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Well-known for its abundance of European trees and superb autumn colour, it is no surprise that some of the prime Orange attractions are its spectacular gardens, parks and reserves.

Visitors to the town will find they are spoilt for choice when it comes to beautiful parks and gardens. Discover enormous trees dating back to the 1880s towering over original century-old fountains, bandstands and conservatories; contemporary gardens with varied landscapes of orchards, billabongs and woodlands that tell a story of the region’s past and present; an elegant park with formal Victorian-style gardens that pay homage to the town’s fallen war heroes or take a walk along a poplar-lined creek filled with ducks and reeds.

Outside of Orange you will find a rich diversity of landscape including box woodland, open farm country, dams and reservoirs, pine plantations, cave systems, picturesque waterways and eucalypt forests. Find a wealth of public reserves well-facilitated with picnic and BBQ areas as well as public amenities.

Orange weather experiences four distinct seasons, and visitors will want to return time and again to experience the unique natural beauty each season has to offer.

BURNT YARDS

Bakers Shaft Reserve

Bakers Shaft Reserve is a beautiful reserve located along the Belubula River. Visitors can enjoy a barbecue with picnic tables provided and fishing. Free camping is also permitted. The Reserve is located a short 20-minute drive from the village of Mandurama, situated along the Mid-Western Highway in Central New South Wales.
ORANGE

Banjo Paterson Memorial Park

This picturesque park marks the site of Banjo Paterson's birth on17 February 1864. At the time, the property "Narrambla" was owned by his aunt and uncle, Rose and John Templar. John Templar also operated a flour mill on this site from 1864 to 1869 - both the homestead and flour mill once stood within these grounds.
BORENORE

Borenore Karst Conservation Reserve

An inland oasis for native wildlife and protected species like the eastern bent-winged bat, Borenore Karst Conservation Reserve near Orange is a great place to get in touch with nature. The ancient limestone caves are the feature attraction at Borenore, and there are several that are open to explore.
 
Opening Hours
Daily 9:00 am to 7:00 pm
CARCOAR

Carcoar Dam

The Carcoar Dam is situated in an attractive setting, providing an ideal site for many types of outdoor recreation. Water sports such as power boating, sailing, sailboarding and water skiing can all be enjoyed on the dam. Fishing is another popular activity and the dam is stocked with golden perch, trout and Murray cod with a fishing pontoon recently installed.
BURNT YARDS

Junction Reefs Reserve

Junction Reefs Reserve is a heritage-listed former mining dam designed and built-in 1896-7 to provide water and power to the nearby gold mine. Nowadays, Junction Reefs Reserve is a beautiful, secluded campground on the banks of the Belubula River. You can admire the dam wall feature from the Junction Reefs lookout.
CANOBOLAS

Mount Canobolas State Conservation Area

The majestic Mount Canobolas is a dormant volcano that formed millions of years ago when Australia was sitting over a hotspot in the earth's crust. It is part of the Brigooda-Oberon chain that stretches 800km from southeast Queensland to near Oberon in NSW and last erupted 11 million years ago, spewing lava from the main vent and up to 30 vents in the surrounding area.
EUGOWRA

Nangar National Park

Amid the wide open spaces of central west New South Wales, you'll find the spectacular scenery of Nangar National Park, dominated by the magnificent peak of Mount Nangar to the north. The park's beautiful wooded hills, easily accessible from Escort Way, create an ideal environment for picnicking, bushwalking and camping.
ORANGE

Ophir Reserve

The scene of Australia's first Gold Rush, Ophir Reserve is a rugged yet peaceful reminder of the colonial past. The first Australian payable gold discovery was made here in 1851, just 30 kilometres north east of Orange.
ORANGE

Robertson Park

Located in the heart of Orange’s main shopping and business area, Robertson Park offers space for quiet recreation next to a busy retail zone. The collection of established trees and grassed open spaces is popular with locals and visitors who pass through Orange on the Mitchell Highway (Summer Street) Street which borders the park.

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