Orange View picnic area and lookout

Located just a 20-minute drive from Orange, the Orange View Picnic Area and Lookout Canobolas is a small yet tranquil spot perfect for a relaxing escape.

Boasting scenic vistas and an inviting atmosphere, this destination offers visitors the chance to reconnect with nature and refresh with a snack amidst beautiful surroundings.

Set up your lunch spread on the picnic tables underneath the shade of red stringybark and peppermint trees. While dining outdoors, take in the awe-inspiring views of Orange city below, and the vast rolling hills that extend as far as the eye can see. From this viewpoint, you can also catch sight of the summit of Mount Canobolas, a dormant volcano, which serves as a beautiful backdrop for your meal.

Apart from the breathtaking scenery, birdwatchers can indulge in an extraordinary activity here. Bring your binoculars and watch out for rare endangered flame robins with stunning orange-red breasts and beautiful crimson rosellas that can be spotted in the vicinity of the picnic area.

Spring is the best time to visit the Orange View Picnic Area and Lookout Canobolas for a spectacular wildflower display. The snowgrass understory blossoms with the vibrant violet kunzea, yam daisies, bacon and egg plants, and ground orchids.

Located on Mount Canobolas Road, the Orange View Picnic Area and Lookout Canobolas is just a 20-minute drive from Orange. From Orange, head south toward Forbes Road and turn onto Mount Canobolas Road. The picnic spot is approximately halfway up the hill. Visitors will need to carry their own water and pack out their rubbish. Parking, picnic tables, and barbecue facilities are available on-site.