If you’re making a trip to Orange, you’ll get to experience what makes the place we call the ‘Colour City’, so special.
Our summers are green and gold with grapevines and pastures in equal number. But as temperatures cool the full range of autumn splendour is on show, a bonus of our elevated location. Winter is perfect for the warm glow of a fireplace with perhaps a dusting of snow outside. And spring brings a breathtaking burst of golden canola, cherry blossoms and apple orchards.
Any season you choose is the ideal time to experience our region’s culture of excellent food and wine. 35 cellar doors, hatted restaurants and village coffee shops showcase both historic and contemporary architecture and the beauty of our landscape. In fact no visit here is complete without a country drive – discover your own favourite village!
Our growing suite of seasonal festivals continues to impress as well. The Winter Jazz Festival is the latest, with over 50 artists across 8 fantastic venues on the June Long Weekend. Orange FOOD Week has built a reputation over 30 years as a “must do” for anyone enjoys food with friends while the Orange Wine Festival packs out every weekend in October.
Mountain biking, golf, bushwalking, shopping? Perhaps you’d like to pick some cherries or figs straight from the tree? Or rise with the sun in a hot air balloon? It’s all within reach in Orange, just 2 hours west of the Blue Mountains.