Vittoria State Forest

Vittoria State Forest is located halfway between Bathurst and Orange and is home to one of the premier forest recreation sites in the state. It has both pine plantations and native forest and is home to a variety of native fauna.

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Macquarie Woods

This relatively unknown treasure offers picnicking and camping areas, walking tracks and two lookouts with extensive views of the Macquarie Valley. Macquarie Woods is situated on the Mitchell Highway about halfway between Bathurst and Orange. Macquarie Woods covers an area of 600 hectares and was established in 1988 as a demonstration forest. It displays exotic conifer planted forests and has an area of native woodland which once dominated the landscape. This is made up of yellow box, Blakely’s red gum, red stringybark and apple box and other eucalypts in an expanse of native grass. It has a variety of tree species established as windbreaks and an agroforest where trees have been planted to show how they can compliment agriculture. Several picnic areas are dotted around along with a camping area and information shelter. Picturesque walking trails and an arboretum complete the site.

Camping: Yes

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Picnic: Yes

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Toilet : Yes

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Fireplace/BBQ : Yes

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Walking: Yes

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Lookout : Yes

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