Mudgee is one of the country’s great wine towns, where wineries set on rolling hills serve award-winning drops and epicurean fare. Set on the banks of the pretty Cudgegong River, the town still possesses all the character of its 19th-century past. Mudgee offers something for every kind of traveller.
While it may not yet be New South Wales' most popular wine region, Mudgee is certainly one vineyard-heavy spot that is rapidly booming in popularity and isn't to be underestimated. Just a few short hours from Sydney, this humble country town is the perfect destination for a boozy weekend away or just an opportunity to disconnect from city life, so book your Mudgee getaway now on Search and Stay.
A wide variety of locally produced wines and a slew of restaurants that boast fresh, seasonal produce on their menus, the region is definitely in a league of its own thanks to its unique offerings, amenable character and relaxed rural lifestyle.
If you're planning on sauntering up for a wine-filled weekend, book your holiday accommodation in Mudgee now on Search and Stay because here is how to get the most out of your trip to Mudgee.
Things to do
There are many things to do in and around Mudgee, from wine tasting at cellar doors and shopping in excellent boutiques to exploring the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Wollemi National Park. Join a winery, heritage and wilderness tour or go hot-air ballooning with Balloon Aloft.
Stroll along the elegant tree-lined streets and you’ll find many well-preserved colonial buildings, including the Mudgee Post Office, designed by architect Alexander Dawson and built in 1862. Parts of the sandstone St Mary’s Catholic Church date back to 1857.
Food and wine
You’ll find top restaurants like Pipeclay Pumphouse and Zin House, cool wine bars such as Roth's Wine Bar and lovely cafes, like Alby & Esther’s tucked down an historic cobblestone laneway. For locally made beers and hearty meals, try the Mudgee Brewing Company.
Be sure to check out the Mudgee Wine and Food Festival, a month-long celebration in spring. Pick up fresh produce from the Mudgee region at the Mudgee Fine Foods Farmers’ Market, held on the third Saturday of the month in the grounds of St Mary’s.
Night time wonders
Mudgee’s night skies are a bonus for stargazers. A short drive from the town centre is the Mudgee Observatory, where you can see the Milky Way galaxy through a range of telescopes. There are night and day tours, as well as a theatre and flat-screen planetarium.
Where to stay
For an incomparable accommodation experience in Mudgee try Riverlea Retreat Mudgee available on Search and Stay. Nestled in the pine hills of Riverlea, with private access to the Cudgegong River, Riverlea Retreat Mudgee is a short 15 minute drive from the centre of Mudgee.
This extremely exclusive country retreat boasts a 3 bedroom main house and a 2 bedroom cottage. The gorgeous country house with ample area to take in the view while you partake in Mudgee's culinary delights as well as the pool table is enough to make you want to stay for some time.
However, the unique double deck swimming pool and outdoor bathtub will take your holiday to the whole next level.
And if all that is not enough Riverlea Retreat Mudgee is minutes from the famous Logan Wines&Skimstone cellar door, when you need to stock up. If food and wine are not your top priority then Riverlea Retreat Mudgee is perfect for trout fishermen. Those enthusiasts will truly appreciate having direct access to your own trout-filled river.
Getting there
Mudgee is a 3h 30min drive northwest of Sydney, via the Blue Mountains. Fly Pelican operates direct flights between Sydney and Mudgee six days a week. You can also catch a train and coach service from Sydney and the journey takes around five to six hours. Visit Search and Stay now to book one of the many holiday rentals in Mudgee.
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