Orange Wine Region
Orange wine region
One of Australia's highest wine regions, with dozens of wineries and cellar doors scattered across the slopes of Mount Canobolas.
The Orange vineyards are spread across the slopes of Mount Canobolas, above 600 m. The cool climate produces high-quality Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir and Shiraz. About 30–40 cellar doors offer tastings, usually for AUD 10–20, which can be credited against wine purchases. Most also have farm restaurants. The harvest season in autumn and the April food festival are especially lively. To avoid drink-driving, you can join a wine bus tour. Most cellar doors are open Thursday to Sunday.
Opening hours
Most cellars approx. 11:00–17:00; some closed on weekdays
Nearby sights
- Lake Canobolas
- Cook Park
- Mount Canobolas
- Orange Regional Museum
- Orange Botanic Gardens
- Borenore Caves
- Millthorpe Village
- Ophir Goldfields Reserve