Orange, New South Wales
Australia’s food & wine destination

• Learn why the region is one of Australia’s most exciting and food and wine destinations
• Discover Indigenous food culture and try genuine bush tucka with a local Indigenous guide.
• Taste locally produced cheese, dips, meat, pate, olives, bread and locally grown fruit.
• Hear stories from Orange’s colourful past and learn about the region’s culinary history.
• Visit local vineyards and sample Orange’s famous cool-climate wines.
• Meet passionate growers and learn about farming practices and sustainable land use.

14 May

Independent arrival in Orange, New South Wales, a 50-minute flight from Sydney. Meet your guide and fellow travellers over a welcome drink and dinner at Duntryleague. This historic mansion (now golf club) was built by James Dalton. You’ll learn more about the Dalton family tomorrow.

15 May

This morning you’ll enjoy a walking tour of Orange, discovering the best gourmet gems and local foodie institutions. You’ll meet an Indigenous elder who’ll share his knowledge of Indigenous food culture and flavours – your chance to taste genuine bush tucka; damper with chutney and lemon myrtle tea. Learn more about the Dalton family, an integral part of the town’s history. After lunch and wine-tasting you’ll visit Cook Park and enjoy gelato. Free time in the late afternoon.

16 May

Enjoy a lovely drive through the rolling countryside between Orange and Millthorpe (passing through the historic mining village of Lucknow and the picture-perfect village of Carcoar). Discover the local history with a guided walking tour of Millthorpe village before a wine tasting and lunch featuring a mouth-watering and plentiful grazing plate of local produce. You’ll have time to wander through Millthorpe village visiting local boutiques, art galleries, antique stores, and regional produce providores before returning to your hotel.

17 May

Today you’ll learn about the local culture on a visit to 2 sacred sites, before a lunch of BBQ meats marinated with indigenous flavours. Drive to Lake Canobolas and enjoy a half-hour walk around the tranquil lake. Visit Mount Canobolas, a dormant volcano,  and enjoy the view. Stop at a local olive grove (the highest in Australia with stunning views) for an olive oil tasting before heading back to your hotel in Orange.

18 May

Today you’ll explore Orange with a visit to the botanical gardens, museum and art gallery. Free time for lunch and a couple of hours for shopping. Around 4 pm you’ll drive to Borrodell Estate to enjoy a sunset drink in their new Sky Bar before our farewell dinner at a local restaurant.

19 May

Your gourmet food and wine tour of Orange ends after breakfast.