Wellington is the major centre between the central western towns of Orange and Dubbo, and is the closest town to Lake Burrendong, which boasts a capacity three times that of Sydney Harbour.

Wellington was first settled in 1823, and as the name suggests, Wellington was named after the Duke of Wellington.

Major attractions in and around Wellington include The Wellington Caves and Phosphate Mine, Wellington-Osawano Japanese Gardens, Lake Burrendong and Burrendong Botanic Garden and Arboretum..