Our Team
“We’re passionate about wine, food, and travel.”
Orange Wine Tours is the leading and longest-established wine tour operator in Orange, proudly locally owned and operated. Our experienced local guides offer entertaining and insightful tours through the Orange wine trails, showcasing one of Australia’s most distinctive wine regions.
Many guests may have the privilege of being guided by owner Catherine Russell. Catherine took over the business in April 2022, seizing the opportunity to relocate from Sydney to the region her family has called home since the 1800’s. Although her background is in banking, Catherine’s true passion lies in connecting with people. She loves getting to know her guests and sharing her deep appreciation for Orange’s rich history, vibrant culture, and exceptional wineries.
Since stepping into her role, Catherine and her team of dedicated drivers and guides have thoroughly enjoyed welcoming visitors to the region and helping locals rediscover the beauty of their own backyard through memorable wine tours.
Our Region
Orange is a vibrant town with a population of over 43,000 and is a key contributor to Australia’s thriving food and wine culture. Located just 3 to 4 hours northwest of Sydney, Orange boasts a rich history of farming dating back to 1828 and a significant mining heritage. Notably, it was at Ophir, near Orange, where Australia’s first payable gold discovery was made in 1851. While gold mining continues in the area today, Orange has become renowned for its exceptional food, wine, and thriving government and medical sectors. Small businesses form the backbone of the community, spanning retail, hospitality, and accommodation, and offering everything you could need.
When it comes to wine, Orange stands out for its cool-climate varieties, thanks to the region’s unique terroir shaped by high altitudes and rich volcanic soils from the extinct volcano Gaanha Bula – Mount Canobolas. These conditions create wines with distinctive flavours and vibrant colours. The longer growing season allows grapes to ripen slowly, resulting in wines with bright acidity and a beautifully balanced profile.
Accommodation options in Orange CBD:
- De Russie
- 99 Hill Street Apartment & Cottage
- The Quest
- The Oriana Orange – Retro Hotel & Resort
- Central Caleula
- The Canobolas Hotel
- The Parkview Hotel
- Mercure Orange
- West End Motor Lodge
- Best Western Ambassador
- Town Square Motel
- Byng Street Garden Loft
For more options, checkout Airbnb
