The Magic of Mudgee
The town of Mudgee sits on a wide, grassy plain surrounded by vineyards and tree-dotted hills. The town’s name is derived from the Wiradjuri language and literally means “nest in…
The Drip Gorge is Nature Showing Off
Could this be the best short bushwalk in NSW? The Drip Gorge follows the babbling Goulburn River, past rugged and majestic sandstone cliffs, overhangs and caves. Arguably the Mudgee region’s…
The Warrumbungles
The Warrumbungle National Park is a thirty-minute drive west of Coonabarabran. Warrumbungle means “crooked mountain” in the language of the Gamilaraay people. It is a traditional meeting place for the…
Caught in a Timewarp at Hill End
Visiting a historic site is always interesting, but when the entire town is a historic site you know you’re somewhere special. In the 1870s, Hill End was a sophisticated town…
Step Back in Time at Gulgong
A lot of people heading out to this region will think of staying in Mudgee, but accommodation books out pretty quickly in the peak seasons. Nearby Gulgong is a surprisingly…
Venture Through Time and Space at Coonabarabran
Coonabarabran is on the Newell Highway, midway between Dubbo and Tamworth. It’s a practical town, full of friendly locals, with everything you need for a short stay. For the nature…