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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River Café, Bathurst
The space has a great, relaxed garden party vibe that makes you want to slow down and stay a while.
Spilt Milk Bar, Orange
A humming gelato bar in Orange – bright, lively, and packed from the moment it opens. Hear from owner, Sarah…
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!
Reckless Brewing, Bathurst
Reckless Brewing has that unmistakable Bathurst buzz – lively, warm, a bit eclectic, and instantly welcoming.
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.