Australia Orange Self-Drive Tour: Explore the Magical Wonderland of Wine and Nature.
Hi everyone 👋, today I want to share with you a great self-drive travel guide to Orange, Australia 😜!
✈️ First, let's talk about transportation. If you are departing from China, you will usually need to fly to a major city such as Sydney or Melbourne, and then transfer to Orange Airport. From Sydney, drive west along the M31 highway and then turn onto the B81 highway; from Melbourne, drive east along the M31 highway and then turn onto the A39 highway, and then follow the navigation instructions to turn onto the city roads near Orange. It is recommended that you have your driver's license notarized in English in advance so that you can legally drive in Australia 🚗. Before driving, you should prepare navigation equipment, a car charger, sunglasses, sunscreen, and other items, as the sun in Australia is still very strong 😎.
😋 You can't miss the local food! The wine here is very famous. Orange is an important wine region in New South Wales, with more than 60 vineyards and wineries, so be sure to try the local wine 🍷. In addition, there are some specialty restaurants worth trying, such as J.B.'s Barbecue Restaurant, which is 7 km from the city center and has great food 😜. There are also two Latin American restaurants, La Cantina Mexican Grill and Two Amigos Mexican Restaurant, where you can experience a different flavor.
🏞️ As for attractions, Mount Canobolas is a must-see, where you can climb to the top of the mountain and overlook the entire city, which is very spectacular 🌅. The Orange Zoo is also worth a visit, with many cute animals 🐒. There is a food week in April and a wine festival in October every year, so if you go during these two periods, you can taste the fresh and delicious local food and wine and feel the lively atmosphere 🎉. Borenore Caves is a magical limestone cave where you can experience the mysteries of nature. There is also the Orange Botanic Gardens, where you can stroll through the gardens and enjoy the tranquility and beauty of nature 🌸.
This is how I arranged my self-drive itinerary 👇:
Day 1: After arriving in Orange, go to the hotel to check in, take a short break, and then go to Cook Park for a walk to feel the local leisurely atmosphere.
Day 2: Visit the Orange Zoo in the morning and go to the vineyards and wineries for wine tasting in the afternoon 🍇.
Day 3: Explore Borenore Caves and then go to Orange Botanic Gardens to enjoy the beautiful scenery.
The opening hours of the various attractions in Orange are different. For example, the opening hours of Borenore Caves are usually fixed every day, so it is recommended that you check the specific opening hours online before you go 🕙. The whole Orange self-drive tour is recommended to be arranged for 3-5 days so that you can fully experience the local scenery, food, and culture 😉.
Come to Orange and start an unforgettable self-drive tour 💖!