Regional Councils - Orange City Council

This regional city, located just three and half hours from Sydney, is known as Australia's Colour City because of its four distinct seasons. Occasional snowfalls and thick frosts make it a winter wonderland and rich reds, yellows and golds are on show in autumn. This thriving regional city has a population of 39,000, and features many fine Victorian homes, history and heritage, food and wine, natural beauty, parks and gardens, three golf courses, a high mountain (Mt Canobolas) and lake (Lake Canobolas).Come to Orange for history and heritage. Along with streetscapes and landscapes, Orange also boasts a number of exceptional historic buildings and homes ideal for period filming or modern day scenes. Many of these buildings have been restored to their original form. As Australia's first gold was discovered at Ophir (25km from Orange), there are many old mining sites, particularly at Lucknow (10km from Orange). Consider Orange for food growing locations. Orange has a strong wine industry with many accessible cool climate vineyards that transform the landscape into rolling Tuscan like hills and a number of orchards complete with their original packing sheds. It also has a reputation for fine dining with a number of award winning restaurants and annual events - F.O.O.D Week in April, monthly Farmers Markets and Wine Week in October. Smaller enterprises range from olive groves, to truffles, hazelnuts, honey and organic vegetables.Orange has more than 80 suburban parks, some of which are major tourist attractions. Centrally located is Orange's Cook Park. Taking up an entire street block, Cook Park is a fine example of a large early Victorian landscaped park with an amazing area of shade and greenery, 100-year-old trees, ponds and features such as gates, a rotunda, fountain, fernery and aviary. Equally as attractive is Orange's Botanic Gardens. The gardens are made up of a number of themed gardens and open spaces. Perfect for picnic or wedding celebration themes or film at the unique giant timber Adventure Playground.Industry is another facet in the image of Orange. The large factory complex of Electrolux is located in town and Cadia Gold Mine is just 25 minutes from the city. An airport is located 15 minutes from Orange.Orange is renowned for its four distinct seasons each boasting an individual effect on the region's streetscapes and landscapes. Golden reds and oranges splash through the city in autumn, with winter comes a brilliant white contrasted with green in spring and summers arrival brings a warm golden sunshine complimenting the lush landscapes.Orange is rich in culture, attributing to this cultural prosperity is the Orange Regional Gallery. Since opening in 1986, the gallery holds a reputation as one of the finest and well patronised regional art galleries in Australia with up to 30 exhibitions held each year. Both the gallery and library host many regional, national and international cultural exhibitions. The library also provides excellent research facilities for residents and visitors alike.Natural wonders and beauty. Orange is located just 20 minutes from the amazing natural wonders of the Mt Canobolas State Recreation Area and Lake Canobolas. Tall and majestic Mt Canobolas, an ancient volcano, stands 1395 metres above sea level. A stunning 360-degree view from the summit encompasses the city of Orange, the rolling countryside and the Blue Mountains in the distance. Found at the base of Mt Canobolas is tranquil Lake Canobolas perfect for filming water activities and water reflections. The city also has a range of educational services with schools, TAFE and Charles Sturt University and a range of sporting facilities available within the city.Orange City Council and the people of Orange welcome the film and television industry to the city. Council takes a proactive approach to assisting any organisation seeking to use Orange as a base for production and with Council's direct control of the many public spaces within the city, such assistance may be of mutual benefit.

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