swamp Bird Hide | CW Livestock Exchange | National Parks | Bedgerabong | Gooloogong
You can go bush walking in the reserves along the Lachlan River at both Jemalong and Cottons Weirs or travel further afield and enjoy the beauty, breathtaking views, native flora and fauna of the Forbes Area National Parks and State Forests.
Cottons Weir
..just 4 kms from the Forbes Post Office
Located off River Road the weir recreation area has easy access and is a good relaxing fishing spot close to town.
Follow River Road south off the highway at the southern entrance to Forbes, adjacent the River Meadows Caravan Park. After 1 km take the first public lane on the right.
Jemalong Weir
..24kms west along South Condobolin Road
Bush Walking
..for those who appreciate nature...
Jemalong Weir
Forbes NSW is one of 18 regions in the HIGHWAY WEST, family of NSW Town websites.
