Planning a road trip from Canberra to Orange NSW?
From handmade pastries in Murrumbateman to wine bars in Boorowa and gardens in Cowra, we’ve mapped out our favourite places to eat, sip, and explore. Whether you’re heading to the Orange wine region for a weekend escape or a cellar door visit, this guide turns your drive into a delicious adventure.
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Murrumbateman Cafes
Clementine – Everything is made in small batches and by hand, using local ingredients and seasonal produce wherever possible.
Two Before Ten – Ideal stop for coffee, breakfast and lunch. All the bread products sold here are baked next door at Clementine daily.
Murrumbateman Chocolate Factory – Visit for chocolate tastings and coffee.
Yass bakery
Clementine – Everything is made in small batches and by hand, using local ingredients and seasonal produce wherever possible.
Boorowa highlights
The Marsden St General – For delicious coffee using Academy beans and a sandwich for the road—we recommend the chicken sandwich.
The Ned Ryan – Need to stay a night? This the perfect spot to stay.
The Occasional Wine Bar – This wine bar supports wineries local to the area, so be sure to drop in and say hi to Jeremy.
Cowra recommendations
Oak on Kendal – Enjoy dinner at this fabulous restaurant run by James and his team. The food is delicious, and the environment is great fun.
Cowra Japanese Gardens – A lovely spot to have a picnic or simply stroll through the gardens.
Breakout Brasserie – They make an excellent coffee using local coffee bean supplier Academy’s beans. Great spot to stop for breakfast and lunch.
The Railway Hotel – A warm and inviting country hotel nestled on Cowra’s main street. The perfect place to eat and have a drink.
Canowindra must stops
Perennialle Plants – All your gardening needs will be sorted in this spectacular shop. Get a coffee while you’re there.
Canowindra Butchery – Wallace and Max run an excellent butchery. You’re not to expect typical butcher shop hours, and ice packs are available!