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join the adventure! relax, unwind and indulge in the orange region. CONVERSATION STARTERS Things you might like to ORANGE IS A SISTER CITY TO Orange, California - United States (1963) KNOW Ushiku - Japan (1986) ... about getting here Mount Hagen - Papua New Guinea (c. 1985) Timaru - New Zealand (1990)
ORANGE’S LOCATION THE ORANGE REGION VILLAGES Approx 260 km west of Sydney, NSW The Orange region has 23 villages you can stop Approx 295 km north of Canberra, ACT For more information on these in and explore. CATCHING A TRAIN or COACH villages check page 41. The train departs several times a day from Sydney Central Station. The traditional landowners are the Wiradjuri Book online with NSW TrainLink at people. www.nswtrainlink.info or call 13 22 32 Yuranigh (approx. 1820 – April 1850) was an Australia Wide Coaches will get you here Australian Indigenous guide and stockman on a luxury coach – services available from who guided Thomas Mitchell on his 1845–46 Sydney to Orange & Canberra to Orange expedition to central Queensland. After the www.austwidecoaches.com.au expedition, Yuranigh returned to Sydney with Mitchell before relocating to Boree, where he DRIVING HERE died and was buried by his people. There are four An easy 3.5 hour drive from Sydney or carved trees and a headstone at the grave site, Canberra. Feel your shoulders loosen and indicating Yuranigh was a man of special honour. a sigh of relief as you leave the city lights Just outside of Molong you can visit the site that and head to the relaxing landscapes of honours Yuranigh. MOUNT Central NSW. Visit www.whereis.com.au or google maps for directions. A striking feature - at of1,395m the landscape above sea is level, it’s the We’ve also included a pullout map in the CANOBOLAS is an extinct highest peak in a straightMt Canobolas line between the Blue centre of this booklet to help you get Mountains and Perth. around and find your bearings. you’ll volcanic complex which erupted in several phases find directions to the villages on it too! between 13 and 11 million years ago, making the mountain a relatively recent geological feature.
FLYING HERE The name comes from two Aboriginal words, The flight to Orange is a cruisy 45 mins. ‘coona’ and ‘booloo’ meaning two headed beast Just as you’re finishing your onboard snack, TIP: Go to the summit and or conjoined twins. the plane commences it’s scenic descent. Contact Rex (Regional Express Airlines) they capture the panoramic views of the region. have several flights to and from Orange to was a motor racing Sydney each day. Ph 13 17 13 www.rex.com.au GNOO BLAS CIRCUIT circuit in Orange formed from rural roads on GETTING AROUND the outskirts of town, around the grounds of Call a friendly Taxi Cab of Orange 131 008 Bloomfield Hospital and what is now known or for more exploring options such as wine as Sir Jack Brabham Park. It was 6.34km long tours or custom 4WD adventures go to and in January 1960 hosted the first Australian www.visitorange.com.au Touring Car Championship Race. Pick up a brochure and take a self guided tour.
Orange Visitor Information Centre FREE CALL 1800 069 466 WELCOME! The purpose of this little booklet is to help you gain a better understanding of the Orange region and what is on offer here. There is a lot to say so we encourage you to get inspired - what is ‘it’ that you’d love to do whilst in the Orange region ... we’re sure you will see page 2 find some answers in this guide. What do the locals get up to? see page 4
All the up-to-date and comprehensive When are the main festivals and events? information on the things to see and see page 7 I’d like to know about the food – do in the region are on the website restaurants, farmer’s market and producers www.visitorange.com.au – there’s YEP! see page 10 also a great online itinerary builder that Can I get a good coffee? see page 14
will help you create your ‘it’ list. You We’d like to visit the cellar doors see page 16 can book your accommodation through see page 19 the site too. What arts, theatre and music is there?
I want to have my wedding in see the page Orange 20 region Have fun planning! We want to go shopping!! see page 22
Ps don’t hesitate to call us if you need We’re planning to hit the night life help 1800 069 466 ... its free! Need help getting around? Pull out the maps see in pagethe middle 28
You will see lots of #hashtags in this I’d love to go to the parks and gardens see page 30 booklet. We encourage you to share page 32 your experiences, pics and comments What recreational activities are there? on your social media channels by hash tagging them. We’ve put some prompts What can we do with the family and the dog? see page 34 in to get your conversation started! GREAT! Watch it or participate # I love sport! see page 36 What drives the region’s economy? see page 38 You will see these QR codes in I want to learn about the gold history? see page 39 this guide. If you have never used one before, they are really easy or take a self guided heritage tour? see page 41 and they take you straight to
further information related to Learn about the region’s villages that page. Here’s how to do it: There are two areas surrounding Orange city 1. Go to the App Store on your with unique villages to visit: see page 42 smart phone or tablet and towns and villages search for “QR code reader”. for the Cabonne see page 44 2. Once the reader has installed towns and villages on your device – open it then for the Blayney see page 46 hover over the QR code until it finishes scanning. What accommodation is there?
3. You will then see the relevant page load into your internet browser. It saves typing it in! Got any other questions?? go to the inside back cover for help!
/visitorange /visit_orange www.visitorange.com.au 1 Riding dirt bikes with mates True friends Hire a bike in Orange Hello ducks at Cook Park by local Nick Evans by local Aretha Acton by local Lesley Cox by local Camille Tavares
Orange winter wonderland Selfie in Orange Hill Street in autumn by local Robert Crisp by local Angelina Catterpilla by local Angus Mckern
Sunset from Mt Canobolas Team Penning, Canowindra Beautiful Gosling Creek by local Marguerite Ryan by local Tracy Smith by local Juliet Warrender
Elephant Park Waterfall at Federal Falls The friendly cellar door dog Snuggling on Mt Canobolas by local Lynda Jane by local Haylee Dean by local Danny Keith by local Danika Archibald A day in the life of a local
Lake Canobolas Forest fairy garden 4th Crossing Falls, Ophir Rd by local John Kich by local Sophie Brown by local Angus Mckern Mt Lindsay lookout sunset Picnicking at Long Point Lake Canobolas Netball practice, Anzac Park by local Nick Brady by local Meaghan Clyde by local Muddy Waters by local Shaun Dixon
Enjoying beautiful weather Cook Park in autumn At the farmer’s market Lots of yummy local things by local Louise Fossilo by local Robyn Fotos by local John Kich by local Shani Nottingham
Lake Canobolas overflow Ophir Reserve near Orange by local Muddy Man by local Ruth Durose
Autumn in Orange Underpass at Gosling Creek Orange Miniature Railway Curious by local Rebecca Walkom by local Ronald Bowden by local Frazer Baker by local Muddy Waters
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Enjoying a day at the races Taking a dip near Gosling Creek Sunset at Gosling Creek Reserve by local Renai McArdle by local Ellie Brown by local Maria Kok SEPTEMBER is spring see pg 18 for packing tips Orange Orange Eisteddfod Orange City of Orange Golf Championships For the exact dates of these Canowindra Canowindra Show annual events and a calendar Eugowra Eugowra Show bursting with many more go Cudal Cudal Show to www.visitorange.com.au Molong Meet U in Molong & Molong Show Manildra Manildra Show october MY DIARY notes Orange Veterans Golf Championships we’re planning a trip to orange in: Borenore Australian National Field Days Trunkey Creek Annual Wool & Horse Festival Carcoar Carcoar Show Eugowra Harness Racing - Carnival of Cups short list of events on while we’re there: Neville Neville Show & Fair Orange region Wine Festival (last weeks in Oct) november Orange region Wine Festival (cont’d to 1st week Nov) Orange Orange Dragon Boat Regatta Orange Champion Dog Show Errowanbang Wool Shearing Championships Carcoar & Open Day Blayney Motorcycling NSW Senior Long Track Championships Millthorpe Garden Ramble - Open Gardens Carcoar Running Festival december is summer see pg 27 for packing tips KEY FEsTIVALS in Millthorpe Millthorpe Markets the ORANGE REGION ATERSON Orange & Blayney Carols by Candlelight BANJO P Orange NYE Under the Stars FESTIVAL February Orange Garlic Harvest Festival FOOD WEEK January April Orange Orange and District Picnic Races CANOWINDRA Orange & BALLOON Villages Australia Day Celebrations CHALLENGE Check the village websites to see who is hosting April the Australia Day celebrations each year ORANGE APPLE FESTIVAL FEBRUARY May Orange Gnoo Blas Classic Car Festival ORANGE WINE Orange Orange Running Festival FESTIVAL
Orange region banjo Paterson Poetry Festival Oct - Nov
months warm ely v lo Orange Dressage with Altitude For more information Millthorpe Munch & Meander on these events go to Orange Flix in the Stix www.tasteorange.com.au
4 Orange Visitor Information Centre FREE CALL 1800 069 466 The Orange region is host to many fun events and activities. Here is a list of the ones that occur annually, however go to www.visitorange.com.au to find more detail on each event and also the comprehensive list of regional events that happen every now and then. SNAPSHOT
MY DIARY notes MARCH is autumn see pg 6 for packing tips Orange Great Volcanic Mountain Challenge ANNUAL EVENTS we’re planning a trip to orange in: in the ORANGE REGION Blayney Blayney Show Cumnock Cumnock Show Orange Orange Bird Sale Orange Annual Veterans Golf Tournament What’s on EVERY month short list of events on while we’re there: Mandurama Millamolong Polo Carnival Wentworth Main Mine Open Day Lucknow Molong NSW Sheep Dog Trails First weekend of the month Carcoar Art Week 10am to 2.30pm Blayney Textures of One Orange Region Farmer’s Market Orange Second Saturday of the month APRIL 8.30am to 12.30pm Orange Orange Brass Band Celebration Miniature train rides Orange region FOOD Week Orange Matthews Park, Orange Orange Orange Gold Cup (Thoroughbreds) Second Saturday of the month Anzac Day Services Various 1pm to 5pm Millthorpe Millthorpe Markets Bird Walk at Botanic Gardens Canowindra Canowindra Balloon Challenge Orange First Sunday of the month Canowindra@home Long Lunch Canowindra From 8.30am Blayney B2B (Blayney to Bathurst) Cyclo Orange Jazz Club Molong 100 Mile Dinner Orange First Sunday of the month
ATERSON MAY 2pm to 5pm BANJO P Orange Orange Show Moorbel Markets FESTIVAL Canowindra February Orange region apple Festival First Saturday of the month
Eugowra Eugowra’s Mural Weekend 8am to 12pm FOOD WEEK April Yeoval Yeoval Show Produce & craft markets Cumnock CANOWINDRA Third Saturday of the month BALLOON JUNE is winter see pg 12 for packing tips 9am to 12pm CHALLENGE Orange Antique Fair April ORANGE APPLE Carcoar Music & Museums Day Scan here with FESTIVAL JUly your QR code May reader and you’ll Yeoval Quick Shear Competition ORANGE WINE be taken directly to the what’s FESTIVAL august on page of the Oct - Nov Orange Orange Eisteddfod website.
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/visitorange /visit_orange 5 AUTUMN Autumn in the Orange region is without a doubt the prettiest time of year. The big old trees shed their foliage in a spectacular shower of oranges and reds, no-one can truly resist the temptation of running through a big pile of leaves on the ground. WHAT TO PACK Don’t forget your camera!
Boots
Jeans
Long tees
But also pack a light coat or cardigan for the evenings
Pack a scarf in too
Sunnies
Climate/Rainfall Chart
Avg Temp Mar apr May
Max C 23 18 14
Min C 11 7 5
Rainfall mm 57 43 65
#autumninorange by Alf Manciagli
Image courtesy of #autumninorange # Elephantparkorange #autumninorange #Orangefoodweek by local Sam Brown by local Louise Fossilo by local Andrew
6 Orange Visitor Information Centre FREE CALL 1800 069 466 TASTE
FOOD of the ORANGE REGION
We welcome you to the many ‘foodie’ experiences on offer in the Orange region including the areas MICHAEL of Blayney and Cabonne – also widely known as 5 minutes with ‘Australia’s Food Basket’. We’re sure you will be MANNERS impressed by the diverse range of produce, chefs and restaurants.
A FAVOURITE LOCAL FOODIE AND LEGENDARY BUY IT - On the second Saturday of every CHEF WHO’S helped put the orange region month producers from all around the region come to town to sell their produce at the on the ‘food’ map Orange Region Farmer’s Market. The locals hang out for the markets to stock up on Due to a family connection, you can find their favourite foods and catch up with one of Australia’s top chefs most weeks friends. It’s a lovely local experience. now helping out at a local cellar door. PICK IT - If the markets aren’t on when ‘It’s incredible talking to people who you’re here, visit a farm gate or one of the are coming up for the first time and providores to stock up on local produce. they can’t believe Orange,’ Michael In May each year we celebrate the Orange Manners said. ‘They thought they’d Apple Festival, where the town goes ape come to a little country town (but) over apples! This is a great time to book a there’s good coffee, wherever you weekend as there are lots of fun activities on ... with a twist of apple. go there’s nice things to eat, good TE IT – F.O.O.D CELEBRA restaurants, great wine.’ (Food of Orange District) Trained as a chef in France, Michael hosts Orange Food Week Manners came to Orange in the nineties in April each year - one of after running hatted restaurants in the Australia’s original regional Blue Mountains. Adding his own layers food events. The region’s producers madly of excellence to Orange’s emerging food harvest their autumn produce to supply the culture, he opened ‘Selkirks’, soon to score many events of the 10 day food festival. two ‘hats’ and twice-named the Good Food Go to www.orangefoodweek.com.au Guide’s Best Regional Restaurant. LOCAL tip: Book early as the
Now away from the daily pressure of food events sell quickly!
critics, his cooking is still in demand and SAVOUR IT - The restaurants in our he plays a key role in Orange’s food culture, region are also top notch with some which now boasts three hatted restaurants. of them holding a SMH Chefs Hat. If it’s something a little less fancy Go to www.visitorange.com.au to read you’re looking for like a good old the full article. pub meal or bistro there are also plenty to choose from.
/visitorange /visit_orange www.visitorange.com.au 7 #farmlunchorange #orangefoodweek
#finediningorange If you loved it recommend it!
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#finediningorange #producemarketsorange
8 Orange Visitor Information Centre FREE CALL 1800 069 466 TASTE ARMER’S MARKET PRODUCE / F and DINING EXPERIENCES
#pickyourownfruitorange it covered.
y If it’s picking your own fruit, chatting to a producer or visiting a hatted restaurant, we’ve got Start planning your ideal foodie trip by ticking the boxes below, then go to www.visitorange.com.au for the full range of restaurants, producers and market dates – build your itinerary online and
ensure you squeeze ‘it’ all in!
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We have to book a fine dining restaurant dd dd a Let’s go to the pub for dinner on one night If you loved it recommend it! foodie chit chat I’d love to go to a farm lunch No … Orange doesn’t grow oranges. It’s too cold here - we predominantly Maybe we should have lunch at a winery grow apples and cherries … and of course grapes for making wine! I really want to buy some local produce The farmer’s markets are on the 2nd Saturday of every month. We should go to the farmer’s market 1000 online tickets for FOOD Week’s Forage event sold out in a matter of days. I’d rather pick my own fruit at a farm gate
There are three restaurants in the Orange I want to have dinner with a beautiful view region holding a SMH Good Food Guide Chef’s Hat. A family friendly restaurant isturn all wethe need page What about a good coffee?
I want to meet a farmer!
Scan here with your QR code reader and you’ll be taken directly to the food page of the website. LOVE IT!
#farmgateproduceorange www.visitorange.com.au/ /visitorange /visit_orange wine-and-food 9 #cafeorange
#coffeeinorange #cafeorangeregion
#coffeeroastersorangeregion
10 Orange Visitor Information Centre FREE CALL 1800 069 466 TASTE TURE CAFE CUL
If you’re someone who loves a good coffee, the
y Orange region has ‘it’. We love our coffee just as much as you do, and our barista’s sure know how to pour a good one! We are also seriously proud of our local roasters who produce premium quality blends ... Even though you will find the major brands like Campos, Allpress, Toby’s
Estate etc we’d recommend trying a local
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dd dd a I need a good coffee before I start the day!
I want to try a locally roasted blend
Can I find Orange regionYES! cafés on my favourite coffee Apps?
Let’s do brunch in a village
We should check out a garden café
I want to chill in a bookstore café
Let’s do a teahouse instead!
Scan here with your QR code reader and you’ll be taken to the food page of the website. GET TO YOUR COFFEE HIT QUICKER!
www.visitorange.com.au/ /visitorange /visit_orange wine-and-food 11 WINTER
Winter in the Orange region is perfect if you love rugging up and sitting by the fire with a nice glass of red. Our cool climate wines thrive here and so will you. Seek out some of our favourite winter secrets or simply enjoy a drive through the starkly beautiful landscape. WHAT TO PACK Ugg boots
Thick socks
Thermals
Thick coats
Scarf & hat or beanie
Gloves & umbrella
A packet of marshmallows!
Climate/Rainfall Chart
Avg Temp Jun Jul aug
Max C 10 9 11
Min C 3 1 2
Rainfall mm 70 82 95 #winterinorange by local Don Hoskins
#duntryleagueorange #lakecanobolas #vineyardorange By local Guy Chapman by local Lynda Brackenridge #winterinorange By local David Hoskins
12 Orange Visitor Information Centre FREE CALL 1800 069 466 TASTE
WINES of the ORANGE Region
We welcome you to discover our unique PHILIP cool climate wine region. Here we produce 5 minutes with distinguished cool climate wines made SHAW with passion by our resident winemakers and grape growers. Our altitude, cool climate, soil structure and topography one of Our favourite local winemakers are our unique point of difference which who has contributed to putting the you will begin to recognise as you taste orange region on the ‘wine’ map your way through the many wine varietals produced here. Twenty five years after he planted his own high altitude vineyard on the TASTE IT – The bonus in tasting wine foothills of Mt Canobolas, Philip Shaw’s at a cellar door is more often than not, views on what makes Orange special the person pouring the wine is the are continuing to develop along with winemaker themselves. Jump aboard their the quality of his wines. journey and understand straight from the maker’s mouth their techniques and ‘I came here because it fitted my model processes. There are 30+ cellar doors to of what I wanted to do with grapes. choose from each with their own story There was a reasonable population. It was and character. reasonably close to Sydney,’ international We encourage you to build prize-winning winemaker Philip Shaw said. your own trail based on your favourite varietal or label. ‘I saw it as an attractive area and great Check the full list of cellar for growing grapes and making some doors to visit at the website fabulous wines, and we’re just starting. www.winesoforange.com.au. It shows huge potential.’ You can also learn about the volcanic Philip made the move from corporate wine soils, varying elevation attributes and production with Rosemount and Southcorp other intricate details that contribute to the unique qualities in our wines. to plant his own vineyard from scratch in
1988, spotting the site from the window of If you’ve had a big day of wine tasting a light plane. settle in at a local wine bar for the He thought it would take his new vineyard evening or take a bottle of your favourite ten or twelve years to reach the point of purchase to dinner at a local BYO restaurant. Otherwise you’ll usually find producing good wine. It took fourteen, they’ll already have a long list of local but it was worth the wait. wines on offer – ask the wait staff to Go to www.visitorange.com.au to read match a local bottle with your meal. the full article.
/visitorange /visit_orange www.visitorange.com.au 13 #vineyardorangeregion
#orangewineweek #winemakersoforange Image thanks to Wine Week Image thanks to Taste Orange vino chit chat The Orange Wine Region is defined as the area above 600m in the local government areas of Orange, Cabonne and Blayney.
Terroir (terwär) is the French word used to define the features of a wine growing region including its climate, geology, topography and soils which contribute to the individuality of wines produced there, our terroir consists of basalt rich, volcanic #cellardoorsorangeregion soils.
14 Orange Visitor Information Centre FREE CALL 1800 069 466 TASTE
TE WINES, COOL CLIMA and CELLAR DOORS CIDER
y Sipping it, smelling it, swirling it, or just plain drinking it. What is ‘it’ that makes your trip to a wine region tick all the boxes? Start here, then visit the website to finalise your hit list online. All of the cellar door details are on the website. It will just be a matter of choosing!
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Orange Region Sauvignon Blanc dd dd a I’d really like to tour a winery and see how the wine is made
Let’s mix it up and do a cider tasting too We need to book for the Orange Wine
Festival in October
I’ve heard the night markets are a good preview of the local wines available
It would be fun to learn how to make wine
I really want to meet a winemaker We should just book a wine tour then we can relax and not worry about driving
#cellardoorsorangeregion Let’s have lunch at a cellar door Image thanks to Taste Orange
Scan here with your QR code reader and you’ll be taken directly to the cellar door page of the website. START THINKING OF your favourite drop! #nightmarketsorange Image thanks to Wine Week www.visitorange.com.au/ /visitorange /visit_orange cellar-doors-a-vineyards 15 #orangecivictheatre By local Chris Bennetts
5 minutes with FREYA BLACKWOOD #amusutheatremanildra #sculpturesoforangeregion one of our favourite locals and internationally awarded children’s book illustrators From a sunlit artist’s studio in the backyard cultural chit chat of her home in Orange, Freya Blackwood A ground-breaking partnership between Orange creates intricate hand-painted illustrations Health Service and Orange Regional Gallery is for books published around the world. making an extensive range of original artworks available within a health setting. The Gallery is ‘I work for clients in Sydney, Melbourne, exhibiting works from its permanent collection New York, and London at times. I can just throughout the Orange Health Service, bringing draw it, scan it, and send it.’ Freya admits. the collection to over 200,000 people per year. After studying design at UTS in Sydney, Regular art tours are conducted by the curator... Freya worked in the film industry, including A must if there is a tour on when you’re here! years as an effects technician which included intricately painting the feet of Hobbits on the set of Lord of the Rings in New Zealand before switching to illustrating for children’s books.
‘Coming back here was instantly so much easier and also cheaper. I can comfortably live here, and doing what I do I couldn’t ever live in Sydney,’ she said.
Freya has grown to love the convenience of Orange, whether it’s taking her daughter to music lessons or discovering a beautiful picnic spot near town. What makes Orange so attractive? ‘It’s still as lovely as my childhood memories and there’s so many opportunities here.’ Go to www.visitorange.com.au to read the full article. #orangecitylibrary
16 Orange Visitor Information Centre FREE CALL 1800 069 466 SEE TURE TRE, MUSIC and CUL ARTS, THEA
If it’s a cultural visit you are seeking, the y Orange region has plenty to offer you. Go to www.visitorange.com.au to see what show is on next at the theatre, what exhibition is showing next atwe the welcome gallery oryou what to becomeacts are coming to town.
immersed in our diverse cultural offerings.
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t I’d love to go to the Orange Regional Gallery
Perhaps we could visit a village gallery? dd dd a We’d love to go to a show at the theatre Listening to a recital at the Orange Regional
Conservatorium of Music would be just great! It would be nice to stroll around and see #orangeregionalartgallery the sculptures dotted around town
I’d really love to book into an art class It would be my perfect afternoon to just sit and read at the Orange Library
We’d love to go to a Club and see a show I’ve heard there is a selection of artworks
at the Orange Hospital, let’s see it! We’d love to go to one of Australia’s oldest movie theatres - the Amusu
Let’s go to the pub and watch a band
#orangeregionalartgallery Scan here with your QR code reader and you’ll be taken directlywhat to is IT the website. that you would like to see?
www.visitorange.com.au/ /visitorange /visit_orange see-and-do 17 SPRING You know winter is over and spring is coming when the blossoms burst in the CBD. It’s like the trees can’t wait to flower and the locals love it too. It’s truly a gorgeous setting at this time of year, the air is fresh and fragrant.
WHAT TO PACK Jeans
Bring a tee shirt
Keep your coat packed
Pack your ugg boots
You may still need a scarf
Bring a camera – it’s pretty!
An umbrella just in case
Climate/Rainfall Chart
Avg Temp Sep oct nov
Max C 14 17 21
Min C 4 7 9
Rainfall mm 75 78 70 #postofficeorange by local Alf Manciagli A must do! Visit the begonia’s at cook park
#heritagerosegardenorange #springinorange #springlambs #begoniadisplaycookpark by local Alf Manciagli
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WEDDINGS AND CONFERENCES
Scan here with your QR code reader or go to www.visitorange.com.au/ wedding-and-conference for a complete guide to the #vineyardweddingorange by local Seth Buchanan venues, catering and facilities for your wedding or conference.
/visitorange /visit_orange www.visitorange.com.au 19 there’s cute stuff
and there’s quirky stuff
Our beautiful boutique clothing shops stock many major brands
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SHOPS AND MARKETS
Is your ideal day a stroll around the shops? You could easily spend the whole day shopping in the
y Orange region. We’ve got a wide range of options to add to your list. The parking is easy and free and the shops are lovely with brands you probably wouldn’t imagine you’d find here. Don’t feel rushed, you’ll have plenty of time to wander and purchase. Visit
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I’d like to buy some unique home wares
dd dd a My kitchen could do with a shake up
I love my designer clothing brands
I’m a centre shopper, I like it all in the one place with all the major stores
I’m a collector of antiques and retro items
I loooooove my op-shopping
I’d like to buy some groovy little gifts
My garden could do with some colour
I’m keen to buy some local produce
I’d like to go to the artisan markets
I want to buy some leather goods
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#pubsorange
What is ‘it’ that you like to do on a night out? Perhaps start the night at a local wine bar – then move on to a cocktail, or grab a beer at one of our great country pubs. Then enjoy some good pub grub before hitting the dance floor to bust out your moves. if you’re here with the girls or a bucks with the guys, with friends in a group or with your partner our night life is lots of fun! Go to www.visitorange.com.au to plan your night out #winebarsorange #pubsorange
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DUBBO The Orange Region comprisesillages of: 1:45 mins Cabonne Towns and Villages
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YEOVAL 1 hour STUART TOWN 45 mins
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BATHURST 40 mins FORBES 1:30 mins EUGOWRA CARGO 1 hour 30 mins FOREST MILLTHORPE REEFS 20 mins 20 mins
BLAYNEY CANOWINDRA BLAYNEY 30 mins 50 mins SHIRE NEWBRIDGE CARCOAR 50 mins 40 mins MANDURAMA BARRY 45 mins 45 mins LYNDHURST HOBBYS YARDS 50 mins NEVILLE 50 mins 50 mins
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DUBBO The Orange Region comprisesillages of: 1:45 mins Cabonne Towns and Villages SUMMER Blayney Towns and V GULGONG 2 hours If you love the heat without the and the city of ORANGE humidity then you’ll love summer O EXPLORE THE in Orange! Gorgeous sunny days to PLAN A DAY T GES See page 41 REGION’s VILLA enjoy a picnic, fishing, swimming or WELLINGTON for more details on the villages 1:20 mins bush walking and then wind down or visit www.visitorange.com.au with our extended twilight and to add villages to your customised online itinerary. amazing sunsets.
YEOVAL WHAT TO PACK 1 hour STUART TOWN Your favourite outdoor gear 45 mins The dog
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BATHURST Min C 11 13 13 40 mins FORBES 1:30 mins EUGOWRA CARGO Rainfall mm 76 80 67 1 hour 30 mins FOREST MILLTHORPE REEFS 20 mins 20 mins #lakecanobolas BLAYNEY CANOWINDRA BLAYNEY 30 mins 50 mins SHIRE NEWBRIDGE CARCOAR 50 mins 40 mins MANDURAMA BARRY 45 mins 45 mins LYNDHURST HOBBYS YARDS 50 mins NEVILLE 50 mins 50 mins
COWRA #summerinorange #summerinorange 1 hour #lakecanobolas by local Kali Wratten by local Ronald Bowden #orangeaquaticcentre
/visitorange /visit_orange www.visitorange.com.au 27 #kitestreetorange #historicalrobertsonparkorange #cookparkorange
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garden chit chat From February to April each year the Blowes Conservatory in Cook Park displays a beautiful collection of Begonias. C W Curran is claimed to have been the first person to introduce Begonias to Orange. Later Alf Blowes, who was Mayor at the time, was instrumental in building the Conservatory in 1934. The Heritage Rose Garden at the Orange Botanic Gardens was commenced in 1991 by the Orange/ Central Tablelands Group of Heritage Roses in Australia Inc. and is maintained by this group. It #millthorpegardenramble features the largest rose species collection in NSW.
28 Orange Visitor Information Centre FREE CALL 1800 069 466 SEE
#orangebotanicgardens PARKS AND GARDENS
If it’s more a stroll around a picturesque park setting that takes your fancy – Orange is your
y destination. We have the reputation as the ‘colour city’ for good reason, and you will soon see why as you wander through the parks. Visit all of them if you have time as they each offer a unique experience and as a gardenWe take lover great we’re pridesure youin will admire and enjoy.
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I’d like to take a self guided walk through dd dd a the National Trust listed Cook Park
The botanic gardens is definitely on my list
We’d like to visit Robertson Park and learn about its history within the town
I’d like to experience “twitching” Pick up a copy of the BROOD Brochure
We should see if the Millthorpe Garden Ramble will be on when we are there #cookparkorange We should visit the Cowra Japanese Gardens
It would be nice just to meander the streets and see the houses and gardens
Scan here with your QR code reader and you’ll be taken the website. Or if you need help call us 1800 069 466
www.visitorange.com.au/ /visitorange /visit_orange see-and-do 29 #cyclingorangeregion #pinnaclelookout Image thanks to Orange Bicycle User Group by local Brad Townsend
#campingcarcoardam #horseridingorange #waterskiingorangeregion #birdwatchingorange by local Louise Fossilo by local Aretha Acton by local Louise Fossilo by local Muddy Waters
recreational chit chat If you are a keen ‘twitcher’ there are seven bird routes to explore in the Orange region. The comprehensive BROOD brochure shows you where you may spot one of the 200 bird species that have been recorded here. Make sure you grab a copy, and bring your camera! You can peddle your way around the region on over 14 road bike trails in and around Orange city. Or if you’d rather jump on your mountain bike there are currently four trails to test your skills. download the Cycle Orange Guide, for #pinnaclelookout the trail locations and strava links. by local Kali Wratten
30 Orange Visitor Information Centre FREE CALL 1800 069 466 DO CTIVITIES TIONAL A RECREA
Are you an outdoors and adventures person? y Then you’ve come to the best place! Pack all of your outdoor gear as we’re bound to have an activity to suit you. Below are just some ideas to whet your adventurer appetite, then go to the visit orange website to make a full online itinerary.
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I wouldn’t mind going for a fish
It would be nice to make a picnic of local produce and pull up at a scenic picnic spot
We’d love to go camping for a few nights #fishinglakecanobolas by Steve Marshall It would be fun to go on a horse ride
We’d like to take the 4WD for a bash
I wouldn’t mind checking out the caves
Scan here with your QR code reader and you’ll be taken directly to the website. Start planNing there is lots to fit in ... the car!
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#goslingcreekorange #duckscookparkorange #theorangeshow
Quiz for the car trip Q1. Millions of years ago Mt Canobolas was a? Q2. does Orange grow apples or oranges? Q3. What year was the first payable gold discovered at Ophir? Q4. How far is it from Orange to Dubbo? Q5. How many primary schools are in the Orange city limits? Q6. Which of the original Wiggles grew up in Orange? For answers see page 48 #skateparkorange
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FAMILIES AND PET FRIENDLY
Many couples move or return to the Orange region
y for the positive family friendly environment in which to raise their children. There are so many family based activities here to choose from. Bring your dog too! There are leash free areas to play in and some cellar doorsHere that are are a dogfew friendly,things to just think ask
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It would be fun to explore the caves!
I will remember to download a playgrounds brochure to see which ones look the best
We’ll bring the bikes and spend the afternoon at Gosling Creek Reserve
We must go and see the ducks at Cook Park
#lakecanobolas We should plan to book around the Image thanks to Taste Orange Canowindra Balloon Festival
I’m planning to go on a family picnic
The miniature railway looks like fun!
Let’s do a day trip to Taronga Western Plains Zoo in Dubbo
Scan here with your QR code reader and you’ll be taken directly to the family fun page of the website. From 0-18yrs there’ll be something to keep them happy :) #beechcrescentpark www.visitorange.com.au/ /visitorange /visit_orange family-fun 33 The people of the Orange region have a great love for their sport. The community gets behind their local codes with passion and commitment. If you like to kick back and watch a game, come and support a local club ... or if you’re more in to the horse races or the polo visit www. visitorange.com.au for more details of the SEE sporting events timetable in the region. While you’re on the website go to the BLOG and check out the list of renowned WATCH LOCAL SPORT sporting names that have grown up here.
#rugbymatchwadeparkorange some BIG teams have been HERE TO PLAY
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5 minutes with PARTICIPATE IN SPORT JASON BELMONTE World Champion Pro Bowler AND one of our favourite SPORTING locals When Jason Belmonte was a toddler his parents opened the Orange Tenpin Bowling Centre, as a result, he started rolling a ball at 18 months.
‘The only problem for me though was as an 18-month-old baby boy lifting a 4.5kg bowling ball ... it was a little hard, so I pushed the ball with two hands.’ In doing #triathlonorange so Jason developed the famous two- By Stent Event Photography handed style which he uses today.
Jason was the first man ever to score 300 The Orange region has many annual at a World Ten-Pin Masters, in 2005. In sporting events which you can 2008/09 he won the Rookie of the Year and participate in too. If you’re a mountain has now become just one of five people in biker, runner, triathlete, road biker, gym enthusiast, golfer, shooter, swimmer, the Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) CrossFit crazy, tennis player or even lawn history to have captured the Player of the bowler we guarantee there is something Year award along with the Rookie of the for you to participate in. We’ve got Year award. With a win at the Oklahoma all the sporting events covered on the website so go to www.visitorange.com.au Open during the 2014 Summer Swing, he for your complete guide to a sporting became the 2nd fastest pro bowler to win holiday in the Orange region. 10 titles (in just 80 events).
While Jason competes all over the world he still considers Orange his ‘home’. ‘Without any doubt I will be 72 years old and still bowling in the doubles league at home. It is in my blood.’ Go to www.visitorange.com.au to read the full article. #gymsorange #orangeindoortennis
/visitorange /visit_orange www.visitorange.com.au 35 5 minutes with DR GABRIEL SHANNON an order of Australia (AM) for his services to medicine is one reason Dr Shannon is one of our favourite locals Tourists come to Orange drawn to the region’s culture of excellent food and wine, and the opportunity to experience the beauty of the four seasons. #cadiavalleyoperations But, for Orange Health Service Staff Specialist Physician, Associate Professor Gabriel Shannon, and many others like him, the choice of fine dining is just the icing on the cake. At last count, Orange has more than 80 medical specialists and more than 50 GPs.
The real draw cards are the chance for a much broader professional experience, and for family members to have a choice of schools and find satisfying work.
‘My father was born in Orange so we used to come up here to see my grandparents,’ he recalls. ‘I knew I’d always wanted to go to a large regional centre.’
For a medico who wanted to treat ‘the whole person’ instead of specific body parts, the best option was a move to the country. For Dr Shannon, Orange is ’a more rewarding and stimulating place and you’ve got a cohort of people you can work with, and bounce ideas off and you’re not in isolation.’ Go to www.visitorange.com.au for the full article. #orangehealthservice
36 Orange Visitor Information Centre FREE CALL 1800 069 466 LIVE HEALTH, EDUCATION AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT
ORANGE CITY - 2013 population 40,869 Orange’s economy is diverse and growing, benefiting from recent mining and health service activities. The economy is also #charlessturtuniversityorange underpinned by the other major industries of retail, education and public administration.
We are well-served by educational facilities with 13 primary schools within the city limits, 6 secondary schools (including 1 boarding school) and a highly regarded tertiary education base including Charles Sturt University, University of Sydney School of Rural Health #canolafieldsmanildra plus a large TAFE campus in town.
BLAYNEY AREA - 2013 population 7,330 The surrounding shire of Blayney has an intermodal rail terminal and road access to Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide. Along with strategically located industrial land it presents more affordable opportunities for businesses seeking to relocate to this well connected region.
CABONNE AREA - 2013 population 13,695 Cabonne’s economy was founded on agriculture (predominantly grains), which still accounts for a large proportion of economic activity. Recently, agricultural activities have become more diverse and mining has played an increasing role, helping to drive economic growth.
REGION WIDE The area has a diverse range of skills, knowledge and qualifications. The workforce is stable and dependable, equalling profits for business.
/visitorange /visit_orange www.visitorange.com.au 37 OUR GOLD HISTORY
Everyone loves a good ol’ gold tale! ... and this region has plenty to tell, this is where it all started back in 1851
Ophir Reserve (26kms north east of Orange) was the site of the first payable gold back in 1851 leading to Australia’s first gold rush! Later discoveries of gold in nearby areas led to the establishment of Orange as a central
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CVO offers guided surface tours of the mine for visitors. Check tour availability by visiting www.cadiavalley.com.au/tours.
We encourage you to discover the rich gold heritage trail of the Orange region - hire a y pan from the Orange Visitor Information Centre and fossick for yourself, download the gold trail brochures, or tour a mine.
TIP: Also Visit www.goldtrails.com.au #goldpanningophirreserve for the full REGIONAL story! Image courtesy of Department of Mineral Resources
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Scan here with your QR code reader and you’ll be taken to the
website ... so you can start planning your very #cadiavalleyoperations own dig!
38 Orange Visitor Information Centre FREE CALL 1800 069 466 DISCOVER AGE Y AND HERIT HISTOR
The city of Orange and surrounding towns and
y villages all reflect a rich historical tapestry – from the traditional Wiradjuri land owners, to the settlers, gold miners and commercial traders. If you are a keen history buff there are varying historical journeys to plan for your trip to the region. Be sure to add to your itinerary some
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If it’s bush ranger history you seek, trace Ben Hall’s tracks on a self drive tour
If motor sport history is ‘it’ for you ... discover #Courthouseorange the famous Gnoo Blas race circuit raced
on by the late Sir Jack Brabham
If you’re after prehistoric history, the Age of Fishes Museum in Canowindra has an interestingthe guided collection talks ofare ancient very fish fossils – interesting!
There are more than eight museums in the region covering many historical topics. Call in to the Orange Visitor Information Centre for help to build a
#Historicduntryleague customised itinerary to suit you or visit www.centralnswmuseums.com.au
Scan here with your QR code reader and you’ll be taken directly to the history pageso you of the website ... can start pulling together your list! #Cenotaphrobertsonparkorange www.visitorange.com.au/ /visitorange /visit_orange history-and-heritage 39 HISTORY AND HERITAGE
5 minutes withALF CANTRELL
#Millthorperailwaystation - then one of Our favourite village localS who owns the Banjo paterson museum in yeoval
The birthplace of Australia’s best known poet A.B. ‘Banjo’ Paterson attracts a steady stream of visitors, both to Orange and the nearby villages such as Yeoval where Banjo spent his early years on the family farm.
Owner of Yeoval’s Banjo Paterson Museum, Alf Cantrell, believes people are #Millthorperailwaystation - now searching for the colour of Banjo’s Australia when they visit Yeoval. ‘They could be looking for that and they certainly find it. It would not be unusual to walk out the front of here to go back to your car and for someone to be riding past on a horse … it would not be unusual at all.’
‘We came to live in Yeoval thirty years ago. This is where Banjo Paterson lived. This is where the family property of Buckinbah #Unionbankorange - then was.’ says Alf.
The museum’s displays mirror the colourful twists and turns that piece together Banjo’s life. ‘His writings did touch on an awful lot because he was a man of great adventure,’ said Alf ... who is always ready with a little known fragment of the writer’s life. Go to www.visitorange.com.au to read the full article. #Unionbankorange - now
40 Orange Visitor Information Centre FREE CALL 1800 069 466 DISCOVER
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In 1822 Captain Percy Simpson established a convict settlement which was called “Blackman’s Swamp” after James Blackman. Legal occupation by graziers began late in 1829, and tiny settlements grew up on the properties. In 1844, the surveyor Davidson was sent to check on encroachments onto the land reserved for a village, and to advise on the best location for a township.
Blackman’s Swamp was chosen and it was named Orange by Major Thomas Mitchell in 1846 in honour of Prince William of Orange (Netherlands). At nearby Ophir, the first useful discovery of gold was made in 1851, and the Australian Gold Rush was born. Later discoveries of gold at Lucknow, Cargo and Forbes helped establish Orange as a trading centre. Other villages grew from humble beginnings as creek crossings or overnight stopovers for miners on their way to the diggings.
The growth of Orange continued as the region was well suited for agriculture, and in 1860 it was proclaimed a municipality. In 1946, 100 years after it was first named as a village, Orange was proclaimed as a minor city.
Cabonne Council was established in 1977 as a result of the amalgamation of the Boree, Canobolas and Molong Shires. Cabonne comprises the villages and localities of Borenore, Canowindra, Cargo, Cudal, Cumnock, Eugowra, Manildra, Molong, Mount Canobolas, Mullion Creek, Ophir and Yeoval. Cabonne has a solid history of mining and agriculture – make sure you indulge in some of the fresh local produce. Visit each village for it’s unique story of a bygone era and some modern surprises too.
Formerly Lyndhurst Council up until 1978, the Blayney Council was formed to govern the villages of Blayney, Carcoar, Lyndhurst, Mandurama, Millthorpe, Neville and Newbridge. The Blayney Shire, although also known for its mining history is better known for its agricultural heritage. The gentle undulating countryside is well watered with a climate suitable for cool climate crops and trees. VILLAGES 41 #hotairballooningcanowindra
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42 Cabonne Council Tourism Information 02 6344 1008
Villages of CABONNE Borenore Canowindra Cargo Cudal OVER Cumnock DISC Eugowra Manildra VILLAGES of CABONNE Molong Mullion Creek Each of the towns and villages in the ‘Cabonne Nashdale Country’ has it’s own unique history and Australian Ophir charm, which draws many people to experience
Yeoval the pleasant and relaxed country lifestyle. The food and wine you will find in Cabonne
y Country reflects it’s sunny days, robust soils and the many hands that join to create the finished Be sure to make a village of Cabonne product. part of your itinerary, here’s JUST a few of the top thingS to include on your list.
I’d love to see a film at the historical
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Let’s go to the Molong and District Servicemen and Servicewomen’s Portrait Gallery
Let’s see what cellar doors there are
The Eugowra murals tell quite a story
#ageoffishesmuseumcanowindra I’d like to see the balloon festival in and perhaps take a ride in Canowindra ... one at sunrise with a champagne breakfast
Scan here with your QR code reader and you’ll be taken to the villages page on the website where you can add your activities to your itinerary. #enjoycabonnecountry #eugowravillageofmurals www.visitorange.com.au/ www.cabonnecountry.com villages 43 find yourself a picturesque spot to pitch your tent and camp at carcoar dam
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44 Blayney Tourist Information Centre 02 6368 3534
Villages of BLAYNEY Blayney Barry Carcoar Forest Reefs OVER Hobbys Yards DISC Lyndhurst Mandurama VILLAGES of BLAYNEY Millthorpe Neville Each of the villages in the Blayney area has its own Newbridge unique story to tell too. One of the more popular recreational activities within Blayney is Carcoar Dam – an aquatic playground that is most popular with
y sailors, windsurfers, water skiers and fishermen. Bring your tent and your tinny! If you’re after a more cultural experience there are many choices available, go to www.visitorange.com.au and create your own personal itinerary.
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Bathurst Cyclo Sportif Challenge in April
Meandering the village shops and soaking
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I’m training for the Carcoar Cup running festival in November
The Golden Memories Museum in Millthorpe is where you will find me!
Let’s have brunch in Millthorpe and #cellardoororangeregion Image thanks to Taste Orange wander the boutique shops afterwards local tip: book before you make the drive the restaurants fill fast.
Scan here with your QR code reader and you’ll be taken to the villages page on the website where you can add your activities to your itinerary. #cafeculturemillthorpe #carcoarmuseum www.visitorange.com.au/ www.blayneynsw.com.au villages 45 46 Orange Visitor Information Centre FREE CALL 1800 069 466 STAY TION ACCOMMODA
You won’t know a good night’s sleep until
you’ve stayed in the Orange region. Take a teaspoon of crisp clean air, add a dash of stillness, sprinkle the sky with stars and add It’s no wonder a touch of country hospitality and you’ve found our secret to a solid night sleep.
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Or would you rather a Bed & Breakfast?
Stay longer in a serviced apartment Book a self contained room
What about a grand old guest house?
Instead of 5 star - camp under the stars? Grab a night in a village
or book the kids into a farm stay we can’t guarantee complete silence at one of these though :)
Got your caravan hooked on? That’s ok, there are caravan parks too!
Scan here with your QR code reader and you’ll be taken directly to the accommodation page of the website It’s all there ready and waiting just jump on and Book now!
www.visitorange.com.au/ /visitorange /visit_orange accommodation 47 ORANGE IS A SISTER CITY TO Orange, California - United States (1963) Ushiku - Japan (1986) Mount Hagen - Papua New Guinea (c. 1985) Timaru - New Zealand (1990) is that makes you tick...
THE ORANGE REGION VILLAGES The Orange regionFor hasmore 23 information villages you oncan these stop in and explore. villages check page 41.
The traditional landowners are the Wiradjuri people.
Yuranigh (approx. 1820 – April 1850) was an Australian Indigenous guide and stockman who guided Thomas Mitchell on his 1845–46 expedition to central Queensland. After the expedition, Yuranigh returned to Sydney with Mitchell before relocating to Boree, where he We’re insure the you’ll Orange find Region!! a winner died and was buried by his people. There are four whatever carved trees and a headstone at the grave site, The Orange Visitor Information Centre staff indicating Yuranigh was a man of special honour. and the www.visitorange.com.au website Just outside of Molong you can visit the site that are here to make it as easy as possible to honours Yuranigh. MOUNT plan your trip to the Orange region. Visit the website to build your own online A striking feature - at of1,395m the landscape above sea is level, it’s the CANOBOLAS is an extinct itinerary or call one of our friendly staff highest peak in a straightMt Canobolas line between the Blue who will recommend one for you. Mountains and Perth. volcanic complex which erupted in several phases between 13 and 11 million years ago, making the we look forward to mountain a relatively recent geological feature. seeing you soon! The name comes from two Aboriginal words, ‘coona’ and ‘booloo’TIP: meaning Go to twothe headedsummit andbeast ORANGE VISITOR or conjoined twins. INFORMATION CENTRE capture the panoramic views of the region. OPEN 9am – 5pm | 7 Days was a motor racing Closed Christmas Day GNOO BLAS CIRCUIT circuit in Orange formed from rural roads on 151 Byng Street the outskirts of town, around the grounds of (Corner of Byng & Peisley St), Bloomfield Hospital and what is now known Orange NSW 2800 as Sir Jack Brabham Park. It was 6.34km long FREE CALL 1800 069 466 and in January 1960 hosted the first Australian Touring Car Championship Race. Pick up a brochure and take a self guided tour.
Orange Visitor Information Centre FREE CALL 1800 069 466 /visitorange /visit_orange www.visitorange.com.au
FIND things Cabonne COUNTRY VISITOR to see and do! INFORMATION CENTRE Age of Fishes Museum Gaskill Street, Canowindra Phone 02 6344 1008 Open 7 Days, 10am to 4pm At other times refer to: www.cabonnecountry.com
Blayney Tourist and Community Information Centre 97 Adelaide Street, Blayney Phone 02 6368 3534 Open 7 days, 10am to 4pm (subject to availability of volunteer staff) make online www.blayneynsw.com.au Bookings here! This booklet is just one way we are reaching out to you, our new and returning visitors. 6369 3000 We want to ensure that you get the most Emergency Orange Health Service out of your next visit to the Orange region. Contacts 1502 Forest Road, Orange In a life threatening Visit Orange is ONE LOCATION www.visitorange.com.au or time critical 6363 6399 emergency call Orange Police Station WITH ALL THE ANSWERS 000 115-117 Byng Street, Orange If you’re visiting family, attending an autumn wedding, exploring our marvellous food and wine venues or taking to the hills on your This guide is brought to you by the resources bike, Visit Orange has all the information of Orange City Council, Cabonne Council, you need. Where to stay, where to eat, Blayney Shire Council and Taste Orange. where to relax – it’s all here. We have so much history, so many unique places and so many stories. We can’t wait to share them with you.
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ORANGE VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE OPEN 9am – 5pm | 7 Days 151 Byng St (Corner of Byng & Peisley St), Orange NSW 2800 FREE CALL 1800 069 466 www.visitorange.com.au