Chi. Explores
Some of the best places aren't the ones you'll find at the top of a Google search.
Chi. Explores is where we share the cafés, restaurants, walks, shops, experiences and hidden gems worth knowing about across the Central West – recommended by the women who know the region best.
The places you'd tell a friend about.
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Sofala Village, Sofala
Sofala has that scruffy, gold-rush charm that feels different the moment you roll in. It’s warm, a bit weird, and perfect for a slow Sunday.
Lake Canobolas, Orange
An easy local spot for a slow lap, a sit by the water or a simple drive‑in break. Close to Orange, calm, and great for when you just need some quiet.
The Victoria, Bathurst
Between the front bar, the dining rooms, Little Alberts, and The Backyard, there’s always something happening!
Mount Canobolas, Orange
Mount Canobolas is familiar, close to home, and worth hearing about from a woman who’s spent time on the track.
Lost City Walking Track, Marrangaroo
Some walks only come your way because someone mentions them. This is one of those places, and here’s how one woman found it, walked it, and rated it...
The Beekeepers Inn, Vittoria
Love the location – the live bee display, free honey tasting, the shop, antiques, and genuinely great food and coffee. And of course, the geese!
ImmerCity VR, Orange
ImmerCity VR in Orange is one of those places that flips your expectations the second you step inside.
Ly Café, Bathurst
A small café with a mighty presence – Ly Café brings warmth, kindness and community into one heartfelt space. Read more from owner, Nicky…
John Cousins Walking Track, Bathurst
Good for kids, good for beginners, good for dogs, and very good for a Tuesday morning!
Golden Poplars, Meadow Flat
Tall, elegant trees, deep amber light, and the kind of scene that makes you pull over and just stand there for a moment.
Know somewhere we should explore?
A café that gets the coffee right. A restaurant you keep returning to. A local favourite that's somehow stayed under the radar.
Tell us about it. We’d love to explore it.