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Family Picking Fruit — Image credit: Martelli Orchards

Agritourism

Martelli Orchards Fresh Produce Farm

Discover the vibrant charm of Martelli Orchards, located in Orange, NSW. This family-friendly farm offers a delightful experience with their Shed Sales, where you can browse and purchase fresh, seasonal produce directly from the farm. For a hands-on adventure, try their Pick Your Own options, allowing visitors to select their favourite fruits straight from the orchard. Whether you're a food lover, a family looking for outdoor fun, or seeking a taste of farm life, Martelli Orchards provides a fresh, local experience in the heart of Orange.

Canobolas NSW

2.1 km away

Elephant Park is popular with families. — Image credit: Orange City Council

Parks and Gardens

Elephant Park

One of Orange's most popular and scenic family parks with a playground, cycleways, barbecue and plenty of open space. Located on the site where visiting Circus' once performed, Elephant Park connects to Moulder Park via Blackmans Swamp Creek and is home to regular Orange Runners Club events. A large area of the park is dedicated to gridded tree plantings which provide a marvelous show of colour through all four seasons.

Orange NSW

2.4 km away

The Country Club Orange

Sports and Recreation Facilities

The Country Club Orange

The Country Club Orange is a community hub for Bowls, and Sports located in the altitude city of Orange, New South Wales. Featuring natural and synthetic bowls green, members and visitors can enjoy Restaurant and Cafe facilities, live entertainment regularly and a spacious outdoor deck to enjoy the afternoon sun.

Orange NSW

2.6 km away

Golsing Creek Reserve — Image credit: Orange City Counci

Parks and Gardens

Gosling Creek Reserve

South of Orange, along Forest Road is Gosling Creek Reserve, an environmentally based recreational facility. The Reserve offers open spaces, picnic areas, barbecues, walking/cycling/rollerblading pathways and play equipment, great for climbing, spinning and balancing! Gosling Creek Reserve has been reclaimed from a pine plantation and is currently part of a regeneration program. Visitors will note a variety of native vegetation and a bird hide with two viewing platforms (one overlooks the reservoir and the other overlooks a wetland). The reservoir is regularly stocked with Golden Perch (Yellow Belly) and Trout for fishing, which is permitted from the foreshores. NSW fisheries regulations apply. Due to the wildlife in the area, dogs (including dogs on leashes) are not permitted in the Gosling Creek Reserve. The nearby Bloomfield Park includes a leash-free area for dogs. All of these popular areas can be accessed from the city via a shared cycle/pedestrian path.

Orange NSW

2.7 km away

Lifeguards at Orange Aquatic Centre — Image credit: Orange City Council

Sports and Recreation Facilities

Orange Aquatic Centre

Swim all year round at the family friendly Orange Aquatic Centre in Hill Street. Choose from the outdoor 50 metre Olympic Pool or the huge indoor facility featuring a 25 metre lap pool, leisure and toddler pools. The indoor 25 metre pool is heated to a balmy 28 degrees all year around. There's also a diving pool, beach volleyball area, and cafe with plenty of off-street parking. Family passes are available.

Orange NSW

2.8 km away

John Lomas Skate Park, Orange. — Image credit: Orange City Council

Amusement and Theme Parks

John Lomas Skate Park

The John Lomas Skate Park features bowls, pyramid jump, spine and grind blocks, box and rails - everything for BMX bikes, scooters, roller skaters, in-line skaters and skateboarders. This highly-rated skate park is available during daylight hours between 6 am and 8 pm. There is easy parking and a café across the road.

Orange NSW

3.1 km away

Cook Park Fountain, Orange NSW — Image credit: Orange City Council

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Cook Park

Cook Park embodies the seasonal colours of Orange all year round. Summer's arrival brings gardens of stunning and vibrant coloured roses. From February to April, hundreds of begonias bloom in the 'Blowes Conservatory', and in Spring, a burst of colour arrives with masses of tulips and daffodils. This 4.5-hectare parkland in the heart of Orange is named after Captain James Cook and was originally laid out in a traditional Victorian design in 1873, with straight paths and rows of trees. Much of the original design is still in place. 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. The Guildry can be found in 'Bastick Cottage', a Victorian-style heritage building. Visitors will find a wide range of unique handcrafted goods, including pottery, knitting, woodwork, homemade jams and freshly baked goods. Cook Park is an easy 10-minute walk west of the Orange CBD via Summer or Kite Streets. The self-guided heritage walk is very popular with brochures available in the Guildry or from the Orange Visitor Information Centre.

Orange NSW

3.2 km away

Cook Park heritage walk — Image credit: Orange City Council

Landmarks and Buildings

Cook Park Heritage Walk

The self guided walk will teach you about the origins of Cook Park, first proclaimed in 1873. The walk takes in the original caretakers cottage which now hosts the Park Guildry, adorned with local arts and crafts. Learn the original use of the German 'Whiz Bang Gun' located at the eastern gates and check out the impressive lattice fernery too. Cook Park was laid out with straight paths and rows of trees, with much of the original design still in place. There is a display of Tuberous Begonias in the Blowes Conservatory from February to April every year. Cook Park embodies the changing seasonal colours of Orange. Summer's arrival brings gardens of stunning and vibrant, coloured roses. From February to April, hundreds of begonias bloom in the Blowes Conservatory and in spring, a burst of colour arrives with masses of tulips and daffodils. Take the time to breathe the fresh air and stroll around Cook Park experiencing the beauty and heritage of these gardens.

Orange NSW

3.2 km away

Bastick Cottage

Shopping and Markets

Cook Park Guildry

Situated in Cook Park's historic Bastick Cottage, the Guildry is a community-run group selling locally made handcrafted goods, baked goods and produce. Among the items sold are knitted, sewn and crocheted items, pottery, leather and woodwork, painting, jewellery, cakes, slices, jams, chutneys and honey. The Cook Park Guildry is a great place to find a gift or souvenir from Orange.

Orange NSW

3.2 km away

Wattle by Mary Ann Mein at The Peisley St Gallery — Image credit: The Peisley St Gallery

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Colour Me Happy

Colour Me Happy is a collection of artworks united by one simple idea: colour has the power to change feelings. From bold and energetic to soft and serene, each work celebrates the emotion, beauty and joy that colour brings to their lives. Discover art that inspires, uplifts and transforms. They invite you to see the world through a brighter lens. Experience the power of colour, and perhaps leave just a little happier than when you arrived.

Orange NSW

3.3 km away

First Light Wilpena III — Image credit: The Peisley St Gallery

Galleries, Museums and Collections

In Stillness - Engelman and Anderson

In Stillness brings together two very different artistic voices, Joy Engelman and Chris Anderson, united by a shared love of the Australian landscape and the quiet moments found within it. For both artists, the landscape is about so much more than what we see. It's about the feeling of being there — the light shifting across the mountains, the vastness of the outback, the textures, colours and marks left behind by time, weather and water. Chris captures the atmosphere and changing light of the local and outback terrain, while Joy draws on more than five decades of journeys through the arid heart of Australia, translating her deep connection to country through painting and photography. Together, their work invites us to slow down, take a breath and really look. To leave the noise of everyday life behind for a moment and become completely immersed in the stillness, beauty and quiet power of the Australian landscape. Two artists. Two perspectives. One shared feeling.

Orange NSW

3.3 km away

Woven No. 4 Ali Mcnabney-Stevens Acrylic 130 x 150cm $4,250 — Image credit: The Peisley St Gallery

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Pre Loved Art

Your style evolves, your home transforms, and sometimes the pieces you once adored don't quite spark the same joy. But that doesn't mean their story is finished. Art deserves to be seen, enjoyed, and re-loved. Welcome to The Pre-Loved Art Exhibition! An inspiring showcase of artworks looking for their next home. From striking statement pieces to quiet favourites, each work arrives with a history… and is ready for a fresh start. Wander the gallery, discover hidden gems, and maybe even find that piece you didn't know you needed. New pieces will be hung as work is sold and taken off the wall with new work arriving daily. Beautiful art, renewed possibility - come be part of the next chapter.

Orange NSW

3.3 km away

The Peisley St Gallery - Martin Coyte — Image credit: The Peisley St Gallery

Galleries, Museums and Collections

The Peisley Street Gallery

Shining a light on the incredible talent this side of the mountains, The Peisley St Gallery is where art meets a good dose of country charm! Step inside our bright, independent space and explore a fresh mix of paintings, prints, ceramics, sculpture, and photography — there's always something new to discover. They're just three minutes from the heart of Orange, with easy off-street parking and a comfy, air-conditioned space perfect for a wander (or a linger!). Open six days a week.

Orange NSW

3.3 km away

Duntryleague Course

Entertainment Venues

Duntryleague Golf Club

Duntryleague Golf Course is a championship 18-hole layout measuring 5,976 metres from the back markers. This historic club is situated on Woodward Street, only two minutes from the centre of Orange and approximately 260 kilometres west of Sydney. With spectacular views from the Restaurant and Clubhouse, Duntryleague offers the ideal meeting place for locals and visitors. The Clubhouse offers a licensed bar, a delicious brasserie, a barbecue area and four fabulous clay tennis courts. Duntryleague is open to the public to play their magnificent golf course.

Orange NSW

3.3 km away

Anything Grows — Image credit: Anything Grows

Entertainment Venues

Anything Grows

Enjoy a seasonally focused menu and locally roasted coffee in the outdoor courtyard among the various plants, trees and all things green, or take a seat inside their calming indoor retreat. In the gift shop, you will find a small collection of beautiful things to decorate your home or to gift to a loved one. Their indoor plant selection includes hanging baskets, cacti, succulents, large palms and other varieties. Outside there is a beautiful range of hand-selected feature trees and plants.

Orange NSW

3.3 km away

Joy of Music

Entertainment Venues

Orange Regional Conservatorium

The Orange Regional Conservatorium (ORC) provides high-quality, diverse and inclusive music education across all ages and skill levels. They offer individual and group lessons, ensembles and choirs for every member of the community, workshops, masterclasses, professional development and more. The ORC also presents a high-quality program of concerts and events each year featuring local, national and international performers.

Orange NSW

3.5 km away

Cint Boutique

Shopping and Markets

Cint Boutique

Providing an eclectic mix of quality, timeless and fashion-forward pieces for all women! Cint boutique's offer the latest trends in Women's fashion with an eclectic mix of accessories, including jewellery, handbags, shoes, belts and scarves from leading labels across Australia and New Zealand and overseas. Cint Boutique are continually sourcing new labels and accessories to offer you the latest look to suit your individual style. Cint Boutique are committed to offering personalised service to make your shopping experience a pleasurable one!

Orange NSW

3.5 km away

Virtual Reality — Image credit: ImmerCity VR

Amusement and Theme Parks

ImmerCity VR

ImmerCity VR is an innovative virtual reality entertainment arcade designed to capitivate all ages. Their state-of-the-art 'Super Arena' invites you to engage in exhilarating team battles or tale on virtual opponents in an immersive world. The 'Immersion Zone' offers endless fun across various VR machines with over 150 games and experiences to choose from. Whether it's an adrenaline-filled zombie escape, a futuristic sports challenge, or a magical adventure for kids, ImmerCity VR brings the virtual world to life through high-quality equipment, curated content, and a commitment to customer satisfaction. Come as friends, come as a family, celebrate a birthday or host a corporate event. They create a safe, inclusive space where individuals and groups connect, explore, and play together.

Orange NSW

3.6 km away

Orange City Centre - Kids City — Image credit: Orange City Centre

Shopping and Markets

Kids City at Orange City Centre

Hello! It's time to enjoy the indoor play centre at Orange City Centre. Located in the food court this is the perfect place to sit and enjoy a quiet coffee or a social lunch with friends while the kids burn off some energy, regardless of what the weather is doing outside!

Orange NSW

3.6 km away

Mary and Tex Curious Emporium

Shopping and Markets

Mary and Tex Curious Emporium

Curious Emporium was built off the back of a long-term success that was House in Orange for 10 years. They have created a unique furniture, homewares and lifestyle store offering interior home and decorating ranges as well as fashion and gift solutions. The team are always in and out of warehouses and showrooms, searching for new and unique pieces.

Orange NSW

3.7 km away

Mens' and Women's Clothing from Blowes Clothing — Image credit: Blowes Clothing

Shopping and Markets

Blowes Clothing Orange

Since 1936, Blowes Clothing has been a cornerstone of Orange, offering high-quality menswear and exceptional service. Find timeless styles from iconic brands like R.M.Williams, Akubra, Ralph Lauren, Rodd & Gunn and more, with knowledgeable staff on hand to help you look your best. As a third-generation, family-owned Australian business, Blowes is known for delivering high-quality fashion and exceptional customer service. When you visit Orange, make Blowes Clothing your stop for a unique shopping experience. Blowes offers a personalised shopping experience where you can explore premium, versatile, and stylish apparel, all backed by expert advice from a dedicated team. Blowes don’t just sell clothes; they instil confidence. Every purchase is an investment in style and craftsmanship. With nearly a century of experience, Blowes Clothing has grown alongside the community. They are passionate about helping customers discover clothing that reflects their personal style, from classic to contemporary, while maintaining the highest standards of quality. Make your visit to Orange memorable—discover why generations have trusted Blowes Clothing for fashion that lasts.

Orange NSW

3.7 km away

Chaos and Karma

Shopping and Markets

Chaos and Karma

Experience the charm of a boutique created by a talented local mother-daughter duo. Their shop is a captivating showcase of their own mixed-media art, available in a range of sizes, both framed and unframed. Additionally, they offer a delightful selection of handcrafted items made with love. Their boutique is a treasure trove of beautiful finds, featuring exquisite giftware, fashion pieces, statement accessories, leather bags, shoes and wallets. Step into a world of colour and eclecticism, where every visit promises a truly unique shopping experience. This boutique is a testament to creativity, local talent, and a passion for artistry that you won't want to miss.

Orange NSW

3.7 km away

the360 — Image credit: Orange360

Natural Attractions

Orange Villages Bike Trail

Escape the city and take a glorious 360-kilometre six-day cycling lap of Mount Canobolas. The Orange Villages Bike Trail, fondly known as 'The 360' is Orange360’s brand new cycling trail journeying through picturesque country roads, smooth gravel, terrific views and fabulous hospitality. The trail is designed as a six-day journey but can be done over a shorter timeframe for more experienced cyclists.

Orange NSW

3.7 km away

Hawkes General Store

Shopping and Markets

Hawkes General Store

Established in 1976 and originally named 'The Orange Spinning Wheel', the store became and has remained a front runner for retail therapy in Orange. Hawkes General Store provides a unique and ever changing shopping experience for both locals and visitors of Orange. With several name changes under its belt - 'The Orange Spinning Wheel', 'Fems' and 'Fems and the Kitchenhand', Hawkes General Store has been run and managed by the same family since its inception. Set in the quiet and leafy side streets, make your destination Hawkes General Store. Be spoilt.

Orange NSW

3.7 km away

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