We get repeated texts and calls for Mudgee advice and must do's for weekends away and event ideas. Having called Mudgee home for a few years now, and having family live here for much longer, we're lucky enough to get an inside edge of what to see, do and take home on visits.
By no means a definitive list - the town is constantly growing, new businesses open, others change hands - but the below is where we can guarantee you'll be treated like family, take home something special or enjoy a typical Mudgee experience with the best it has to offer.
STAY
Court Cottage - sweet little Air BNB property just on the market
The Oriental - great private house right next to the pub!
Sierra Escape - if glamping and getting out of town is your thing
EAT + DRINK
Robert Stein and Pipeclay Pumphouse
Our Chow (pop up cafe by Mudgee Catering Co)
Eltons Eating + Drinking
The Oriental - one of Mudgee's best pubs (ask for Des, Emma or Tim)
FARMERS MARKET PRODUCE (on the 3rd Saturday of each month)
Milnes of Mudgee - caramelised balsamic, pate mousse, spiced onion relish, dessert syrups
High Valley Cheese Co. - great range of cheeses, big fan of the pesto feta
Hello Lovelies cordials - not just for kids. We mix vodka and gin for long afternoons on the verandah
WINES
that like to hide (ie. limited cellar door hours - these lovely people may even deliver if you say we sent you)
COFFEE and SNACKS
Alby + Esthers Wine Bar and Coffee House
Outside the Square (ask for Dottie)
The yet to be named coffee spot of Emma and Mark! (at Lovejoy Village) on Perry Street
LIFESTYLE HAPPINESS
EVENTS NOT TO MISS
Hats in the Garden at The Zin House (Mondays in January 2018)
Bligh Picnic Races, Mudgee Racecourse (May)
Mudgee Small Farms Field Days ( 13 + 14 July 2018)
Flavours of Mudgee (22 September 2018)
Rosby Wines Vintage Launches (dates TBC)
Sculptures in the Garden at Rosby Wines (October)
Burnbrae BlackTie (November)
STAY TUNED FOR MORE AS WE HEAR THROUGH THE GRAPEVINE!