Celebrate the bounty

What’s the best way to experience Orange’s renowned winemaking and produce industry? Join the fun! The region hosts a number of festivals to celebrate its literal fruit throughout the year. The annual Orange Wine Festival takes place in the spring. Wineries open their cellars, vineyards, and restaurants to visitors for a deeper look at their cool-climate wine. A night market is also available where you can sample the best of the region. Orange F.O.O.D Festival has been held every fall for 30 years and celebrates the diverse and high-quality food and wine of the area, as well as the chefs, makers, and restaurateurs.

A Sparkling Masterclass

You will feel rejuvenated as you climb the hills of Mount Canobolas and visit the new cellar at Printhie Wines. There are beautiful vineyards, orchards, and a picturesque lake. You’ll enjoy a guided tour of the vineyard and a tasting of Swift Sparkling in a private cellar. Then, at Printhie Dining, you can sit down to a three-course lunch with stunning views of the valley.

Glamping and taste

Nashdale Lane Wines produces whites, roses, and reds sustainably at the site of a former apple and pear farm, where the old packing shed was converted into a wine cellar. Then, grab your favorite bottle and head to the couple’s glamping tent for an evening of stargazing in front of a fire.

Bliss in a Day Spa

Bella Spazio, a boutique spa in the heart of Orange, offers pure indulgence. The Decadence package features a body scrub with coffee, macadamia, and fine pumice that will delight all your senses. It also includes a mineral-clay face mask, a full body massage, and a facial utilizing plant and botanical extracts. This 3.5-hour bliss will leave you feeling refreshed and rejuvenated.

Slow down and enjoy your food.

A tasting at the family-owned Swinging Bridge Wines, just 5 minutes outside Orange, is both inspiring and fascinating. The staff are passionate about what winemaker Tom Ward can do with cool-climate pinot noirs and chardonnays. You can taste, compare, and savor the wines at your own pace and learn more about this special wine-growing area.

Feel the Burn

Chef Liam O’Brien at Charred Kitchen & Bar combines the best of local produce from the region with international inspiration and a wood-fired oven named Lucifer to create unique flavors. The relaxed, intimate atmosphere is perfect for the four-course tasting experience.

Sleep sumptuous

The Byng St Boutique Hotel is located in Orange’s heritage district. A restored homestead from 1896 with a modern wing at the back creates a winning combination. The focus of the hotel is luxury, comfort, and excellent service.

Orange Institutions: Dine in style

Simon Hawke opened Lolli Redini with Leah Morphett in 2001. This fine dining restaurant, which is influenced by Italian and French cuisines, has won the Sydney Morning Herald Good Food Guide Chef’s Hat almost every year since. The food is creative and approachable. The atmosphere is sophisticated and relaxed. There’s a small but perfect wine list. And the service was excellent. The Birdie Noshery and Eating Establishment is just around the corner for a more relaxed vibe.

Picnic in Style

Rowlee Wines is known for its boutique, small-batch, hand-harvested wines. You can enjoy a tasting or order a picnic basket to bring into the grounds. Or, you can indulge in an Ultimate Wine Escape, which includes two nights in a stylish, secluded villa on the Rowlee Wines Estate (complete with a private deck, heated floors in the bathroom, and a freestanding stone bath), plus a sensory wine tasting and a variety of wines for home.

Stock up on goodness.

The Agrestic Grocer is the perfect place to connect with Orange. It’s not a typical grocery store, but it is an excellent way to learn about what makes this region so special. Agrestic Grocer offers a wide variety of seasonal products, can create a hamper for you, is a cellar-door for Badlands Brewery and Pig in the House wines, hosts breakfast and lunch in the Agrestic kitchen restaurant, and has live music.