The Mudgee region is a major destination for wine, food, history, and exploring our magnificent natural treasures. It encompasses the towns of Gulgong, Rylstone and Kandos along with national parks, great water sports options, and wonderfully preserved landmarks celebrating our Indigenous history. Mudgee is located on the banks of the Cudgegong River, and is part of the Macquarie River catchment.
Mudgee is on Wiradjuri land and was first settled in 1822 when George and Henry Cox drove 500 livestock and established Menah, Mudgee’s oldest grazing property.
Fast forward 200 years and the Mudgee region is a thriving township of more than 15,000 people, 41 exceptional wineries with cellar doors, a host of fabulous restaurants and cafes, a wide range of boutique retail outlets, specialist providores for a bottle of local olive oil or jar of chutney or jam, and a vibrant regional arts precinct.
Lowe Family Wine Co, Robert Stein Vineyard and Winery, Petersons, Di Lusso Wines, Huntington Estate, Logan Wines, Moothi Estate.
The Zin House at Lowe's, Pipeclay Pumphouse at Steins, and Cade if you're wanting to hang around in town.
Althea by Zin will take you to Paris for a while, the MudCaf has great coffee, and the tranquil historic courtyard at Alby & Esther's are all Mudgee cafe must-dos. For a more substantial meal or night out, the Lawson Park Hotel, Kelly's, the Orient or the Woolpack Hotel for a great pub meal, Eltons for a creative bar + bites experience, Three Tails Brewery for a great craft beer and slow-cooked BBQ food with a twist from Smokin' Bro & Co, Roth's Wine Bar and Restaurant if you like a bit of live music.
Visit Mudgee Brewery, High Valley Cheese, the Honey Haven, and Lomondo's Olives. Every second Sunday of each month there is a farmers' market with more than 60 stalls of local produce and crafts.