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The Perfect Orange Wine Festival Weekend Escape at Lakeview
Great food. Cool-climate wine. No driving. No rushing.
Friday 16 – Sunday 18 October 2026
$1,440 per couple
Two nights' luxury accommodation + festival experiences + transport included.
Enjoy two nights at Lakeview with some wonderful Orange Wine Festival experiences already planned for you and Country Food Trails taking care of all your transport to and from the events.
Your weekend includes:
- Two nights' luxury accommodation at Lakeview
- All event tickets and experiences
- Country Food Trails transport to and from every included event
- Friday evening: Orange Wine Festival Night Markets — kick off the weekend under the trees of Robertson Park, tasting Orange cool-climate wines alongside food from some of the region’s talented chefs and producers.
- Saturday afternoon: Brangayne Wine & Garden — enjoy a Brangayne wine tasting and discover the story behind its ‘love potion’ label, before wandering through the magnificent 80-year-old rhododendron garden, open just once a year.
- Saturday evening: Cargo Road Wines × Antica Australis — begin with a tasting of the Cargo Road range before sitting down to four Ciociarian-inspired courses matched with wines, with stories from the kitchen and vineyard along the way.
- Sunday morning: Trees & Vines — a behind-the-scenes walk through Hillside Harvest orchard and Orange Mountain Estate vineyard with the growers themselves, followed by a wine tasting and grazing box.
Saturday morning is deliberately yours. Sleep in, enjoy breakfast, walk down to Lake Canobolas, say hello to the Highland cows or simply relax at your villa before we collect you. Or venture into the Orange shops, where there is some fabulous boutique shopping to be had.
$1,440 per couple – accommodation, experiences and transport included.
We’ve planned your Wine Festival weekend. You just need to pack.
To book your perfect weekend – click the Book Now button and go to the 16th of October.
The Ultimate Fire Festival Escape at Lakeview 1st Weekend
Food • Fire • Wine • Music
7–10 August 2026
Experience Orange's iconic Fire Festival while staying at Lakeview Luxury Retreat. Relax in your private eco-luxury villa overlooking Lake Canobolas between a weekend of exceptional food, wine, live music and curated winter experiences.
Your package includes:
- Two nights' accommodation at Lakeview Luxury Retreat
- Transfers to and from all featured festival events:
- Friday: The Oriana's Fireside Feast – winter cocktails, wood-fired food, outdoor firepits and firelit festival atmosphere
- Saturday: Nashdale Lane Wines’ Food Over Fire experience with premium local wines, live music and a menu by Ignite Bar & Grill
- Sunday: The Strawhouse Shindig – relaxed live music, local wines and Japanese food available for purchase
When you're not at festival events, explore Orange at your own pace. Discover boutique shops, cellar doors, galleries and the region’s renowned food scene. Private wine tours, local transfers, and airport or rail transfers can also be arranged for a seamless stay.
Stay a little longer:
Many guests choose to extend for a third night, enjoying a slow Monday morning by the lake before heading home.
Package price: $1290 per couple
Contact hosts if you would like to extend your stay to 3-nights
The Ultimate Fire Festival Escape at Lakeview 2nd Weekend
Fire • Mystery • Feast
14–17 August 2026
Wrap yourself in winter and experience Orange at its most atmospheric during the Orange Fire Festival.
Stay at Lakeview Luxury Retreat and unwind in your private eco-luxury villa overlooking Lake Canobolas, returning each evening from a weekend of fireside wine, live music, mystery and unforgettable local food. You may even meet some of the Highland Cows that live nearby.
Your Fire Festival Weekend Includes:
- Two nights' accommodation at Lakeview Luxury Retreat
- Transfers to and from all featured festival events by Country Food Trails
- Friday: Ross Hill Wines – wood-fired pizzas, mulled wine, local wines and live music by the fire under the stars
- Saturday: Canobolas Dance Hall – an interactive Murder Mystery Dinner experience filled with intrigue, laughter and surprises
- Sunday: Hillside Harvest Ember Feast – spit-roasted pork, live acoustic music, fire buckets and a relaxed orchard setting
Between events, explore Orange at your own pace. Enjoy boutique shopping, galleries, long lunches, or join one of the many Fire Festival workshops.
Private wine tours can be arranged through Country Food Trails, along with airport, rail, and local transfers for a completely stress-free stay.
Why Rush Home?
After a relaxed Sunday at the Ember Feast, many guests choose to extend for a third night. Wake on Monday to a slow breakfast, a lakeside walk, and an unhurried journey home.
Package price: $1410 per couple
Contact the hosts about extending your stay to 3-nights
