Canowindra
Must do
Nature at Canowindra
Travel back 360 million years to see rare fossils in the amazing Age of Fishes Museum, where you'll see thousands of fossilised freshwater fish.
About Canowindra
Canowindra is set in some of the most beautiful red-earth countryside in New South Wales, 30 km north of Cowra. The town features a heritage-listed main street and a collection of art galleries showing works by local painters, potters and artisans as well as the amazing Age of Fishes Museum.
Outside town are several wineries offering cellar door tastings and sales. Canowindra is a popular destination for hot-air balloon rides - experience the exhilaration of an early morning flight followed by a champagne breakfast.
Gallery
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Deli Lama cafe Canowindra
Deli Lama cafe in Canowindra. Image Evolving Images
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Age of Fishes Museum, Canowindra
Playing with an exhibition piece at the Age of Fishes Museum in Canowindra. Image Evolving Images
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Hot air ballooning, Canowindra
Hot air ballooning in Canowindra at sunrise. Image Evolving Images
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