Wineries:
There are many well established vineyards within a short drive where you can enjoy cellar door tastings of the Orange region's renowned 'cool climate' wines.
Well known wineries include Bloodwood, Brangayne, Canobolas Smith, Ross Hill and many more. Comprehensive vineyard listings are held and cellar door visits arranged.

Eating out:
There is an excellent choice of restaurants and cafes within the region that feature fresh local produce and local wines. Leading restaurants include:-
Selkirks Restaurant tel. 02 6361 1179
Lolli Redini tel. 02 6361 7748
Tonic (Millthorpe) tel. 02 6366 3811
Comprehensive dining out listings held.

Cook Park:
A classic Victorian park established in 1882. This is a garden lovers paradise in the centre of the city with the ever changing colours of the distinct seasons. An Orange icon.

Orange Botanic Gardens:
Located on the outskirts of Orange the gardens include 17 hectares of native and exotic plants.

Scenic country drives:
There are many scenic drives in the beautiful countryside including visits to Lake Canobolas, the historic villages of Millthorpe, Carcoar and Canowindra and the many fruit orchards within the district. Visit Ophir Reserve where Australia's first payable gold was discovered in 1851.

Links
www.aussieballoontrek.com.au
www.rosshillwines.com.au
www.bloodwood.com.au
www.brangayne.com
www.tasteorange.com.au
www.orangeaccommodation.net.au