Gorgeous wineries (bookings recommended):

Bloodwood: Stephen & Rhonda Doyle. Gravelly soils and a warm north easterly aspect produce fine handcrafted wines. By appointment only. Griffin Road (02 6362 5631) www.bloodwood.com.au

Ross Hill: Peter, Terri and James Robson. Hand-picked grapes and olives with environmentally friendly management. 134 Wallace Lane (02 6365 3223) www.rosshillwines.com.au

Philip Shaw: Philip has been making wine in Australia for more than four decades. The wines are made only from the grapes grown on Koomooloo, a 46ha vineyard planted mostly in 1988/89 next door to Black Sheep Inn. Caldwell Lane, Borenore (02 6365 2334) www.philipshaw.com.au

Brangayne: Brangayne is proud of its elegant cold climate wines from the vineyards situated in picturesque parklike settings.49 Pinnacle Road (02 6365 3229) www.brangayne.com

Canobolas-Smith: Murray & Toni Smith. Estate grown and made chardonnay, pinot noir, Alchemy (premium cabernet blend) plus botrytis and sparkling wines. Cargo Road (02 6365 6113)

Printhie Wines: Award-winning wines in a peaceful lovely location. Cellar door open Mon-Sat, closed Sundays. 489 Yuranigh Road, Molong (02 6366 8422) www.printhiewines.com.au

Borrodell Vineyard: Award-winning wines and gorgeous views! Cellar door open seven days a week, with restaurant Sister's Rock open Friday-Sunday. Lake Canobolas Rd (02 6365 3425) www.borrodell.com.au

Mayfield Vineyard: Great wines in a gorgeous setting, 10km out of Orange. Icely Rd (02 63659293) www.mayfieldvineyard.com

 Wine Tours - The friendly team at Central West Getaways offers personalised service and has a 12-seater bus available for group tours. www.centralwestgetaways.com  (mobile 0413 551 212)

And for great coffee...

A Slice of Orange: Visit this gorgeous regional produce store where you can buy beautifully packaged gifts, and enjoy the coffee and snacks on offer! Open 7 days a week. www.asliceoforange.com.au Shop 2, 200 Anson St - sort of opposite Woolworths (02 6369 0396)

Hawkes General Store: Not only is there great coffee at this gorgeous shop, you can also buy beautiful unique gifts. Mon-Fri 9am-5.30pm. Sat 9am-2pm. 46 Sale St (02 6362 5851) www.hawkesgeneralstore.com.au

Bills Beans: Provides great coffee and snacks. Mon-Fri 7.30am-4.30pm. Sat 8.30am-1pm. 148 Mclachlan St (02 6361 1611) www.billsbeans.com.au

The Borenore Store: Providing friendly country service since 1884, you'll find great coffee, groceries,  and a fantastic range of local wines in a charming rustic setting. Mon-Fri 8am-5.30pm. Sat 9.30am-3pm. Borenore Rd, Borenore (02 6365 2261)