Step Back in Time: Historic Villages and Gold Rush Heritage
A day trip to Hill End Historic Site is one of the most popular outings from Mudgee. The drive takes you through rolling countryside before you arrive in this old gold rush town, where history feels close enough to touch. Wander past heritage streetscapes, try your luck at gold panning, and get a sense of what life was like in the 1800s.
Not far from Mudgee, Rylstone and Kandos are both worth a stop. Rylstone is building a reputation for its food and artisan producers, perfect for a relaxed lunch or coffee stop. Kandos, just next door, has a slower pace with antique stores and quirky shops that invite you to linger.
Explore Nature and the Outdoors
If you love the outdoors, Mudgee makes a great base. The Drip Gorge is just a short drive away, with a gentle walking track along the river leading to striking sandstone formations. If time allows, you can extend your outing with a Goulburn River walk, especially pretty in the cooler months.
Windamere Dam is a favourite for fishing, kayaking, or simply spreading out a picnic blanket by the water. For something a little more adventurous, take to the skies with Balloon Aloft Mudgee, where sunrise flights give you sweeping views of vineyards, hills, and valleys.
Family Days and Scenic Drives
Families often love a visit to the Mudgee Observatory, where you can take daytime or evening tours and see the night sky come alive through powerful telescopes. If you’re keen for a bigger adventure, a day trip to Dubbo is within reach — home to the famous Taronga Western Plains Zoo and plenty of regional charm.
Even if you don’t have a set plan, the drives around Mudgee are worth the trip alone. Winding roads, vineyard views, and plenty of country cafés make it easy to fill a day at your own pace.
Your Base for Exploring
From historic gold rush towns to scenic walks and starlit skies, Mudgee has something for every kind of traveller. And when it’s time to rest, Mudgee Holiday Park is the perfect base — convenient, comfortable, and close to both the town and the countryside.
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Cabins
Relax in our self-contained Mudgee cabins — the perfect base for exploring vineyards, markets, and town.
Caravan Sites
Park up at our Mudgee caravan sites with powered options, clean amenities, and easy access to town and wineries.
Camping Sites
Enjoy relaxed Mudgee camping with spacious sites, camp kitchen, and clean amenities — all just minutes from town and wineries.
