Located 310 kilometres/ 192 miles from the Sydney CBD, the village of Darbys Falls is located 30 kilometres south-east of Cowra on the way to Wyangala Dam. The village itself does not include any shops or service stations, so visitors are advised to get supplies in Cowra before heading out. The low level bridge on the edge of town offers easy access to the Lachlan River for canoes.

Darbys Falls Observatory is the primary attraction of the village. The observatory boasts one of the largest telescopes available to the public. Darbys Falls Observatory is open every night, weather conditions permitting and at other times by appointment.