Summit lookout
Summit lookout in Mount Canobolas State Conservation Area is the highest peak in central-west NSW and offers stunning views. Just 18km from Orange and easy to get to, it’s ideal for a quick trip.
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Arch loop track
Explore Arch Cave along the easy Arch loop track, a short walk from the picnic area. Look for stalactites, stalagmites and columns in the cool cavern.
- Distance
- 0.7km loop
- Time
- 15 - 30min
- Grade
- Grade 3
- Wheelchair
access - Hard
- Where
- Borenore Karst Conservation Reserve in Country NSW
Borenore picnic area
With a large grassy area, barbecues and picnic tables, Borenore picnic area is a great place for a family picnic. After lunch, take an easy walk to explore Arch Cave.
Ironbark walking track
Ironbark walking track in Conimbla National Park is a pleasant 1.5hr loop bushwalk with lovely scenic views, great birdwatching and wildflower photography opportunities.
- Distance
- 4km loop
- Time
- 1hr 30min - 2hrs
- Grade
- Grade 4
- Where
- Conimbla National Park in Country NSW
Mount Murga walking track
Enjoy scenic views, spring wildflowers, varied wildlife and birdwatching on Mount Murga walking track; great for a day of bushwalking near Orange and Forbes.
- Distance
- 8km return
- Time
- 5 - 6hrs
- Grade
- Grade 5
- Where
- Nangar National Park in Country NSW
Mount Nangar walking track
Mount Nangar walking track to the lookout takes you bushwalking through varied landscapes to scenic views over Nangar National Park and surrounding farmlands in search of wildlife and wildflowers.
- Distance
- 6km return
- Time
- 5 - 6hrs
- Grade
- Grade 5
- Where
- Nangar National Park in Country NSW
Beaufoy Merlin lookout
Beaufoy Merlin lookout offers spectacular views and an excellent vantage point to see the true scale of former mining activities. It’s also great for photography.
- Where
- Hill End Historic Site in Country NSW
Spring Glade walking track
Spring Glade walking track provides easy access to the summit of Mount Canobolas via a pleasant easy walk through grassy woodland, offering birdwatching and picnic opportunities.
- Distance
- 3km return
- Time
- 45min - 1hr 15min
- Grade
- Grade 3
- Where
- Mount Canobolas State Conservation Area in Country NSW
Bald Hill lookout
Bald Hill lookout offers stunning views of historic Hill End’s countryside. It’s a short 3km drive from the town centre and offers magnificent sunset moments.
- Where
- Hill End Historic Site in Country NSW
Fourth Crossing picnic area
Fourth Crossing picnic area next to Summer Hill Creek, near Orange, is a great base for exploring gold mining history on walking tracks, swimming or trout fishing.