Canowindra to Orange road trip: Distance, drive time & stops

The Canowindra to Orange drive covers a distance of 58km in a driving time of around 45 minutes. Cargo is the main road trip stop along the route.

The drive from Canowindra to Orange connects two of the more interesting towns in the Central West of New South Wales.

Canowindra is famous for its hot air ballooning, and you can book a memorable balloon ride over the Belubula Valley.

Orange activities include gourmet picnic lunches in the vineyards and wine-tasting by trike. For the top Orange accommodation options, book here.

Canowindra to Orange distance and driving time

By car, the distance from Canowindra to Orange is 58km. That makes for a driving time of around 45 minutes.

Before leaving Canowindra, you may wish to visit Nangar National Park. There are several good walking tracks here, as the hills jut out above the surrounding farmland. The 6km return Mount Nangar Walking Track offers a steep climb surrounded by wildflowers, and the even tougher 8km return Mount Murga Walking Track tends to bestow plenty of adorable wildlife encounters.

Five memorable experiences to book in Orange

Private wine-tasting tour – on board a rather cool-looking trike.
Sparkling wine masterclass – with vineyard tour and three course lunch.
Helicopter tour to a top winery – with wine-tasting.
Private picnic in the vineyard – with wine included.
Half day foodie tours – taste the best the region has to offer.

Canowindra to Orange drive: Cargo and Glenwood State Forest.

The only town of any size between Canowindra and Orange is Cargo. Here, you can go for a beer at the Cargo Inn.

On the way into Orange, however, you will pass the walking trails of the Glenwood State Forest and several Orange region wineries. These include Stockman’s Ridge, Printhie Wines and Rowlee Wines.

Things to do in Orange include walking on Mount Canobolas, ambling along the Orange Heritage Trail and visiting the Botanic Gardens. You can also book on a half day foodie tour.