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Major city · Australia

Orange

Give Orange two nights with a car: one for the wine and food strip, one for Mount Canobolas and the orchards. Without a car, one night is enough.

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Orange is a cool-climate wine and food town 3.5–4 hours west of Sydney, at 862 m on the Central Tablelands. It is not named after the fruit and citrus does not grow here; apples, stone fruit and grapes do. Most visitors come for cellar doors, autumn colour and Mount Canobolas. The town centre is walkable, but the vineyards, orchards, lake and mountain are spread over 25 km, so a car changes the trip completely.

basic guide: no trip line yet
3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
Weather
see forecast
Currency
AUD
Best months
Mar–May (autumn colour), Sep–Nov (mild, vines green)
avoid Jun–Aug (frosts, 0–10 °C (32–50 °F) days, snow on Mount Canobolas closes roads)
Airport
OAG
Nights
2
Rules in force · 7
  • Oceania ↗Oceania's island states guard their farms and reefs at the border: tick 'yes' on the arrival card for any food, plant, animal product, soil or used outdoor gear, and let the officer decide.
  • Oceania ↗Across the tropical South Pacific, cyclones are possible from November to April: choose insurance that covers weather delays and keep one spare night before a long-haul departure.
  • Australia and New Zealand ↗Both countries drive on the left, with long distances between fuel stops in the outback and on New Zealand's back roads; fatigue causes more visitor crashes than speed.
  • Australia ↗Almost every visitor needs a visa or an electronic authorisation (ETA or eVisitor, depending on passport) before boarding: apply only through the official Department of Home Affairs site or the official AustralianETA app, and check the rules for your passport.
  • Australia ↗Declare all food, plant material, seeds, wood and animal products on your arrival declaration; undeclared items can bring on-the-spot fines or visa cancellation. When unsure, declare it.
  • Australia ↗Drive on the left. An overseas licence in English (or with an official translation or International Driving Permit) is accepted for visitors; check the state rules and your rental contract.
  • Australia ↗Swim between the red and yellow flags on patrolled beaches; rip currents cause most beach drownings.
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾

Not in this guide yet

  • Walking areas with bag rules
  • Day plans checked against opening hours
  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
  • Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Orange000 ▾
  • Police, fire, ambulance000
  • From a mobile112

Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.

EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Orange, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • Coffee2026 estimate: A$4.50–6 (≈ US$3–4)
  • Sit-down mealTwo-course dinner at a vineyard restaurant2026 estimate: A$55–65 (≈ US$40–45)
  • SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week2026 estimate: A$20–40 (≈ US$14–30)
  • Budget bedHostel or pub room, a night, per personA$45 (≈ US$30)
  • Mid-range bedMotel or hotel double room, a night, per roomA$200 (≈ US$140)
  • High-end bedMotel or hotel double room, a night, per roomA$380 (≈ US$250)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget A$120 (≈ US$80) · Mid A$220 (≈ US$150) · High A$400 (≈ US$300)

Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →

DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Cool-climate wineries and cellar doorsAutumn colour in Cook Park and the streetsMount Canobolas, 1,395 mApple and stone-fruit orchardsGold history at Ophir
Airports
OAG Orange Airport (About 15 km (9.3 mi) from town; Rex and Qantas link Sydney (about 45–60 min), Link Airways flies Melbourne and Brisbane. Car hire desks are not permanently staffed: book ahead and they meet you.)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    not flagged

    27°C (81°F)

  2. Feb

    not flagged

    26°C (79°F)

  3. Mar

    Best

    23°C (73°F)

  4. Apr

    Best

    19°C (65°F)

  5. May

    Best

    14°C (57°F)

  6. Jun

    Avoid

    11°C (51°F)

  7. Jul

    Avoid

    10°C (50°F)

  8. Aug

    Avoid

    11°C (52°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    15°C (59°F)

  10. Oct

    Best

    18°C (65°F)

  11. Nov

    Best

    22°C (71°F)

  12. Dec

    not flagged

    25°C (77°F)

Best: Mar–May, Sep–Nov. Avoid: Jun–Aug. Month by month →

Warmest Jan (27°C (81°F)), coolest Jul (1°C (33°F) low), wettest Aug (9 rain days), driest Apr (5). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Orange: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

27°C (81°F)

13°C (55°F)

7 rd

Feb

26°C (79°F)

12°C (54°F)

7 rd

Mar

23°C (73°F)

10°C (50°F)

8 rd

Apr

19°C (65°F)

6°C (42°F)

5 rd

May

14°C (57°F)

3°C (37°F)

5 rd

Jun

11°C (51°F)

1°C (34°F)

8 rd

Jul

10°C (50°F)

1°C (33°F)

8 rd

Aug

11°C (52°F)

1°C (34°F)

9 rd

Sep

15°C (59°F)

3°C (38°F)

8 rd

Oct

18°C (65°F)

6°C (42°F)

7 rd

Nov

22°C (71°F)

8°C (47°F)

9 rd

Dec

25°C (77°F)

11°C (51°F)

8 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

Public transport covers the town only; there is no useful bus to the wineries, Mount Canobolas or Lake Canobolas. Plan on a car: hire at the airport (Avis, Hertz) or in town, and remember drop-off is often an unstaffed key box. A taxi from the airport into town is around A$40, so a day's hire can cost less. Driving is on the left; the A32 and Mitchell Highway are the main routes.

Nearest full guides

Straight-line distance, not travel time

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Mount Canobolas

go

Door to door: Travel time check

Drive west from Orange; check road access before setting out.

At 1,395 m, the summit and slope walks are a reason to bring a car. Access may close in snow or ice.

Lake Canobolas

go

Door to door: Travel time check

Drive about 15 km (9.3 mi) west of town.

Recreation area with swimming, walking and picnic options.

Ophir Reserve

caution

Door to door: Travel time check

Drive about 25 km (16 mi) from Orange; check road conditions.

Historic gold-discovery site with picnic and barbecue areas; check access and panning conditions.

Borenore and Nashdale orchards

go

Door to door: Travel time check

Drive west from Orange; distances and access vary by orchard.

Orchard produce and picking opportunities depend on the season; confirm opening and availability before travelling.

Cowra

go

Door to door: Travel time check

Drive south-east; check the route and current travel time.

Japanese Garden and World War II war cemetery make this a full-day outing.

Parkes

caution

Door to door: Travel time check

Drive west; check the route and current travel time.

Consider an overnight stay rather than a long return drive.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Central Orange (Summer, Byng and Peisley streets)

Walk to cafés, pubs and the art gallery; motels and the main hotels are here. Best if you have no car.

East Orange / Borenore side

Vineyard stays and conference hotels on the eastern edge of town and along the Mitchell Highway; you need a car. Borenore itself is west of Orange, not east.

Nashdale and Canobolas foothills

Farm stays and vineyard cottages closest to the mountain and orchards; quiet, dark at night, car essential.

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
A$120–180 (≈ US$80–120) excl. bed
Mid
A$200–320 (≈ US$140–250) excl. bed
High
A$350 (≈ US$250)+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Motel or hotel double room1 × 2 nights × A$200A$400
Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × A$220A$880
Car hire, one day, compact1 × A$90 · 2026 estimate; check current rates.A$90
Cellar-door tasting fee, per winery2 × A$15 · 2026 estimate; tasting fees and purchase conditions vary. Check with the winery.A$30
eSIM, about a week of data2 × A$30 · 2026 estimate; check provider rates.A$60
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurgeA$146
Trip total≈ A$402 per person per day, bed includedA$1,606≈ US$1,100

2026 estimate; check current availability and rates.

2026 estimate in Australian dollars; flights, accommodation, car hire and fuel excluded from daily spending. Prices vary; check current rates. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

Coffee2026 estimate: A$4.50–6 (≈ US$3–4)
Pub bistro lunch2026 estimate: A$15–25 (≈ US$10–17)
Cellar-door tastingFees and purchase conditions vary; check with the winery.2026 estimate: A$10–20 (≈ US$7–14)
Two-course dinner at a vineyard restaurant2026 estimate: A$55–65 (≈ US$40–45)
Taxi, Orange Airport to town2026 estimate: about A$40 (≈ US$30)
Bottle of local wine2026 estimate: A$25–45 (≈ US$17–30)
eSIM or data SIM, about a week2026 estimate: A$20–40 (≈ US$14–30)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Orange is a small, low-crime inland city and feels safe at night in the centre. The real risks are rural: wildlife on the road at dawn and dusk, ice and snow closing Mount Canobolas in winter, and long drives after wine tastings.
  • Mount Canobolas closes when snow or ice makes access unsafe; check road status before driving up.
  • Mobile coverage can be patchy between towns and away from Orange.
  • Kangaroos and other wildlife may be on rural roads; take care when driving after dark.

Emergency numbers

Police, fire, ambulance
000
From a mobile
112

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Emergency

  • Police, fire, ambulance000
  • From a mobile112

Embassy

No embassies in Orange; contact your country's Australian diplomatic mission for consular assistance.

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Taxi Orange Airport → town centre: 2026 estimate: about A$40 (≈ US$30); journey time check.
  • Car hire, one day, compact: 2026 estimate: A$60–140 (≈ US$40–95) plus fuel; check current rates.
  • NSW TrainLink or coach Sydney → Orange: Usually about 5 h; check current service and fare.

Say or show

  • Thanks — Thank you
  • Where's the cellar door? — Where is the cellar door?
  • Can I book a tasting? — Can I book a tasting?
  • How much is that? — How much is it?
  • Card OK? — Can I pay by card?
  • Where's the toilet? — Where is the toilet?

Tipping is not expected in Australia.

Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Orange. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Mar–May (autumn colour), Sep–Nov (mild, vines green) · avoid Jun–Aug (frosts, 0–10 °C days, snow on Mount Canobolas closes roads) · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 6 day-trips, door to door
  6. 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Airport-to-bed contract for OAG: unstaffed car-hire desks, advance booking, taxi fallback at about A$40.
  2. Four driving clusters with anchors: town centre, Borenore/Nashdale cellar doors, Mount Canobolas and Lake Canobolas, Ophir and the northern villages.
  3. Cellar-door pages with verified opening days and last tasting times, plus eat pages with last orders.
  4. Autumn and winter fixtures (frost, snow closures on Mount Canobolas) so gates A–D can go green.

Meanwhile

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