Historically the home of the Mudgee and Dabee clans of the Wiradjuri people, Mudgree boomed as a gold rush town from the 1850s. Now a charming collection of well-preserved heritage residences and gourmet restaurants surrounded by world-class vineyards, it’s a hugely popular destination for a weekend break from Sydney. Perfect for romantics as well as outdoorsy families, most of the best places to stay in Mudgee are intimate and characterful, within easy reach of stacks of activities.

Stroll around town to admire red brick buildings on tree-lined streets. Many of these 19th-century properties are still private homes, whilst others have been transformed into boutique hotels, shops or restaurants. Tour the Mudgee Museum for a sense of the region’s past, before marvelling at the town hall, the post office and the railway station. There are some very pretty churches dotted around town, too.

Mudgee’s vineyards offer top-notch tours and tastings, and there are opportunities aplenty to cycle and horse ride between them or in the dazzling Avisford Nature Reserve. Come evening, catch a show at the Regent Theatre, pop to a nearby cellar door for a terrific tasting, or book a table at a lively gourmet restaurant. Retreat to your pick of the best places to stay in Mudgee for a tipple or two on the terrace under the stars.

The Best Places to Stay in Mudgee

For Boutique Chic

• Perry Street Hotel is a charming boutique bolthole housed in a red-brick residence from 1862. Cosy, contemporary spaces feature a soothing colour palette, soft lighting and beds topped with crisp white linens. Many guest rooms open onto airy balconies, and spa suites boast big bathtubs. Tranquil and romantic.
• The Parkview Hotel offers seven stylish suites in a house dating back to the 1870s. Think high ceilings and big windows, plus modern interiors decorated in a largely monochrome colour palette. Beds are topped with warm quilts, and chic bathrooms feel very indugent. One of the suites is self-catering, and there are restaurants within walking distance.

For Great Value

• Cobb & Co Court Boutique Hotel has simple, traditional interiors with dark wooden furniture, antique pieces and classic bathrooms. The two-bedroom apartment is great for families, and the lively courtyard restaurant hosts regular events. An affordable base in wine country.

FOR A PRIVATE HOUSE OR APARTMENT

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Travel Information

• Fly to Orange Regional Airport, 2 hours' drive from Mudgee, or to Sydney Airport, 3 and a half hours away. Most hotels will be happy to arrange an airport pick-up in advance.
• New South Wales is ideal for a road trip! If you would like to hire a car, we recommend visiting our online partner Rentalcars.
• Mudgee is wonderful year-round destination. The heat reaches its peak in the summer season, close to Christmas. Expect cooler temperatures between June and August, when it's still sunny. You'll find the best deals and fewer crowds during the shoulder seasons of March - May and September - November, outside the school holidays and the harvest times.

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