Australian country pubs are as iconic as a vegemite sandwich or a koala in a gumtree. And no matter where you are in the Central West of NSW, you are bound to be just a stone's throw away from a classic Aussie watering hole.

Pubs all over Australia have traditionally been a place where locals meet up for a yarn and catch up on local events and news. But they are also a place where visitors can stop in for a meal and a coldie and get to know the local characters of an area.

The social hub of any community, some pubs have taken on a new role in recent years becoming the provider of gourmet delights and reinvented classic pub food like the good old parmy and schnitty along with craft brews and locally produced wines.

And while some pubs haven't changed at all from the day their doors first opened, you are never far away from a classic pub experience in the Central West. So enjoy this great publication and get out and explore these great venues.