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Orange - Australia's 'Colour City'

October 2nd 2008 04:45
Orange


The city of Orange in New South Wales, is located 260 kilometres west of Sydney and has a population of 31,544 people (Census 2006).

The area's mild climate - winter can be quite cold - and close proximity to Sydney gives its favouritism for those looking to escape from their busy cosmopolitan lifestyles for a quiet weekend.


Orange Uniting Church


Orange and the surrounding areas is not short of things to see and do and they include fantastic wine tasting, heritage trails, bushwalking, boating, canoeing, fishing, beautiful parks, the Orange Botanic Gardens, and recreational facilities such as three golf courses.

Orange NSW


The heritage trail shows the city as what it once was with a tour of some handsomely restored 19th century buildings such as the Holy Trinity Church, a beautiful Anglican church which is a great example of high victorian Gothic Revival architecture.

Mt Canobolas



Mt Canobolas is an extinct volcano 1,395m above sea level with spectacular 360 degree views from its summit of Orange and the surrounding countryside with plenty of wildlife on show. Below it is the artificial Lake Canobolas that offers picnic and barbecue facilities as well as a wide range of leisure activities including sail-boating, swimming, fishing and during the warmer months, Paddle boats are for hire.

Lake Canobolas


For those that like to mix leisure with shopping, you will be please to find a wide variety of boutique fashion, antiques and bric-a-brac shops in the CBD as well as two large shopping centres.

More information can be found at the Orange City Council website.

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