OrangeThings to do

Things to do in Orange

  1. Union Bank

    This upmarket and rather groovy cellar door and wine bar has more than 500 wine labels, any of which can be enjoyed with a cheese platter or antipasto plate. There's also a wine store.

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  2. Farmer’s Market

    Local produce can be foraged at the popular farmer’s market held on the second Saturday of the month – if it’s wet the market’s in the Orange Showground.

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    Hawkes General Store

    Great coffee and sublime melting moments.

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  4. Botanic Gardens

    The Botanic Gardens was established in 1982 to preserve the native woodlands of the area. It’s on Clover Hill (with good views between the trees), 2km north of the city.

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  5. Balcony Restaurant

    The Balcony Restaurant, just off the main road, near the Town Square Motel, does a great eggplant parmigiana and is one of the few venues open on Sunday night.

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    Orange Regional Gallery

    Next to the visitor centre, the gallery has an ambitious, varied program of exhibitions and some Australian masters.

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  7. Hotel Canobolas

    A good pub for a relaxed beer, with park views and windows opening onto the footpath. The bar snacks are good value.

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    Selkirks

    In a lovely old sandstone house, boasting local and seasonal produce.

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  9. Lake Canobolas

    Kayaks are available for hire on Lake Canobolas.

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  10. Brangayne of Orange

    Visiting the Brangayne of Orange, a vineyard.

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  12. Word of Mouth Wines

    Word of Mouth Wines is highly recommended.

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  13. Tonic

    Modern Australian in a cute out-of-the-way location.

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  16. Mt Canobolas

    Southwest of Orange, this nature reserve forms part of an extensive volcanic chain stretching 3000km along Australia's eastern seaboard. The flora and fauna, waterfalls, views, walking trails and bike paths make this great exploratory territory. Kayaks, paddle boats and windsurfers are available for hire from Geoff at Lake Canobolas Reserve off Cargo Rd. This is also a great place for swimming, or to have a picnic – the barbecues are clean and free.

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  17. Hotel Canobolas

    A good pub for a relaxed beer and cook-your-own steak with park views and windows opening onto the footpath.

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