Sara & Rich's guidebook
Food scene
Wander down the quaint streets of pretty Millthorpe. Wonderful shops, cafes, and boutique wineries. Tonic is also worth the dining experience.
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Millthorpe
Wander down the quaint streets of pretty Millthorpe. Wonderful shops, cafes, and boutique wineries. Tonic is also worth the dining experience.
Orange is absolutely delightful! There is so much to do. Award-winning restaurants, boutique shops, magnificent gardens and bustling markets. Orchards thrive from its rich produce-yielding soils, so the produce is fresh and delicious, from apples and berries to truffles and grass-fed beef, perfect to pair with cool climate wines and spectacular scenery.
The Orange Farmers Market take place the second Saturday of every month from 8.30am to midday at Naylor Pavilion, Orange Showground, Leeds Parade. Farmers from all over the Central West region come with their beautiful fresh produce, fruit & veg, meats, wines, olive oils, breads, jams and chutneys.
Our favourite places to eat;
Pub - Carriers Arms Hotel
Pies & cakes - Village Bake House
Cafes - The Agrestic Grocer
Larder & Home
Byng Street Cafe
Birdie Noshery & Drinking
Restaurants - Antica Australis (Carcoar)
Tonic (Millthorpe)
The Peacock Room (Oriana Hotel)
Sisters Rock (Borrodell Vineyard)
Raku Izakaya
Mr Lim Korean & Chinese Diner
The Union Bank
Our favourite shops;
The Sonic
Mary & Tex Curious Emporium
The White Place
Chaos & Karma
Eclectic Homewares
Our favourite parks;
Lake Canobolas Park
Cook Park
Orange Botanic Gardens
Our favourite vineyards;
Too many to mention, I'll list it separately!
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Orange
Orange is absolutely delightful! There is so much to do. Award-winning restaurants, boutique shops, magnificent gardens and bustling markets. Orchards thrive from its rich produce-yielding soils, so the produce is fresh and delicious, from apples and berries to truffles and grass-fed beef, perfect to pair with cool climate wines and spectacular scenery.
The Orange Farmers Market take place the second Saturday of every month from 8.30am to midday at Naylor Pavilion, Orange Showground, Leeds Parade. Farmers from all over the Central West region come with their beautiful fresh produce, fruit & veg, meats, wines, olive oils, breads, jams and chutneys.
Our favourite places to eat;
Pub - Carriers Arms Hotel
Pies & cakes - Village Bake House
Cafes - The Agrestic Grocer
Larder & Home
Byng Street Cafe
Birdie Noshery & Drinking
Restaurants - Antica Australis (Carcoar)
Tonic (Millthorpe)
The Peacock Room (Oriana Hotel)
Sisters Rock (Borrodell Vineyard)
Raku Izakaya
Mr Lim Korean & Chinese Diner
The Union Bank
Our favourite shops;
The Sonic
Mary & Tex Curious Emporium
The White Place
Chaos & Karma
Eclectic Homewares
Our favourite parks;
Lake Canobolas Park
Cook Park
Orange Botanic Gardens
Our favourite vineyards;
Too many to mention, I'll list it separately!
There are 60 vineyards that dot the surrounding countryside, like Philip Shaw, Nashdale Lane, Ross Hill and Swinging Bridge. Or you can sample them all at Ferment wine centre, which acts as the city cellar door for many vineyards. Explore further with a Country Food Trails tour. Time your visit with Orange F.O.O.D Week in April or the Orange Wine Month in October.
Our favourite vineyards;
Nashdale Lane Wines
Rowlee Wines
Philip Shaw Wines
Angullong Wines (Millthorpe)
Swinging Bridge Wines
Heifer Station Wines (Also has a farm with lots of animals, great for the kids)
If wine isn't your tipple, make a trip to the Parrot Distilling Co for scrumptious gins - fantastic tasting experiences and wood fired pizza on some nights.
Nashdale
There are 60 vineyards that dot the surrounding countryside, like Philip Shaw, Nashdale Lane, Ross Hill and Swinging Bridge. Or you can sample them all at Ferment wine centre, which acts as the city cellar door for many vineyards. Explore further with a Country Food Trails tour. Time your visit with Orange F.O.O.D Week in April or the Orange Wine Month in October.
Our favourite vineyards;
Nashdale Lane Wines
Rowlee Wines
Philip Shaw Wines
Angullong Wines (Millthorpe)
Swinging Bridge Wines
Heifer Station Wines (Also has a farm with lots of animals, great for the kids)
If wine isn't your tipple, make a trip to the Parrot Distilling Co for scrumptious gins - fantastic tasting experiences and wood fired pizza on some nights.
Huntley Berry Farm is a highlight for us! Grab a box or bucket and go and pick your own produce off the vine, off the tree, or out of the ground! Or they have some wonderful pre-prepared hampers. Everything in season from strawberries and tomatoes to pumpkins and eggplant.
Cherry picking is a big event in summer too, choose from one of the many many orchards and pick your own cherries, peaches, pears, apricots and more!
Lucknow
Huntley Berry Farm is a highlight for us! Grab a box or bucket and go and pick your own produce off the vine, off the tree, or out of the ground! Or they have some wonderful pre-prepared hampers. Everything in season from strawberries and tomatoes to pumpkins and eggplant.
Cherry picking is a big event in summer too, choose from one of the many many orchards and pick your own cherries, peaches, pears, apricots and more!
Sightseeing
Carcoar is a charming National Trust listed town with beautiful historic buildings. Wonderful boutiques, art and antique shops. Book ahead to eat at Antica Australis Locanda!
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Carcoar
Carcoar is a charming National Trust listed town with beautiful historic buildings. Wonderful boutiques, art and antique shops. Book ahead to eat at Antica Australis Locanda!
A stunning spot for a picnic, watersports or some fishing. Stocked with golden perch, murray cod and trout. Enjoy an afternoon by the water and soak in the peace.
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Carcoar Dam
Carcoar Dam RoadA stunning spot for a picnic, watersports or some fishing. Stocked with golden perch, murray cod and trout. Enjoy an afternoon by the water and soak in the peace.
The first Australian payable gold discovery was made here in 1851, a picturesque picnic and camping ground at the junction of the Lewis Ponds and Summer Hill Creeks evidence of old alluvial, reef and deep lead mines is still visible. Lots to offer with camping, fishing, fossicking and exploring the old diggings. Hire a gold pan from the Orange Visitor Information Centre and try your luck in Summer Hill Creek just as the early settlers did during the gold rush of the 1850's.
Ophir Reserve Campground
Lower Lewis Ponds RoadThe first Australian payable gold discovery was made here in 1851, a picturesque picnic and camping ground at the junction of the Lewis Ponds and Summer Hill Creeks evidence of old alluvial, reef and deep lead mines is still visible. Lots to offer with camping, fishing, fossicking and exploring the old diggings. Hire a gold pan from the Orange Visitor Information Centre and try your luck in Summer Hill Creek just as the early settlers did during the gold rush of the 1850's.
Mount Canobolas State Conservation Area offers birdwatching, walking, scenic views, and pretty picnic areas. Start at the Federal Falls campground and take your pick of bush walks that start from there.
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Mt Canobolas
Mount Canobolas RoadMount Canobolas State Conservation Area offers birdwatching, walking, scenic views, and pretty picnic areas. Start at the Federal Falls campground and take your pick of bush walks that start from there.
A perfect place to walk the dogs off lead, there are so many different tracks and paths to discover. Also excellent fun for 4WD driving as there are lots of tracks that are only accessible to 4WD vehicles. Ask Rich or I for details for an exciting adventure!
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Mount Canobolas State Recreation Area
Towac WayA perfect place to walk the dogs off lead, there are so many different tracks and paths to discover. Also excellent fun for 4WD driving as there are lots of tracks that are only accessible to 4WD vehicles. Ask Rich or I for details for an exciting adventure!