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History of Mudgee
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Once home to the Wiradjuri people who gave it the name ‘nest in
the hills’, the Mudgee region is a spectacular part of the
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Mudgee was first reached by white man in 1821 by William Lawson
and first
settled
in 1822 by George and Henry Cox. |
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Early
Australian architectural facades and historic buildings line the
wide streets of Mudgee, many dating to the 1850s.
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Described by the National Trust as ‘one of the finest groups
of townscape in a country area’, and referring to the
buildings from St. John’s Church down to the old police
station, Mudgee is still blessed with historic buildings,
wide streets and an ambience that is the envy of many of our
urban visitors |
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The
Mudgee region has a long history of food and wine production.
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Grapes have been grown and wine made continually since 1858 |
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The
completion of the rail line in 1884 saw vegetables and dairy
products shipped daily into Sydney. The region was a major fat
lamb production area and grew significant quantities of
asparagus for the old Edgell plant. |
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Food
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The
region has a thriving food scene with a diverse range of great
modern restaurants and cafes.
The establishment of the Farmers Markets (held on the 3rd
Saturday of each month) has seen the rapid growth in small
specialist food producers. Products range from chemical free
vegetables to yabbies, honey, nuts through to a value added range of
products which include award winning tapenades and pestos, as well
as unique trophy winning wine jellies.
Mudgee
food products are available at many of the wineries & cellar doors,
in the visitor centre, as well as most festivals and events held
both locally and in Sydney
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Wine
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Our wineries range from very old artisan to large modern with
state of the art facilities. Our wine museums are stocked with wines
of over 20 years age & these display the strength and tradition of
the area, some of which can be tasted at any of our 40 cellar doors.
Our wine styles show strength and concentration due to their
underlying quality. White wines are scented and powerful &
attractive within 6 – 9 months of making. Reds are dark,
concentrated with good ageing prospects.
Culturally our wine industry has its own individuality. When you
visit the cellar doors you will be able to try the region’s
indelible stamp, meet its makers, and either learn from others or
discover yourself the liquid that frames the Mudgee wine region.
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Accommodation
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Choose
from motels, pubs & a couple of boutique hotels or cosy B & Bs,
luxurious guesthouses, self-contained cottages or caravan parks.
Accommodation ranges from the affordable to the cosy and quaint, and
the luxurious. Maybe you want to pitch a tent?
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Things To do
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Taste a range of regional wines – organic? Italian varietals?
Full bodied reds? Fortified wines? How about chardonnay from the
first cuttings in Australia or Semillon? Sparkling whites and reds
– take your pick in the Mudgee region because we do it all. And we
do it well. Design your own wine tour or call one of our
specialist tour operators. |
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Grab a picnic basket & stock it with local produce & take a walk
in the Goulburn River National Park, the Munghorn Gap or in
Wollemi National Park |
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Birdwatch – the region is home to the endangered and rare Regent
Honeyeater. The Cudgegong Field Naturalists meet informally on the
2nd Sunday of each month to take a bushwalk and look
at birds . If you’d like to join them, call the Mudgee Visitor
Centre for the contact details. |
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Bushwalk – follow some tracks in the comprehensive brochures
provided by National Parks. |
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Taste olives & olive oil – the region has its own olive oil show,
such is the range of producers. |
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Taste cheese made right here in town at the region’s only cheese
factory. |
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Fish – in Windamere Dam, the Cudgegong River or at Wollemi. Or
take a guided tour with an expert. In season, expect to snag a
trout, silver perch or yellowbelly. |
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Canoe – hire one or bring your own and discover the beauty of our
waterways. |
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Visit the museums – there’s one in Mudgee, Gulgong, Kandos & even
a specialist technology museum on the road to Sofala. |
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Take a river cruise on the stunning waterway known as Dunns Swamp.
At different times during the year you can go evening
spotlighting to see native fauna. |
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Hire a bike and cycle your way around the vineyards or through the
towns. |
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Grab a ‘Cudgegong Drives’ brochure and hit the road – there are 6
designated routes and the brochures are available at the visitor
centres in Mudgee, Gulgong and Rylstone. |
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Play golf at the some of the most picturesque courses in rural NSW
– or have a go at putt putt! |
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Home to a number of galleries, the region is a hub for the arts.
See world class ceramics and a range of wares, handmade by local
potters and ceramic artists. |
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Art – visit small galleries of the region. From traditional
landscapes to abstract pieces, sculpture and amazing ceramics,
this region is famous for its creative residents and vibrant arts
community. |
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Taste a variety of honeys – grown locally, and varying in flavour
intensity and sweetness, this natural elixir is famous in the
region. |
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Take a weekend ride on the miniature railway. |
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Markets check
www.visitmudgeeregion.com.au
for details
1st
Saturday of each month- Church Markets – St. Johns Anglican Church,
Cnr. Market & Church Sts, Mudgee
2nd Saturday of each month – Community Markets – Lawson
Park, Cnr. Short & Church Sts, Mudgee
3rd Saturday of each month – Farmers Markets – St. Mary’s
Catholic Church, Cnr. Church & Market Sts, Mudgee
4th Saturday of each month – Gulgong Markets – Coronation
Park, Mayne St, Gulgong
4th Saturday of each month – Red Hill Markets – Red Hill
Environmental Centre, Gulgong |
For any
further information contact the Mudgee Visitor Information Centre
From the Golden Highway to
the
New England Highway and the
Bylong
Valley Way
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