Printhie Wines Private Picnic & Wine Experience – Orange
2 hours
From AUD $97
Cool-climate wine, autumn colour, heritage main street at the foot of Mt Canobolas.
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Background information about Orange adapted from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Next 7 days at Orange
Live forecast from Open-Meteo. Updated each time the page loads.
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Best time to visit Orange
Based on 30 years of weather data. Sweet spot: Mar, Nov, Dec — mild temperatures, low rainfall and plenty of sun. Avoid Jun, Jul if you can — typically the wettest or hottest stretch of the year.
Jan
26°
15° low
62mm
Feb
25°
14° low
65mm
Mar
22°
12° low
54mm
Apr
18°
9° low
40mm
May
14°
5° low
43mm
Jun
11°
3° low
60mm
Jul
10°
2° low
60mm
Aug
11°
2° low
60mm
Sep
14°
5° low
66mm
Oct
18°
7° low
66mm
Nov
21°
10° low
81mm
Dec
24°
12° low
84mm
Daytime high (large) · overnight low (small) · monthly rainfall (blue bar). Climate normals: 1991–2020 from Open-Meteo's ERA5 reanalysis.
What else is around Orange
Points of interest within 25 km, pulled from OpenStreetMap. Distances are straight-line; check road access before heading out.
🎡 Attractions (1)
🎭 Theatres, cinemas & markets (1)
Source: OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL.
Drive times to and from Orange
Real road distance and driving time to other destinations in the state. Click through for fuel estimates, suggested overnight stops, and tours along the way.
Frequently asked about Orange
- Where is Orange?
- Orange is in Central West, New South Wales, Australia. The destination guide above maps the area; the drive-times panel further down lists distances to other New South Wales destinations so you can pencil it into a longer itinerary.
- When is the best time to visit Orange?
- Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months at Orange are typically March, November, December — milder temperatures, lower rainfall, and longer sunshine hours. June tends to be the trickiest month weather-wise. School holiday weeks (Easter, late June–early July, late September, mid-December–late January) get busy and prices rise, so shoulder season is usually the sweet spot if you're flexible.
- What's the weather like in Orange?
- Summer daytime highs average around 26°C and winter overnight lows can drop to about 2°C. Annual rainfall sits at roughly 740 mm spread across the year. The climate panel above breaks every month down — daytime high, overnight low, monthly rain, sunny days — so you can match the trip to the weather you want.
- How do I get to Orange?
- Most travellers arrive by road. From Mudgee it's about 132 km — roughly 2h 23m of driving via the main highway, conditions permitting. The drive-times panel above lists travel time and distance to every other New South Wales destination so you can sketch out a road-trip route. Check road conditions in winter if your route crosses high country, and plan for breaks every ~2 hours.
- What are the top things to see in Orange?
- Well-known spots within day-trip range include Cenotaph, Orange Civic Theatre, Orange Regional Museum, Orange Regional Gallery, Lidster Hill. The "What else is around" panel above lists every named point of interest by category — lookouts, peaks, waterfalls, museums, beaches — pulled straight from OpenStreetMap. Click any name for the location, opening hours and directions.
- How many days should I spend at Orange?
- Most travellers spend 1–2 days at Orange to cover the highlights without rushing. There are 3 bookable tours and experiences, 0 attractions and 5+ named viewpoints/landmarks listed for the area on this page — plenty to fill a weekend, more if you slow down and explore the outer reaches.
- Is Orange good for families with kids?
- Yes — there are 4 family-friendly attractions, museums and family destinations within easy reach (zoos, aquariums, interactive museums, family-friendly theme parks). The caravan parks section above flags parks with playgrounds, kids' pools and family cabins.
- Is there public transport at Orange?
- Coverage varies — major destinations have train and bus links from the closest capital, but smaller regional towns rely on infrequent coach services. The most reliable way to explore the wider area is a hire car or your own vehicle. If you're using public transport, plan around the timetables and check the night before you travel; rural routes are often once or twice a day.
- Is Orange accessible for wheelchair users and reduced mobility?
- Major town centres, museums and built-up tourist precincts at Orange are usually accessible; bush walks and lookouts vary widely. The OpenStreetMap data underneath the "What else is around" panel records wheelchair access on individual sites — click through to any place's page for the specific accessibility info. For tours, check the operator's website or call ahead; most reputable operators publish their access details.
- How much does a trip to Orange cost?
- Budget travellers can do Orange on roughly $120–180 per person per day (caravan park, cooking your own, free walks); mid-range $200–350 (hotel, paid attractions, eating out once a day); higher-end $400+ (boutique stays, tours, fine dining). Fuel is the big variable — Australia's regional driving distances add up. Tours and attractions in the listings above show prices in AUD where the operator publishes them.
- Will I have phone signal at Orange?
- Most named destinations in New South Wales have at least Telstra and Optus coverage in town. Coverage drops off quickly outside built-up areas — particularly in national parks, valleys and along long stretches of highway. If you're heading into remote areas, download offline maps before you leave, tell someone your itinerary, and consider a PLB (personal locator beacon) for serious bush walks.
