Mount Canobolas State Conservation Area

A dormant volcano south-west of Orange that last erupted around 11 million years ago, part of an 800-kilometre volcanic chain running from Queensland down to Oberon. Walking tracks cross the mountain — Federal Falls, Spring Glade, Snowgum and the summit routes among them — with a basic campground near the start of the Federal Falls track. Picnic areas at Orange View and Towac suit a day visit, and birdwatchers come for blue-faced honeyeaters and spring wildflowers that include the Canobolas leek orchid.

1080 fox-baiting programs run in the reserve at times and pets must stay outside the park. May close in poor weather or fire danger.