Walking/Cycling

Walking and Cycling Trail Orange to Lake Canobolas Reserve
This 5.5 km dual-use trail starts from the southwestern outskirts of the urban area and ends at Lake Canobolas Reserve. The trail commences at the intersection of Ploughman's Lane and Canobolas Road where it follows minor rural roads and then a gravel surface. The trail is suitable for mountain bikes, pedestrians and buggy type strollers.

Once you arrive at Lake Canobolas Reserve you can enjoy the facilities including barbeques, Apex Playground, swimming, fishing, bird watching and explore the adjoining looped walking trail around the southern end of the Lake.

Mount Canobolas State Conservation Area
Tall and majestic Mount Canobolas, an ancient volcano, stands 1395 meters above sea level and is often capped with snow in winter. A stunning, 360-degree view from the summit encompasses the city of Orange, the rolling countryside and the Blue Mountains in the distance. This conservation area is located 12 km's southwest of Orange. There is a camping area and spectacular views from a number of lookouts.

Seven walking trails have been created to take you around the reserve and to nearby attractions such as Federal Falls, Mount Towac, Bald Hill and Young Man Canobolas. Two walks lead to spectacular waterfalls and are best experienced after medium to heavy rainfall.

Picnic and barbeque facilities are available in the park and toilets can be found near the main entrance.

Visitors using the walking tracks should take care, especially around those sites that pass through rocky outcrops where the ground surface may be slippery. You can collect a map of the Mt Canobolas State Conservation Area walking trails from the Orange Visitor Information Centre.

Ophir Walking Trails
The scene in 1851 of the first gold field in Australia, Ophir is today a Recreation Reserve of 560 hectares, located at the junction of the Lower Lewis Ponds and Summer Hill Creeks.

There are four main walking trails with varying degrees of distance and fitness levels. For a detailed map of the walking trails please call into the Orange Visitor Information Centre.

Gosling Creek Reserve/Bloomfield Park/Sir Jack Brabham
Located a short drive from town are these three interconnected recreation areas, surrounded by dual use pathways. The trail starts on the outskirts of town at Sir Jack Brabham Park with its numerous soccer and softball fields and amenities. There is a sealed pathway that leads out of town past Bloomfield Hospital and joins Gosling Creek Reserve. Here you can enjoy the picnic and recreation areas. Please note: No dogs are allowed in Gosling Creek Reserve & Sir Jack Bradman Park. See the Gosling Creek Reserve - Master Plan

Located adjacent to Gosling Creek Reserve is Bloomfield Park. The park consists of two sporting fields, general open space, and picnic facilities; this area is a leash-free area for dogs. The dual use pathway continues through this space and ends at the corner of Huntley Road and Bloomfield Road. Leash Free Brochure.pdf

This trail is in the early stages of continuance along Huntley Road, back to Sir Jack Brabham Park. As a loop this walking trail is 5km long, and is suitable for mountain bikes, pedestrians and buggy type strollers.

Orange's Cycle Ways
There are numerous cycling lanes spreading from one end of the city to the next. These lanes vary from on-road protected cycle lanes to off-road shared cycle/pedestrian paths. A map of these cycle lanes can be collected from The Orange Visitor Information Centre.