Orange activities
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Mount Murga Walking Track
If you’re reasonably fit, why not take on Mount Murga walking track? It’s a varied and attractive walk up the side of Mount Murga and along the ridgeline to the plateau and lookout at the top. From here, you can see the extensive open farml…
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Sisters Rock Restaurant
On a glorious site, high above the bustling city and overlooking lush countryside, is Borrodell Vineyard, a country retreat amongst the grape vines - one of Australia's highest. Borrodell Vineyard is nestled in the lee of Mount Canobolas o…
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Twisted River Wines
Twisted River Wines is a boutique vineyard located on the Henry Parkes Way, 14 kilometres from Manildra, halfway between Orange and Parkes. Twisted Rivers' high elevaton, cool climate wines are medium bodied, the fruit flavours are more for…
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Taxi Cabs of Orange
Orange Taxis have 30 modern taxis driven by local drivers. Wine tours are their specialty. They provide a 24 hour, fast and efficient service - including wheelchair, maxi taxi, courier and airport transfer services. Visitors (and locals)…
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De Salis Wines
De Salis' cellar door is open seven days per week (closed Christmas and Boxing Day) from 11am till 5pm. With an 180 degree vista over the valley below. Owner and minimalist winemaker, Charlie Svenson utilises 'wild' strains of yeast endem…
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Mount Canobolas State Conservation Area
Mount Canobolas State Conservation Area offers birdwatching, walking, scenic views, pretty picnic areas and a great campground; a top choice for a weekend getaway. The majestic Mount Canobolas is a dormant volcano that formed millions of ye…
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The Falls Water Falls
Follow Central Mines trail to The Falls Water Falls at Summer Hill Creek for breathtaking views of the creek cascading down over two levels. The falls are lovely all year around, but are particularly striking when water levels in the creek …
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Colour City Creatives Art Gallery and Studios
Colour City Creatives Art Gallery and Studios is a collective of artists and creative individuals. The Barracks once accommodated rail workers and stands at East Fork, a convergence of three rail lines. The two storey building is filled wit…
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Nangar National Park
Nestled in the farmlands of the central west are the dramatic peaks and ridges of Nangar, which offers scenic views, bushwalking, birdwatching, camping and picnicking. Amid the wide open spaces of central west New South Wales, you’ll find t…
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Anything Grows Nursery Coffee and Gift Shop
A large display of colourful plants are always on show. See the beautiful cyclamens during the winter months. Good lines of own grown stock lines in pots. Rare and old roses a specialty. A huge range of bare rooted roses and trees in the co…
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Historic Water Race Walking Track
Historic Water Race walking track is a living legacy of Australia’s early and intriguing gold mining history. Intrepid gold miners made the track by hand in the 1860s, and today you can still see how water was captured and directed from Sum…
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Silver Compass Tours
Curators of charming food and wine travel experiences, Silver Compass Tours specialise in hosted and packaged weekend tours for special events to the cool-climate wine growing region of Orange and the Central West region in New South Wales,…
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Nature Walking Track
Nature walking track offers a glimpse of the full diversity of animals and plants in the Mount Canobolas area. Kicking off in a clockwise direction from Walls picnic area, you’ll see snow gums tower overhead beside candlebark trees, some of…
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Orange Botanic Gardens
Orange Botanic Gardens is a naturally undulating 17 hectare site which features an impressive native and exotic plant collection. The Gardens were officially opened in 1988 for the Australian Bicentenary with plantings ranging from original…
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Skydive Oz Orange
Take on the fear, climb in to the plane, check out the views then experience Skydiving over Orange. Touch down on the soft grass after feeling the ultimate rush: take in the scenery and views on your flight to your extreme altitude, then e…
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Orange Tenpin Bowl
Orange Tenpin is a fantastic new look Tenpin Bowling Centre. They think one of the best in Australia. All up to date equipment supplied including light weight bowling balls, ramps and bumper lanes for the kids. Totally air-conditioned comf…
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Huntley Berry Farm
Huntley Berry Farm is situated in the basalt plains of Mount Canobolas where you can arm yourself with a bucket and pick your own berry produce with over eleven berry varieties available throughout the berry season (mid November to May). Se…
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Stockmans Ridge Wines
Jonathan, Kayley and Valerie run the family business of Stockman’s Ridge. Situated in the picturesque and colourful wine region of Orange along Cargo Rd, Stockman's Ridge Wines produces premium cool climate wines. With the vineyard and Cell…
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Brangayne of Orange Wines
Established in 1994, Brangayne is located at 970 metres altitude, on the slopes of Mount Canobolas. Known for its Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir as well as its signature Tristan (cabernet, shiraz, merlot) and Isolde Reserve Chardonnay, the …
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Mullion Range State Conservation Area
Visit Mullion Range State Conservation Area, near Bathurst and Orange, to enjoy birdwatching, bushwalking, scenic lookouts and picnicking in an area rich in gold mining history. Mullion Range State Conservation Area combines striking mount…
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Mount Nangar Walking Track
Mount Nangar walking track to the lookout takes you bushwalking through varied landscapes to scenic views over Nangar National Park and surrounding farmlands in search of wildlife and wildflowers. For the best view in the park, take Mount …
