Things to Do.....
Hot Air Ballooning
Canowindra's still air, cool mornings and warm days have made it an ideal location for hot air ballooning and have led to the town being known as 'Australia's Ballooning Capital'. Take in the breathtaking views of the Belubula Valley whilst enjoying the tranquility and magic of the ultimate hot air ballooning experience.
Canowindra Challenge Balloon Fiesta
Australian National Ballooning Championships - April 2012
Balloon Joy Flights
"Felton" Longs Corner Road, Canowindra
Ph: (02) 6344 1819
Fax: (02) 6344 2172
Email: enquiries@balloonjoyflights.com.au
Web: www.balloonjoyflights.com.au/default.htm
Aussie Balloontrek
Ph: (02) 6361 2552
Mobile: 0427 640 211
Email: aussieballoon@bordernet.com.au
Web: www.aussieballoontrek.com.au
Places to Eat, Drink and Shop
Situated in the Cabonne Country "Australia's Food Basket", Canowindra is gaining a reputation for its quality food, coffee and wine. So why not sit back and relax in the historical surrounds and enjoy the best produce this region has to offer. If shopping is more your thing, Canowindra offers a unique experience with an array of boutique shops from fashion, leather goods and toys to antiques and local art.
Canowindra Crafts and Hobbies
Mon - Fri: 9am - 5pm, Sat: 9am - 12.30pm
88 Gaskill Street, Canowindra
Canowindra Country Bakehouse
Mon - Fri: 6am - 5.30pm, Sat: 6am - 2pm
14 Blatchford Street, Canowindra
Canowindra Trading Post
Wander through the two floors of antiques, gifts, homewares, lamps, jewellery and garden features at the Canowindra Trading Post. Enjoy the ambience created by the eclectic mix of old and new with a "coffee on the side". Open 7 days.
46-50 Ferguson Street, Canowindra
Ph: (02) 6344 1529
Fax: (02) 6344 1135
Email: justask@canowindratradingpost.com.au
www.canowindratradingpost.com.au
Bendy St Emporium
Wed - Fri: 9am - 5pm, Sat-Sun 9am - 2.00pm
53 Gaskill Street, Canowindra
Ph: (02) 6344 1529
taste Canowindra
Taste over 50 local wines, enjoy music & food in the restaurant, the best of local arts & craft plus regular exhibitions and musical performances. taste Canowindra is open 7 days, 10am - 4pm and by appointment at other times. Enjoy lunch from 12-2pm.
42 Ferguson Street, Canowindra
Ph: (02) 6344 2332
Fax: (02) 6344 1200
Email: info@tastecanowindra.com.au
Web: www.tastecanowindra.com.au
The Old Vic Inn
The Old Vic Inn is a magnificent heritage listed building in Canowindra's historic main street. The fine food and country atmosphere makes the historic Old Vic Restaurant a favourite haunt of locals. Open 7 days a week for lunch and coffee and Thurs - Sat for A'La Carte Restaurant. The Old Vic Inn regularly hosts art exhibitions featuring artwork from over local and regional artists in the Canowindra Art Network.
56 Gaskill Street, Canowindra
Ph: (02) 63441009
Fax: (02) 63441001
Email: theoldvicinn@hotmail.com
Web: www.oldvicinn.com.au
Deli Lama - Café
Deli Lama is a deli with a difference offering 'food for the soul' with a magnificent selection of local foods.
Opening Hours: Tues - Fri: 9:30am - 6pm, Sat: 8:30am - 3:30pm.
87 Gaskill Street, Canowindra
Ph: 02 6344 1006
How Bazaar
Cafe, Giftware & Furnishings
18 Tilga St, Canowindra
(02) 6344 2444Open 7 days 9.30am-5.00pm
Saffi
A sweet little boutique offering a delicious array of womens wear, bags and accessories. There is something for every woman, with clothing sized between 8 - 24.
Corner of Ferguson & Belmore Streets
(02) 6344 2888
Virginia Cullane Books and Booksearch
Virginia Cullane Books and Booksearch
81 Gaskill Street OPEN Thurs, Fri, Sat 9am-5pm Sun 10am-4pm
email: cnabooks@tpg.com.au
Ph: (02) 6344 1437
Wine tours
Canowindra Wine Tour
Whilst in Canowindra why not take a tour of the local vineyards. They have quickly built up a reputation for consistently producing premium wines that have been recognised both nationally and internationally. In the local district there are cellar doors that are open on weekends and/or public holidays.
Click here for Canowindra Cellar Door Map.
Other
Age of Fishes Museum
A chance discovery in 1955, just outside Canowindra, revealed an extensive fossil bed dating from the Devonian Period. This 360 million year old formation contained the fossilised remains of over 3500 freshwater fish. Many were new to science. This unique fossil collection is now on public display at the Age of Fishes Museum on the corner of Gaskill and Ferguson Street, Canowindra.
Open hours are 10am to 4pm, 7 days, including most Public Holidays.
Ph: (02) 6344 1008
Fax: (02) 6344 2450
Email: info@ageoffishes.org.au
Web: www.ageoffishes.org.au
Nangar National Park
If natural wonders take your interest, a short drive northwest of Canowindra will reveal the Nangar National Park. From the lookout on top of the ridge you can see the vast valley below and particularly during spring, beautiful flowering plants are in abundance. There are interesting walks and views from the escarpment that provide a rewarding experience and splendid scenery.
Click here for National Parks and Wildlife - Nangar National Park
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