Category: Australia
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Cook Park Orange
Cook Park Orange Looking for something to do in Orange after we arrived in the late afternoon, we discovered Cook Park. Named after Captain James Cook, the park is a beautiful escape, with shady trees, grassy picnic areas and a duck pond. Laid out in the Victorian style when designed in 1873 many of the… Read more
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Small Acres Cyder
Small Acres Cyder One of our great finds during a recent road trip to Canberra was Small Acres Cyder at Borenore near Orange. This small, family-owned business has won a huge number of awards for their cider, something we learned while we were there. Surrounded by their own orchards, the tasting room is in a… Read more
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Lake Burley Griffin Cruise
Lake Burley Griffin Cruise This is a great, relaxing way to see the sights of Canberra while you cruise around Lake Burley Griffin. We parked in the Questacon carpark, only a short walk from the jetty on Queen Elizabeth Terrace where we boarded the “Gull”. Conveniently located near a coffee shop, you can get a… Read more