Where to stay 

Orange has some great places to stay, and many have good accessibility. Quest Orange, in the heart of town, for example, has one-, two- and three-bed accessible serviced apartments, with features including wide hallways and wheelchair-friendly laundry facilities. 

Also in town, the luxurious de Russie Boutique Hotel offers an accessible suite with elevator access, as well as a kitchenette and ensuite bathroom configured for wheelchair access. It’s a similar story at Yallungah Boutique Hotel, where rooms are on the ground floor, and an accessible suite is specially equipped for those with limited mobility.  

If you want to stay among the vines, options include the Turners Vineyard Motel, just a few minutes from town but with a backdrop of rolling hills. It has two ground-floor studios, accessible rooms with wheelchair-friendly access and bathrooms.  

Yallungah Boutique Hotel, Byng Street in Orange - Credit: Aaron Evans

Where to eat & drink

Orange's remarkable dining scene makes fabulous use of the amazing produce that grows in the rich local soils – and lots of venues are accessible. Printhie Wines may be on the slopes of Mount Canobolas, 1,000 metres above sea level, but the restaurant has a strong commitment to accessibility. The cellar door, restaurant and terrace have no stairs and extra wide doorways, there are special tables and chairs available, and all the staff are highly trained. Enjoy a wine tasting, an indulgent lunch or a guided masterclass to learn more about their award-winning sparkling.

Printhie Wines Cellar Door, Orange

At street level, famous Racine Bakery is hard to pass. You'll want to linger over homemade sausage rolls, quiche Lorraine, beef Burgundy pie and lemon meringue tart. There's also plenty of space for those with limited mobility at Byng Street Local Store, where you can enjoy excellent coffee and a great selection of breakfast and lunch favourites. Lucetta Dining serves authentic Italian with easy access for all and you can order food from surrounding restaurants to pair with your beer tasting paddle at Badlands Brewery.

Lucetta Dining, Orange - Credit: Steve Brown | Lucetta Dining

Wine tasting is at the top of the list for most people visiting Orange and there's a wide range of accessible options. The cellar doors at Rowlee Wines, De Salis Wines, Borrodell Estate, Heifer Station and Ross Hill Wines all actively welcome people with access needs. Facilities include dedicated parking spaces, wheelchair and step free access, wide doors and pathways, accessible toilets, and well-trained staff. If you call ahead, they can make sure you get appropriate seating and anything else you need, so you can relax and enjoy your wine flight.

Rowlee Wines & Guesthouse, Orange

Things to do

Many of Orange's most popular attractions are accessible. Lake Canobolas Reserve underwent a $1.3 million upgrade in 2024 that added new wheelchair accessible concrete paths, resurfaced walking tracks, a floating boardwalk and added new amenities blocks. The pretty Orange Botanic Gardens and Cook Park are also accessible and are some of the best spots to see the town's famous autumn foliage.

Lake Canobolas Reserve, Nashdale - Credit: Orange City Council

If you're travelling with children with additional needs, the Orange Adventure Playground offers inclusive play for all abilities. Both the Orange Regional Gallery and the Orange Regional Museum cater for people with access needs, including parking, lifts, toilets, seating areas and a quiet space.

Orange Regional Museum, Orange - Credit: Orange Regional Museum