Tips 'n Travels: Top 10 Things to do in and around Orange, NSW

I've just been back from a 10 day holiday in Orange. And what a way to end it by sharing to you the top 10 Things to do...Bear with me though as I still reminisce the bits and pieces from this trip and hopefully I won't forget them.

1. Mount Panorama and Historic town of Bathurst

After 2.5hrs on the road, West from Sydney, we arrived in the historic town of Bathurst. I've heard of Bathurst mostly from the races they have at Mount Panorama but it is also a historic town known for the first gold rush in Australia.

You can actually drive through the race track at Mount Panorama, speed limits apply of course. Up the top you can have a nice view of the city.

We did a quick stroll around the town centre and grabbed some lunch and went ahead to our journey to Orange.

Start of the track at Mount Panorama

A Park in Bathurst

Wall art

Another wall art

Info and map of Bathurst

Markers to the museum

Bathurst Museum

2. Town of Parkes

Around 1.5hrs of drive West of Orange is the town of Parkes. It best known for the Elvis Festival and the CSIRO Radio Telescope popularly known as "The Dish" which is also the movie.

A quick walk around town and it was very evident to find the Elvis theme. I just wonder how it looks like during the festival.

Elvis Art work

Henry Parkes statue

Astronaut art installation

Check out the top things to do in Parkes

Elvis statue

The massive radio telescope

3. The Falls Lookout and Walking Track

Because we love bush walking, one of the first stops we did is this lookout.

It's less than an hour walk return and medium level I think.

4. Lake Canobolas

At the foot of the Mount Canobolas is the Lake Canobolas. It was very serene and very relaxing to just walk around or have a picnic.

5. Towac Pinnacle Lookout

Beware that this is quite a steep walk up to the top. I recommend taking it easy and if possible bring water!

The views at the top are breathtaking though and you can view the massive land greeneries and some vineyards.

6. Mount Canobolas

Drive to the top of Mount Canobolas and read through some information about the area. Mount Canobolas is a dormant volcano actually so that's something!

There's a couple more bush walks from here if you are keen but we didn't go as we were too hungry and need some lunch.

7. Historic Town of Hill End

This town is quite a drive from Orange as it took us almost 3 hrs one way. Anyhow, I believe it is a good place for a night's stay or two to actually explore this town. There's a campground and quaint shops around.

8. Federal Falls and Walking Track

Ah we did this walk starting from the South Side which has some steep and rocky descent. The best way is to take the North Side and return the same way.

The Falls was refreshing after last 350m of steep descent.

9. Gosling Creek Reserve

Basically went here for fishing. It is quiet in the first time went and although we didn't catch a fish, I got to see a snake! Yikes!

10. Borenore Karst Cave

This is quite an easy walk and the pass through the cave was cool. The karst are also a sight to see as we didn't expect it to look that great from the information board!