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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The Victoria, Bathurst
Between the front bar, the dining rooms, Little Alberts, and The Backyard, there’s always something happening!
Café West, Bathurst
An easy, everyday spot locals rely on for great coffee, tasty breakfasts, and quick lunches.
Mount Canobolas, Orange
Mount Canobolas is familiar, close to home, and worth hearing about from a woman who’s spent time on the track.
The Church Block Cafe, Bathurst
The Church Block Café sits quietly on the old church grounds in Eglinton, just outside Bathurst.
Spilt Milk Bar, Orange
A humming gelato bar in Orange – bright, lively, and packed from the moment it opens. Hear from owner, Sarah…
Kisuya Japanese, Bathurst
One of those Bathurst favourites that’s always fresh, bright and beautifully consistent. The space is light and easy – dress up or down and it still feels right.
Moubar Vintage, Bathurst
Moubar Vintage is Bathurst’s courtyard hole‑in‑the‑wall coffee spot in the vine‑covered Brooke Moore Centre courtyard.
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!
Ironbark Espresso Bar, Blayney
Ironbark is Blayney’s steady espresso spot – simple, welcoming, and built around great coffee and standout pastries.
The Black Crow, Bathurst
The Black Crow is the kind of spot that feels like having a coffee in your own living room.
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…
Norma Joan, Bathurst
A cosy Bathurst favourite built around great food, great wine and proper local pride. We heard from Michael, the heart behind Norma Joan…
The Hub, Bathurst
The Hub is a long‑time Bathurst staple with a steady, familiar rhythm – a space that’s become part of the town’s everyday flow.
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.
Slow Wine Co, Millthorpe
Intimate, warm, and made for slowing down, with delicious tapas-style food and beautifully crafted cool-climate wines.
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.