Villages to Explore Near Orange

Blayney. Credit: Visit NSW

Discover the unique character of Oranges 20 surrounding villages, each with their own distinct landscapes, flavours and colourful histories. Take the time to explore all these vibrant villages have to offer - rustic cellar doors with magnificent views, meandering country lanes lined with gum trees and bridal tracks, fine dining with warm country hospitality and orchard farm gates. Hit the road, no matter what time of year, and discover what makes up the rich tapestry of these communities.

 

Blayney

Steeped in rich farming history and industry, the historic town of Blayney is 1/2 hour drive from Orange. Surrounded by picturesque countryside, this vibrant community enjoys modern facilities among treasured traces of the past. Elegant 19th century houses line the Main Street. There are many impressive buildings from the 1880s around the town, one of the most noteworthy being the Royal Hotel which was once a changing station for Cobb & Co stagecoaches.

Canowindra

Canowindra. Credit: Visit NSW

Beside the Belubulah River in the beautiful red-earth countryside, sits Canowindra. Well known for hot-air ballooning and fish fossil discoveries, today it is also an arts and tourism hub. The town's charming Main Street has an old world air, with verandah posts lining its unique curved street main. 19th century buildings remain, housing a number of boutique homeware stores and art galleries. However Canowindra has retained the integrity and character of a classic country town. 

Millthorpe

Millthorpe. Credit: Visit NSW

The picturesque heritage listed town, Millthorpe is a step back to the 1900s with a contemporary edge. Cobbled, bluestone line streets border relatively unchanged 19th century buildings, many now housing fine dining restaurants, sophisticated homeware stores or boutique accommodation.

Molong

Molong

Nestled between golden poplars and the rolling green hills of the Macquarie Ranges sits the picturesque town of Molong. The name Molong is derived from an aboriginal word meaning “place of many rocks”. It is surrounded by rich agricultural land known for its production of fine wool, wheat, orchards, vineyards and cattle.

*Source: Orange Visitor Information Centre
151 Byng St, Orange NSW NSW 2800 Australia
1800 069 466
tourism@orange.nsw.gov.au
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