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Local
Interests
There
are
so many interesting sights and places to see in the region that it
is easy to miss some! However, here is an overview of what
the Shires of Cowra, Canowindra (Can-oun-dra) and Orange have to
offer.
Balloon
flights
Shopping
at the best shop in the Central west The Trading Post
see
Nick & Rob and see the amazing range of gifts, Relax and have a
magnificent cookie and coffee.
Check
out the Rusty
Spade, have
a chat with Cindy and indulge in a cup of Art of Espresso
coffee or Gelato while relaxing at the nursery and enjoying
sculptures by Kyle Wallace.
Tourist
Information Centres
Food,
Wine and Restaurants
Delights
of the area include some of Australia's finest produce including
fine wines, olives, Wagyu beef, Cowra cheese, Chinese red dates,
corn fed lamb, cherries and organic asparagus.
The
Mill , cellar door for WindowrieEstate
in Cowra have just extended their wine bar experience for
guests. An idyllic setting to relax with friends and enjoy
their wines.
At
Taste Canowindra you can sample
over 40 local wines, enjoy food and music in the restaurant or
browse the local art. Drop in and have a chat to Bob or
Marg.
There
are 36 local vineyards
including Windowriewines,
MulyanCellar
Doors, The Mill,
Wallington,
Chivertonand
Riverpark.
Swinging
Bridge Estate winery was first
planted in 1995 by the Ward and the Payten families with an initial
planting of Shiraz and Chardonnay. The vineyard is located to the
south of Canowindra in the
Central Ranges of New South Wales (45min south west of Orange and
25min north of Cowra).
A
short drive from Canowindra is The
FallsVineyard
Retreat,winners
of multiple awards for their excellent wine. Call in to see
Peter. or a short drive out of Canowindra to Wallington wines or
Tom's waterhole
wines
Choose
from over 30
restaurants in the area. We recommend that you try Neila
, La Vita or The Quarry.
Deli
Lama is
a deli with a difference offering 'food for the soul' with a
magnificent selection of local foods.
Rosnay
Organic Farm provides
a range of food and wine that are a delicious, healthy and an
artful expression of the land where they are grown.
Eat
Your Greens Function Centre Eugowra
offers a tranquil setting amongst the gum trees beside the
Mandagery Creek. Specializing in modern Australian fare,
using local and home grown produce, they are wedding reception
specialists. Call Neil & Jayne on 026859386.
Places
of Historical Interest
Everview
Retreat overlooks the site of the First Inland Settlement in NSW In
December 1816 William Cox established a base for the first fully
equipped expedition into the interior of NSW. His surveyor General
John Oxley led the party. Soldier's Flat Settlement developed
and grew into a community. A monument to these settlers and the
harsh conditions they experienced is erected between the vineyards
in the valley as you approach Everview.
A
visit to Cowra just
isn’t complete without a visit to The Japanese Gardens
and Cultural Centre. Opened in 1979, this multi award winning
Garden is a ‘must’ see at any time of the year.
The
Cowra
Prisoner of War Camp Site is the site of the famous Cowra
Breakout.
Take
yourself into a bygone time at the Age of Fishes
Museum.
Bushranger
enthusiasts will enjoy the trails left by outlaws such as Ben Hall
and appreciate the area where he robbed the 'Escort Gold' at Escort
rock. Historical museums are also located at Canowindra &
Eugowra.
The
Lachlan
Valley Railway is an authentic locomotive depot from the steam
era housing steam locomotives, vintage diesels, goods and passenger
vehicles.
The
Cowra
Visitor Information Centre features the 'Cowra breakout
hologram".
Arts
and Craft
Explore
what historical Canowindra has to offer with boutiques and
specialty shops
Numerous
galleries for the art lover include Riverbank Gallery which
has new exhibitions monthly by local and regional artists.
Artist in residence is David Isbester. Contact David or
Catherine on (63)442778.
The
funky Rusty Spade offers Melissa Barber's paintings, hand crafted
alpaca products,, unique gift ware and a selection of Kyle's metal
sculptures .
Antiques,
gifts, homewares, lamps and jewellery can be found at the Canowindra Trading
Post. If you need to recharge your batteries you can
enjoy Lavazza coffee, cookies and cakes. Enjoy the
hospitality provided by Nick and Rob, the winners of many
tourism awards.
Other
Activities
The
Parkes Observatory
centre features displays and interactive exhibits about the Parkes
Radio Telescope. It contains two theatres including the 3D
theatre which has a variety of astronomy related 3D
shows.
Featuring
one of the largest telescopes accessible to the public, a 500mm
Newtonian, the Darby Falls
Observatory is located near Cowra.
The
Canowindra Historical Society & museum Inc. is well worth
a look with lots to see Phone 63441747 Sat 10am - 1pm
Sunday 2pm - 4pm or by appointment. | 