Paddling near Orange, New South Wales

Orange sits on the Central Tablelands of New South Wales, surrounded by a network of inland rivers and reservoirs that suit flatwater kayaking, canoeing and SUP. The Macquarie River — accessible near Wellington — is the standout waterway, with a dedicated 150-kilometre canoe and kayak trail running from Wellington to Narromine. Lake Burrendong and Lake Wyangala provide calmer open-water paddling, while the Cudgegong River at Ganguddy-Dunns Swamp draws paddlers seeking a quieter, more remote experience through Wiradjuri country.