Explore Central NSW’s breathtaking countryside, attractions and world-class food and wine on a cycling holiday to Orange, Parkes and the Weddin Mountains Region.
As the future of cycling moves off major roads, a number of new cycle trails and gravel routes have opened in these beautiful country regions. Get on your bike and enjoy the rolling landscapes, historic towns and villages and friendly locals who will welcome you along the way at a variety of boutique accommodation.
The Orange Region offers the Orange and Villages Bike Trail, a glorious 360km six stage cycling journey to wineries, cafes, farm gates and restaurants. As part of this the 54.1km Orange, Millthorpe and Carcoar loop takes in village atmospheres, boutique shops and wineries.
The Weddin Mountains Region is an outdoor lovers paradise with gravel and road routes, National Parks and bird watching at every cycle turn. Visit historic Grenfell, the birthplace of Henry Lawson, ride to Iandra Castle, and past one of the biggest new silo artworks in Australia.
The Parkes Region have launched new gravel routes with day or multi day rides including the 55km Dish Loop to the famous CSIRO Parkes Observatory, or combine sections to do the 200km Parkes to Peak Hill and Trundle trails taking in an historic Gold Mine and the iconic Trundle Hotel.
https://visitparkes.com.au/play/cycling/cycling-in-the-parkes-region/
