Guidebook for Orange
Drinks & Nightlife
Great wine bar just two blocks from Roseneath. Warm inside in winter and autumn, relaxing outdoor courtyard in spring and summer.
34 locals recommend
The Union Bank
84 Byng StGreat wine bar just two blocks from Roseneath. Warm inside in winter and autumn, relaxing outdoor courtyard in spring and summer.
Great bar serves nice selection of foods 3 blocks from Roseneath.
16 locals recommend
CLOSED - Percy’s Bar & Kitchen
120 Summer StGreat bar serves nice selection of foods 3 blocks from Roseneath.
Historic Duntrleague homestead - one of the finest period homes in Australia. The home is now a function centre attached to Duntryleague Golf Course. Take a short stroll 3 blocks for drinks on the balcony looking over one of Australia's best golf courses.
11 locals recommend
Duntryleague
Woodward StreetHistoric Duntrleague homestead - one of the finest period homes in Australia. The home is now a function centre attached to Duntryleague Golf Course. Take a short stroll 3 blocks for drinks on the balcony looking over one of Australia's best golf courses.
Millthorpe is a short drive from Orange to an historic village that has featured in the Australian film "Jessica". Halliday rating of 96/100.
11 locals recommend
Angullong Wines - Cellar Door Sales & Wine Tasting
Victoria StreetMillthorpe is a short drive from Orange to an historic village that has featured in the Australian film "Jessica". Halliday rating of 96/100.
Brangayne of Orange
837 Pinnacle RdBrilliant whites - fantastic views from the mountains.
Canobolas Smith Winery
Boree LaneTry the Alchemy - buy the Alchemy!
Cargo Road Winery Cafe & Gallery
Zinfandel and Riesling!
“A new star in the Orange galaxy, Colmar Estate took out five trophies in its first 15 months with a superb array of single vineyard wines. The riesling and pinot noir are top notch.”
Gourmet Traveller Wine (June/July 2016)
6 locals recommend
Colmar Estate
790 Pinnacle Rd“A new star in the Orange galaxy, Colmar Estate took out five trophies in its first 15 months with a superb array of single vineyard wines. The riesling and pinot noir are top notch.”
Gourmet Traveller Wine (June/July 2016)
Mayfield Vineyard
954 Icely RdWhites, sparkling and views!
Try to BFL and chat to the ever-friendly Peter Mortimer about his famous family while enjoying a ploughman's lunch.
13 locals recommend
Mortimers Wines
780 Burrendong WayTry to BFL and chat to the ever-friendly Peter Mortimer about his famous family while enjoying a ploughman's lunch.
Patina Wines
109 Summer Hill LnTwo words - vintage port! This is a real treat.
Brilliant wines (all of them), brilliant location. Enjoy tastings and lunch in this fabulous setting just minutes from town.
34 locals recommend
Philip Shaw Wines
100 Shiralee RdBrilliant wines (all of them), brilliant location. Enjoy tastings and lunch in this fabulous setting just minutes from town.
Pop in and chat to wine expert Ben about his Coffee Hill wines, while enjoying the food and history of Millthorpe just 20 minutes from Orange.
Millthorpe Station
Pop in and chat to wine expert Ben about his Coffee Hill wines, while enjoying the food and history of Millthorpe just 20 minutes from Orange.
Food Scene
Top 'hatted' restaurant in Orange. Brilliant food and atmosphere, but booked early to secure a place.
51 locals recommend
Lolli Redini Restaurant
48 Sale StTop 'hatted' restaurant in Orange. Brilliant food and atmosphere, but booked early to secure a place.
Great take on modern Asian cuisine just 3 blocks from Roseneath. Some of the Asian food in New South Wales!
43 locals recommend
Sweet Sour Salt
179 Anson StGreat take on modern Asian cuisine just 3 blocks from Roseneath. Some of the Asian food in New South Wales!
Eighteen 70
85 March StGreat food in a traditional old inn just a few blocks from Roseneath.
Factory Espresso
135 Kite StGreat coffee! Great selection for breakfast and lunch.
Bills Beans East Orange
148 McLachlan StBest coffee in Orange - possibly Australia! Great snacks.
Great new cafe with wide selection of foods - brilliant for indulgent breakfast.
8 locals recommend
Village Bakehouse Orange
208 Peisley StGreat new cafe with wide selection of foods - brilliant for indulgent breakfast.
Byng Street Cafe
47 Byng StAnything Grows
54 Summer StNursery with great light lunches just a walk away from Roseneath.
One of the best bakeries you'll find anywhere - traditional French breads and pastries, pies and quiches and coffee as well!
28 locals recommend
Racine Bakery
166B Summer StOne of the best bakeries you'll find anywhere - traditional French breads and pastries, pies and quiches and coffee as well!
The Dutch Embassy Expresso Bar and Cafe
41 Sale StGreat tea, coffee and lunch.
The Sugar Mill Cafe
26B Sale StreetAmazing cakes and pies!
Zest Restaurant & Beer Garden
211 Byng StFor something a little different.
Stepping Stone
179 Anson StreetFine dining in beautiful restored home in heart of Orange.
This is a must-visit destination right next to Lake Canonolas a short drive to the west of Orange. Take a walk around the Lake, or a swim in summer, or relax Wednesday to Saturday for coffee, breakfast or lunch at the Lakehouse.
Lakeshore Cafe
This is a must-visit destination right next to Lake Canonolas a short drive to the west of Orange. Take a walk around the Lake, or a swim in summer, or relax Wednesday to Saturday for coffee, breakfast or lunch at the Lakehouse.
Great breakfasts and lunches on the edge of town set in old packing shed.
44 locals recommend
The Agrestic Grocer
426 Mitchell HwyGreat breakfasts and lunches on the edge of town set in old packing shed.
Pick up your organic meats, local grown vegetables and all your organic needs, including a great coffee and cake from Guy and Ellie.
The Wholefood Eatery
50 McNamara StPick up your organic meats, local grown vegetables and all your organic needs, including a great coffee and cake from Guy and Ellie.
Overlander Indian Restaurant
243-245 Lords PlAuthentic Indian restaurant and takeaway.
Lords Place Thai Restaurant
195 Lords PlBest Thai restaurant and takeaway in town.
Red Pepper Indian Cuisine
307 Summer StGreat authentic Indian a walk away from Roseneath.
Bodhi Garden Vegetarian Restaurant
341 Summer StWell prepared vegetarian restaurant and takeaway.
Hatted restaurant set among the vines a short drive from town.
16 locals recommend
Racine Weddings - Packing Shed
208 Nancarrow LnHatted restaurant set among the vines a short drive from town.
Vineyard restaurant set high on Mt Canobolas with stunning views across Orange with apple picking in season.
15 locals recommend
Borrodell Vineyard
298 Lake Canobolas RdVineyard restaurant set high on Mt Canobolas with stunning views across Orange with apple picking in season.
Traditional Italian food prepared with care set in an old homestead at the foot of Mt Canobolas.
10 locals recommend
Fiorini's Ristorante Italiano
816 Canobolas RdTraditional Italian food prepared with care set in an old homestead at the foot of Mt Canobolas.
This is a great place with traditional club for well prepared with a fantastic view over the golf course.
The 19th View Restaurant
130 Ploughmans LnThis is a great place with traditional club for well prepared with a fantastic view over the golf course.
Mr Sushi King
297 Summer StGood Japanese food in nice setting in the centre of town.
Mr Lim Korean & Chinese Diner
282 Summer StKorean BBQ and restaurant in centre of town.
Jimmy's Takeaway Lamb Yeeros
147 Woodward StReal lamb yeeros and kebab's for takeaway only.
About 20 minutes drive from Orange in the historic town of Millthorpe, the one hat Tonic is situated in the restored commercial stores and prepares exquisite food and wines.
35 locals recommend
Tonic Restaurant
About 20 minutes drive from Orange in the historic town of Millthorpe, the one hat Tonic is situated in the restored commercial stores and prepares exquisite food and wines.
Parks & Nature
Cook Park
Summer StreetHistoric park in centre of Orange and just short stroll from Roseneath.
Botanic Gardens
300 Yellow Box WayBeautiful gardens - great for a walk.
Gosling Creek Reserve
28 Forest RdGreat walking paths around the Gosling Creek dam.
Lake set in bushland - swimming, walking trails, canoeing and kiosk/lunch place etc
60 locals recommend
Lake Canobolas Reserve
87 Lake Canobolas RdLake set in bushland - swimming, walking trails, canoeing and kiosk/lunch place etc
Arts & Culture
Small but engaging collection with regular features and tours.
32 locals recommend
Orange Regional Gallery
149 Byng StSmall but engaging collection with regular features and tours.
Fantastic program year round including local performances, as well as touring companies including Bell Shakespeare, Sydney Symphony, Sydney Ballet and wide variety of performers.
8 locals recommend
Orange Civic Theatre
135 Byng StFantastic program year round including local performances, as well as touring companies including Bell Shakespeare, Sydney Symphony, Sydney Ballet and wide variety of performers.
Essentials
Closest grocery store (3 block walk) well stocked with wide range of local and imported cheeses.
13 locals recommend
SUPA IGA
88 Summer StClosest grocery store (3 block walk) well stocked with wide range of local and imported cheeses.
Entertainment & Activities
Great playground for kids next to Orange Botanic Gardens, with Patmos next door for coffee. BBQ on site.
14 locals recommend
Orange Adventure Playground
Yellow Box WayGreat playground for kids next to Orange Botanic Gardens, with Patmos next door for coffee. BBQ on site.
25m indoor heated pool and children's pool (all year) and 50m outdoor pool and diving boards (warm months only).
8 locals recommend
Orange Aquatic Centre
25m indoor heated pool and children's pool (all year) and 50m outdoor pool and diving boards (warm months only).
Odeon 5 Cinemas
43 William StFive modern cinemas showing selection of latest movies.
John Lomas Skate Park
Warrendine StreetSkate park in centre of town next to Velodrome with cafe over the road.
Orange City Bowling Club
61-89 Warrendine StMini Gold course, bowling club and restaurant/bar.
Sightseeing
An hour and 15 mins from Orange of a beautiful road the Cowra Gardens are stunning. Visit the memorial to the Cowra breakout while in town, and the beauty of Cowra.
Cowra Japanese Garden and Cultural Centre
Ken Nakajima PlaceAn hour and 15 mins from Orange of a beautiful road the Cowra Gardens are stunning. Visit the memorial to the Cowra breakout while in town, and the beauty of Cowra.
About 2 hrs from Orange, the sister to Taronga Zoo in Sydney allows animals to roam in large enclosures. Hire some bikes and ride around the park.
59 locals recommend
Taronga Western Plains Zoo
Obley RoadAbout 2 hrs from Orange, the sister to Taronga Zoo in Sydney allows animals to roam in large enclosures. Hire some bikes and ride around the park.
Canowindra is a farming town located about 40 minutes from Orange, and the site of the former inland sea with a major pre-historic collection of fishes. Roam the beautiful old main street in this town that has starred in movies and television. Look out for the Hot Air Balloon events - a must visit.
6 locals recommend
Age of Fishes Museum
129 Gaskill StCanowindra is a farming town located about 40 minutes from Orange, and the site of the former inland sea with a major pre-historic collection of fishes. Roam the beautiful old main street in this town that has starred in movies and television. Look out for the Hot Air Balloon events - a must visit.
Wellington Caves is about 1 1/2 hours from Orange - large cave complex. Look out for music events in the Caves, and travel to historic Wellington and picnic in the Park by the river.
20 locals recommend
Wellington Caves Complex
Caves RoadWellington Caves is about 1 1/2 hours from Orange - large cave complex. Look out for music events in the Caves, and travel to historic Wellington and picnic in the Park by the river.
Bathurst was the first inland city in Australia - drive the Bathurst 1000 track for free (but not too fast and is it well patrolled), and visit the beautiful streets of the city and its many fine cafes and attractions including the Australian Museum of Minerals and Fossils (with the full T-Rex) - one of the best small museums outside of a capital city.
49 locals recommend
Mount Panorama Motor Racing Circuit
Mountain StraightBathurst was the first inland city in Australia - drive the Bathurst 1000 track for free (but not too fast and is it well patrolled), and visit the beautiful streets of the city and its many fine cafes and attractions including the Australian Museum of Minerals and Fossils (with the full T-Rex) - one of the best small museums outside of a capital city.
Bushrangers prowled for gold on the road from Orange to Forbes, an historic town with beautiful buildings and parks. About 1 1/2 hours from Orange.
Forbes
Bushrangers prowled for gold on the road from Orange to Forbes, an historic town with beautiful buildings and parks. About 1 1/2 hours from Orange.
A village caught in time - take the beautiful drive from Orange to Millthorpe for lunch, and then on to Carcoar for afternoon tea. A town lost in time.
18 locals recommend
Carcoar
A village caught in time - take the beautiful drive from Orange to Millthorpe for lunch, and then on to Carcoar for afternoon tea. A town lost in time.
Hillend was once the second largest city in NSW following the discovery of gold. But as quickly as it grew, it declined, leaving the old town abandoned. Many of the buildings survive caught in time, with old photos helping to reconstruct the visitor's view of the old city. Great old pub in the heart of the town, and comfortable camp site - a great place to walk, roam, soak up the history and watch the kangaroos. About 2.5 hrs from Orange through Bathurst and the historic Sofala (worth a stop on the way).
21 locals recommend
Hill End
Hillend was once the second largest city in NSW following the discovery of gold. But as quickly as it grew, it declined, leaving the old town abandoned. Many of the buildings survive caught in time, with old photos helping to reconstruct the visitor's view of the old city. Great old pub in the heart of the town, and comfortable camp site - a great place to walk, roam, soak up the history and watch the kangaroos. About 2.5 hrs from Orange through Bathurst and the historic Sofala (worth a stop on the way).