Spring is one of the best times to visit the Central West of NSW. Wildflowers and blossom trees come alive across Orange's cool-climate vineyards, the region's biggest running festivals hit the trails, and the September–October school holidays bring families out for long weekends across Orange, Molong, Canowindra, Blayney and Carcoar.
From an ultra trail run on Mount Canobolas to ten days of wine and food in Orange, here's everything on in the Central West this spring — plus a few of our favourite properties to book for the season.
Held on the slopes of Mount Canobolas (Gaanha-bula) near Orange, the Lonely Mountain Ultra challenges runners of every level across distances from a 2km kids' dash up to gruelling 50km, 50-mile and 100-mile ultramarathons. Expect fire trails, woodlands and open pasture climbing to almost 1400 metres, with sweeping views across the Central West. It's one of the region's biggest spring weekends for visiting runners, families and volunteers alike.
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Running since 1952, the Australian National Field Days is Australia's oldest annual agricultural exhibition, held just 15 minutes from Orange at Borenore. Over three days, more than 500 exhibitors and around 15,000 visitors come together for sheepdog trials, heavy horse displays, cooking demonstrations and hands-on farm experiences for the kids. It's a genuine slice of Central West life and a great spring day trip for the whole family.
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Australia's highest wine region throws open its cellar doors for ten days of tastings, long lunches and village wine walks. Highlights of the 2026 Orange Wine Festival include the opening night markets at Robertson Park, the Sip & Savour showcase of more than 300 award-winning wines, and masterclasses with the region's top winemakers. With a hop-on-hop-off bus linking the district's vineyards, it's an easy, indulgent spring weekend away.
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Dubbed Australia's most scenic marathon, the Carcoar Cup takes runners through one of the country's most intact historic villages, past Mount Macquarie and along the shores of Carcoar Dam. Choose from the full marathon, half marathon, 10km, a 6km Creek Dash or a kids' race, then celebrate with the local crowd at the Royal Hotel. Orange, Bathurst, Cowra and Canowindra all make handy bases within half an hour's drive.
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A free, family-friendly celebration of everything locals love about Orange, Zest Fest takes over Robbo Park with a full day of live music, street food and local drinks. Expect a big main-stage line-up alongside a Live & Local stage dedicated to emerging Central West talent. It's ticketed for capacity but free to attend, making it one of the best-value ways to close out the spring events calendar.
More Information“From wildflower vineyards to marathon-lined heritage villages, spring is when the Central West truly comes alive.”
A peaceful 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom retreat with a firepit – ideal for cosy spring nights under the stars.
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A beautiful 5-bedroom home with a pool and tennis court – perfect for a group getaway around the spring events calendar.
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