Today was set aside to explore the western areas around Orange. First stop was Mt Canobolas – at the summit. This is a volcanic peak. There are several walks from this peak which i decided to give a skip of as the wind was very strong and damn cold!
I stopped by Pinnacle Lookout- about 30min return- all stairs up- but then at least the downhill is quick!
The next stop was Lake Canobolas- with a short walk around the lake perimeter.
I should’ve had lunch but decided to keep going and did a wine tasting at Seesaw Wines. They do $15 per tasting session and let you try many of their better range wines. This is not usual for the area.
Some great light wines – but overall a little too dry for my liking.
I did also try the Gamay- a french grape that several wineries are trying out – that is expected to do well with the increasing climate temperatures over the next few decades. It tasted like cranberries.
I figured that as the Borenore Caves were on the way to the final stop for the day I would stop by. I only had a chance to walk to the Arch Cave and not to do the 7km return walk to Verandah Caves.
The final stop for the day- and last opportunity for a pub lunch- was Molong. Got a schnitzel, chips and salad- and was lucky enough that they made it as a last dish just before the kitchen closed!
Molong is also a small historic village with a heritage listed main street.
