{"id":40483,"date":"2015-04-01T07:00:38","date_gmt":"2015-03-31T21:00:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/blog\/?p=40483"},"modified":"2018-05-14T07:14:34","modified_gmt":"2018-05-13T21:14:34","slug":"top-3-reasons-youve-got-to-visit-orange-this-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/vc\/blog\/top-3-reasons-youve-got-to-visit-orange-this-year\/","title":{"rendered":"3 reasons to visit Orange this year"},"content":{"rendered":"

Before we start, let’s get one thing clear: I\u2019m not saying that the bigwigs like Paris, London and New York shouldn\u2019t be on your list. What I am<\/strong> saying is that you shouldn\u2019t give the little guys like Newcastle<\/a>, Mudgee<\/a>, and Orange<\/a> the cold shoulder.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Want to know why? Here are my top 3 reasons:<\/p>\n

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    The hotels are top-notch<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    In small regional towns, it\u2019s sometimes the case that the selection of accommodation falls short. Not in Orange\u2019s case.<\/p>\n

    We stay at de Russie Suites<\/a> on Hill Street, right in the middle of town.<\/p>\n

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    de Russie Suites Orange<\/p><\/div>\n

    From the super comfy bed to the spacious bathroom and delicious breakfast items that are restocked daily, de Russie sure knows how to look after its guests.<\/p>\n

    \"Mini<\/a>

    Mini bar goodies, with breakfast on the left. Uh, I mean right.<\/p><\/div>\n

    The best bit: the little man waiting for us on the\u00a0bed!<\/p>\n

    \"Aww!\"<\/a>

    Aww!<\/p><\/div>\n

    2. The wineries are wine-derful\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    With names like Philip Shaw<\/a>, Ross Hill<\/a>, Borrodell<\/a> and Canobolas Smith<\/a> under its belt, it\u2019s apparent Orange knows a few things about cool-climate wines. I’ve written all about my favourite Orange wineries here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

    \"Borrodell<\/a>

    Borrodell Vineyard \u2013 one of my faves<\/p><\/div>\n

    3. The dining experiences are phenom<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    I like to know where my food comes from, and in Orange this is easy. With venison from Mandagery Creek Venison Farm<\/a>, cheese from The Second Mouse Cheese Company<\/a>, and fresh fruit from countless local orchards, Orange grows and harvests everything you need for breakfast, lunch and dinner.<\/p>\n

    \"Delicious<\/a>

    Delicious food made possible by the farmers, growers and residents of Orange<\/p><\/div>\n

    Read all about my Orange food safari here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

    Serious about food and wine? Check out more delicious <\/strong>NSW blog posts<\/strong><\/a>!<\/strong><\/h2>\n