Things To Do In Orange NSW With Kids
A city known for its excellent local produce, impressive vineyards, and its fine dining restaurants, Orange NSW is one of the best places to go when you’re longing for a clean-looking and fresh atmosphere. Its extensive autumn colours make its name, oozing with vibrance and an environment that’s great for doing a quick weekend vacation with family and friends.
Now if you’re planning to go on a trip with kids, Orange can be one of the best places to let the young ones enjoy. With its activity centers and mesmerizing parks, there sure is something that your kids will spend their hyperactive energies off.
If you’re wondering where to go, consider visiting these places and let your kids have fun and excitement throughout your Orange trip.
Fruit Picking
Definitely one of the best things to do in a place full of fresh harvests, fruit picking must be on your top list when visiting Orange. It has rich orchards and a wide array of farmland where you can pick fruits and make your kids’ baskets full.
You may want to visit the Thornbrook Orchard and pick the sweetest apples, berries, plums, and more. More so, you can also visit the Huntley Berry Farm which is home to the fresh berries in the city, with a rich variety of berries your kids can bask themselves into. There are also bottled wines you can buy at their store, and it is a one-stop farm for someone who loves wine as much as you do. Nonetheless, remember to pick the best season for fruit picking; November to December is for cherries, January to February are for nectarines, apricots, peaches, plums, blackberries, and figs, while March to May is for apples and pears.
Oh oh, don’t forget; pick the darkest cherry colors – they’re the sweetest ones of all!
Go Swimming
As much as fruit picking can be fun, why not also go outdoor swimming with your kids? While Orange is full of bounty, they also have exciting places to let your kids swim around and work their swimming skills.
The Orange Aquatic Centre
The Orange Aquatic Centre is the place to be where your kids can swing along with the different levels of pools and practice swimming tricks. The centre hosts swimming lessons, water aerobics, and water polo as well, or if your kids just want leisure, they can always do so. However, if you’re doubtful about going to the pool during cold seasons, worry not as the pool is always heated until 28C for your kids’ feet to not run cold.
Lake Canobolas, Orange
Nonetheless, if you want some time on a natural body of water, your family may also want to take a dip in the chilly waters of Lake Canobolas; it’s a beautiful lake with a magnificent view of the mountain ranges, and the scenery just creates an exquisite experience with a beautiful atmosphere you don’t want to miss.
Now bring your swimming trunks and gears. You will certainly enjoy doing water strokes and dipping your bodies while you relax and have a fun time swimming in the best waters of Orange.
Be one with nature
Being away from the noise of the city relaxes the mind. Who wouldn’t want a relaxation in a naturally fresh and lush greens with the sound of chirping birds in the background?
Orange Botanic Gardens
Ever been a fan of beautiful sceneries and nature tripping? You won’t regret visiting Orange Botanic Gardens where you can find rare, exotic plants and trees; some of which are only seen in books. Interesting, eh?
Your stress will surely go away too as you go bird watching while enjoying a picnic with your family and friends.
Another reason to visit: admission is free!
Restaurants & Cafes in Orange
Perhaps you’ll get tired of doing activities and strolling along with the vast landscapes and activity centres, then it’s time to fill your tummies and satisfy your mouth in the finest food hubs in Orange. While adults can enjoy wine, kids can also enjoy some drinks too, of course without the alcohol.
Spilt Milk Bar, Orange
On 45 Sale Street, you may stop by the Spilt Milk Bar and get a good brain freeze as you slip and slurp on the best ice cream and gelato in town. It’s one of the best spots for your cold dairy cravings; what could go wrong with enjoying sweets, right?
Sugar Mill, Orange
Additionally, you may even visit 1/86 Summer Street where Sugar Mill is located. As the name says, it’s full of pastries, cakes, and light meals – perfect for kids who always have the sweet tooth for delicious desserts.
Orange Home Grown Farmer’s and Artisan’s Market
If you want to have it all, you can also go by the Orange Home Grown Farmer’s and Artisan’s Market. Here, you’ll be able to pick bountiful products that came and were harvested fresh from farms, where chocolate makers, delicious nuts and dairy, and artisan products are showcased and sold. Heads up! Don’t miss the chance of taking a bite from the free taste sellers are offering!
Dig in and have a taste of what Orange’s delicious products are. We are pretty sure you’ll take home a lot of delicious food from town.
Cycle and stroll
Enjoy the fresh breeze and exercise your legs as you go cycling and strolling inside Orange’s parks and reserves.
You may visit Cook Park, Robertson Park, Elephant Park, and many more – most parks have playgrounds and BBQ/picnic areas, where you can just enjoy the tranquil and stress-free atmosphere Orange has to offer. Most of all, parks in Orange are also free of charge; hence, no need to go full blast on your spending just to let your kids enjoy a quick weekend getaway.
Enjoy Orange’s beautiful landscape, fresh produce, and a whole lot of eating in the food hubs by visiting anytime soon. Need we say more?
