Orange
Orange lies on the Mitchell Hwy, marks one of NSW's most important rail
junctions and to the east of the striking Mt Canobolas. It is surrounded
by rolling hills and fertile farming land that produces an abundance of
fruit, crops, sheep and cattle. Despite its name, the city is not known
for its citrus production however does produce a high quantity of apples
and cherries. Nearby Orange is the Banjo Paterson Park (5km east), Borenore
Caves, Orange Botanic Gardens and the Regional Art Gallery. The city's
CBD is very attractive and colourful with a good blend of native and deciduous
trees lining the central streets.
Population: 33,000
Postcode: 2800
Location: 267km west of Sydney
Main Roads: Mitchell Highway
,
The Escort Way
Radio Stations (Music): B-Rock (99.3), 2GZ-FM (105.1), Star
FM (105.9), Triple J (101.9)
Heading north-west on Bathurst Road (Mitchell Hwy), Orange (2002).
Summer Street, looking west (Mitchell Hwy), Orange (2002).
Looking north into Robertson Park, Orange (2002).
Summer Street (Mitchell Hwy), looking east in Orange (2002).
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