AussieVelo 4d. Newbridge-Canowindra

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Newbridge, NSW, AU

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84 km

776 m

AV4: Sydney-Broken Hill-Adelaide

4d. The fourth section of AussieVelo touring route 4.
This section is fully sealed. It provides the transition from the Great Dividing Range down to the plains of central NSW.
Side trips are briefly described, to the regional city of Orange, and the towns of Carcoar, and Cowra.

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Routedetails

# *A*ussieVelo 4
*A*ussieVelo 4 is a long distance touring route covering over 1,800km between Sydney and Adelaide, via Broken Hill.

# Section 4d

Section 4d is the fourth section of the route (starting from central Sydney) travelling 84km between the small town of Newbridge and the larger town of Canowindra. It continues *A*ussieVelo 4 westerly, from [section 4c](https://ridewithgps.com/ambassador_routes/937-4c-lithgow-newbridge) at Newbridge to section 4e at Parkes NSW.

Overall this section is downhill, as you progress towards the open plains of central NSW. However, the terrain is undulating with a number of testing climbs, although shorter than those in the previous sections. There is much to see and do on the Central West Slopes of NSW, *A*ussieVelo 4 (section d) provides access to much, including the  @poi[Blayney](4114131), @poi[Carcoar](4114419), @poi[Orange](4114134) and @poi[Cowra](4114132) areas. The Orange, Cowra and Canowindra areas are reknown for their wines, and as the 'food basket' of NSW.

This section starts at Newbridge and continues through the villages of Barry, Neville, and Mandurama en route to Canowindra.

The town of Canowindra has most services and a wealth of history. It is also the point for a side trip to Cowra.

## @slice[To Neville](d,0,22437.91)
Newbridge 22km < **Neville** > 62km Canowindra

From Newbridge, ride south on Trunkey St for 4km and turn right (west) onto Kurangia Rd, turning left (south) in about 700m, at the end of the road, onto Moorilda Rd. Moorilda Rd continues westerly and, despite it changing names, continue to follow it through Barry.

Barry is a small village without services, 13km from Newbridge. As the old saying goes, "*Don't blink or you'll miss it!*"

Continue west, on what is now named Barry Rd, to Neville. Remember to stop and enjoy the @photo[view behind](2197715) as you go.

[Neville](http://www.bathurst-nsw.com/Neville.html) has a population of around 100 people. Meals are available at the hotel, and accommodation at the [Neville Siding](http://www.bathurst-nsw.com/NevilleSiding.html), which provides a variety of accommodation types in a unique 'railway' setting. Perhaps a visit to the [Golden Era Piano Museum](http://www.pianomuseum.com.au/) would be of interest, definitely something different in such a small town, but check its opening days.

The @photo[park](2197712) in Neville provides a comfortable place to rest.

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***@poi[Carcoar](4114419) - Side trip***

[Carcoar](https://www.carcoar.com.au/) is an historic town classified by the National Trust as built environment of significant interest. There are a number of accommodation and dining venues.

Carcoar is the birthplace of [Kurt Fearnley](http://www.kurtfearnley.com/), a three-time Paralympic gold medalist and winner of 35 marathons. Kurt's biography "*How a Boy From the Bush Conquered the World*" is an inspiration, as is his interview with Anh Do in the [Anh's Brush with Fame](http://iview.abc.net.au/programs/anhs-brush-with-fame/DO1623H007S00#pageloaded) series.

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## @slice[To Mandurama](d,22437.91,38997.09) 
Newbridge 39km < **Mandurama** > 45km Canowindra

On leaving Neville, travel a short distance north on Neville Rd, before turning left (west) onto Mandurama Rd, following this road through to Mandurama.

[Mandurama](http://www.blayney-nsw.com/Mandurama.html) is a small town with a cafe / general store, hotel and service station. It is 17km from Neville.

Accommodation is available in Mandurama, such as at the [Royal Hotel](http://www.royalhotelmandurama.com.au/contact-us), or for something different [Dairy Park Farmstay](http://www.dairypark.com.au/index.htm) is located half way between Neville and Mandurama.

NOTE: The 45km from Mandurama to Canowindra is without services or water.

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***@poi[Orange](4114134) - Side trip***

With a population more than 40,000 people, [Orange](https://www.visitorange.com.au/) is the biggest city in the area. It provides basic and advanced services for much of the central west of NSW, and the last of the major bike shops until Broken Hill, 1,000km to the west.

Consider staying a few nights and visiting its many attractions; the ride up [Mt Canobolas](http://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/visit-a-park/parks/mount-canobolas-state-conservation-area) will test the legs but reward the eyes.

The ride from Mandurama to Orange involves a long uphill section, starting at Mandurama and extending to  Forest Reefs.

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## @slice[To Canowindra](d,38997.09,83829.49)
Newbridge 84km < **Canowindra** > 99km Parkes (*A*ussieVelo 4e)

From the Mandurama store or hotel, travel west on the Mid Western Hwy for 200m, turning right onto Silver St towards Canowindra. This section provides an undulating ride with great panoramic views of the western slopes, fields of yellow canola flowers extending to the horizon in the spring, and @photo[wheat harvesting](2197705) in the summer.

## [Canowindra](http://www.visitnsw.com/destinations/country-nsw/orange-area/canowindra)

Canowindra is a hidden jem, with a variety of experiences to be discovered. Here are a few:
* Ballon flights, there are 2 providers - [Aussie Balloon Trek](http://www.aussieballoontrek.com.au/) and [Balloon Joy Flights](http://www.balloonjoyflights.com.au/) 
* Wineries, such as [The Mill](http://www.windowrie.com.au/cellar-door/)
* [Age of Fishes Museum](http://www.ageoffishes.org.au/) 
* [Blind Freddy's](https://www.blindfreddytours.com/) Bushrangers Tour 
* [Nangar National Park](http://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/visit-a-park/parks/nangar-national-park)

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***@poi[Cowra](4114132) - Side trip***

A side trip to Cowra is well worth the time. Consider riding through Billimari to avoid the main road (B41). Many experiences await in Cowra:
* Historical, such as the WWII [Japanese Prisoner of War](https://www.cowratourism.com.au/pow-the-breakout/) camp site
* Cowra Regional [Art Gallery](https://www.cowratourism.com.au/cowra-regional-art-gallery)
* [Japanese Garden and Cultural Centre](https://www.cowratourism.com.au/cowra-japanese-garden-cultural-centre/)

Or extend the side trip to include [Wyangala Dam](http://www.waternsw.com.au/supply/visit/wyangala-dam).

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