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Tall and majestic, Mount Canobolas, an ancient volcano, stands 1,395 metres above sea level and is often peaked with snow in winter. Mount Canobolas is the highest point between the Blue Mountains and the Indian Ocean. 'Canobolas' is derived fromtwo aboriginal words 'Coona' and 'Booloo". Together and roughly translated, they mean 'Two heads', a description of the two peaks of the mountain. |
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| Mount Canobolas is surrounded by a nature reserve and can he found 14 km south west of the city. The park is rich with more than 100 species of fauna. Birdwatchers will enjoy seeing rosellas, cockatoos, parrots, lorikeets and robins, whilst grey kangaroos, wallabies, wombats, foxes, koalas and small possums can be found Closer to the ground. to the Mount. |
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The gnarled White Gums in the
area provide an excellent frame for the panorama of orchards below.
Wattle, wild cherry trees and hyacinth orchards provide generous colours A series of walking trails have been created to take you around the reserve and to nearby attractions such as federal Falls, Mount Towac, Bald Hill and Young Man Canobolas. Picnic and bar-b-que facilities are available in the park and toilets can be found near the main entrance.
A stunning view is available from the summit of Mount Canobolas. From this, the highest point between the Blue Mountains In the east and the Indian Ocean of Australia's west coast, you will see thousands of hectares of rolling hills, stretching to the great inland plains. A plaque on the top of the lookout locates the various compass points and the distances to adjacent towns. The summit also houses commercial and national television transmitters and aircraft beacons. Visitors to the summit are reminded to take a camera for the breathtaking views and a jumper for warmth. |
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At the foot of Mount Canobolas is a large tranquil lake which provides a range of activities with the changing of the seasons. The lake is encompassed in the Lake Canobolas Recreation Park which is open every day of the year. No entrance or park fees are charged, however, the park is closed each evening at dusk. |
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Also located on the eastern foreshore, the play park contains gas and wood bar-b-ques, picnic areas, a tree house, fortress, climbing equipment, swings, a giant slide and other village green attractions.
Power boating is not allowed on the lake, thus providing an ideal tranquil area in which you can enjoy sailing, canoeing, sailboarding and swimming. A grassed boat launch area is located on the western side of the lake. A map, located beneath the dam wall on the western foreshore, clearly shows designated sailing and swimming areas. The lake is regularly stocked with brown trout, making for a fisherman's delight. Fishing licences are no longer required but sports fishing regulations apply and a bag limit of five trout per person per day applies during the season. A scout camp is located opposite the lake and forms part of the park area. This complex contains modern facilities and a caretaker is in residence. The caretaker may be contacted on (063) 65 3343.
The original Meadow Creek Pumphouse once supplied the growing town of Orange with its water supply. The pumphouse has now been restored as a reminder of years gone by. Closed more than 60 years ago, the pumphouse was rusted and corroded before a team of TA.F.E. teachers and students set to work to restore the unique old machinery, using original plans to ensure authentic restoration. Now in full working condition group bookings can be arranged. |