Why Visit Orange This Long Weekend
Looking for a regional escape this October long weekend? Plan a weekend to the Orange Wine Region this Spring and enjoy the beautiful countryside. Here are our top suggestions on what to do this October long weekend in Orange, NSW.
Cellar Door Visits
A trip to Orange wouldn’t be complete without time spent at our selection of amazing cellar doors. For wine lovers, the Orange Wine Region offers a variety of cool-climate wines alongside picturesque experiences. Visitors really are spoilt for choice when they spend time in our region with so many experiences on offer.
See Saw Cellar Door will be open the entire October long weekend with our new Seasonal Food & Wine experience on offer in collaboration with local chef. For families visiting the region, our cellar door offers a stunning lawn area with outdoor tables and picnic rug options where visitors can enjoy wine by the glass or bottle and food options from our snack menu. For those travelling with their furry friends, See Saw welcomes pets on leads so you can enjoy a day out with all loved ones.
We recommend booking in advance for the long weekend, all bookings can be made online.
For other cellar door options we recommend Swinging Bridge, Canobolas Wines & Printhie.
Outdoor Escapes
Wanting to spend some time soaking up the beautiful surrounds? Orange has a great selection of outdoor spaces to enjoy. Looking for a challenging walk or simply a park to enjoy a coffee in, these are our favourites to enjoy:
This loop track starts and finishes at Federal Falls campground, passing through snow gum forest and past gigantic rock faces on its way down to Federal Falls. If you’re there after the rain, you’ll be in for a pretty sight.
A stunning spot where you will find many local families, a great option for taking your dog for a walk around the lake with a buzzing coffee shop, The Lakeside Kiosk serving delicious coffee and food options.
Orange Botanical Gardens & Adventure Playground
Enjoy 17 hectares of native and exotic plants with a nearby recently upgraded playground and BBQ area. The Orange Botanical Gardens & Adventure Playground is located in North Orange a short drive to local supermarkets.
A classic favourite found in the heart of the CBD. This National Trust area is also home to duck ponds, swings for kids, an aviary featuring predominantly native birdlife for bird watchers, the peaceful Lattice Fernery and for the craft lover, there is the Cook Park Guildry.
Retail Treasures
The Orange region is home to many locally owned boutiques, you wont be disappointed by with the retail experience on offer.
From designer clothing to luxury homewares our selection of boutiques will have something to catch every shoppers eye. These stores are not always easy to find, some hidden treasures so be sure to save our list of suggestions!
Hawkes General Store, Cint Boutique, The Sonic home to Jumbled, The Whiteplace, Dirty Jane’s, Hartfords Menswear, Blowes Clothing, Danielle Louise, Mary & Tex and Martha’s.
