Orange is renowned as a "Food and Wine" destination; 3 hours from Sydney, 2 & 1/2 hours from Canberra; 2 hours from Dubbo with highly acclaimed zoo (a sister to Taronga Zoo in Sydney) Doorway to Outback NSW. All also accessible by car, bus or coach.
Orange in itself has many and varied attractions with cold winters and pleasantly temperate summers. (See Neighbourhood) Lake Canobolas is a marvellous attsraction with swiming, boating, and delightful walks for all fitness. Many wineries close by and a delightful walk over the dam wall with opportunities for the keen photographer
The Orange Information Centre offers a wonderful service to visitors. There are numerous eating venues to meet all needs, pubs, clubs, theatre, cinema. sporting fixtures. There are several attractive and historical villages within a half hour drive