Author: CatherineD

Are you up for the challenge of our ultimate ride? Loop out beyond Woodstock to the dam town of Wyangala and back into Canowindra. Plenty of hills and spectacular scenery.

Ride along the foothills of Mount Nangar before calling into the riverside township of Gooloogong. Stop for lunch then continue back into Canowindra via picturesque river flats.

A short and flat ride along farmland and vineyards to view the face of Mount Nangar. Please note – you can not access the National Park from this ride.

Visit the tiny town that was the scene of Australia’s largest gold robbery on 15 June 1862. There is plenty to see and learn in town, with a choice of lunch venues.

Take a ride to the beautiful Japanese Gardens in Cowra. Leave in the morning and take a tour and lunch by the water before returning back to Canowindra through the hillside.

Travel the winding roads and hills to the relatively isolated township of Woodstock and stop for lunch at the pub. You can visit a restored railway station and beautiful old buildings from the brief gold rush.

Climb the hills to Cargo, established in the 1860s for gold mining, Cargo was a stop for Cobb and Co Coaches from Orange to Canowindra. There is a lovely eat in / takeaway cafe and a pub full of open fires for winter warmth and hearty meals.

Visit the riverside town of Gooloogong – named after the former 22,400 ac Goolagong property at the same location. Eat a family friendly meal at the pub and visit the lolly shop – right next to the old log cabin.

The name Billimari is Aboriginal for water in the local Wiradjuri language. Travel through the green, irrigated countryside of vegetables, grapes, and lucerne flats.