Top Things to do in Orange
Things to do in Orange, New South Wales: The Best Nature & Parks
Discover the best top things to do in Orange, Australia including Lake Canobolas, Orange Adventure Playground, Cook Park, Gosling Creek Reserve, Borenore Caves, Mount Canobolas State Conservation Area, Orange Botanic Gardens, Orange Mountain Bike Park (Lake Canobolas), Banjo Patterson Park, Lake Burrendong State Park.
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1. Lake Canobolas
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 401 reviews
Reviewed By DerAlteBach - Sydney, Australia
The people of Orange are so lucky to have such a glorious amenity on their doorstep. I strongly suggest walking around the lake in a counter-clockwise direction. After strolling through the forest, you'll end up at the high point of the circumnavigation, the dam wall, with its unbeatable views on all sides.
2. Orange Adventure Playground
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 52 reviews
Reviewed By KateGareth
We visited this fabulous playground with 5 children aged between 6-12 years old. Everyone LOVED it. Lots of swings, slides and places for imagination plus a scooter track too! We spent a few hours here and this kids still weren’t ready to leave. There are lovely places to have a picnic too with picnic tables. It’s right next door to the Botanical Gardens which we enjoyed a walk through to get to the playground ( even though it can be accessed via car with a car park next to it )
3. Cook Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 266 reviews
Reviewed By 756georgiew
Cook Park is a beautiful oasis in city which clearly values its trees. Amazing old trees, well kept lawns and plenty of benches for a quiet read in a tranquil setting. I was lucky enough to catch the Begonia House in full flower, a very special experience. Lots of young families were having a great time watching the ducks and playing on the swings. A lovely park.
4. Gosling Creek Reserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By TWal1 - Canberra, Australia
Enjoyed exploring the Reserve on a recent trip to Orange. The facilities are great, including playgrounds, walking and cycle paths plus there is plenty of parking close by. The Reserve also hosts Orange’s parkrun with the loop course well marked out. We managed to walk around the course and will be keen to return once parkrun resumes here. Thanks for your vote.
5. Borenore Caves
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By peterdeane47 - Bulli, Australia
This is a very easy walk. The track had been mowed a few days before (about 2.5 metres) and we were able to take our time walking to the caves. The caves are spectacular however you do need to take some care. The picnic area is excellent with plenty of parking
6. Mount Canobolas State Conservation Area
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 175 reviews
Reviewed By Kerryn72 - Melbourne, Australia
After a long windy drive up the mountain the view at sunset was lovely! Really worth the drive to see the valley view and take in the vista in front of you. At some points the trees are tall obstructing the view. A few information boards in centre of carpark to read about the area. Lots of parking. Also some walking trails you can do.
7. Orange Botanic Gardens
8. Orange Mountain Bike Park (Lake Canobolas)
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 7 reviews
Orange Mountain Bike Park is a purpose built trail park, located across the road from Lake Canobolas, with it's own car park. There are beginner and intermediate trails with about 8km of trails. OMBC races on Thursday nights through daylight savings from 6.00pm, with races for all levels of skill and age. Check the Orange Mountain Bike Club Facebook page for more information.
Reviewed By Katherine170 - Airlie Beach, Australia
A great morning's ride on the tight single track. We'll be back in the cooler weather to ride some more.
9. Banjo Patterson Park
10. Lake Burrendong State Park
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