Orange, NSW is a location widely known to foodies as well as wine aficionados, however one many of us are still discovering. only four hours from Sydney, Orange is the perfect weekend getaway with plenty happening all the time. Here’s our important guide to Orange, NSW.

With incredible fresh create as well as the truth that it’s the only wine region in Australia defined by altitude, Orange a unique gastronomic destination.

Surrounding the town, the rolling hills as well as crumbling cake of install Canobolas show off this cool-climate high-altitude appellation. 

Hiding amongst the landscape quite wineries offer tastings or even extravagant charming picnics such as this one at Heifer station Winery. as well as interesting restaurants like the Old Convent or the ever-Instagrammable Agrestic Grocer tempt us away to the outskirts of town. 

Meanwhile in Orange itself there are more cafes, restaurants, pubs as well as bars than you’d believe possible or likely for a country town this size. It just shows exactly how excited the locals are about great food as well as drink.

To put all this together, here’s our important guide for Orange, NSW.

Wineries to go to in Orange:

Bloodwood Wines

Book a tasting with Steve as well as Rhonda Doyle for a wine experience you’re not likely to forget. as well as if you ask nicely, they’ll take you on a quick tour too. Our top tip is the Cabernet Franc/Malbec as well as their sparkling.

De Salis Wines

De Salis was suggested to us by a local, who was adamant it was the best. I don’t understand about that, however this one’s deserving of any type of itinerary.

Heifer station Winery

Heifer Station, set on an old cattle farm, is absolutely stunning. Their Chardonnay is excellent as is their Merlot, however taking a bottle with you to your personal picnic amongst the vines is one of the most wonderful experiences Orange has to offer.

Check out our video of our Heifer station picnic here.

Swinging Bridge Winery

With incredible views of install Canobolas with the cellar door windows, this quite winery truly provides you all of Orange. Their experimental variety – particularly the cloudy #003 ‘Amber’ Rosé – is brilliant.

Brangayne Wines

We were worried that Brangayne – named after a Wagner opera – may be a bit pretentious, however we were extremely wrong. Down-to-earth people with gorgeous honest Orange wine set amidst the rolling vines of the vineyard. Perfect.

Stockman’s Ridge Winery

High on the hill overlooking the vines, Stockman’s Ridge is a gorgeous winery that’s crafted some exquisite wines. as well as if you get the chance, state hello to our bit mate Peanut, the cellar door Dachshund!

Philip Shaw Winery

This is one of the huge name wineries of Orange. The cellar door is nice – particularly as you can have a seat while you taste the wines. We indulged in a bottle of the excellently named Idiot Shiraz. 

Patina Wines

Set amidst a beautifully landscaped garden overlooking much of the region, Patina is had by the incredibly friendly Gerald as well as Anji Naef. Their Reserve Chardonnay as well as monster Cabernet Merlot – The Jezza – are to die for.

Printhie Swift Winery

A quite winery in a gorgeous part of the Orange countryside, Printhie’s sparkling wine is an award-winner as well as their MCC Shiraz is a keeper. Here’s our evaluation of Printhie.

Mayfield Winery

Positioned right within the vines, this farmhouse cellar door as well as its owners Kathy as well as Richard Thomas produce a extremely welcoming wine experience. Their Riesling as well as Cabernet is superb.

Colmar Estate

Owners expense as well as Jane Shrapnel have developed their wine empire at one of the greatest points of the Orange appellation, as well as their bright breezy Sauvignon Blanc is testament to the awesome temps up there.

You can inspect out our winery suggestions right here or even book a winery tour of Orange here, where a guide will take you to a few of the very best regional secrets.

Where to eat in Orange:

Union bank wine bar & restaurant is a genuine organization as well as has a extremely nice courtyard. The wine listing right here is expansive, though only features wines from Orange as well as around new South Wales. Here’s our evaluation on the Union bank wine bar.

Lolli Redini is a fine dining restaurant just two doors up from the Union bank wine bar. This one-hatted restaurant is often rated as the very best in town by locals as well as visitors alike.

If you’re after a steak, they’re great anywhere you go in Orange, however at hotel Canobolas the steaks are particularly great with other fantastic pub classics offered too.

Fiorini’s is a fantastic Italian location just out of town. From what we might gather, it’s run by two or three Italian women whose hubbies work in the area. They’re food is authentically Italian and you can check out our full evaluation of Fiorini’s here.

Racine restaurant & its bakery are a must-visit. The restaurant does 3- 5- or 7-course meals with matching wines. The bakery boasts the very best sausage rolls in the land. Their choice of cakes, pies, bread as well as snacks will make you want to online in the shop.

We were extremely impressed with the breakfast offerings of Groundstone Cafe, on the grounds of the art gallery. definitely come right here if you’re hungry!

For one of the very best dinners in Orange, try Charred kitchen area as well as Bar. Not only does it have devoted vegetarian, pescatarian as well as vegan menus, the wine listing right here is off the charts. If you’re feeling carnivorous, the coal-cooked steak is remarkable. as well as keep in mind to leave space for dessert!

The Old Convent is a remarkable place. far from being the abode of nuns, this old settlement sits in the hills outside Orange as well as is only open for breakfast/brunch/lunch on Sundays.

The menu at the Old Convent is whatever they’ve decided to cook that Sunday, however don’t worry, you will not be disappointed, believe me! inspect out our full evaluation of the Old Convent Sunday brunch here. You can likewise stay at the Old Convent, which leads us on to the next section…

Where to stay in Orange:

Cottage 79 is a fantastic choice if you want your own bit home right in the centre of town. This charming bit 1880s cottage is perfect for a charming getaway without being as well far from all the town’s action. 

De Russie Suites offers high high quality hotel-style lodging that seems unusual in Orange. There are lots of B&Bs as well as motel choices however no chain hotels.

Central Caleula Lodge is a motel that’s been well renovated as well as has a great bar as well as kitchen area attached… however is still a motel at the end of it. Comfortable, convenient, clean as well as secure, it ticks all the most important boxes.

Events in Orange:

Orange Food Week – aka Orange F.O.O.D. (Food of Orange District) Week – is an annual week-long celebration that brings the very best eats to the party.

The celebration showcases a few of the incredible regional create Orange as well as its denizens have to offer. book early as it’s a prominent time to visit.

Orange wine celebration should be a major date for your event calendar as well as usually runs around October each year. You can checked out about what we got as much as at the wine celebration right here or – even much better – watch our video of Orange wine celebration here:

Also try as well as time your go to to coincide with the Orange Farmers’ Market. the markets are on the second Saturday of the month. There are two possible venues. Northcourt, behind the Orange Art Gallery as well as the library, on the corner of March & Peisley streets if it’s dry.

If it’s raining, the markets will be in Orange Showground agricultural pavilion on Leeds Parade. If you’re at the markets, make sure you have a Trunky Creek bacon roll. finest you’ll have!

Also, the Banjo Patterson celebration runs for 10 days in February each year celebrating the life as well as works of the fantastic Australian bush poet.

What are your finest tips for a trip to Orange? tell us in the comments!