NEW SOUTH WALES

Find Adventure in the Central West & Orange

The Central West region of New South Wales offers a wide range of outdoor activities including hiking, cycling, swimming, waterfall chasing and more. Nangar National Park and the Warrumbungle National Parks offer a plethora of spectacular hikes with awe-inspiring scenery and abundant wildlife.

Spend your time in this gorgeous area chasing waterfalls at places Federal Falls, just outside or Orange, or tackle the iconic central west trail, a 360km cycling route.

This region has so much to offer. Get out there and explore!

ADVENTURES
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ADVENTURE IN THE CENTRAL WEST
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Hartley to Hill End – A Road Trip Through Rural NSW and Into History
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Acknowledgement of Country

We acknowledge that this land on which we tread, whilst beautiful and revered by us, has even deeper layers of significance for its Traditional Owners; we pay our respects to elders past, present and emerging.

We Are Explorers is aware that the land is never truly being explored anew, given the ancient cultures that came before us who still call this land their home.

LATEST Central West & Orange ADVENTURES
There’s a New 360km Cycling Trail in Orange – We Had the First Ride
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How to Have a Wholesome Country Weekend Around Orange
The 10 Best Winter Getaways in NSW
26 Important Aboriginal-Led Tours to Experience in NSW
Regional Road Trip From Oberon to Lachlan Shire in 3 Days
An Explorer’s Guide to a Weekend in Grenfell
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