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Orange Region Cool-Climate Food & Wine Trail

A cool-climate gourmet region around an extinct volcano — high-altitude wines, orchard produce, farm-gate stalls and the famous Orange F.O.O.D Week.

Orange, on the slopes of the extinct volcano Mount Canobolas, is one of NSW’s great cool-climate food-and-wine trails. The high altitude gives crisp, elegant wines — Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Shiraz and aromatic whites — while the rich volcanic soil produces apples, cherries, stone fruit and cool-climate vegetables sold at farm gates and the region’s celebrated restaurants.

What to taste

Follow the cellar doors ringing Mount Canobolas, graze the farm-gate stalls for orchard fruit and cider, and book a table at Orange’s hatted regional restaurants. Time your visit for Orange F.O.O.D Week in April, one of Australia’s longest-running regional food festivals.

How to do the trail

Base yourself in Orange town and explore by car with a designated driver. It’s about 3.5 hours west of Sydney. Combine it with nearby wineries and Central West road trips.

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  • Cellar doors, farm gates, restaurants, cafes and accommodation in Orange

Insider Tips

Visit in April for F.O.O.D Week or Nov–Dec for cherries. Follow the cellar-door loop around Mount Canobolas and book restaurants ahead.

Getting There

About 3.5 hours’ drive west of Sydney; Orange also has an airport and rail service. Drive between cellar doors with a designated driver.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Orange in NSW?

In the Central West, about 3.5 hours’ drive west of Sydney, on the slopes of the extinct volcano Mount Canobolas.

What is Orange known for producing?

Cool-climate wines (Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Shiraz), plus apples, cherries, stone fruit and cool-climate vegetables from its volcanic soils.

When is Orange F.O.O.D Week?

Each April — it is one of Australia’s longest-running regional food festivals, with dinners, farm gates and tastings across the region.

Is Orange good for a food weekend?

Yes — it has hatted restaurants, dozens of cellar doors and farm-gate produce, making it one of NSW’s top gourmet weekend destinations.

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