5 Day Orange, Mudgee & Warrumbungles Boutique Tour
Venture past the Blue Mountains to the forested and artisanal heart of New South Wales on this five-day Warrumbungles adventure. From Sydney, jump on the road with a group of like-minded travellers bound for regional delights, including produce tastings, wilderness walks through verdant national parks, visits to The Dish observatory and the Three Sisters lookout, and local insight into First Nations cultures in the area. Passing by Katoomba, Orange, Mudgee and a whole host of local outposts, you’ll get a true sense of what regional Australia is all about – keeping it local and nothing but laidback.
Why will you love this tour?
- Discover the natural wonder of the lesser-known Warrumbungle National Park on a number of occasions, including time with a First Nations park ranger, who will share local insight into the land.
- Spend the night admiring the night sky as you stargaze in a certified Dark Sky Park at your perfectly located wilderness accommodation close to Warrumbungle National Park. Here’s hoping the sky is clear!
- A true Aussie road trip is nothing without seeing something ‘big’. On your journey, stop by the CSIRO Parkes Radio Telescope – or The Dish – and learn its importance in the global space program.
- With the days full of exploring, spend your afternoons and evenings relaxing beside wine flights, produce platters and indulging in gourmet meals at local establishments with your small group.
- In this part of the country, it’s all about going with the flow. Take your time on the road stopping at small towns – like Dundedoo – and stretch your legs with a number of leader-led walks.
Is this trip right for you?
- Please ensure you consult your local government’s advice regarding domestic travel prior to booking this trip.
- This trip is new to our range this year. And while we have thoroughly researched every detail of the logistics, new destinations can sometimes throw us some unexpected surprises. More often than not, it’ll be a great surprise. But every now and again there might be a hiccup. We like to think that’s what puts the ‘adventure’ in ‘adventure travel’.
Full Itinerary
Key: B = Breakfast, L = lunch, D = Dinner
Day 1: Sydney – Blue Mountains – Orange
Leave the city behind and breath in the fresh air of the Blue Mountains. We make a coffee stop en route to our first stop to see the famous 3 Sister and Echo Point lookout – Stretch legs & enjoy the views. Pass through the mountains with stunning views of the plains – keep your eyes open for Kangaroos and Emu’s & huge wedge Tail Eagles. We stop for lunch (Buy your own) in a regional town. After we check into our hotel in Orange sit back and relax for the afternoon while you indulge in local wine and produce hosted by friendly locals. After a great afternoon, freshen up in your room and join us for a welcome dinner and a drink. Retire to your room or enjoy a game of pool in a local bar.
Accommodation:
Included Activities:
- See the Blue Mountains – Visit the famous 3 Sisters and Echo Point
- Orange – Gourmet wine and produce tasting experience – Flight and Tasting Plate. Consisting of local olives, hazelnuts, cheese and cured meats specifically matched. Wine, Cider, Port and Liqueur tasting
- Gourmet welcome dinner & drink
Meals Included:
- Wine and produce tasting experience – Flight and Tasting Plate. Consisting of local olives, hazelnuts, cheese and cured meats specifically matched. Wine, Cider, Port and Liqueur tasting
- Gourmet welcome dinner & drink
Day 2: Warrumbungles walks & Starr Gazing observatory experience
- Orange Gourmet breakfast.
See the “Dish” Observatory – used to receive live television images of the Apollo 11 Moon landing
- Waarrumbungkes first nations guided walk – history, nature and cultural connection
- After a great day exploring check into your family run local beautiful surroundings of our accommodation (Nestled in a picturesque, quiet & peaceful valley, bounded on 3 sides by the Castlereagh River, we stay in the closest accommodation to the Warrumbungle National Park & Peter Starr’s Warrumbungle Observatory.
- Warrumbungle Observatory – Peter Starr:
- 1 hour and 15min experience with the chance to get a closer look at our closest planets, the milky way and other star gazing highlights. The 90 minute show at the Warrumbungle Observatory includes an astronomy presentation while sitting under the stars and looking through telescopes at the planets, stars and galaxies.
- Learn how to navigate around the night sky, observe through up to four telescopes, including the new 20-inch telescope, and have the opportunity to take a photo of a colourful nebula with your canon or nikon SLR camera.
Accommodfation:
- Warrumbungle Mountain Motel: https://warrumbungle.com/motel-accommodation/
Included Activities:
- Warrumbungle Observatory – Peter Starr. 1 hour and 15min experience with the chance to get a closer look at our closest planets, the milky way and other star gazing highlights. The 90-minute show at the Warrumbungle Observatory includes an astronomy presentation
- See the “Dish” Observatory – used to receive live television images of the Apollo 11 Moon landing
- Warrumbungle first nations guided walk – history, nature and cultural connection
Meals Included:
- Gourmet Breakfast
Day 3: Warrumbungle NP
Enjoy a hearty breakfast and relaxed morning, we set off for another great guided walk in Warrumbungle’s National park, led by our guide. After another great day exploring the Bungles, we head back to the beautiful surroundings of our accommodation for an afternoon at leisure – the choice is yours (Nestled in a picturesque, quiet & peaceful valley, bounded on 3 sides by the Castlereagh River, we stay in the closest accommodation to the Warrumbungle National Park. The perfect location for bush walkers, bird watchers & astronomers. Plus they have a 3 golf course.
Accommodation:
- Warrumbungle Mountain Motel: https://warrumbungle.com/motel-accommodation/
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Day 4: Mudgee afternoon wine & local produce tasting tour + gourmet farewell dinner
Enjoy breakfast and the beautiful surrounds of the mountains before we set of for a great day of history, culture and gourmet food and wine! Regional town cafe stop (Gulgong and the little Henry Lawson museum).
Accommodation:
- Central Mudgee https://adenmudgee.com.au/
Included Activities:
- Mudgee afternoon wine & produce tasting at 2 different locations
- Farewell dinner & drink
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Day 5: Sydney via beautiful backroads to Broke/Woollobi/Hunter Valley
Local Gourmet Breakfast: Relaxed day road tripping back to Sydney on beautiful backroads to Broke/Woollobi/Hunter Valley. View points and short walks to stretch our legs. Coffee & food stops in regional towns along the way. Boutique Hunter Valley wine tasting in the afternoon. Returns late afternoon to Sydney, the McLeay Hotel.
Included Activities:
- Relaxed day road tripping back to Sydney on beautiful backroads to Broke/Woollobi/Hunter Valley. View points and short walks to stretch our legs
- Boutique Hunter Valley wine tasting in the afternoon. Returns late afternoon to Sydney, the McLeay Hotel
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Special information:
Please note that there is no accommodation included tonight.
Age Requirements & Tour Style:
Must be 18+ to travel on the tour unless an approved minor (8-17 years old) is accompanied by an adult. All guests must be young in spirit & active enough to participate daily in light to medium walks, some lasting up to 2 hours.
5 day Orange, Mudgee & Warrumbungles Boutique tour gallery
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DepartureSydney
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IncludedOrange - Welcome dinnerOrange - Wine flight & tasting platterBlue Mountains - Three Sisters & Echo PointParkes - CSIRO Parkes Radio Telescope ("The Dish")Warrumbungle NP - Spirey View Track walkWarrumbungle NP - Whitegum LookoutWarrumbungle NP - Warrumbungle Observatory night sky experienceWarrumbungle NP - Guided walkWarrumbungle NP - Morning guided walkMudgee - Wine & produce tastingBlue Mountains - View points, short walks & local town stops
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