The figures revealed a decrease in the number of tourists across three of our major attractions, Taronga Western Plains Zoo, the Old Dubbo Gaol and the Wellington Caves, over the past month.

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Taronga Western Plains Zoo Director Steve Hinks said the number of tourists to come through the zoo this past month was significantly less compared to this time last year.

"It is difficult to pinpoint a single reason as to why visitation is down but the natural disasters across the state, from fires to drought, would no doubt be impacting people from travelling," Mr Hinks said.

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"People are either unable to cross the great dividing range or are heeding warnings to not undertake non-essential travel due to the bushfire crisis and remaining where they are for safety reasons.

"Whilst the fires and drought are having a ripple effect on local economies across New South Wales, we are, just like everyone else, thinking of those communities and wildlife directly impacted by these natural disasters."

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Dubbo Regional Council mayor Ben Shields said despite the decrease in numbers and the current natural disasters "definitely" having a "hit" on the Dubbo region, Dubbo's economy is still "tracking well", with a "historically low" unemployment rate to prove it.

"The plus side is, Dubbo is still tracking well and the drought will eventually break," Cr Shields said.