The name Mudgee means nest in the hill in the aboriginal language of Australia. The name fits as this town is a charming little town nestled in near the foothills of the Blue Mountains in the Cudgegong Valley. This is the center of the wine region for New South Wales with a pastoral setting and a laid back way of flowing. The feeling is agricultural and gives a more relaxed pace to the area.
The wine culture of Australia is fast becoming important not only in New South Wales but in the world. That means that this little hamlet has a front row seat to some amazing new varieties of wine from the over forty wineries that make their home here. Where you have wine you have food. Mudgee delivers on that front too. The restaurants are filled with local agriculture more than just in your glass. All this is set in a town that boasts four National Trust of Australia buildings. Take a historic walk through the town before or after you enjoy your lovely meal.
With wine and agriculture brings new types of delicious goodies. The honey from this area is special and delicious. It is a great gift to bring back after your vacation away. Try also the olives and the olive oil that is a budding industry for this region.
All this makes the town a perfect spot for a weekend getaway from Sydney. Small, quaint and logistically close the Mudgee nsw accommodation options are comfortable and everyone can enjoy the scenery, food, wine, and delicious local honey. A get away from the hustle and bustle of the city you can slow down your pace and relax.
The area is a plethora of not only wonders for the taste buds but sights for the eyes and spirit as well. For the adventurous there are many natural places to roam. The Coolah Tops National Park is the view to show the land below you and admire the beauty of the region. Or enjoy meandering the Goulbum River in a canoe and stop on the shore to enjoy a picnic lunch. There are four National Parks here so there is something for everyone to enjoy.
The sky above is radiant with stars and beauty and you can learn what they are by visiting the Mudgee Observatory. The astronomers will thrill you with bounty of planets, stars, and galaxies you can watch displayed before.
Take a helicopter ride to survey the region, vines, and all the beauty of the land below you. Rent bikes and take a tour through the vines and stop to taste wine along the way. Maybe you want to sit back and relax and let someone guide you to wonderful wines. Pack a picnic basket with goodies like local honey and olives and enjoy a blissful day of delicious tastes.
There are several festivals that happen throughout the year here. The Wine Festival occurs in September and all the wineries make a showing. There is a Short Film Festival in March and a Music Festival in December. All those give you ample opportunity to visit Mudgee, sip some wine and enjoy a relaxing weekend from the everyday grind.