Take a magnificent 4.1km stroll through some of Orange's most picturesque vineyards and soak up the breathtaking vistas through to Mount Canobolas.

On your journey, enjoy a degustation menu of local wine and tasting plates with live music along the way. You'll be accompanied by knowledgeable locals who can answer questions about our cool climate region.

Buses for Forage depart every half hour. Please select a time to book tickets. If you're first preference is sold out, please select an alternative session.

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Sponsored by the Department of Primary Industries

As tickets go on sale on January 7, we are in the middle of a COVID 19 Omicron outbreak. If you buy tickets to this event you make be asked to provide evidence of vaccination certificate and  negative PCR or RAT test before attending this event. As the FOOD Week Committee is unsure of what the situation will look like in April, we will provide all ticket holders with an update of requirements closer to the event. 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION - Grapevine Phylloxera Biosecurity Zone

NSW Department of Primary Industries is working with our local wine growers and producers during F.O.O.D Week, and specifically Forage, to help manage biosecurity risks, including the risk of Grape Phylloxera (Daktulosphaira vitifoliae).

Phylloxera is a devastating plant pest of grapevines in parts of New South Wales and Victoria. Once it takes hold, it can destroy entire vineyards. Fortunately, Orange is currently free from phylloxera and we need your help to stop the spread. Download the Grape Phylloxera fact sheet to learn more

Phylloxera is generally spread accidentally; with the insect hitching a ride with people on their clothing, cars or footwear after they visit infested vineyards. We may ask you to take steps to stop the spread and protect our local industries. Make sure you don't have any unwanted hitch hikers by following our advice.

The Orange Wine Region has been identified as being a high risk Phylloxera area, therefore, additional biosecurity measures must be put in place for Forage to protect our vineyards. This may include, but not limited to, chemical and water footbaths, whereby each participant at Forage will be required to stand in the footbath for a period up to 1 minute. No responsibility will be taken by F.O.O.D Week Inc for the damage of any clothing or items during this process. Learn more about the Footwear Disinfestation Protocol.