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City in New South Wales, Australia
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Orange is a small city in the Central West of New South Wales. Orange and the surrounding area are known for quiet getaways and excellent food and wine. Orange calls itself Australia's Colour City due to its large number of European trees and their autumn colours. Late March and April are the best times to visit to see the colours.
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Cook Park is a large park occupying a city block in Orange. It is full of established European trees and is spectacular in early autumn.
A 17-hectare garden, the Botanic Gardens have concerts and performances in summer.
The highest point in Australia west of the Great Dividing Range at 1395 m, this long-extinct volcano is 20 km west of Orange. The view from the summit is excellent and there are many day walks on the slopes. Although Orange itself has only a few snowfalls a year, snow is common on Mount Canobolas however, due to safety concerns it is closed when snow or ice is present.
Civic Sq (off Peisley Street).
This park is located at the Narambla homestead, birthplace of AB "Banjo" Paterson, Australia's most famous poet and author of the lyrics of "Waltzing Matilda".
Highland Heritage Estate specialises in local produce.
Belgravia @ Union Bank
A wine bar and cafe near the centre of town, and a cellar door for the vineyard.
Excellent cakes, but really the attraction is the fresh air and the views.
The Parkview's bistro (entrance at the side in McNamara Street) serves good quality lunches for $15-20, table service. Steak, roast and cooked seafood are the main fare. The bistro is quite spacious and quiet.
The School House is in the Mayfield Vineyard to the east of Orange. The French inspired menu changes monthly based on seasonal produce availability.
Scottys is a nice little sandwich and cake shop, good bread and fresh fillings. It's a reliable place for a bite if you're in the centre of town. However, locals know this too; it can be hard to get a table.
Just another cafe in Orange.
Corner of Forbes Road and Radnedge Lane, Borenore (next to Hillside Orchard).
Good range of dessert wines and Riesling.
This lodge is close to the centre of town and provides high quality standard motel rooms with queen or king sized beds and private bathrooms.
Doubles from $65.
Mitchell Highway. This new hotel 5 minutes east of Orange is aimed at conference and business visitors.
Orange is four hours west of Sydney by car. Travellers would take the A32 (Great Western Highway to Bathurst and the Mitchell Highway to Orange).
Read in the guidePublic transport in Orange is limited to the town itself, and to links to other towns in the district.
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