Hotels in Orange, New South Wales
Biddy Walsh's Irish Pub (Former Standard Hotel)
Formerly known as the Standard Hotel Closed circa 2011.
Carrington Club Hotel
Carrington Club Hotel Established in 1874 as the Railway Hotel, renamed the Belmore Hotel in 1879 and the Carrington Club Hotel in 1886.
Gladstone Hotel
Gladstone Hotel Established as the Globe Hotel in 1865 and renamed the Gladstone Hotel in 1874. Another top pub.
Great Western Hotel
Great Western Hotel Hotel established in 1852. Opposite the Railway Station. Corner of Kite Street.
Hotel Canobolas
Hotel Canobolas This hotel was built by Tooheys Ltd in 1938 on the site of the Club House Hotel c1876-1938.
Hotel Orange
Hotel Orange Established in 1890 as the Federal Hotel, renamed the Empire Hotel in 1898, the Tourist Hotel in 1938 and now the Hotel Orange in 2007. "Hotel Orange was the first Hotel in Orange NSW. Renovated in 2006 The Hotel Orange displays...
Kelly's Rugby Hotel
Kelly's Rugby Hotel The hotel was established as the Carriers Arms Hotel and the name was changed to the Rugby Hotel in 1898. The present building was erected in the 1890's after the pub had burnt down.
Metropolitan Hotel Motel
Metropolitan Hotel Motel Built in 1864 as John Woodward's store and became a hotel in 1886.
Occicental Hotel
Occidental Hotel Established in 1872 as the Occidental, changed name to Arron Hotel circa 2008 - 2010, reverted back to Occidental Hotel 2011
Ophir Tavern
Ophir Tavern Tavern sold in 2006 for $6.6m
Park View Hotel
Park View Hotel Established in 1865 as the Miner's Arms Hotel, renamed the Tattersalls Hotel in 1887 and then it became the Park View.
Robin Hood Hotel
Royal Hotel
Royal Hotel Established as the Wellington Hotel in the late 1850's, it was the first two storied hotel in Orange. The name was changed to the Royal Hotel about 1881. The hotel was also the booking office for Cobb & Co coaches.
Victoria Hotel
Victoria Hotel Former Coach and Horses Hotel, the licence being issued in 1844. Renamed Victoria Hotel in 1880 and rebuilt in 1922.
Information on Orange, NSW
Rural views of Orange, Central NSW. Courtesy: Tourism New South Wales. Region: Central NSW
Nestled in Central West NSW, Orange is a thriving regional city renowned for its cool-climate wineries and vibrant food scene. The area features Mount Canobolas, an ancient volcano offering scenic walks, and the Pinnacle Reserve lookout with stunning views of Towac Valley.
Visitors enjoy exploring boutique wineries, historic architecture, the Orange Botanic Gardens, and charming nearby villages like Millthorpe. The city hosts excellent restaurants, local markets, and galleries, making it a perfect weekend destination for food and wine enthusiasts.
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Travel options
Orange is located approximately 260km from Sydney, accessible by car via the Great Western Highway (about 3.5 hours' drive). Train services take just under five hours from Sydney, and bus services operate regularly, taking around 4 hours.
Regional Express (REX) and Qantas operate daily flights to Orange Airport, located 15km from town, with the journey taking under an hour. Link Airways also provides connections with Brisbane and Melbourne (Essendon Airport).
- Lucknow (10km)
- Spring Hill (14km)
- Forest Reefs (19km)
- Millthorpe (20km)
- Molong (30km)
- Blayney (31km)
- Cargo (31km)
- Vittoria (31km)
- Cudal (33km)
- Carcoar (37km)