Orange, in NSW, is a fruit-growing region named for a fruit that doesn't grow there. Go figure!

This place has found a way to promote all that makes it so special. It has taken the slogan of Orange 360 - all year round, and identifies several 'trails' for visitors to explore.

Borenore trail

(IMAGE: Heifer Station Cellar Door)

Start your day at picture-perfect Swinging Bridge, before getting up close and personal with some four-legged friends at Heifer Station! Enjoy something different at Small Acres Cyder, made from local apples and pears, and then finish with a pop at Printhie Wines, whose Swift Cuvee NV won Wine Of Show at the 2018 Orange Wine Show!

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The Mountain Trail

(IMAGE: Philip Shaw Cellar Door by Pauline Morrissey)

Hit the road and enjoy wines from vineyards on the slopes of Mount Canbolas! Starting at Philip Shaw, ascend Pinnacle Road for a French-inspired pit-stop at Colmar Estate. Head up Wallaces Lane to find Ross Hill Wines – Australia’s only Carbon Neutral winery, and finish at Borrodell Vineyard for some of the best views of the district, plus cherry picking in summer and truffle hunting in winter!

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Eastern Heritage Trail

(IMAGE: Slow Wine Co Cellar Door in Millthorpe)

Get out of town and head East for a day of history and heritage! Enjoying the gorgeous views from Highland Heritage Estate, then visit Mayfield Vineyard for an elegant country experience! Finally, head to the historic and picturesque town of Millthorpe to taste the wines of Angullong in their beautiful blue stone cellar door or try one of our region’s award winning Pinot Noir’s at Slow Wine Co.

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Canowindra Trail

(IMAGE: Finns Storein Canowindra)

Take a day trip to explore our region’s villages, with your journey to Canowindra starting at independent farm-based brewery Pioneer Brewing. Arrive in Canowindra and visit Wallington Wines, voted Best Small Cellar Door at the 2018 Cellar Door Awards, then shop til’ you drop at Finn’s Store! Finish the day at the fascinating Age of Fishes Museum, one of only two Devonian fish museums in the world!

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Cargo Road trail

(IMAGE: Stockmans Ridge Cellar Door)

Spend the day touring our Cargo Road wineries, visit high-end cellar door and premium winery Rowlee! At 1050m De Salis is the regions highest altitude vineyard, and just across the road is uber-cool Nashdale Lane Wines! Call into Stockman’s Ridge beautifully renovated Cellar Door, and finally stop at Cargo Road Winery to learn all about their holistic approach to wine making and farming!

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Or you can Pick Your Own

Cherries, berries and more are available this summer to pick-your-own at our many regional orchards!

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And in case you are wondering, Orange is in the centre of everywhere!

Find out what you can see on all these trails....