Welcome!
On behalf of Orange City Council and our entire community, I am delighted to welcome Parks and Leisure Australia to Orange for your Annual State Conference.
Orange is a city deeply connected to its parks, natural landscapes, and vibrant outdoor spaces. We take great pride in the work we do to nurture our environment, promote healthy lifestyles, and create places where people can connect, explore, and thrive.
Hosting this conference is an honour, and we are pleased to share our region’s commitment to innovation and excellence in parks and leisure with leaders from across New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory.
I hope you have the opportunity to enjoy the best of what Orange has to offer, our expansive parklands, outstanding sporting and recreational facilities, and of course our renowned food and wine. I trust your time here will be productive, inspiring, and enjoyable.
Thank you for the important work you do in shaping communities across our state. I wish you a successful and memorable conference here in Orange.
Warm regards,
Tony Mileto
Mayor of Orange
Destination
?Orange, New South Wales, Australia
Orange, NSW is a vibrant regional city set high on the Central Tablelands, known for its cool-climate charm, rich history, and surprisingly cosmopolitan feel. Sitting around 860 metres above sea level, Orange enjoys crisp winters, warm summers, and dramatic seasonal changes that shape everything from its leafy streets to its renowned food and wine scene.
Originally established during the 19th-century gold rush, the city has grown into a major hub for health, education, and agriculture, while still holding onto its heritage architecture and strong sense of community. The surrounding countryside produces acclaimed wines, apples, cherries, truffles, and cool-climate produce, giving Orange a reputation as one of regional Australia’s standout culinary destinations.
Culturally, it punches above its weight, with galleries, festivals, cafes, and a lively arts scene, all set against a backdrop of rolling hills, volcanic Mount Canobolas, and wide open skies. Balancing country warmth with modern amenities, Orange offers a lifestyle that feels both relaxed and quietly ambitious, making it a place that’s easy to visit - and hard to leave.