Mudgee is known as the
land of wine and honey. It's name comes from the Wiradjuri term
Moothi meaning "Nest in the Hills". Located in the
broad fertile Cudgegong River valley only 260 km's from Sydney.
The Mudgee district is famous for it's fine
wines and is home to over 40 wineries. The Region's cafes
and restaurants, hotel bistros and dining rooms have fresh,
seasonal produce at their door and this is reflected in their
fabulous menus.
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Over 40 vineyards to explore
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There is
a growing array of special events and festivals
throughout the year in the Mudgee area from food and wine to
short films.
- Gulgong Folk Festival: January.
- MudFest - Mudgee Short Film Festival:
March.
- Henry Lawson Heritage Festival: June.
- Mudgee Wine Festival: September.
- Huntington Music Festival: December.
There is also the Mudgee Small Farm Field
Days in July attended by 30,000 people from all over
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Henry Lawson Festival street parade
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If the many cellar
doors, restaurants or weekend markets aren't your style within
about 1 1/2 hours drive of Mudgee you can visit Coolah Tops
National Park, Wollemi National Park and Dunn's Swamp, Goulbourn
River National Park, Munghorn Gap Reserve, Historic Gulgong and
Hill End or visit Western Plains Zoo in Dubbo.
For more information on the Mudgee area or if
you have any other enquiry please call Barbara or Kirrily on
0427 721 547 or email chabaracottage@gmail.com
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Wollemi National Park
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