THINGS TO DO IN MUDGEE & SURROUNDS
There is a lot to see and do in Mudgee and the surrounding area and here are some to start with.
Please check with each venue for their opening days and times as these can vary.
Mudgee Region Markets
In the Mudgee region there is a vibrant and bustling market scene and what better way to spend your time than finding the best markets to visit during your stay.
Click this link for a list of must-visit markets in Mudgee and the wider region (including Rylstone, Capertee and Gulgong markets) that showcase the region’s finest artisan goods, fresh produce, vintage clothing, Mudgee wine and unique treasures.
eBike Supply Co
For a different experience, hiring an eBike is a great way to take the quieter roads out toward the vineyards and enjoy open views and rolling countryside. Ride through vineyards, stop at cellar doors, grab a coffee in town and take in the views — all without the rush.
eBike Supply Co can even deliver your bike/s directly to The Gables.
Spencer Cocoa (Chocolate)
Spencer Cocoa is an award-winning bean-to-bar chocolate maker based at 269 Henry Lawson Drive, Eurunderee, just outside Mudgee.
They specialise in crafting single-origin chocolate using cocoa beans sourced directly from farming families on the island of Malekula, Vanuatu. At their factory in Eurunderee, the cocoa beans are roasted, stone-ground, conched, and tempered into premium chocolate bars, including milk (42%), dark (72%), and a aromatic white chocolate made with Bougainville cocoa butter.
Honey Haven Mudgee
At 2 Hill End Road Mudgee, Honey Haven offers a range of local produce including honey, olive oils, jams and chutneys. Sample the beauty care range and learn about the medicinal benefits of Beepower honey and capsules. A unique experience with a family feel.
Hill End Historic Site
A short drive from Mudgee to Hill End will take you back to the gold rush days. Hill End Historic Site is State Heritage listed and conserves a suite of buildings and the mining derived landscape.
Hot Air Ballooning
Mudgee hot air ballooning adventures begin at sunrise and are generally scheduled from Friday through to Monday each week. Meeting centrally in Mudgee, Balloon Aloft balloon flights are approximately one hour in flight duration and are followed by a delicious Breakfast following the flight. Bookings are essential.
Mudgee Observatory
Located just 15 minutes west of Mudgee (at 961 Old Grattai Road, Mudgee), with extremely dark skies away from the town lights and the lights of Ulan mines. At Mudgee Observatory the night skies can be viewed as they were meant to be viewed
Open Friday and Saturday. Bookings are essential.
Mudgee Pump Track
Located just outside Mudgee town at 77 Pitts Lane, Putta Bucca, Mudgee Pump Track is one of the largest tracks in NSW and is a great place for kid's (of all ages), on bikes, scooters or skateboards to burn some energy while enjoying the outdoors.
Small Batch Brewery & Hop Farm
If you're looking for a change of pace from wine tasting, Small Batch Brewery & Hop Farm is a great option. Located 10 minutes north of Mudgee (at 713 Black Springs Road, St Fillans), Small Batch Brewery and Hop Farm is a working hop farm and craft brewery sitting on 40 acres of countryside.
The brewery pours a rotating range of small-batch beers brewed on-site — from hazy IPAs and cold IPAs to pilsners, pastry stouts, fruited sours, meads, and seasonal releases built around estate-grown hops. Weekend sessions run with food from Bao2Mi, live music, and views across the hills that are hard to leave.
Mudgee Museum
Located at 126 Market Street Mudgee, the Mudgee Museum has circa 60,000 items within the collection displayed in several buildings and storage sheds. The collection includes a number of significant items representing Mudgee’s social history including wagons, tractors, photographs, clothing and many other interesting items.
Gulgong Holtermann Museum
The Gulgong Holtermann Museum is a community built and run Museum featuring the UNESCO Holtermann collection of glass plate photographs taken during the NSW in the 1870's. These photographs captured the town of Gulgong at the peak of the gold rush.
Open 10am to 3pm, Monday to Sunday and located at 123-125 Mayne Street, Gulgong.
Gulgong Pioneers Museum
Established in 1962, the Gulgong Pioneers Museum is home to one of the finest collections of Australiana in the country. Located at 73 Herbert Street, Gulgong, in the old Times Bakery and Produce Store, this museum houses a host of interesting displays within its historical buildings.
Mudgee Sculpture Walk
Walk along the banks of the Cudgegong River in Lawson Park West, starting at Mudgee Arts Precinct and enjoy a range of sculptures created using a variety of materials and techniques that enhance the aesthetic appeal of the park with its picturesque riverbank backdrop.
View a range of sculptures created using a variety of materials and techniques that enhance the aesthetic appeal of the park with its picturesque backdrop of the Cudgegong River banks.
Click here for Mudgee Sculpture Walk Map and artwork information
Mudgee Arts Precinct
The Mudgee Arts Precinct is a newly opened regional gallery that has quickly become the cultural centre for the region.
With works by local, regional and even international artists the Mudgee Arts Precinct is home to a broad and eclectic public art collection reflecting our natural and cultural heritage.
