A day out in Orange
Orange is in New South Wales. Hopalong knows 9 things to do and 2 places to eat here. Prices are approximate adult prices in A$.
Top things to do in Orange
Mount Canobolas summit
Free · Mount Canobolas · about 120 min
Extinct volcano with walks and views across the region.
Cool-climate cellar doors
A$15 · Wineries · about 120 min
Tastings around the slopes of Canobolas. Organise a driver.
Cook Park and the Bloomfield gardens
Free · Cook Park · about 60 min
Heritage park with a begonia house and duck pond.
Orange Regional Gallery and Museum
Free · City · about 60 min
Free gallery and museum in the civic centre.
Orange Botanic Gardens
Free · Botanic Gardens · about 45 min
Free gardens with picnic lawns on the north side of town.
Lake Canobolas
Free · Mount Canobolas · about 60 min
A lake with a view, picnic areas and walks under the mountain.
Philip Shaw Wines
A$15 · Wineries · about 60 min
Cool-climate wines in an old farm building.
Ross Hill Wines
A$15 · Wineries · about 60 min
Family winery and gin distillery.
Printhie Wines
A$15 · Mount Canobolas · about 60 min
Cellar door with views to the mountain.
Wine tasting in Orange
- Cool-climate cellar doors (Wineries, A$15): Tastings around the slopes of Canobolas. Organise a driver.
- Philip Shaw Wines (Wineries, A$15): Cool-climate wines in an old farm building.
- Ross Hill Wines (Wineries, A$15): Family winery and gin distillery.
- Printhie Wines (Mount Canobolas, A$15): Cellar door with views to the mountain.
Tasting fees and cellar door hours change. Book ahead and organise a driver.
Free things to do in Orange
- Cook Park and the Bloomfield gardens (Cook Park): Heritage park with a begonia house and duck pond.
- Mount Canobolas summit (Mount Canobolas): Extinct volcano with walks and views across the region.
- Orange Regional Gallery and Museum (City): Free gallery and museum in the civic centre.
- Orange Botanic Gardens (Botanic Gardens): Free gardens with picnic lawns on the north side of town.
- Lake Canobolas (Mount Canobolas): A lake with a view, picnic areas and walks under the mountain.
Where to eat
- Café lunch in the centre (City, around A$25): Orange is known for its produce; try a local café.
- Dinner at a local restaurant (City, around A$60): Regional wine with dinner.
Step-free and pram-friendly ideas
- Cook Park and the Bloomfield gardens · step-free · pram-friendly
- Orange Regional Gallery and Museum · step-free
- Orange Botanic Gardens · step-free · pram-friendly
- Lake Canobolas · pram-friendly
Access information can change. Check with the venue if access is essential.
Typical weather in Orange
| Month | Low | High | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°C | 26°C | 6 |
| April | 7°C | 18°C | 9 |
| July | 1°C | 9°C | 11 |
| October | 7°C | 18°C | 9 |
Approximate long-term averages, not a forecast.