HARPERS BAZAAR - Why Orange is New South Wales’ ultimate weekend getaway

If you’re looking for fine dining, stunning vineyards and a beautiful environment to relax in, Orange should host your next staycation.

“IT’S LIKE a cosier version of the Hunter Valley,” Evie, a waitress at acclaimed local restaurant Printhie, said of Orange as she poured me a glass of pinot noir — a product of the grapes that made up a large part of the picturesque view to my right.

Located in the Central Tablelands region of New South Wales, about 3.5 hours from Sydney, Orange is known for its fresh local produce, quality wines crafted at stunning vineyards, and its award-winning restaurants that play host to both of those things.

With its unique combination of geology, soils and climate, the Orange region is quickly becoming recognised as an ideal region for winemaking. Between the fine dining restaurants like the one in which Evie worked, the hills across the city wreathed with flourishing vines, and the warm yet luxurious boutique accomodations available in the region — Orange may, in fact, give the Hunter Valley a run for its money.

From a rich heritage to spectacular scenery, Orange is the perfect spot to visit all year long. Read on for BAZAAR‘s guide to an ideal weekend at this gateway to country NSW.

Where to eat in Orange

The Peacock Room

For dinner try The Peacock Room, the hotel restaurant at The Oriana Orange which offers an array of delicious dishes from crab raviolo to a generous steak draped in a rich peppercorn sauce.

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Where to drink in Orange

Bela Vista Bar

For for an evening cocktail, make yourself comfy on a plush leather lounge at Bela Vista Bar — a warm, retro-chic cocktail bar with an extensive drinks list, including handcrafted cocktails and local wines. It’s the perfect spot for a late night tipple.

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