Bogan Gate NSW 2876 (Pop 200)

Bogan Gate is a charming Central West village 395 km n-w of Sydney. It is surrounded by state forests (Blow Clear West – north, East Cookeys Plains – west, Monumea Gap – south, Gunningbland – east). Bogan Gate boasts an excellent craft shop within the historic railway station. Open (10am-5pm) weekends/pub holiday Mon).

Accommodation:
Bogan Gate has a hotel/motel. Visitor Information Centre: Newell Hwy, Parkes. Tel (02) 6863 8860.

Airport:
Parkes Airport (PKE) off Orange Rd, Bindogundra. Tel (02) 6861 2380. (43 km east).

Hospital:
Parkes Health Service, Coleman Rd. Tel (02) 6862 1611. (37 km east).