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Dragonfly Cottages are well located just east of Orange for exploring on foot, two or four wheels. Read on for our tips on the great things to do during your stay.

You can sit on the veranda or by the fire and watch the native wildlife and farm animals go by, take a stroll around the property, visit the local wineries or meander through the delights of the surrounding countryside.

Located just off The Escort Way down Heifer Station Lane, the outstanding Swinging Bridge and Heifer Station Wines are only two minutes away with a trail of exceptional other wineries also nearby. For a full rundown of all the region has to offer see Orange360.

Our favourite things to do on-farm…

Explore the area by taking a short walk along bubbling Heifer Station Creek. Enjoy a walk through our cider apple orchard, fish for trout or simply enjoy the amazing bird life.

Our favourite wineries…

Our favourite wineries include Phillip Shaw, Cargo Road Wines, Mortimer Wines, Heifer Station Wines, Swinging Bridge, Orange Mountain Wines, and Rowlee to name a few. Check out the full list for the ultimate winery tour at Orange360.

Our favourite restaurants…

Printhie Wines / 208 Nancarrow Lane, Nashdale / Ph: 0459 666 308

Charred / 1-5 New Street, Orange / Ph: (02) 6363 1580

Tonic / Cnr Pym and Victoria Street, Millthorpe / Ph: (02) 6366 3811

Sweet Sour Salt / 179 Anson Street, Orange / Ph: (02) 5310 6001

Parkview Hotel / 281 Summer Street, Orange / Ph: (02) 6361 7014

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Our favourite places for coffee, breakfast, or lunch…

Although full regional breakfast ingredients are provided during your stay, if you’d like to venture out for a great coffee, breakfast, or lunch we recommend…

Scrumptious on Summer / 142/146 Summer Street, Orange / Ph: (02) 6361 7200

The Agrestic Grocer / 426 Mitchell Highway, Orange / Ph: (02) 6360 4604

Byng Street Café / 44 Byng Street, Orange / Ph: (02) 6369 0768

Lakeside Kiosk & Café / 145 Lake Canobolas Road, Nashdale / Ph: (02) 6365 3279

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