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Historical Walking Tour of Orange

A self-guided historical walking tour of Orange, taking in Uniting Church and Kindergarten Hall, Post Office and railway station, New South Wales across 7 stops.

7stops
3.8 kmon foot
1 h 28at an easy pace

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Stop 1 of 7Orange walk Uniting Church and Kindergarten Hall, Orange This Wesleyan Methodist congregation formed around 1860, with the church erected on Anson Street in 1863 and its landmark spire added in the 1870s.Now the Wesley Uniting Church and kindergarten hall, it was added to the NSW State Heritage Register on 2 April 1999. Listen in the Sitesy appEach stop plays as you arrive

The route: 7 historic places in Orange

Start at Uniting Church and Kindergarten Hall, Orange. Tap a stop to see it on the map.

Pins are numbered in walking order; lines join them directly, not along streets. Walking directions in Google Maps

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    Uniting Church and Kindergarten Hall, Orange

    This Wesleyan Methodist congregation formed around 1860, with the church erected on Anson Street in 1863 and its landmark spire added in the 1870s. Now the Wesley Uniting Church and kindergarten hall, it was added to the NSW State Heritage Register on 2 April 1999.

    Source: Wikipedia

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    Orange Post Office

    Designed by Colonial Architect James Barnet's office and built between 1877 and 1879, this Victorian Free Classical building brought Orange's postal and telegraph services under one roof, also housing the District Surveyor. Still an Australia Post office, it was added to the NSW State Heritage Register in 2000.

    Source: Wikipedia

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    Orange railway station, New South Wales

    Opened in April 1877 when the line reached Orange from Blayney, this Victorian brick station was built in Flemish bond with cast-iron Corinthian columns and combined a stationmaster's residence with the station itself. Added to the NSW State Heritage Register in 1999, it is one of only four such buildings statewide.

    Source: Wikipedia

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    Bowen Terrace

    Bowen Terrace is a row of twelve two-storey Victorian Italianate terraces at 3-25 Bathurst Road, Orange, built in 1876 for Henry Thomas Bowen and designed by architect John Hale. Featuring cast-iron balustrades, curved verandahs and French doors, it was restored around 1968-72 and listed on the NSW State Heritage Register in 1999.

    Source: Wikipedia

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    Cook Park, Orange

    Proclaimed in 1873 and named in 1882, this four-hectare Victorian-era park was designed by Swedish-born surveyor-gardener Alfred Patterson on former swampy camping ground. It retains an 1908 octagonal bandstand, the 1891 James Dalton Memorial Fountain, the 1934 Blowes Conservatory and over 200 mature exotic trees. State Heritage listed in 2018.

    Source: Wikipedia

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    Berrilea

    Built in 1902 for Mrs Robert Frost, wife of a prominent local brick-maker, Berrilea is an Edwardian home designed by architect J. J. Copeman. It features wide verandahs, cast-iron Corinthian columns and decorative lacework. Now part of Wontama Village nursing home, it joined the NSW State Heritage Register in 1999.

    Source: Wikipedia

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    Duntryleague

    Built from the mid-1870s for wealthy Orange merchant James Dalton, this grand mansion was designed by architect Benjamin Backhouse in the Victorian Filigree style, notable for its ornate cast-iron detailing and fine stonework. Now home to the Orange Golf Club, it was added to the NSW State Heritage Register in 1999.

    Source: Wikipedia

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Before you go

Start pointUniting Church and Kindergarten Hall, Orange
Distance and time3.8 km · about 1 h 28
DifficultyEasy
ParkingStreet and council parking around the Orange town centre; check local signage for time limits.
Best timeMorning, before the day warms up.

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Questions

How long is the Orange walking tour?

About 88 minutes over roughly 3.8 km at a relaxed pace.

Can I do the tour offline?

Yes — load the tour in the Sitesy app beforehand and it’s cached for offline use.

Is the Orange walking tour free?

Yes. Open it in the Sitesy app and every stop on this walk is free to hear, with no account needed. Free listeners also get 5 stories a day about wherever they are and 1 custom walk a week. The Trip pass (A$7.99 for 7 days) and Sitesy Plus (A$8.99 a month) unlock unlimited stories and walks.

Page last updated 3 October 2026.