Orange is known as Australia’s Colour City and with its four distinct seasons, it’s easy to see why! The beautiful parks and gardens of Orange show a kaleidoscope of colours - brilliant white in the winter months, golden in the autumn, and a rich velvet green in the springtime.

Orange is a historic town with the buildings and streetscape reflecting the rich heritage dating back to the 1880s. Residents of Orange take pride in their past and have enjoyed restoring and maintaining buildings and other historic places of interest. See Historical Information

The topography, climate and geography of the area have created many superb natural features in the area. Mount Canobolas is the highest peak between the Blue Mountains and the Indian Ocean and dominates the city. The unspoiled terrain of Ophir and the undulating farmland surrounding the city show that Orange has truly been blessed by nature. See Nature

Orange is famous for its impressive parks and gardens and these certainly contribute to the theme Australia’s Colour City. Generations of gardeners’ efforts shine through many of the established private gardens throughout the City. There are open days held throughout the year where visitors have the chance to appreciate magnificent showcase gardens. See Parks and Gardens

Orange provides an excellent cultural base for residents and people living in surrounding urban centres. The Orange Civic Theatre offers first class local and visiting Australian presentations including musicals, dance, opera, fine music, concerts, drama and comedy. See What’s On for cultural events and their timing in Orange. The Orange Regional Gallery attracts and displays large exhibitions of the highest quality. The Mary Turner Collection, donated to the City, is often on show. The Collection includes work by Nolan, Cossington Smith, Fairweather, Wakelin and many other modern Australian masters. See Orange Regional Gallery

Three golf courses ensure a quiet, relaxed game is available almost anytime. Almost every code of sport is catered for in Orange from hockey to swimming, softball to bowls. The development of indoor sporting facilities has meant many of these sports are able to be played year round! The City has also hosted many major sporting meets including motorcross, rugby union, rugby league and fishing.

Nestled beneath Mount Canobolas, Orange has highly productive soil allowing it to produce a range of food and wine. From venison to apples, from pickled walnuts to internationally acclaimed wine, Orange has it all! With its plethora of cafes and restaurants, Orange is fast becoming known as a place to enjoy world class culinary delights. See Restaurants

A volunteer committee promotes the area’s top quality food and wine. The Food Of Orange District (FOOD) group hosts an annual week long festival featuring workshops, wine tastings, lectures, winery, factory and orchard tours and special luncheons in celebration of the diverse variety of produce emanating from the area. For the dates of the next FOOD Week, check What’s On

Visitors have a wide choice of accommodation options. Ranging from Bed and Breakfasts, Motels, Mountain Cabins, Pub Stay, Caravan Parks and Camping, Guesthouses and Farmstay, the Orange area caters for anyone looking for a good value country experience in a provincial city. See Accommodation

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