Orange is located on Wiradjuri land in the central west of NSW, and it’s slowly becoming one of the cutest regional centres around. Thanks to its fine heritage architecture, a mild, high-elevation climate and a variety of activities to enjoy, Orange is one of the best places to visit or to live in Australia. So, in case you ever decide to visit this part of the Land Down Under, be sure to stop by Orange because you’ll be delighted with a variety of things you’ll be able to do.
Visit Mt Canobolas
Australia is home to fascinating natural wonders, and Nature Reserve Southwest of Orange will undoubtedly leave you in awe. This conservation area encompasses waterfalls, views, walking trails and bike paths. So, whether you’d simply like to take a scenic walk or take a few amazing photos in front of these wonderful sights, be sure to visit Mt Canobolas. You can even take a dip in the Lake Canobolas and enjoy an entire weekend of camping or maybe just go for a picnic. The lake is also kid-friendly, so don’t worry about your little ones being bored because they’ll be able to enjoy the lakeside children’s playground all they want.
Banjo Patterson Poetry Festival
Orange will also be a great place to visit if you’re a literature lover. Banjo Patterson Poetry festival celebrates the works of Banjo Patterson, one of Australia’s best-known bush poets born in Orange. Namely, he was famous for his iconic ‘The Man from Snowy River’ which was first published in 1890. If you’d like to enjoy fine writing and meet other lovers of the written word, be sure to stop by this festival and find readings, competitions and various literary-themed events held throughout Orange.
Barrel and Larder School of Wine and Food
One can never be too experienced in cooking, so Orange will be a great place to visit if you want to attend a school of wine and food. Join a group of 12 guests and break bread and share wine around a large inviting kitchen table. You’ll have the chance to learn everything from the intricacies of wine and food matching to finding out the best ways to source the best regional produce by one of Orange’s esteemed chefs or producers. Use the opportunity to learn on the spot by looking at chefs present and cook their recipes in front of you, so you can ask anything that you may be curious about as they whip up their next masterpiece.
Orange F.O.O.D. Week
Food Of Orange District i.e. F.O.O.D. Week is hosted in March-April for 10 days every year to support local produce and ‘fine food’. The local chefs, therefore, get to promote their restaurants and produce as well as other enterprises that are responsible for making Orange the epitome of fine food and wine in Australia. You’ll be able to experience everything from wine tasting to farm gate tours. Attend cooking demonstrations, enjoy a cabaret show, music and picnics. Orange will definitely make you fall in love with its people and pleasant atmosphere so if you ever decide to move there, be sure to check out check out houses for rent in Orange, NSW and create your little heaven in the home of fine food and fabulous events.
Orange Botanical Gardens
Those that love to walk will find a two-hour stroll in the Orange Botanical Gardens a sight for sore eyes. Just off Hill Street, not far from Orange city lies the naturally undulating 17 hectares (42 acres) of the gardens through which you can take a relaxing walk and soak in all the native and exotic plants and flowers. You’ll also have the chance to see the homestead garden, apple orchards and the heritage garden set below a historic church.
Mayfield Vineyard
Your Orange visit won’t be complete unless you visit a vineyard. Therefore, go to one of the most iconic vineyards in this part of NSW and enjoy a barbecue and views of the mountain. Only a 10-minute drive from Orange is needed to meet one of the best wineries in the Orange region and one of the highest and coolest vineyards in Australia. With a five-star rating, Mayfield Vineyard also offers a lovely and cosy cottage accommodation for the tourists. What’s more, it can be an exceptional wedding venue.
Visiting Orange, NSW is definitely worthwhile. If you ever go to this part of Australia, don’t miss out on wonderful attraction and locations, but make the most of every second you spend in this charming city.
