Canowindra, established in 1846 has significance as a historic pastoral village as well as for the internationally acclaimed fossil find housed in the Age of Fishes Museum.

A chance discovery when a rock slab was overturned by a roadworker in 1955 revealed detailed impressions of more than 100 Late Devonian fish - around 360 million years old. These finds form the Age of Fishes Museum which is a hands-on display and educational centre for people of all ages.

Canowindra’s main street follows the original crooked bullock track making it one of Australia’s most unusual town streetscapes. Lined with country pubs and buildings built in the late 19th century the town has several galleries and shops to find treasures to take home.

A burgeoning wine and food industry is also based around the town with a great deli, regional food & wine tasting centre and number of boutique cellar doors.

Hot air ballooning is popular in Canowindra with events held in November and April. There is plenty to do in Canowindra to make it a full day’s adventure.

Visit the official Canowindra website by clicking here

Swinging Bridge

‘Belubula’ 1052 Fish Fossil Drive, Canowindra

P. 02 6344 3212

Email sales@swingingbridge.com.au

Swinging Bridge is an award winning family winery based in the Central Ranges and Cool Climate region of Orange with a proud 100 year farming heritage. We are a leading regional brand with passion for high quality wine from soil to the glass. Our family is extremely proud of the recognition and success that our award winning wines have received and the satisfaction and enjoyment they have brought our valued customers.

Age of Fishes Museum
Cnr Gaskill and Ferguson Streets, Canowindra
P. 02 6344 1008
Email aof@colourcity.com

Aussie Balloon Trek
10 Tilga Street, Canowindra
P. 02 6361 2552
Email aussieballoon@gotalk.net.au

Balloon Joy Flights
752 Longs Corner Road, Canowindra
P. 02 6344 1819
Email: balloonjan@bigpond.com

Canowindra Trading Post
46-50 Ferguson Street, Canowindra
P. 02 6344 1529
Email justask@canowindratradingpost.com.au

Hamiltons Bluff Vineyard
P. 02 6344 2079
Email: info@hamiltonsbluff.com.au

Toms Waterhole Wines
752 Longs Corner Road, Canowindra
P. 02 6344 1819
Email: balloonjan@bigpond.com

taste Canowindra
42 Ferguson Street, Canowindra
P. 02 6344 2332
Email info@tastecanowindra.com.au

Wallington Wines
Eugowra Road, Canowindra
P. 02 6344 7153
Email wallington@wallingtonwines.com.au

Windowrie Road, Canowindra
      P. 61 2 6344 3264
      Email wine@windowrie.com.au