Navigating the wineries of Orange
Are you a wine enthusiast looking for a unique and charming wine region to explore? Look no further than the picturesque Orange region in New South Wales, Australia. Known for its cool climate wines and stunning landscapes, Orange is a hidden gem waiting to be discovered. The defining feature of Orange wineries is that they are all located on and around the slopes of the (now extinct) volcano Mt Canobolas. This is hilly country, rich volcanic soils and high altitude 600-950m. The wineries are quite spread out on the different sides of the mountain. To really understand and see this, a visit to the top of Mt Canobolas is highly recommended – at 1397m great views across the slopes and plains of the Central West.
With over 60 vineyards and wineries scattered throughout the region, planning your winery tour in Orange can be a daunting task. To make the most of your visit, it's essential to plan ahead and choose a tour that best suit your taste and preferences.
Wine tour
By far the best option is to book yourselves into a wine tour and take out all the hassle and worry of sourcing transport.
Services such as Uncork Orange will organise pick up, drop off, all your tasting bookings, pay the tasting fees, provide a delicious mid-tour picnic basket and take you to tried and tested award winning wineries.
An excellent idea is to join one of our wine tours to explore some of the best wineries in Orange.
Self drive
Great option if you have someone who has agreed to be the non-drinking driver.
Cycle
There are cycle routes all around Orange and each year Orange hosts various cycle and triathalon events.
And/or you can take a cycle tour Orange Regional Discovery Tour — Bespoke Cycle Tours
If you have the time, combining cycling and wine tasting is a great way to see the countryside, experience the delights of sitting back and enjoying a selection of local wines and convince yourself that it is all healthy exercise.
Taxi or Uber
Book in advance if it is a long weekend or there is any local event. There are a limited number of taxis available and at the time of writing Uber is not available in Orange.
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