Attractions

Whether it is exploring a new hiking trail, art gallery, museum or even visiting the Parkes radio telescope there’s something for everyone. Our readers share some of their favourite family-focused activities for all ages.
Celebrating Hand-Made at Bathurst’s Heritage Trades Trail 2-Day Family Festival 16-17 March

Celebrating Hand-Made at Bathurst’s Heritage Trades Trail 2-Day Family Festival 16-17 March

Families from far and wide will enjoy a creative haven this March at ‘Bathurst’s Heritage Trades Trail’.

There’ll be over 100 artisans of rare and lost trades at this year’s fair demonstrating their skills in a huge program at Bathurst Showground – inspiring the next generation with the joy of learning a craft.

Summer Swimming Spots In The Central West

Summer Swimming Spots In The Central West

It’s Summer time Summer feels like it’s here and it’s time to get out the dusty cossies and get ready for the wonderful chaos that is taking the family for […]

5 Family Friendly Cellar Doors to Visit in the Orange Region

5 Family Friendly Cellar Doors to Visit in the Orange Region

When planning what cellar doors to visit with kids, it is no easy feat when there are approximately 50 in the Orange region. Here you’ll find a trusted guide of cellar doors that are both family-friendly and provide a lovely tasting experience too.

Paddle Adventures Await

Paddle Adventures Await

It’s 20 people paddling in unison, it’s a drummer beating time, it’s low risk, high fun, it’s Dragon Boating!

Like a Duck to Water

Like a Duck to Water

As a mum it’s easy to get stuck on the daily hamster wheel of mundane tasks and duties that require fulfilling. So, when the opportunity to try something completely out […]

Holiday Drawing Competition – ‘Extraordinary historic places in Orange NSW’. Enter now!

Holiday Drawing Competition – ‘Extraordinary historic places in Orange NSW’. Enter now!

Orange literally has 100’s of amazing historic landmarks and places of interest to explore and so Central West Mums is launching a holiday drawing competition to celebrate these iconic places.

Follow your nose using Central Western Daily’s link ‘Extraordinary historic places in Orange NSW’ (compiled by photographers Carla Freedman and William Davis) to walk, hop or skip your way to the heritage homes and business-houses that are the foundations of our city.

Mudgee Mini-break

Mudgee Mini-break

“Mudgee, oh yes I’ve been there it’s such a charming town you might think that you’re in country Victoria!” I once overheard this comment and well it has to be […]

School Holiday Activities in Winter 2023 – Central West, Orange, Oberon, Bathurst, Cowra, Forbes, Parkes and Mudgee

School Holiday Activities in Winter 2023 – Central West, Orange, Oberon, Bathurst, Cowra, Forbes, Parkes and Mudgee

The Winter School Holidays are approaching and the temperatures are dropping; so what do you do with kids to keep them engaged? Here’s 25+ ideas for what’s on around the […]

School Holiday Activities in Autumn 2023 – Central West, Orange, Oberon, Bathurst, Cowra, Forbes, Parkes and Mudgee

School Holiday Activities in Autumn 2023 – Central West, Orange, Oberon, Bathurst, Cowra, Forbes, Parkes and Mudgee

The Autumn School Holidays are approaching and it’s forecast to be warmer and dryer temperatures this year, so here’s what’s approaching around the Central West region. Here’s our suggestion list […]

Bathurst Heritage Trades Trail – Great Value Family Fun!

Bathurst Heritage Trades Trail – Great Value Family Fun!

Take the family on a nostalgic trip back in time at the annual Bathurst Heritage Trades Trail.

There’s hands-on fun for all ages as Bathurst celebrates over 200 years of rich history by paying homage to rare and lost trades that helped pioneer the area with artisans from across Australia, on Saturday, 15 and Sunday, 16 April.

Blayney glams up for ’80s Party

Blayney glams up for ’80s Party

Vintage ’80s is the new black at Blayney’s huge ‘80s vibe party this Wednesday-Sunday, where everyone is invited and entry is free.

With 1000’s of glammed-up visitors coming to town, Blayney will be awash with neon leg warmers, mullets, big curls, Doc Martens and awesome costumes from seminal movies like Rocky, Top Gun and Dirty Dancing – creating something of pop-up theme park.

Things To Do Summer, School Holidays

Things To Do Summer, School Holidays

The Summer School holidays are about to break or for some they are already underway. Here’s a guide with quick links to holiday camps, workshops and vacation care across the Central […]

Sculptures In The Garden Event – Mudgee

Sculptures In The Garden Event – Mudgee

[Update] Sculptures in the Garden is one of regional Australia’s largest and most celebrated outdoor sculpture exhibitions. The 2022 SIG has kicked off this weekend with a packed schedule of […]

A Creative School Holidays Across the Region In July

A Creative School Holidays Across the Region In July

July school holidays are MASSIVE in the Central West when it comes to arts, heritage and creative activities. Regional arts development organisation Arts OutWest have been extra busy loading all […]

Blue Mountains Top Swim Spots For Families, Pool Of Siloam, Leura

Blue Mountains Top Swim Spots For Families, Pool Of Siloam, Leura

The Blue Mountains have some seriously amazing swimming holes suitable for kids of all ages that offer a great day out in the wilderness. Please check for closures at present […]

Blue Mountains Top Swim Spots For Families, Minnehaha Walking Track And Falls

Blue Mountains Top Swim Spots For Families, Minnehaha Walking Track And Falls

The Blue Mountains have some seriously amazing swimming holes suitable for kids of all ages that offer a great day out in the wilderness. Note: the Minnehaha falls walk is currently […]

Carcoar – The Town that Time Forgot

Carcoar – The Town that Time Forgot

Sitting in a valley, surrounded by big green rolling hills, there are some beautiful Georgian and Victorian era houses with the most gorgeous cottage style gardens, rambling flowers from sidewalks and the streets are lined with uneven sandstone – it’s truly a beautiful place to wander around.

Top Swim Spots For Families, Ganguddy-Dunns Swamp

Top Swim Spots For Families, Ganguddy-Dunns Swamp

The Blue Mountains have some seriously amazing swimming holes suitable for kids of all ages that offer a great day out in the wilderness. Cool off in the heat, enjoy […]

Ninja Park In Forbes, NSW

Ninja Park In Forbes, NSW

My family and I decided to travel over the weekend from Orange to Forbes and take the kids to the Ninja Park, and it was a pleasant experience. The Park […]

Creative Adventures for the holidays: Galleries and Festivals

Creative Adventures for the holidays: Galleries and Festivals

Arts OutWest have gathered a list of what’s on and a suggestions around arts, culture and being creative this summer. Here’s part one.

Creative Adventures for the Holidays: Carols, Crafts and Christmas Cinema

Creative Adventures for the Holidays: Carols, Crafts and Christmas Cinema

Arts OutWest have gathered a whole list of creative summer adventures for kids and families. This is part two.

Dine And Discover Locally In The Central West

Dine And Discover Locally In The Central West

Is your Dine and Discover NSW vouchers burning a hole through your virtual pocket but you aren’t sure where to go? Sydney may be off the cards for the near future so why don’t you explore our own beautiful region.

Spanish Dinner Party With A Table Of Ten, Orange NSW

Spanish Dinner Party With A Table Of Ten, Orange NSW

Do you love hosting fun dinner parties but hate the End-of-Night clean up? Most of us love having friends over for the dinner parties, though baulk at the thought of […]

Orange FOOD Week, 30th Anniversary 2021 events, NSW

Orange FOOD Week, 30th Anniversary 2021 events, NSW

Are you a Foodie? Orange, NSW is a foodie mecca and has long been known for it’s fabulous produce, vineyards and breathtaking views. In April each year Orange F.O.O.D week, […]

International Women’s Day – How Duntryleague Is Walking The Talk

International Women’s Day – How Duntryleague Is Walking The Talk

Who inspires you in your local community around International Women’s Day? Central West Mums member Jo Hunter sat down with Michelle Carroll from Duntryleague Golf Club for an International Women’s […]

Central West, NSW, Mushroom Foraging

Central West, NSW, Mushroom Foraging

Mushroom Foraging in the High Country of the Central West region of NSW. Have you ever been curious about how to forage for mushrooms? Robbie Robinson shares his expert knowledge […]

Road Trip – On The Art Trail From Orange to Eugowra

Road Trip – On The Art Trail From Orange to Eugowra

Notification – Unfortunately the Eugowra murals have been damaged in recent floods Road Trip Part One – Art and Culture itinerary If you are looking for school holiday activities that […]

Road Trip – On The Art Trail From Eugowra To Grenfell

Road Trip – On The Art Trail From Eugowra To Grenfell

Road Trip Part two – Art and Culture itinerary As part of our Art trail series, Eugowra to Grenfell was the second stop in our itinerary – a further 50 […]

Road Trip – On The Art Trail From Grenfell To Carcoar

Road Trip – On The Art Trail From Grenfell To Carcoar

Road Trip Part three – Art and Culture itinerary If you are looking for school holiday activities that are fun for the entire family, stimulating visually, as well as budget […]

Offroad Adventure Tours – Central West

Offroad Adventure Tours – Central West

Extremely experienced and trusted The man behind the tours, Simmo, has been running Simmo’s Offroad Tours for 10 years. After moving from the hustle and bustle of the city  25 […]

Top 10 Attractions In Cowra For Families

Top 10 Attractions In Cowra For Families

If you’re looking for that ‘perfect’ country escape filled with fields of gold, fresh produce, friendly faces and a slow-paced style, then look no further than Cowra. We offer the […]

Mayfield Gardens, Oberon

Mayfield Gardens, Oberon

Mayfield Gardens is one of those places I’ve always heard people rave about, though it’s convenient location near home in the Central West had me popping it in the “it […]

Blayney Skatepark and Adventure Playground – Central West, NSW

Blayney Skatepark and Adventure Playground – Central West, NSW

Allow me to start by saying that if you have children that won’t sit still and always up for the next adventure, then read on… Blayney is a small village […]

Fun Spring Holiday Adventures for Families

Fun Spring Holiday Adventures for Families

‘Sparadise’ – Day trip to the Japanese Bath House

‘Sparadise’ – Day trip to the Japanese Bath House

The Japanese bathhouses was the biggest hidden gem I came across 5 years ago. It has transformed over the years and is now better than ever. I’ll note that the […]

Borenore Caves

Borenore Caves

If you are looking for an adventure to suit even young children then Borenore Caves might work well for you. This fascinating area can also offer longer walks, great beauty, […]

The Age of Fishes Museum at Canowindra

The Age of Fishes Museum at Canowindra

A visit to the Age of Fishes Museum in Canowindra makes a terrific half-day expedition for Central West families. You could extend to a full day if you took a […]

The Best Hikes & Outdoor Adventures for Kids Around Orange, NSW

The Best Hikes & Outdoor Adventures for Kids Around Orange, NSW

In an effort to protect pretty much everything we own and obviously my sanity, during coronavirus I spent every day for weeks adventuring with my two little guys Byron aged […]

Snow Fun at the Pinnacle

Snow Fun at the Pinnacle

It’s bound to snow once a year in Orange, typically during a winter but even in November it’s been sighted. So if you have some energetic young kids there’s really […]

A Day of Fun in Parkes

A Day of Fun in Parkes

The Parkes Region offers is the perfect destination for a fun, memorable and safe regional adventure. Explore our wide open spaces, iconic attractions, quirky experiences, engaging play spaces and fabulous […]

Swap Your Crops

Swap Your Crops

An Orange, NSW community initiative designed to reduce food waste through crop sharing. Video by Marianna Saran. Disclaimer: This post is general in nature. It is not intended as a […]

Organic Drops With Pig In The House

Organic Drops With Pig In The House

It’s questionable whether wine runs through Jason O’dea’s veins instead of blood. He’s grown up around vines and wines all his life. Jason continued his family’s legacy studying Viticulture and […]