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Wanderlog staff Updated • updatedApr 10, 2023
How long is the drive from Orange to Mudgee?
The direct drive from Orange to Mudgee is 114 mi (183 km), and should have a drive time of 2 hrs 32 mins in normal traffic.
If you’re going on a road trip from Orange to Mudgee, we did the research for you and compiled some great stops along the way — with top places to visit like De Salis Wines and Angullong Wines - Cellar Door Sales & Wine Tasting, or the ever-popular Mount Canobolas State Conservation Area.
The top stops along the way from Orange to Mudgee (with short detours) are Mount Panorama Motor Racing Circuit, Lowe Family Wine Co, and Lake Canobolas. Other popular stops include Mayfield Garden, Mudgee Honey Haven, and Australian Fossil and Mineral Museum.
Stunning views, plenty of walking/hiking tracks. The summit is a bit rough, but a must visit location of your in the area.
Dave (IDLEsPACE) — Google review
Great natural resource to visit near Orange. Multiple bushwalking options from short and flat to challenging. Toilet facilities at the summit. No dogs allowed though.
Nick Geoghegan — Google review
Great views, very peaceful, ample parking, very scenic.
Came here a few years ago and back again.
Amazing wines!! Family business, excellent service and they use nice wine glasses for the tasting to make it a quality experience.
Nice deck area in summer and also a cosy indoor area which would be great for winter.
The wines aren’t sold commercially- only to certain restaurants so you need to buy from their cellar door.
Highly recommend De Salis Wines!
Shery B — Google review
By far, my favourite vineyard in Orange. Anna and Ben made the experience super special as they took us on the most epic wine journey, magnificently explaining the notes for each wine. I'm obsessed with their Pinot's, and each one just kept getting better. Get me a case of the blue label. I'll be back!
Alicia Gilmore — Google review
The wine! The view! The wine! The view!. That's what your brain will be doing when you visit, and you have to if you are in orange.
We met Ben and tasted the Pinot noir at Pinot palooza before covid put a hold on everything. The wine and his incredible enthusiasm for what they were doing got us to the vineyard, finally, years later than expected.
This is one of those tastings that really highlights a winery that makes what the vineyard and their skills allows them too, and does each variety so well. There are no weak spots and the crew who walk you through them are exceptional. We were lucky enough to have Anna and on top of the awesome run down of the process to arrive at each of these delicious glasses, gave us a serious rundown of some technical aspects to winemaking as it applied to what we were tasting.
Yes the view is incredible but the wine holds its own and then some. It snows up there but I think winter would be another twist in our journey following what these guys are making.
Oh, Forte and Knox are two of the cutest vineyard dogs going round!
Jason Border — Google review
Some wineries do more than just tasting, they provide a memorable experience, and that is what Dr Salis gave us this afternoon. Ben was such a knowledgeable, attentive host; my mom and I had a great time learning about and tasting their delicious wines, overlooking the incredible view. Thank you so much, we will be back!
C W — Google review
Stunning views with a relaxing atmosphere. They have very unique wines (especially the wild fumé blanc) and a thorough and friendly wine tasting experience.
The staff also provided some great recommendations for local restaurants.
Jean G — Google review
One of my favourite wine tasting experiences to date. The views are beautiful out on the deck. Looking across the vineyard was only more beautiful watching the rain pour in. The owners and staff were expeditionary knowledgeable and passionate about their wines. I loved the unique flavours and highly recommend the “wild”.
Melissa Daridis — Google review
Authentic, family owned and run, excellent Fume Blanc, Pinot Noir, and the only in-Orange Méthode Traditionnelle sparkling wine. Lovely people. Really atmospheric and fabulous views.
Mark Stormont — Google review
10-star experience! Not to mention the wines. The 2021 Chardonnay & 2019 Pinot Noir were stand outs. Anna was astoundingly knowledgeable, and made the entire tasting a blast. If you only go to one cellar door in Orange, make sure it’s De Salis! (And join their wine club).
Felicity Mulligan — Google review
Outstanding!! I loved the very personal experience of this and the enormous passion that shone through. You can ask whatever questions you want!!. Personal thanks to Charlie for his time and knowledge sharing and willingness to field the questions we had. It’s evident Charlie and the family has made wine from a real love! I I observed everyone doing wine tastings and I believe every person would have had a truly special experiences. If in Orange, this is a must visit!!
Helen Comerford — Google review
One of my 2 favourite wineries in the region. I love the wines, the location, the service and their exquisite attention to detail. It is very well thought out yet not pretentious at all with a lot of little "hidden treasures" to explore around the winery. You can tell it is a family business and everything that is done here is done with love and passion. Excellent service, beautiful views, delicious wines, gorgeous Plumm glasses that really make a difference in the tasting and a welcoming, knowledgeable team/family. I will keep coming back and am happy to have joined the wine club.
Lisa Sadetskaya — Google review
The views and hospitality from Anna was priceless. Very chilled venue, perched quite high up overlooking the vineyards.
Anna was amazing from the start and very knowledgeable about the wines. She made it a very memorable experience.
Really enjoyed the sparkling wine.
Dog friendly.
Mya — Google review
Nice beautiful scenery, and carries a number of nice vintage.
They are the gentlemen's winery.
Very pleasant host, considerate and accommodating. Wine tasting experience was very enjoyable and relaxing.
T.rex.s10plus Lim — Google review
De Salis is my favourite winery in Australia and I always love visiting the cellar door when we're in Orange. The Svensons are always hospitable, take the time to tell stories of their different wines and have a good chat. Loretta even brought out toys for my toddler to play with today, and while we enjoyed our wine tasting he had an absolute ball playing and making friends with the doggies. So great to see the family business going from strength to strength. Here's hoping 2021 brings a great harvest.
Here we are again in 2024 with two children in tow. Yet again we experienced wonderful hospitality and top notch wines. Plus we were fortunate to have a tour of the winery with Loretta and Mitch showing the kids some of their machinery. We really can't go past De Salis.
Lex Redding — Google review
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via, Lofty Vineyard 125 Mount Lofty Road Nashdale, Orange NSW 2800, Australia
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Angullong Wines - Cellar Door Sales & Wine Tasting
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Great little spot for wine tasting when in Milthrope, great wines and the lady that guided us through the tasting was amazing.
Unfortunately no toilet facilities on site and no food but still worth a visit.
Marco Masi — Google review
Went in for a tasting and they were some of the best Mediterranean reds I’ve had in a while. Their Barbera is to die for - very well balanced and smooth on the tongue. Best wine though for me was the Crossing Reserve Harriet. The atmosphere was nice and chill and the service was impressive as well. Highly recommend!
Dominic Kasah — Google review
Wonderfully made, complex, interesting wines at fair prices. They have the Standards though also Italian styles perfect for our climate that you rarely see. Great cellar door tasting experience.
Geoff — Google review
Amazing building. Perfect idea for a vineyard that's located a bit of a drive from town. Fully set up for all tasting. Amazingly accommodating, offering all 17 wines for tasting if you choose. The wines were overall exceptional. Staff were extremely helpful and could offer enough.
Tim Brun — Google review
Wine was OK but service was so poor I was genuinely reduced to tears. The server who greeted us was incredibly rude to us when we entered and rolled her eyes at us when we asked if there were any bookings available. She then lectured us about “etiquette” despite us only asking if there were any availabilities. Did not enjoy. Would not recommended. 0/10
Murari Ramesh — Google review
What a delightful way to spend a few hours. The hosts were so fun and friendly and the old building and garden full of charm. The wine was delicious too. I can thoroughly recommend this as a place to visit.
Samantha Miller — Google review
Had an awesome tasting big experience with Kate. Best way to spend an hour or so….walked away with the Savy B. An exceptional wine!
Louise Ryan — Google review
We loved the wine tasting at Angullong. Shayne looked after us and she is so Knowledgeable and charming (she even remembered us from months before). Make sure you book online and have plenty of time for tasting. They are so generous here and there are about 20 wines to try. I especially loved their reserve Shiraz, late harvest Riesling and Pinot Grigio (and walked away with a number of the reserve and late harvest - I still have last year's Pinot Grigio). They have all price and palate points covered, I highly recommend going to angullong.
Karl Chong — Google review
Great tasting experience. Really lovely staff. And the wine is excellent.
Ruby Dan — Google review
We can't thank Kate enough for the brilliant tasting last Friday!! The wines were delicious & she made the experience extra enjoyable 🥂
alison mathison — Google review
Cute cellar door with full scale wine production that caters to all tastes! Quality shows through and we bought up a storm. Staff are very knowledgeable and friendly which is a great touch. Happy tasting and purchasing!
Bojan Kovacevic — Google review
We have been regular wine club subscribers for some time, and so when we were wedding planning we asked our venue to organise an Angullong Wines sparkling rose champagne tower for our special day. Angullong was completely accommodating to this request and were very easy for our venue to communicate with. Our guests loved the wine and polished off the champagne tower in no time at all!
P.s. in case you wanted to add a little extra theatre to the experience, the Angullong bottles can also easily be popped with a machete (under supervision :P).
Jessica L — Google review
Thankyou to the lovely staff at Angullong wines. You always make my guests so comfortable and welcomed. Catherine
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The Old Bluestone Stables Cnr Park &, Victoria St, Millthorpe NSW 2798, Australia
Millthorpe is a town located between Orange and Blayney in New South Wales, Australia in the Blayney Shire. At the 2016 census, Millthorpe had a population of 1,253 people.
The town was once a major potato growing area and continues to have extensive agricultural activities. Wikipedia.
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Golden Memories Millthorpe Museum
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A wonderful experience for all ages! The working machinery is a highlight, the displays incredibly clean, well presented and informative. So much to see in the multiple buildings, we took a lunch break! Allow yourself at least 2 hours for a good look around as there are items of all sorts that catch your eye. Both educational for the younger and nostalgic for the older, this Museum has something for everyone and local knowledge from the guides. A must see in Millthorpe.
Vicki Cronulla — Google review
Lovely museum with lot of interesting exhibits from the region area. We had a great time exploring the museum
Orit Vaitsman — Google review
I was so impressed with this place seemed it went on forever. The volume of wonderful antiques and history driven information was amazing. I just don't know why I haven't visited this place sooner. There is something for everyone and the very professional way they have put together their displays will amaze you. The couple volunteering to run this are truly inspirational and couldn't be more helpful. Worth a visit ? 100%
TBO181 — Google review
What a surprise package of a museum. I thought the $10 entry fee was steep, but as we moved around each of the nine buildings we were blown away. Great value. The hall of Australian inventions was sensational in its own right.
Mike McCartney — Google review
We thoroughly enjoyed discovering tidbits from the Millthorpe history. The volunteers were simply amazing, helping us piece together historical facts about the village.
Highly recommend asking for the spotto sheet, it's super fun 🤩
Marcela S — Google review
This is a great place for a visit , has many really interesting exhibits and is set out quite well. the staff very warm and friendly and the museum is much bigger then it first appears . give yourself a good few hours to really get around and see it all. it has both outside and undercover displays.
well worth the time for a look
Jamie Ramsay — Google review
Incredible! A big thank you to the many volunteers who maintain the heritage of Millthorpe for our ancestors and generations to come in this wonderful museum. A special thank you to Rose, Phil and Hayley who have gone out their way to help me get as much information and images of my family history, the "Rockliff" family as possible. Millthorpe is a tiny town but big on history and heart. If you come to Bathurst, make sure you visit the village of Millthorpe. Cheers Gary
Gary Rockliff — Google review
What a great museum! So many different machines and history from the region. I've never seen interactive machinery that is powered and works! I learnt so much. Children would love this museum!
Rachael Mize — Google review
This is an extraordinary museum rambling over several buildings, all of them filled with history. Well worth visiting.
Noel Hodda — Google review
A beautiful museum in a beautiful part of the country.
Worth the entrance fee to see all the old farming ways and new ways.
Relaxing place to have a get together. It’s a great place to walk, run or rest. You can cross to the other side of the lake by walking on the Dam.
Lovely spot.
Toilets, BBQ, Kids playground available.
Parking plenty
Chathu Kularathna — Google review
Nice place for families and kids. Got kids parks and BBQ area as well.
Ghaffar uddin — Google review
A great spot in the summer.
Fast to get to and plenty of parking.
Not crowed out.
Swimming was great. Water was refreshing but not cold.
Swim platforms are anchored a short distance off the beaches.
There is clean sand and grass perfect for picnics.
A kiosk is available for coffee, cold drinks, snacks and ice creams.
The dam is perfect for swimming with the ducks.
Greg Shore — Google review
A very scenic place you can swim hire during the daytime but the lake closes in the evening
anil karki — Google review
Was so nice to find this lake. A little beach area on both sides of the lake. Everyone was there swimming, paddle boarding. Great walking area over the bridge and to the other side of the lake. Also a tea house was there. Had a good variety of choices of food and snacks.
Jean Robertson — Google review
Beautiful spot to visit for a walk, fresh and play with the kids. Lots of picnic areas and parking. Toilet facilities available.
Paolo B — Google review
This is a beautiful and relaxing place to go, whether it be to just sit and enjoy the scenery or going for a casual stroll on the well maintained walking track around the lake. If you want you can go for a swim or take in a bit of fishing.
1zanygingercat — Google review
Perfectly amazing! 🥰 Being the person who loves nature I should say it's a beautiful place to stay especially when you're upset or wants to recollect. A good place to relieve stress. Thanks to the one who brought me here for the first time 😊💕
Jan Angel Gabriel — Google review
Beautiful lake. When we visited it started raining so could not finish the walk. I saw people enjoyong BBQ and swim in the lake. Great play area for kids too.
Nice main cellar door within a rustic looking shed with good heating.
Great outdoor areas with sand pit and farm animals for kids to entertain themselves.
Cheese plate was good, might have been elevated a notch further with some truffle honey 🍯 accompanying zucchini pickles and fresh tomato relish from Franklin Road Preserves were used - fantastic. 👍
Easy booking on their website. Allowed “purchase” of tickets for non-drinkers (eg pregnant or designated drivers).
JVtraveleats Eats — Google review
Really warm and inviting cellar door experience. Was pleased that Zac accommodated us at short notice. Good amount of seating inside and out. We had a table outside so glad they had the open fire pits going to keep us warm. Tasting was $15 a head for 6 wines which is on the pricier end. Very good wines although not my preferred in the region. Kids had a great time in the petting zoo and sand pit. Happy with the complimentary Tesla charging stations too.
Paolo B — Google review
Great wine tasting experience. Served by three legends Chris , Chewy and Lauren, made us feel so welcome, explained everything so well and were very patient with our questions:D , such excellent service.
Heifer’s Pinot Gris and Merlot were the winners for us.
Kids loved the animals at the farm. Highly recommended, especially if kids are accompanying you. You can enjoy wine tasting while kids are busy with lovely animals at the farm. 5 starts , will be back whenever visiting orange.
tayyab gill — Google review
We had a lovely time with our family in the winery. Kids are allowed in the winery as they have a petting farm, sand pit for kids to enjoy while their parents taste the wine. 15$ each for wine tasting and the staffs were really good.
Divya P — Google review
Absolutely loved the rustic farm vibe of this winery, and it was very welcoming to the kids. It's the perfect place to get out with the family, for a relaxing afternoon with delicious wine and cheese platters. All while sending the kids off to run around, play in the sandpit or pat the animals. Their range of preserved goods is also fantastic, I highly recommend buying a jar of their Zucchini Pickles.
Its also extremely picturesque, so make sure to take some snaps!
Olivia Duffey — Google review
Beautiful place to visit! We did a wine tasting while the kids had a mini lunch and got to see all the animals that are there. The atmosphere is relaxed and the grounds are amazingly kept, with some beautiful wines to try!
Shannon Mccutcheon — Google review
Beautiful venue! There are farm animals out the back to keep the kids entertained. We had the cheese platter with our wine tasting which was amazing! Couldn’t resist buying a jar of the marinated figs to take home 🤤
Ash G — Google review
Absolutely amazing!
A beautiful must visit winery.
If you have children this place is a winner!
Farm animals for the kids to see, outdoor sandpit and games, plenty of room for them to run around while you enjoy a cheese platter and wine (and they even do kids platters!)
The best
Bianca Cummings — Google review
We had an amazing experience doing a wine tasting with chewy as our host. He was super friendly and down for a chat to explain the local history of the area and vineyard. We were there on a rainy day and the vibe was very cosy and relaxing. The cheeseboard was also delicious! We’d recommend everyone put this as a stop on their tour if exploring different wineries in orange
Kendal Rapson — Google review
Dom kindly let me through without a booking. Wines are nice, loads of seating with a sandpit / play area for kids. The draw card are the animals 100%
Cris Lee — Google review
Friends recommended Heifer as must visit winery and we can see why. Very Instagrammable with friendly service, superb wines and even a farmyard animals, there was something for everyone. They even convinced me to give Chardonnay another go and I am a convert. It even came with EV chargers suitable for a Tesla or BYD which made our friends very happy to charge up whilst wine tasting 🍷
Linda Robson — Google review
We shared a great wine tasting experience in the rustic building with the service and knowledge provided to be acceptable.
You’re best to visit whilst there’s no rain to ensure you can experience outdoor paddocks with the farm animals.
S. McMahon — Google review
Heifer Station Wines in Orange is a delightful, family-friendly winery. It offers a wonderful setting for children to enjoy, allowing adults to savor a cheese platter and wine tasting in peace. The winery offers a diverse selection that even a novice can appreciate, highlighting the clear distinction between stainless steel and classic oak barrel wines. Accessibility is a highlight, catering to both wheelchair users and prams, with areas both indoors and outdoors. This place is highly recommended for a pleasurable visit!
Paul Perry — Google review
Love every minute of this wine tasting experience. The wine makers were experienced and thoughtful when addressing her audience and was very generous in suggesting other avenues to explore. We had a wonderful time and will be back.
This is a family friendly place with a little petting zoo and some fun old school games to play!
Good times!!
Michelle Archer — Google review
A truly beautiful and cosy wine tasting experience. This cellar door was full of charm as was Chewy our wine tasting host. Stopping in towards the end of a day with a friend we were warmly met. The wines themselves were also poured with pizzaz and charm. We loved the cheese board so much we ended ordering a second. Thanks team for a truly beautiful destination to sample your story in a glass in great surroundings.
renee gray — Google review
We were a group of six who enjoyed a very informative and fun filled afternoon …. loved the wine tasting experience and the cheese platter which was a big hit. Nice facilities including a welcoming fire place …. a very interesting winery with expansive grounds to explore. Had a lot of laughs with “hanson” “Chewy” …. a likeable and friendly lad, a bit cheeky with a good sense of humour who certainly knew his wines. A visit is highly recommended.
Hey Chewy …. Sharon thinks you’d be great on Farmer Wants A Wife 🤣
Cook Park is a Victorian-era city park that offers a variety of attractions including an aviary, Begonia glass house, and fernery. The park is well-maintained and offers free entry with plenty of parking available around its perimeter. It's a great place to spend time with family and friends, especially for children who will enjoy the fountain, pond, swing and birds. Regular events are held throughout the year in addition to the seasonal Begonia display.
Loved this garden. It has many attractions such as an aviary, Begonia glass house and a fernery. Everything was well looked after and can easily spend at least an hour strolling across the gardens. Free entry and plenty of parking around the perimeter of the garden.
James K — Google review
I used Cook Park as the background for a cake smash and it went fantastic. The grounds are beautiful - even in winter. The grass is green, the flowers are bright. There is a playground for the older child to play on while the baby had his photos taken, and the birds in the aviary were fantastic, both kids were obsessed.
There are an abundance of picnic tables, so there's never a shortage of places to sit and enjoy the scenery, and there is parking along all sides of the block so parking is a breeze.
Sammie Russell — Google review
first time I found this park when I'm driving around Orange. it's quite a big for a park with a lot of huge trees. when you have a closer look to the tree, it has a box of description about the tree. apparently some of them is USA origin.
It has aviary park, contain sleepy cockatoos (I really hope they can sleep well 🥺), and some other small colourful birds.
It has female and male toilet. on the way there you can see a water fountain with statue in the middle, some boys pouring water. and there is drinkable water fountain next to it (just a friendly reminder, don't drink from the statue) 😇.
yossinda dp — Google review
Cook Park truly is a gem in the heart of town. It's amazing how a space so tranquil and peaceful can exist in the midst of all the hustle and bustle.
I particularly enjoyed learning about the history of the park while exploring the different sections, such as the Bagonia greenhouses. It's always fascinating to discover the stories behind these types of public spaces and to see how they have evolved over time.
The park is flat and easy to navigate for people with limited mobility or disabilities.
The stunning old trees are a highlight of the park and add so much character to the space. It's amazing to think about how long they have been there and how much history they have witnessed.
Overall, I would definitely recommend a visit to Cook Park to anyone looking for a serene and informative outdoor experience. It's a great place to escape from the chaos of everyday life and connect with nature and history at the same time.
Yvette Hopper — Google review
Lovely place. It's lovely hearing the bats. Beautiful flowers 💐 and trees 🌳. We would recommend all our friends go there. Excellent.
Carol Cook — Google review
A good place to hang out with family and friends. Children will surely enjoy the fountain, pond, swing, birds, etc. I spent Australia Day 2022 here with my good friend. 😍
Jan Angel Gabriel — Google review
Stunning park. It has so many gorgeous things to explore! From an aviary, to a rose garden, playground and more. It has plenty of seating under the beautiful trees, toilets and lots of stunning picnic spots. Plenty of parking around the perimeter. Highly recommended.
Catherine Brown — Google review
There are a lot of beautiful old trees, as well as birds around the ponds area.
Coco WONG — Google review
The best garden in Orange. Beats orange Botanical gardens by miles. This is close to the city and nicely laid out. The main attraction is the pond, aviary and the tall cedar trees.
Loved visiting this garden and will be back for sure. Well maintained.
Rohit Revo — Google review
Beautiful park. Well maintained and so peaceful. Go early and it is very quiet and you can enjoy a peaceful spot. Great way to start the day.
Kayleen Z — Google review
Very nice place to visit on a Sunday afternoon. I love the amount of trees and the shade they provide. Plenty of chairs and open space for play or to relax. A nice rose garden and a free bird enclosure there as well. Pkenty of duck ponds if you would like to feed the ducks and ducklings. Would highly recommend.
Terry Tiang — Google review
Beautiful medium sized park, with lots to see (much preferred than botanic gardens). Autumn colours drifting into winter browns.
Aviary (talking cockatoos, budgerigars, cockatiels, galahs) - seem happy enough for caged birds (cockatoo eager to hole punch a finger). Fernery and Conservatory (full of flowering Begonias) were shut, but could still look in the windows. Guild craft shop lovely to visit (especially if you like slices and jams / chutnies). Trees are magnificent. Roses wilting for winter.
Julian Walter — Google review
A beautiful park. Nice duck pond and an aviary located in the park too. Hundreds of flying foxes making noise throughout the day. Small park but a lot to see and do here.
Daithí Kilcourse — Google review
Absolutely beautiful park!!! (Sad there is bats there at the moment) We loved walking around the park for the first time and seeing all the different areas, such as bird aviary, duck pond, rose garden etc!!!!
Debra Moriarty — Google review
A very nice park for a good walk, family get together or picnic and children's playground. Significant historical heritage trees at Cook Park. Located in central Orange. Parallel parking on Kite Street Orange.
Leigh Martin — Google review
This is a ture gem I absolutely loved the flowers tree s and sculpture s were magnificent the shop was excellent I highly recommend it to families with children because of the beautiful duck pond with the bridge and the trees are just splendid
Kal G — Google review
A lovely little park, close to the centre of town. Hlit has a lovely little aviary, a fernery and a conservatory, and some magnificent mature tree specimens. There are often thousands of fruit bats roosting there in spring.
duncan wallbank — Google review
**Summary: Orange Cook Park NSW**
Orange Cook Park in NSW is a hidden gem, providing a tranquil and well-maintained environment. The park's scenic beauty, diverse recreational facilities, and community atmosphere make it a delightful destination. Cleanliness and maintenance are commendable, creating a positive experience for visitors. While additional benches or shaded areas could enhance comfort, the park remains an excellent choice for families, friends, and individuals seeking a peaceful escape. Highly recommended for those looking to enjoy nature and recreational activities in a serene setting.
My son & myself love this place so much. The cottage is nice and clean. It has everything you need during the stay. The activities we joined were great too, especially the horse riding. I never like to ride on a horse last time but now my view totally changed, instruction told was clear & the host will make sure everything is fine & safe before we set off. I feel good & really enjoy it this time. The farm is well maintenance and the farm pets are all loveable. And of course, the host - Pauline. She is friendly & responsive. She never failed to reply my queries every time👍🏻👍🏻. The only downside was we are unable to stay longer ☹️
Thanks, Pauline for making our short stay so memorable 😘
Edlyn Ang — Google review
We spent two nights at the farm and we truly enjoyed our stay! The accommodation was tidy and clean. My daughter loved the interaction with the many animals at the farm. Our host Pauline went above and beyond to make this stay memorable for the entire family. Highly recommended!
Bastian Tornes — Google review
My family and I just love visiting the farm. I absolutely recommend this beautiful property to everyone. I can’t keep my daughter away from there actually. This place has really changed my Daughters life in so many ways. The love she has for the horses is really something beautiful to see. The owner Pauline is a remarkable woman and she makes us feel so welcome. My Daughter definitely has a new role model in Pauline.
We will always be back.
Joanne Rowlandson — Google review
This place is truly amazing. We have been a couple of times now (and are booked in to go again!) and Pauline has always made us feel welcome. She always goes above and beyond and clearly loves her gorgeous animals. The accommodation is clean, warm and comfortable - we really couldn't recommend it more highly (we've been with young kids and elderly parents and all were happy). Thank you so much
Susie Mogg — Google review
Wonderful place to visit with lots of different animals. We are happy to stay there for 2 nights and enjoyed it a lot. Very happy to meet owner Pauline and had her taking us to horse riding and farm tour. She is very kind that she rescued different animals and help them grow in the farm. Highly recommend. It is not only for kids, we and my parents also enjoyed it a lot. (Fireplace at night and gorgeous star night is a plus :D )
Alison Chan — Google review
Had a really lovely experience doing a trail ride today. You can tell that the horses are well loved and cared for which makes the experience so much more special. Pauline was so kind, welcoming and shared her vast expanse of knowledge with us. We got to see camels, emus, goats, sheep, a pig, plus more. Absolutely magical and definitely coming back for a longer stay! Thank you Pauline!
Andrea Velechovsky — Google review
A great place for a family getaway! We were staying there for a couple of nights and also got an opportunity to enjoy the horse riding and a farm tour. Pauline, Kris, Mick, Bella and Bear (the dog) went above and beyond to make sure our stay was perfect. The cottage was nice and clean with lots of blankets and a wood heater.
Evgeny K — Google review
Definitely worth the trip out here lovely owner and host. Plenty to see and do. A great location and amazing scenery. Trail rides are nice and very scenic suitable for all riders. Friendly dog Bear and pig Peppa. All animals are well cared for. Great spot for any animal lovers or someone looking to wind down. Exceed my expectations and high regard to the owner. Thank you kindly!
steve end — Google review
We stayed two nights over the long weekend in the two bedroom cabin. It was a beautiful experience for our family of five. The cabin was comfortable and simple. My daughter and I did two horse trail rides and loved it. We all did the buggy ride which was great fun, especially for my 12 year old sons. Pauline is very friendly, informative, hard working and safety conscious.
Dee Byrne — Google review
Pauline fit us in for a buggy ride very last minute and was super accomodating. It was really fun driving around her little piece of paradise and meeting some of the animals. Just wish we had more time in Oberon to spend here!
Noodle — Google review
Absolutely loved our stay
Pauline has to be the nicest down to earth person. We went on a buggy ride, horse riding & farm safari where we got up close & personal. Hands on feeding definitely a must.
Sandy Cataldo — Google review
We had an awesome holiday here. The cabin was spacious and clean and the wood fire was such a treat. The kid did horse rides and buggy rides and had a wonderful time. Lots of places around to visit as well. The host was wonderful and really looked after us.
Christine McKinnon — Google review
We did the Buggy Tour last week while holidaying at the Blue Mountains. It was the highlight of our trip! Completed tour with husband and almost 17yo son. Each of us got to drive our own Buggy, so much fun, despite the minus "feels like" temperatures! We even got to see goats, cows, alpacas, chickens, horses, camels, Pepper the Pig, Bear the Dog, and even an emu! Highly recommend visiting, now I know they do farm stays, we hope to visiting again using their accommodation and take their interactive safari tour...
Michelle Lawson — Google review
What a lovely weekend we had here at High Country Trails Rides and Farm Stay. It was a surprise weekend for our anniversary. We were met by Pauline super lovely host. Went on the 1.5 hour horse ride which was fantastic thru the pine forest there was only 3 of us Pauline, my wife and myself was like having a ride with old mates great ride great horses. Did farm safari awesome to meet all the animals. The 2 bedroom cottage was very neat and tidy and had everything we needed including plenty of firewood. Overall had awesome time and definitely will be back and recommend to anyone who wants an authentic farm stay.
Cheers Steve and Cheree.
Orange Botanic Gardens is a well-maintained and spacious botanical garden with various themed plantings, a pond, playground, and an interactive sundial. It features beautiful sculpture gardens and lakes that provide peaceful surroundings ideal for reflection. The garden boasts of having apple, pears, and many other fruit trees bearing fruits in season. Additionally, it is home to turtles, ducks, birds making it an excellent place to spend time with family or hold events such as weddings and picnics.
Good place to spend time with your kids and family. Excellent scenery especially apple, pears and many other trees bearing fruit in the season.
Sudesh Adhikari — Google review
Visited during summer and felt that this would be so much better to visit during Autumn or winter.
The park is good but is no match for the Botanical gardens in Sydney. You are better off going to Cook Park.
But if you happen to be here, do enjoy it. Plenty of photography locations inside.
Rohit Revo — Google review
Lovely peaceful surrounds. Well maintained and spacious. Sculpture gardens and lakes are beautiful and provide space to reflect and review. Open often!
L Hills — Google review
Beautiful garden to have a nice walk. Kid and dog friendly. A must visit on autumn. Just look at the beautiful trees!! A nice and huge playground nearby, and a cute little cafe that provides outdoor seating as well. They made beautiful coffee and food. Too bad we were there after lunch so they have ran out of stuffs that we wanted to try. Would love to visit the garden when it's snowing!
Diana — Google review
Nice walk around the Gardens with grandkids. They loved the turtles and ducks and birds .Great place for weddings ect picnics with family and friends.
Audrey Golden-brown — Google review
Beautiful and close to the city centre. In autumn they have a few bunch of very beautiful colorful trees but the rest are mostly native and evergreen. Not sure about the spring flowers
Ali Akbari — Google review
An amazing array of Aussie flora. Large grounds. Easy to walk around. A relaxing, calming place to go. Well cared for and inviting.
David Carroll — Google review
When we visited the botanical gardens in Orange, we were initially surprised by the abundance of evergreen trees instead of the traditional autumn colours we had expected. However, we quickly realized that the lush greenery was just as beautiful.
One unexpected surprise was the number of fruit trees in the garden. We were delighted to see a variety of fruit trees throughout the gardens. It was a unique and enjoyable experience that we didn't expect to find in a botanical garden.
The garden's dog-friendly policy was also a plus, and we enjoyed seeing other people walking their pets. The park was peaceful and serene, and we appreciated the opportunity to escape the hustle and bustle of the city for a while.
Overall, while the botanical gardens in Orange may not have had the traditional autumn colours we were expecting, we found the lush greenery and abundance of fruit trees to be a wonderful surprise. It's definitely worth visiting if you're in the area and looking for a peaceful place to take a walk, especially if you're a dog owner.
Yvette Hopper — Google review
It was a calm walk, very serene. When it doesn't snow, it's not as pretty but then you get to focus on yourself and enjoy your walk learning about the different flowers and how they arrived in Orange.
Oluwaseun Olubitan — Google review
Really comfortable, relaxing with beautiful view and fresh air. Great place to spend with family and relax.
Hermione Le — Google review
A large space
More like a huge park than a botanic garden with mainly Australian flora
Autumn would be the best time to go, as I'm sure the colours would be vibrant
Great place to relax and read
Peter Brann — Google review
What a beautiful botanic gardens! We didn't have time to see it all, but I loved the thoughtful collections. I especially loved the rosacea collection, the apple and pear orchard with windmill and the weeping elm. I look forward to seeing more next time. Plenty of spots to sit and enjoy. Bathroom facilities and cafe nearby. Looking forward to visiting again.
Catherine Brown — Google review
Such an amazing place x peace quite time with nature x worth a visit enjoy your surroundings with a picnic x
Flower-filled green space with a water garden, grotto & tree-lined valley, plus giant chess.
An absolutely amazing place to visit. My family and I had visited Mayfield Garden during their autumn festival and the place is spectacular. Little one loved it as there's so much to see, and so did we. It's vast and as their recommendation, atleast 4 hours is needed to explore the entire garden. It was very busy today being Easter Sunday, so buying tickets online was ideal to skip the ticket queue. Although it was busy, because the garden covers 65 hectares, it was still very spacious despite the number of attendances. The garden is well maintained, clean and beautiful. All the staff was friendly, helpful and professional. The maze cafe and staff service was great, food and coffee was lovely. Our experience was amazing here and we're already planning to come back again this month.
Update: Came back a second time within the month for the Autumn festival. Despite the weather being a little gloomy and light showers, our visit was still enjoyable. There's so much more to see that we didn't get a chance on our last visit. Enjoyed a picnic lunch just sitting on the lawn with beautiful scenery. Had a great time. Thank you for staff and the owners.
Chris Huynh — Google review
Having seen Mayfield Gardens on social media platforms we decided to go for a day trip to visit.
From driving in the leaving the whole day was just breath taking. Such relaxing and beautiful grounds just makes you really appreciate the natural beauty and quietness that Mother Nature has to offer. The gardens are well kept and very easy walking tracks. The cafe food was delicious fresh and very tasty. I would just recommend to book a table ahead of your visit to ensure you are able to get seated.
Michael S — Google review
Just happened on this place by sheer luck and what a absolutely great find.
One of the best gardens I've walked through, very well maintained and very scenic.
Walked around here for about 2 hours but I could have spent longer if I had more time but will come again as I had to skip the maze.
Highly recommend taking a day trip up to here if in Sydney or surrounding areas.
Kyle Porter — Google review
What a spectacular and magical place. Thanks to the summer festival, we had the chance to enjoy two gardens (Mayfield Garden & Hawkin’s Family Garden) in one visit. Such an amazing garden with amazing variety of plants. The maze is interesting and enjoyable. We spent nearly 4 hours in the Garden but still felt a little bit rush. Tips before you visit - have plenty of water with you, wear comfortable shoes and carefully protect yourself from the sun. We’ll definitely come back in different seasons.
Anna Lynn — Google review
It's a spectacular place to visit during autumn. Amazing fall colours tree and lush green garden looks like a portrait picture. so many beautiful picture-perfect spots for taking photos. It's a huge garden with many different themes, and the maze is one of the best attractions. A nice cafe is there at the entrance of the garden. We visited during the autumn festival and was awesome. Takes the whole day to see everything, and it's a lot of walking but worth it
Hetal Mody — Google review
Mayfield Garden was absolutely beautiful. We were in awe of the architecture and fine details put into the different areas of the garden. Even the pathway looked as though it was put together stone by stone, by hand. We will definitely be visiting again during Spring season when all the flowers and plants are in bloom. The experience we had was definitely worth every moment and every memory. I recommend to anyone who loves nature, water and serenity.
A Bee — Google review
Mayfield garden is a beautiful and large garden with a variety of flowers, plants and lakes. The garden has multiple trails to follow for the different exhibits. On one of the lakes it is possible to take a rowboat out for 20 minutes. The garden also has a chapel and bird sanctuary. Around the entrance area there is a restaurant and some snack shops.
Elisabeth Kreig — Google review
The biggest private garden in the southern hemisphere with fabulous landscape and numerous types of trees and flowers.
One of the best gardens I have visited in Australia! Enjoyed my time there and definitely recommend it to more people who are interested in Australian gardens.
Jenny S — Google review
Three hours drive from Sydney. If you would like to hang with your family and friends, then I would suggest you to visit the garden specially during Autumn festival which is in April. I would suggest you to bring your own food as there are plenty of open spaces where you can arrange your own picnic. The garden is huge so defiantly suggest you to arrive as early as possible. Would love to visit again during Winter festival. Can't wait for it!
Pang Pang — Google review
A fantastic garden with strong autumn colours coming through, an abundance of maple trees of different varieties, beautifully landscaped gardens for a reasonable entry fee. An absolute stunner and worth the drive in peak Autumn season. They are in the middle of Nowhere (Oberon) which means you shouldn't rely on mobile phone reception, yet somehow they keep busy with a fairly full car park. At absolute peak you might have to book your tickets beforehand, so pay attention. Looking forward to coming back in spring, and autumn again, then spring...
Paul Nguyen — Google review
The best kept tourist secret in NSW. We went to the gardens after being recommended it by the Oberon Antique Shop owner. The gardens were a spectacular surprise with a WOW factor around every corner. Congratulations to the Hawkins family who created, own and manage this fabulous garden. It compares favourable with any European garden that I have visited. I loved the thousands and thousands of flowering bulbs Mayfield Garden was a delight and I will be back to see this wonderful garden in other seasons. Opened every day of the year with a delightful cafe, it was the highlight of our week in the Blue Mountains and the surrounding towns.
Helen Simpson — Google review
Huge beautifully maintained gardens. Also has wonderful maze & a lake where you can borrow a row boat. Wear good walking shoes because there are so many sections to the Garden.
Bucky K — Google review
Mayfield Garden offers a picturesque escape with its stunning landscapes, diverse flora, and well-maintained paths. The expansive garden provides a tranquil setting for leisurely strolls, and the themed areas add an element of charm. Whether exploring the water features or enjoying a picnic, Mayfield Garden offers a delightful experience for nature enthusiasts. The attention to detail in design and upkeep contributes to the overall appeal, making it a worthwhile destination for those seeking a peaceful retreat.
Sharon George — Google review
Good place to visit if you are visiting Genolan Caves or surrounding area. Probably better to visit in spring so see all the beautiful flowers this place has to offer.
Too many flies if you are visiting in summers, so I won’t recommend it. Make sure to bring some water as it is quite a big garden and be ready to walk plenty.
Arslan — Google review
Absolutely stunning place. Allow 4 to 5 hours to be able to walk around and see all of it. What a work of art. Cafe was great aswell. Great service, excellent coffee and food. Vegan and vego options available and good. Would 100 percent recommend a trip out for the day with family.
Kurt Filby — Google review
Fantastic place to spend a day driving through the beautiful blue mountains and to enjoy the marvellous gardens. Feels new every season with different colors. Also a very good spot for glamping during the season.
Deep K — Google review
Best place and a must visit!! Outstanding experience throughout the Glamping. Awesome food from the restaurant pecan pie is my favourite dessert must try… Massive garden minimum of whole day is required to complete the whole map.. best designed maze had great fun and lots and lots of good memories.. Delightful for nature lovers and enjoyed boating, farm animals bird watching, architectural waterfall, fountains, Hawkins estate and more not enough to explain the moments.. special mention for the staffs around were so kind, friendly and provide quality of service.. best seasons spring and autumn when the colours change…
The lady working here was incredibly friendly and helpful. She asked questions about my interests and suggested activities based on those. Having up to date details (the farm visit nearby, for example, has some newborn animals at the moment) added to the value.
Lauren G — Google review
Lady at desk very helpful and plenty knowledge of local area and district
Peter Woods — Google review
Visited on a Saturday. Conveniently got a street parking spot out the front. We visited seeking information on mushroom picking in Oberon. The staff was more than happy to help us out, she circled some locations for us on a map and provided a lot of helpful information to aid us in identifying and picking the edible mushrooms. She also provided us with more information about the local town on the main street as well as some recommendations on where to eat.
Sharon — Google review
Charged our Tesla here. Staff very helpful. Tried to add extra charge at the 4 Charge Hub chargers later at the RSL Club however despite creating an account we were unsuccessful in getting a connection.
Black Diamond Images — Google review
It’s a very nice centre to get all information for touring around. The staff is very friendly and helpful. We were there to pick mushrooms and we easily found a lot of them! Really enjoyed the journey.
Benjamin YaoⒼ — Google review
One of the best visitor information centers I have ever visited in Country NSW/VIC. The staff were very friendly and knowledgeable. Thank you for all the valuable tips given to us to make our stay in Oberon a memorable one.
Anne Perera — Google review
Visited on Easter Sunday public holiday. The staff were friendly and knowledgeable. Gave us helpful information about mushroom picking, bushwalking and visiting the local gardens.
Narelle Lewis — Google review
We always visit the local tourism office in a new town for handy information and tips. Oberon tourism namely Deborah was extremely helpful, knowledgeable and offered unbiased opinions on local attractions and camp site recommendations. It's always a pleasure to deal with people who are knowledgable and passionate about their job role. Totally recommend!!
Cosmic Trojan — Google review
Very accessible with a free Tesla Charger with two ports at the back. I popped in to get some visitor info on where to eat with the kids and was greeted with two huge smiles that were extremely eager to help. They gave me a list of restaurants with operating days & times and a map where they marked them on for me. Super helpful!!
Alon Berman — Google review
A lot of information through flyers and catalogs is available, even the staff is helpful.
Singh Robin — Google review
super friendly staff very helpful
Steven Uzala — Google review
The Oberon Visitors Information Centre is well worth a visit.
Staff are friendly and knowledgeable. Debra provided some great local tips about fossicking and local wildlife. The office is able to provide a fossicking kit including shovel and pans etc for a hire fee of $20. The turn off from the main road onto the unsealed track to the Porters Retreat fossicking site when we went had some pretty big holes in it. This could have been challenging for regular city cars.
Debra also mentioned that there were wild kangaroo mobs nearby in the bush area near the golf course and dam. We were lucky to see when we went. Let them know if you are interested in wildlife. Jenolan Caves and the majestic Kanangra – Boyd National Park are just a stones throw away and they can give you plenty of tips.
Thanks!
Home of the Bathurst 1000 event, this road-race circuit has uphill stretches with panoramic views.
Beautiful venue. The misty mornings add to the adventure and challenges for the endurance races. Worth having a weekend camping trip with friends and families. Plenty of spots to watch cars roar.
Sherwin Pinto — Google review
Best place in the world to watch touring car/GT3 racing. Great facilities and passionate crowd.
Adequate camping facilities located all round the circuit. Does need more big screens across the top to ensure you can follow the action.
Brendan Millett — Google review
Really nice to be on a real race track with your own car after playing all the driving games in my life. 🏁
Got some thrill from accelerating, couldn’t speed over 60 km/h however. 2x 30s fast-forward video of me on the circuit. 🚘
As captured- traffic police entering the area when I was exiting the circuit. This circuit is frequented by mobile speed cams. 🚔
Zachary Tan — Google review
So good to be back at this track this year. As always the racing runs like clockwork. I think the experience this year is better than any of the previous ones I've been to. And there have been a mixed bunch of 'creative' people up on the mountain..
Peter Howie (Surveyor) — Google review
Great place to drive around and absolutely stunning views around sunrise / sunset. There is a boardwalk which is worth walking along too but it is quite steep in sections.
Luke Zhou — Google review
This place is a hidden heaven. The top of the mountain at Mount Panorama is a great spot to just sit and chill if you are around. Although many peeps were jogging on the whole track which was quite impressive as its approx. 6 kms (inclined) but the whole place had a great vibe honestly.
And and and, you get to watch bunch of Kangaroos just roaming around the area too.
Will surely go there again soon, hopefully to watch a race on this amazing track.
Anas Awais — Google review
Very clean. The drive is very nice with places to look left and right. Speed on conrod feels to slow they need to add an extra 20kph. Ticked off a bucket list it was awesome i highly recommend.
KGR11GOAT — Google review
Absolutely breathtaking. We went in the early afternoon and just as the sun was setting. A beautiful, peaceful drive with stop points to view. Highly recommend. It was certainly worth the drive.
Do stop into the car museum as you exit.
Aneira WP — Google review
Mount Panorama, the words instantly bring the roaring of supercars charging up the mountain and that same buzz of excitement is what you feel as you drive onto the circuit (even at 60km).
A motor racing iconic location, stunning scenery and views all around.
Will I be back, absolutely.
Rebecca Buchanan — Google review
Have a drive around this iconic circuit.
The bends coming off the top of the mountain are very steep and very sharp. Amazing how fast a supercar gets through this bit.
Then go around the other way, remember it's 60kph and two way traffic, but it shows how sterp and windy the track is
Timm Anderson — Google review
A truly amazing experience to be able to experience driving like a pro, however the speed limit is only 60km.
The views from the mountain is stunning and you can even park your car and have a walk at the top of the mountain.
Totally free, but just make sure you stick to the speed limit as cops just come out from no where.
Kim Nguy — Google review
One of the most iconic race track in the world. The panoramic views at the top of the mountain are surreal, and there are plenty of opportunities for decent pictures with no fence obstructing the race cars around the track. Great atmosphere too during the Bathurst 12 Hours.
Damien Marquez — Google review
Amazing weather, if you like cool misty mornings followed by warm summer days, nature, fields of green and gold, with mother nature's music surrounding you on all sides. Wether travelling for a day visit while passing through, or camping, glamping,, hotels and motels for special holidays, Bathurst's Mount Panorama race track is the one ultimate walk and must do and see from the pit lane straight all the way to the top to Mount Panorama's specially named Brock's Skyline and the view in all weather is both breathtaking and amazing in all directions.
Why not stop at the local wineries located directly on the 6.2km Mount Panorama track. For your night caps and gifts for family members special day.
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Sylvia Lee 1 — Google review
I love attending this circuit. Great track, good spectator areas. Camping here makes it a habitual experience.
Mark Lockhart — Google review
Great circuit, local Council need to improve facilities up the top for spectators though.
Steve Haskell — Google review
Mount Panorama motor car racing circuit is up there with the best in the world. The size makes it great for action all the time, but the elevation of the Mount is amazing, something you will never see on TV until you are here. You can drive around too but ONLY at the speed limit LOL.
Richard Jagger — Google review
If you've never driven the track before, you definitely should try and get on a manufacturer's driving experience or professional drivers training day.
You definitely gain a better appreciation for the professional racing drivers who go around here for hours at a time.
The Bathurst 12 hour race is an amazing weekend!
Ben White — Google review
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Museum displaying cars, motorcycles & other memorabilia related to Australia's racing history.
I loved our visit to the museum! While I've been a few times over the years, it had been a while and it was the first time taking my family. I always get a kick out of seeing Australian racing history on display and being able to view up close the race cars (and bikes!) I've grown up with was very cool. The quality of the displays and background information is fantastic and a big thanks to the friendly, knowledgeable staff. Without this museum, some of the greatest race cars in Australia wouldn't be seen by the public. Whether you're a die hard race fan or someone who watches once a year when the Bathurst 1000 is on, the museum is a must do if you get the chance!
Paul Campbell — Google review
A lot of fun to see the cars up close. Aptly priced and great location, if you’re driving up Mt you should definitely consider stopping in here. The location is nice and clean, friendly staff and good memorabilia. I would recommend having the collection coin machine checked however. When I was there it took my money and didn’t slot the coin. Highly recommend.
Aneira WP — Google review
For those who are into muscle cars, this is a wonderful place to visit, you can buy beautiful souvenirs from there, it's not so expensive. Unisex toilets are available there. There's a dark room where they play videos on 3 walls of the past races, the sound wasn't great, it was fun for kids and for adults as well.
ahmed tarshan — Google review
The NMRM is located at the entrance to the great Mt Panorama race track. It looks like a small building from the front, but has a treasure trove or racing memories and history inside.
Whether it's motorbikes (racing since 1938!) or cars (since 1963), there's something here for you.
As someone who has watched the Bathurst 1000 since the early 70s, this was a real trip down memory lane. It also provided a few surprises looking at the winners of the first seven or eight years of car racing.
All the major winning vehicles are on display (either replicas or restorations) and it's amazing to think about some of the early winners and they cars they drove.
There are also some cars that have participated in the 12hr and 6hr events, as well as many of the major motorcycle races over the years. If you're a speedway fan, there are even some of those on display!
Even if you're not a motor racing fan, this will still be of interest just from a local history aspect.
Rick Power — Google review
Amazing! Great history here, loved the Nissan Bluebird. My favourite car here. Lots to see and do. A definite must for the family to check out.
Peter Reba — Google review
Wow!! Fabulous collection of history dating back to the start of car racing and motorcycles.
Highly recommend coming to visit museum. Cheap $10 entry.
Get up close to this mechanical masterpiece of history.
I'm here for Bathurst 1000 and so glad l visited this museum.
Raelene G — Google review
Great museum with lots of exhibits & good historical information to read through.
All cars and bikes are kept in good order without dust. Overall there wasn't that musty museum smell you normally have to put up with.
Mark Pohl — Google review
Great place to learn about Australian motor racing history lots of cars & bikes to see cheap way to spend an hour or 2
Kevin Luckhurst — Google review
Place was awesome there were more cars than expected. Heaps of space to walk around and staff were friendly. If you go to Mount Panorama then the museum next door is a must.
KGR11GOAT — Google review
Wow! So many cars and bikes all with such a unique story behind them, cannot go wrong coming here, plus it’s right next to the Mount Panorama Circuit so another bonus!
Ahmed Arjah — Google review
Great little piece of Australian racing history. Some special vehicles and memorable moments to commemorate and relive Australia's most famous racing event. Well worth a visit
Pete Baker — Google review
A must visit for any rev-head making a pilgrimage to the location of The Great Race.
Plenty to see in the Museum and a great chance to see hero cars from past and present.
Kenneth Seeto — Google review
A must for any racing, especially V8 supercars fan.
Always something wicked to see here. And they do rotate displays, so their is always something new to see.
Great layout and you can get up nice and close to displays which is a great touch. Don't worry both two and four wheel fans are catered for.
Love the history of the great race and this place really brings that to life.
Also has a gift shop which helped me with my Bathurst winners collection. As they have some diecast models there.
Thanks again guys, keep up the great work. And see you next visit!
Champo Coffey — Google review
Awesome place full of History that changes all the time with the cars being changed out regularly
Would be quite easy to loose a few hours here
Allen laurich — Google review
Very over rated, very much out dated. I mean the bike board ain't been updated since 1982. Non interactive especially the children's ay ground. They expect people to have a bbq in the picnic ground. The play ground is no good for children, no shade and quite frankly they could have at least made the ay ground an interesting, interactive kids area. One day they may get the idea of what a museum should be. There is much better out there but it depends on where or what you actually want to travel to.
Spike Elsa — Google review
Great place if you enjoy V8 Supercars. Although there are a few GT cars and open wheel cars. One thing to note is that the model cars for sale in the gift shop are pricey.
Jad El Moukaddem (9M133 Kornet ATGM unit) — Google review
Thoroughly enjoyable experience as a motoro enthusiast. A great range of Aussie racers displayed beautifully. Spacious location and all indoors. The gift shop is awesome too. Would recommend visiting if in Bathurst area
Ahnaf R — Google review
Amazingly presented museum celebrating the richness of motor racing history in Australia. Awesome exhibits and many rare and historic racing vehicles to see. Highly recommended when visiting Bathurst.
Grand 1878 home with guided & self-guided tours & events such as high tea, jazz evenings & plays.
Loved walking through this beautiful family home. So much to view and the grounds were nice to walk around, checked out the peacocks and peahens too. Furniture artworks and fireplaces were amazing. Enjoyed it for 2hrs+ Well worth the entry fee, will come back another time.
S D — Google review
Very nice area with a vibrant house. The owner family still lives there and the people still work there as part of daily errands. So many exciting heritage and nostalgic items around the house and nice car collection.
Soroush Jafari — Google review
We did the garden self-tour only, which was fine as there are plaques full of information.
Largest Scottish thistles that I have seen!
It must be very hard to maintain the original very extensive gardens without considerable funding. Gardens seem to need a more singular vision, and are in danger of becoming a mishmash of enthusiasms.
Peacocks were an unexpected highlight of this walk for me!
Siobhan Mc Inerney — Google review
Beautiful old house. Very cluttered inside feels like there is too much stuff inside not relevant to a house of that age. The owners were welcoming and are fixing the place themselves so doesn't seem to have government funding support etc. Small entry fee $15. Beautiful gardens
Jeff McNeil — Google review
This place is full of amazingly gorgeous historical items from around the globe the house itself is an architectural wonder. They are always improving, renovating and restoring. Currently underway are renovations to include a cafe which will be wonderful. Also fingers crossed that the guide book with details of many of the objects will be finished soon. Looking forward to reading more about the house history and contents Christopher 😁
Elizabeth Pickering — Google review
We visited the house during Easter holiday.
The entrance fee is $15 each and there are lots to look around.
Very beautiful garden and antiques in the house.
Highly recommended to visit!
* thanks for finding my lost wallet and sending it back to me*
COCO Sung — Google review
The house has very interesting furniture but has dead animals skins. Other then that they can be suitable for animal lovers because of a cat named Wilson, a turtle called Henry/Hank, an unnamed tabby and many, many peacocks in the garden. Perfect for history lovers too! Sometimes, you can just have a look around the garden outside. There is a church, an antique store and many more! Also, you don't need a guided tour because there is many signs of information inside and out.
Brice Lis — Google review
I really enjoyed my morning at Abercrombie house. Seeing a part of our history still alive and housing an Aussie family was wonderful, it's like its still breathing. And the staff member was lovely and getting to talk to the family members on the day I was there was fantastic also.
Alex Hughes — Google review
Must visit once to have a great experience. The collection of vintage items is there. You will get a royal vibe and great sight of vintage collection. It was a great feeling...
Ajay Pratap Singh — Google review
A beautiful mansion built in the mid 19th century. I was fortunate to visit on the annual Scottish Day. It was fabulous with lone pipers, a pipe band, singers and dancers.
The house itself is fascinating and nearly every room was open.
I will visit again.
Louise Walsh — Google review
This magnificent estate is well worth a visit. So much to see in so many painstakingly restored rooms. From the massive ballroom to the hundreds of authentic furniture pieces and a bewildering number of fireplaces. The grounds are also a sight to behold with all the lawns, gardens, stables, blacksmith quarters and other outbuildings. Friendly and helpful staff to answer all questions on the history of the place. Highly recommend at least a three hour visit.
Al Packer — Google review
This was cool, but a bit strange.
The house and historic furnishings and trinkets were lovely, and it was interesting to look around and imagine what life would've been like. It wasn't busy at all, and we were at our leisure to wander around at our own pace without getting in anyone's way.
The number of rooms and winding staircases and windows and balconies is just beyond anything we build today.
Although the renovations have been underway for literally half a century, they seem very haphazard and even the bits that are open to the public have extension leads running everywhere, visible fire extinguishers, filyhy patched carpet etc, and no information about what the room was used for, how it would've been decorated etc.
Every flat surface in the house is crammed with mis-matched bric-a-brac with no information about what it is or how it relates to the house. E.g. a Chinese vase is shoved next to an African wood carving, next to an ancient arrowhead, with some old glass water bottles stacked nearby.
Every wall is covered with random pictures and pieces of artwork, from military scenes to yachts to nude sketches to flower tapestries to family photos. Again there is no information about their time period, where they came from, how they were acquired, or how they relate to the house.
Yet there is a full A4 page dedicated to the pet turtle, and one for the yabby as well.
The gardens are not really maintained and are just "there"; not set out with seating to sit and enjoy. You can wander among the out-buildings, but none of them are open to look at and most of them have junk stacked under the verandahs etc.
The grounds do have some interesting and detailed information about the white settlers, the building of the house, the women who occupied it during WWII etc.
Overall, it's an interesting historical experience. There is plenty to see, and the family has obviously put a lot of love and hard work into it, but it feels haphazard and directionless.
Talia Kent — Google review
Abercrombie House is a magnificent looking house. The construction is a tribute to the builders of the time, as well as those who selected the materials for the building.
As the house is now occupied, not all of the rooms are accessible, but the house is so big, and there are so many rooms to visit, that this hardly matters.
We did find that the house was overly cluttered with souvenirs and mementos from the various family's travels and there was no pattern or theme to all the items in the house. It seems to be a random collection of items from around the world. It was a little more difficult to appreciate the inside of the house, the pictures of those who have lived or connected to the various residents of the home or how the house was home to various families in the time it has stood.
It's still well worth visiting for a glimpse into the early years of life in Bathurst and surrounds. The grounds of the home are beautiful and tell the story of how the more well to do lived in the past.
Abercrombie house is about 10 minutes or so from the centre of Bathurst, hidden away from the main highways and even the local roads.
Rick Power — Google review
Great to see a part of history is still here. Happy to pay the entry fee to contribute to restoration. The house definitely needs more maintenance and cleaning. The rooms open to public needs a lot of tidying up so it wouldn't feel like it's just random stuff piled up here and there. I understand that this would require lots of hard work and not to mention $$$. Funny to see the Christmas decos in July.
Jenny Hao — Google review
A time capsule sitting on the green.
The attention to details of the building's original design is amazing. The occupants of the great mansion over the years brought culture from around the globe back into their rooms and further enriched the visiting experience.
A recommended attraction on the outskirts of Bathurst.
1876 school-turned-museum with a renowned collection of fossils, minerals & dinosaur skeletons.
A great little museum with lovely staff. I would recommend between 15 minutes to 1 hour for most. Their gift shop is also a one stop shop for dinosaur themed gifts.
Micci Hatch — Google review
Good place to visit especially with kids. Lot's of collection of minerals and fossil along with its history. Kids were very excited to see dinosaur skeleton. There was 4 questions for kids with answers hidden in the museum and they received a free gift after submitting the paper at the reception. Small place but overall worth visiting atleast once.
Dharmendra Jain (DJ) — Google review
Excellent museum for crystal lovers… you can see different collection of crystals.. worth visit if you are lover of fossils and crystals…unless you can avoid…car parking is available on road side… for us it took 40 mins to spend time in Museum… ideally took 1 hour approximately…
Syam Sudhakar — Google review
Great place especially for those with kids intrested in rocks and fossils. The collection of minerals is amazing. The TRex pet section is a wonderful for young and not so young. The youn man at the desk is a credit to the museum
Ray — Google review
It's just like you were told as a kid ..you get to see dinosaurs and ancient animals . It's the last few days you can use your discover NSW vouchers and see something really marvelous. It's not a huge building so you will definitely have time to go through and read and really get to know about the artefacts. You enter through the gift shop into a sea of sparkling crystals..amethyst amber's and others crystals.. so many you could spend the day admiring nature's jewellery.. you walk through into the other room to be greeted by two huge dinosaur cast from original bone casts and recreated for display. Walking along the room you could experience walking through the meta million years of evolution from early signs of organisms to herds of hearing like unknown species to creatures and insects crystallized into tree wax to form into amber's .. you can see actual dinosaur bones and eggs too and find out types of fishes whose species are yet in named.. don't forget the mystery drawers of fossils. Once you have taken in all that you get to walk out of through the gift shop where if you want you can actually carry a fossilised history dating back to millions of years back home with you. .. it's really an experience.
Bidoura Chakraborty — Google review
The moving dinosaurs were a huge hit with my 3yr old. We enjoyed using the kids interteractive building blocks and the fossil rubbings. There were alot of cool fossils and so many beautiful rocks and minerals.
Jennifer Hughan — Google review
Best mineral display I've seen so far. Fossils were unique and rare, including some from the burgess shale and green river formation. Beautiful trilobites also. I reccomend.
Peter Ngo — Google review
Absolutely must to visit if you’re in Bathurst! Great collection of minerals and fossils, lots of educational information, and some entertainment (such as microscope and fossil rubbing pictures.
Svetlana Prokhorova — Google review
Wow what an amazing place! It has an AMAZING minerals exhibition with so much information and laid out so amazingly! Then you step through to the fossil and dinosaur exhibition and you're in for another surprise. So many fantastic fossils laid out in chronological order with so much ieasy to understand and labelled information. To top this off, a fantastic T-Rex skeleton along with a few others. Definitely worth a visit if you're in Bathurst. Or even better, get.pass for all three excellent museums here in Bathurst and see them all! Minerals and Dinosaur, Train and Mt Panorama museums..(It's actually cheaper to get a pass for all three)
Angelo Giacon — Google review
An informative museum set inside an old school in Bathurst. Describes the major classes of minerals and links it to the development of fossils and Earth's geologic history. The ticket price is $15 and the detailed and informative displays are well worth an hour or so of your time.
Luke Zhou — Google review
The Australian Fossil and Mineral Museum - Home of the Somerville Collection is located in the city of Bathurst in regional New South Wales Australia and was opened in July 2004. The collection is housed in a group of heritage buildings, the old 1874 public school buildings, in the centre of the city. Nearly 2000 specimens are on display from the internationally renowned Somerville Collection. There is an entry fee of $15 per adult. The main attraction for tourists and enthusiasts is the 10 ½ metre long and 4-metre high Tyrannosaurus rex (T.Rex) skeleton.
Joydip Sinha — Google review
Great little museum for both the young and old. A good display of fossils and minerals. The huge display of mineral is just mind blowing, so colourful and unique in its own ways. Great way to spend an and hour out two whilst in Bathurst.
Kim Nguy — Google review
The museum is a great place for an adventure, either by yourself or with our family. They have a great history of minerals and geology throughout Australia, an excellent section of fossils and skeletons in the dinosaur section, and a very awesome and informative video on the changes of earths geological history. The gift shop is cool and has a lot of variety.
Jesse Cass — Google review
A wonderful museum! Regularly updated with new informative displays. Great place to visit for the young and young at heart.
Chris Boyadjian — Google review
Small enough to see it all without getting bored, but big enough to see many different things. The exhibits were interesting, and thoughtfully composed.
Elisha Harris — Google review
A wide collection of gems and informative in regards to fossil and dinosaurs.
The Japanese Bath House offers a serene and rejuvenating experience with its indoor and outdoor hot baths, cold plunge tube, and steam room. Visitors can even book a private bath for added relaxation. The atmosphere is tranquil, perfect for those seeking a peaceful retreat. The staff provides top-tier service and maintains the facility's cleanliness diligently. Guests can also enjoy manicured gardens and stunning views of Lake Lyell while indulging in various baths.
Amazing experience. Service was polite and friendly. We also booked for a massage and it was extremely professional and relaxing. They only allow a certain number of guests in the facility at one time so it was reasonably spacious and peaceful. Everything was explained very thoroughly during the tour upon entry. Would love to come back!
C Y — Google review
A great concept but with not the best execution. The rules and operational consideration takes priority over guest experience and it is a rule-fest from website, confirmation email to welcome speech. Once inside the site is ok but the farm itself is a mix of farm detritus. Much of the decor is plastic, including the plants and “bamboo” walls. The team are friendly and efficient and the masseuse (es) were excellent. The food is quite good and it is well worth completing the Japanese experience. It was expensive and had the experience been more complete/authentic it would have been a bargain. As it is it was ok but I wouldn’t want to do it again.
Jacques Bergh — Google review
Went there during Easter holidays and paid for a package that includes 3 hours of bath time followed by 1 hour massage / facial.
In my opinion, the place is on the small size, however, they do control the number of people so it’s not extreme crowded.
The place is clean and staff are courteous reminding guest of Japanese etiquette.
What I didn’t like about this place is its disconnection from nature. And don’t get me wrong, I’m not talking about the view over Lake Lyell. That’s fantastic, however, everything you can touch is plastic. The bamboo garden, the pool, the cave, the furniture, even the tea cups.
I was also disappointed when they told us we couldn’t take our own tea in. Food is rather pricy. Facial 5* / massage 3*
The above package for two cost $700 including the view. We think it’s more than what it’s worth.
Kris T — Google review
This is an absolute must to attend if you are a local to Sydney or are visiting. The quality and service provided here is absolutely remarkable. You get a personal guided tour of the entire Sparadise and then encouraged to use all their baths and services during the allocated time. Recommend you to book early when they open (2PM) because you get the place to yourselves, no need to wait for baths to be free and have the peace and tranquility you deserve! At about 4PM onwards it gets absolutely packed and you have people lingering around, sharing baths but if you don’t mind that then go for it! The only downfall of this place is the restaurant, the food is extremely pricey and for standard food court japanese food. They can charge that price because there’s no other food available for kilometres!! They charge $9 for tea pots that literally taste like hot water, absolute rip off. Eat before or after, save yourself the hefty bill. Otherwise a must to visit!
christian — Google review
Brilliant, the service and attention to detail was very high. From the moment you walk in you are treated as if you’re special, the various pools are fantastic and the staff take time to explain everything, the location, overlooking Lyell Lake is breathtaking and the landscaping within the property is brilliant. The only 2 negative comments are that the massage isn’t long enough, you must at least include a 1 hour massage, the other thing is that we bought a voucher for the value of the package at the time, due to COVID we couldn’t go until now so the charged us extra because they have since put their prices up.
Michael Lopez — Google review
We went during a cold and rainy day and it just made the bath more warm and cosy, lots of undercover places to laze around in. 3 hours was enough in my opinion, I'd only recommend you eat before since the food is expensive ($40) they give you free thongs and a waterproof bag. Staff are very nice and attentive. Very intimate and romantic place and traditional, clean. Like you are transported back to Japan.
A W — Google review
Just as we expected and more. My partner and I booked the private bath experience and the three hour bath house entry for our anniversary. Well worth the money. It left us feeling rejuvenated, relaxed beyond belief and like we had been truly pampered. What a beautiful experience.
Holly Slater — Google review
We loved it here! So relaxing and it being a cooler evening made the baths that much more inviting. Plenty of different size and shape baths to choose from so take your time to explore. We were here 3-6pm, so it was mostly daylight but also got to experience the night settle in and their lights come on which was pretty magical too
Alycia Lipovac — Google review
If relaxation/destress is what you're after, then I highly recommend the Japanese Bath House! Located approximately 2 hours from Sydney CBD, this place has a variety of packages to choose from. We opted for the destress package, which includes a 30 minute massage and 3 hour in the public baths.
Bookings are needed as there is a maximum capacity allowed inside, so it is recommended making a booking atleast 3 weeks in advance, to avoid disappointment. I highly recommend making a booking for one of the early slots (around 12 pm), so that you can take it easy without rushing.
There is plenty of parking, and when you enter, you need to leave your shoes on a rack and then walk through a pool of water and at the end of it, you're given a pair of slippers to wear (yours to keep) and welcomed and given an introduction to the bath house. You need to sign a declaration form and then you're given a key to the locker. You can purchase a towel here (about $10), if needed. Each person needs to have a towel of their own. If this is your first time, you would be given a tour of the bath house.
We were then asked to change into our bath robes and then taken for our massage. The massage was followed by a nice hot tea, which has very welcome on a nice cold day. We then went and enjoyed the different onsens which were nice and relaxing (it is recommended that you spend a maximum of 10 minutes in each pool).
Following the time spent in the water you do build up an appetite. There is a restaurant to order meals from (on average a meal would be about $30), which you can sit and enjoy. The portion sizes are fairly decent and quite tasty.
Overall, I would highly recommend it and definitely go again!
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Hemal Wickramasinghe — Google review
Had an amazing weekend getaway experience for our anniversary!
We chose the night stay package to get to experience all the baths and an hour massage.
Plan on having a meal from the in house menu or an early dinner in Lithgow to return to enjoy the baths at night for a whole other experience!
A must try to escape from the city and enjoy the scenic country side in the comfort of a Japanese bath.
Definitely planning to be back soon 😄
Ray Luu — Google review
I was very intrigued to how this was going to be, pleasantly surprised. My hubby even enjoyed it ( which was the all reason for going ) I think it’s great for people that have ailments and not recommend for young. As it is a relaxing environment and if you want to sit there and chat your in the wrong place.
I personally loved the hot pool and the cold plunge bath was invigorating mind and body.
I opted out for refreshments there , wheelchair access pretty much everywhere.
And above all service was bang on !!! I’d love to go back soon !!
mora cura — Google review
Best massage I've ever had. And they have the best etiquette. You won't be dissatisfied at the Japanese bath house. They are great for couples , families and friends. They also have a great restaurant where you can eat your lunch or have morning tea. 🩵 This place is a must visit.
Tammy van Niekerk — Google review
Beautiful place for a relaxing bath house experience. Helpful staff that ensure you respect the facilities and patrons alike. Very nice tea room with lunch options. Worth the drive!
Danielle Geld — Google review
Always a great time here at the bath house. Clean facility, good control of the amount of ppl they take daily. Lots of different pools to choose from. My favourite is to finish off the whole experience with the herbal sauna and then go for some yummy food. Food on site is more pricy than a normal restaurant ($35+ for a main like rice or noodles), but quality is very good making it more acceptable. We ordered curry beef rice and the beef is really good quality. Also the pork noodle is so yum too.
Amy Zhang — Google review
I've been a regular here for quite some time, even before they renovated the place. The cleanliness is top-notch and the staff are always professional. I did notice a slight increase in prices during the public holiday, but it wasn't too significant. I would suggest visiting earlier to avoid the crowds.
Christine L — Google review
This place is beautiful and meticulous. Manicured gardens, the service impeccable. Thoroughly clean and have strict hygienic protocol. A large variety of baths set up on the hillside overlooking lake lyell. Had a massage and spend a couple of hours using the facilities. It's pretty pricey but the experience was wonderful, would do it again
Cristina Noordermeer — Google review
Amazing customer service the moment you arrive. We had the private bath experience which was really nice. The staff were always making sure floors weren’t too wet and cleaning the place. We ate afterwards inside where the food was tasty but small portions and fairly overpriced. However, we did go there for the bathhouse experience and not the food so I am not too fussed. The little sleep pods were so useful as the hot water does make you fairly tired fast haha, wish there were more of them around. Would really recommend this for couples or anyone looking to get away for a relaxing experience! I would definitely want to check this place out at night to see the stars!
Nina Nguyen — Google review
Loads of hot baths and pools, herbal sauna was the best. Just missing a really cold plunge.
This place would be ideal during colder months.
Paul Hulak — Google review
Lovely place to relax and have a wonderful hot spring water with multiple different sizes of pools. Cave pool, individual pool, big pool, cold pool, steam herbal sauna.
Remember to book the appointment via email before 6 weeks, pay when you are here. 3 hours cost $190 for 2 people to enjoy their facilities. The driveway is quite dangerous if you drive in dark due to no road light and narrow winding road.
You can bring your own foods or snacks in the car for bag and keep in cabinet as the prices of foods really expensive. You can go out to eat in your car if you feel dizzy or hungry.
Take a short shower before start, need to wear swim suits and bring own big towel or bathrobe to keep you warm when you move around. It is better to bring another towel to use after finished the bath before leaving.
They provided slipper to use and take home after finished, free water proofs bag to carry things with you if needed. There are 2 drinking water stations with paper cups, have one is need to pump quickly for water to comes out. Changing area and rest area have heater to keep us warm.
ALICETANG - — Google review
I had a complete experience at this Bath House. First, the price here is reasonable. You basically get what you pay for. Service is top-tier. All the staff and friendly and nice. They do keep this place very clean. There’s always a person going around mopping. Second, the vibe here is super Zen. You’ll feel relaxed as soon as you step into then place. I’m quite pleased with the settings and the baths. Get massage package as well. I mean how often do you really come here. May as well get then combo! Third, I must say there’s not alot to do after 1 hour. They should really add more temperature zone. However, I still highly recommend this place! You’ll like it.
Kiet Phan — Google review
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259 Sir Thomas Mitchell Dr, South Bowenfels NSW 2790, Australia
Must see exhibition which includes the extraordinary photographic record made during Hill Ends 1870s heyday. Interesting exhibition includes mining displays and short film about town establishment and subsequent State Heritage Listing.
Zeglar “Zeg” Fergus — Google review
Great place with alot of history in one spot, the owners have done a great job with so many artefacts on display. We will be back. And the kids loved it.
The venue does not have eftpos facilities.
Jason Madden — Google review
This is the best local information centre I’ve been to. It’s more like a museum and gallery. The collection shows the rich history of Hill End and the technology tastefully brings it all to life. There’s something for all ages. Once you’re done head next door for a coffee at the cosy General Store.
M S — Google review
Absolutely loved All hill end had to offer sooo beautiful and rich in history cant wait to go back
Nicole Gould — Google review
A very good star from Hill End Heritage Centre when you visit Hill End.
Lily Lin — Google review
Good day out for looking around heritage areas. Pub with drinks or Cafe for tea or coffee
Stephen Griffiths — Google review
A must place to visit whilst at Hill End. A lot of mining artifacts and provides visitors a historical insight of Hill End. It provides you with an idea how the village was like.
A recommended "must visit" before exploring Hill End.
Hidden gem in a very unassuming place.. entrance doesn’t do it justice but wow. The artefacts and that tunnel is fantastic and an amazing climb out to finish. It’s cash only so be sure to get cash from the Royal Hotel in Hill End
Shiraz S — Google review
Great place, very interesting and informative! The museum is an absolute treasure trove and if you take the time to read the information above the displays it will take at least an hour or so. The owner has poured his heart and soul into this place and it deserves to be acknowledged and supported.
K M — Google review
You could get lost in here for hours.. so much to see and read and the collection of artefacts and information around days gone by is amazing. Well worth a visit. Kids loved the mine and the ladder climb to get out... you can really imagine what it would have been like for the early miners. Fantastic value for $10 and you would be hard pushed to find better.
Alastair Hogbin — Google review
Excellent museum, extensive collection of interesting historical artefacts, informative video and self guided mine walk.
Nevill Inglis — Google review
We recently had the pleasure of experiencing an unexpected surprise visit to History Hill which turned out to be a fascinating journey through Australian and Gold history, even incorporating some Chinese aspects. The museum was a treasure trove of artifacts, exhibits, displays and rooms showcasing the rich cultural heritage of the region.
The museum also had an extensive collection of gold nuggets, coins, and other artifacts, highlighting the importance of gold in shaping Australia's economy and history. The exhibits provided a fascinating insight into the lives of the prospectors and the impact that the gold rush had on the Australian landscape and economy.
The museum had several exhibits that showcased the contributions of the Chinese miners, including their innovative mining techniques and their cultural traditions. It was eye-opening to see how the Chinese culture had influenced the development of the mining industry in Australia, and how they had adapted to life in a new and unfamiliar land.
Our unexpected visit to this local museum was an unforgettable experience. I was impressed by the breadth and depth of the exhibits, and the interactive displays made the history come alive.
We highly recommend this museum to anyone interested in Australian history, mining, or just looking for a fascinating and educational day out. Although it is looking a bit tired and dated, it is well worth going! But remember TAKE CASH! $10 per adult! But absolutely worth it! Seriously though, take cash. The whole town operates on cash (or gold if you're lucky enough to find it!).
Yvette Hopper — Google review
Amazing Museum, 10Aud for one time Miner experience in traditional way. They accept cash only.Museum have huge space and so pretty nice of everything.
GU Yiqian — Google review
Incredible collection, owned and operated by a man so full of knowledge he is like a real life google.
Anyone who has any interest in history and especially Hill End should come and visit this awesome facility
MIDLIFE GAPYEAR — Google review
Museum is nice and more entertaining than expected, even though there is lots of old junk like in many other similar places. I like that kind of stuff though and it has it's charm. Going through the mine is a true highlight, with several stretches of vertical steps at the other end. Definitely must visit in the area.
A S — Google review
Unfortunately this location appears a little run down. There is definitely a lot of potential and some very interesting history to look at. I don't think this place is for everyone. It is a cash only entry so if you are intending on visiting then make sure you visit ATM prior.
Dan Duncan — Google review
Very interesting museum with amazing collections. The underground mine is exciting. The highlight is the ladder at the end of the mine.
Stef Qu — Google review
Very interesting display of history, with an amazing mine which was built by hand. Even the teenagers had fun exploring History Hill. Definalty will return, due to the owners lovely demeanor and knowledge. Cash only but it is a country location and should be expected.
Michelle Kemp — Google review
Great collection of artifacts and memorabilia. Could easily spend a couple of hours here. Clean amenities and nice views of the surrounding mining area. Bring light lunch and picnic in the grounds after your tour. The owner is a nice eccentric fella. Will recommend this place to everyone.
Suzie J — Google review
Great place to go and explore some history.
Some very cool items to look at my son loved looking at all the old artefacts and guns the mine was cool to go though.
The owner was lovely to talk to
Adam Lovell — Google review
A great museum that's chokka block full of fun facts, a mine !, dust, interesting artifacts and bric a brac. If you have school age children (or a school group) the main museum building looks like it was designed just for you. Though we are much older ... we enjoyed it too. 😁
Lake Wallace is a highly recommended destination for those seeking to spend 1-2 hours in a serene and nature-filled environment. Located just a short drive from Lithgow and Bathurst, this fantastic free campground offers ample space for campers, along with convenient amenities such as hot showers, toilets, BBQs, and even an off-leash dog area. The lake provides excellent opportunities for fishing, boating, kayaking, and camping.
Loved this stop. Such a lovely lake...quiet and serene. Definitely will be returning to spend the day by the lakeside and take in nature.
Radhika Aiyer — Google review
I tranquil place for day trip. Good amenities for camping, boating, kayaking and fishing. Not too far from Lithgow.
Enam Kabir — Google review
Hidden jem.
Loads of space for camping, caravans and motorhomes.
Great fishing with trout, red fin, bass etc on offer.
Playground for the kids.
Dog friendly on leash plus an off leash dog area.
Disabled access via concrete wheelchair ramp to wheelchair accessible pontoon for fishing or just getting up close to the water
Darrel Carter — Google review
Good camping. It was absolutely packed out over Easter but that's to be expected. Can be a bit of a trek to the toilet/showers depending on where you park.
Jeremy Norman — Google review
The beautiful camping spot with in 2 hour drive from Sydney CBD and heap of space to camp, fishing, hot shower facility and 48hr max stay. Nice and Big play area for kids.
Gaurav Chhabra — Google review
If you want to spend 1-2 hrs over there it's a best place. 15min drive from Lithgow 2790, 50min from Bathurst 2795.
Saw many people free camping as well as in caravan here. Fishing is also another significant thing you can do here.
Unklike other parks you can drive as far as you want so in summer, rain you can change your plan whenever you like.
Strongly recommended to people who want to go near nature and serenity.
Waqas Siddique — Google review
Fantastic place to camp or just spend the day and relax
Chris Chambers — Google review
Fantastic free campground just outside Lithgow. There is heaps of room for campers and the facilities include hot showers and toilets. An off leash dog area, BBQs and a kids playground are also available. Would definitely recommend this to others.
Jack Cross — Google review
Hot showers and clean toilets. Haven't caught any fish there. Only allowed to stay 2 days. Ranger did not complain when we stayed longer. Neet and tidy campsites
Ria Ferreira — Google review
Lake Wallace is situated at Wallerawang off the Great Western Highway, fifteen kilometres north west of Lithgow ~ Facilities include: children's playground, picnic and barbecue areas, toilets and hot showers are available. Activities include: sailing (no power boats), kayaking and fishing (rainbow and brown trout) walking and bird watching. Lake Wallace is RV friendly. Nice place to stop for lunch.
Peter Creaser — Google review
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Wallerawang NSW 2845, Australia
I'll never travel to Mudgee without this trip planner again
My favorite National Park is driving distance from Sydney! Easy to get to and lots of interesting terrains, including river crossing. The kids had a blast.
Lucas Zhu — Google review
A beautiful national park to visit. Two main campgrounds which can be booked online. The diggings campground has a drop toilet. No other amenities available. Requires you to be self sufficient (bring your own water) and take your rubbish out.
Requires a 4wd for access. Other side of national park enters Sunny corner state forest and the landmark known as the Pinnacle.
Scott Bebbington — Google review
Turon River National Park is a fabulous destination for adventurers with an offroad 4wd vehicle. Your regular car won't make it so bring your truck for this destination. There are abundant secluded camping sites and lots of gold mining history too. Ammenities included picnic tables, fire rings and drop toilets. The river flows clean and clear and good deep swimming holes can be found. Bring the whole family for a camping adventure they will remember.
Wesley Warren — Google review
This is the place for a great escape from the city hustle and bustle. It seems like a million miles away but it is a leisurely couple of hours drive.
There are designated camping areas within the National Park and there is a selection of accommodation choices from Turon Gates eco stay.
They have lots of isolated cabins that can accommodate a variety of numbers of people as well as 'glamping' if that is what you prefer.
Picnic areas down by the Turon River are idyllic.
All in all it is well worth the visit.
Peter Johnston — Google review
Near Lithgow, 185km west of Sydney, Turon National Park is great for remote bushwalking and camping, trout fishing, birdwatching, swimming, mountain biking or canoeing.
Gordon “Hawkesbury Campground” McDonald — Google review
This is a must for any serious camper or offroader. This has plenty of campsites with quite a few of them have an area ready for a fire. There are beautiful views of the Turon rivers and plenty of sight seeing and photo opportunities. This is a free camp spot with a toilet. Also, if you need supplies it is only a short drive to Capertee for fuel, food and much more
Ben McGregor — Google review
Love this remote location set against the Turon River. Suitable for families and the children can safely swim in the generally shallow and slow moving river (weather and rainfall permitting of course).
Tony Heyward (Conscious Coffee) — Google review
Brilliant place to go wheeling... Great scenery, fun tracks and camping spots by the river
Love this winery. Absolutely top of the list, and we went to a heap of f wineries in Mudgee! Loved the wine, definitely will find something you'd like here and well worth the visit. Staff were really lovely and made you feel valued and had a proper conversation with you. 5 stars from me!
M Fernando — Google review
Beautifully rustic with a vine draped balcony area, clustered outdoor garden seating on lush grass and a relaxed atmosphere. Platter board or easy to eat pizzas. The Rose was delicious. Perfect for a slow afternoon with your partner or a group of friends. Ample car parking on site.
Amanda Beale — Google review
Great wine and great food. We shared an antipasto platter that was made up from local produce. The 2 best wines for us were the Moscato and the Merlot. The wine tasting is a must and leads you through the history of the vineyard and what was behind the names of the wines. Great afternoon in the sun and thoroughly recommend.
John Reed — Google review
Wasn’t the most personable experience unfortunately. Busy Easter weekend so I understood staff were stretched but the person servicing us was a bit short and forgot one of our tastings so we left without it. Beautiful setting however and we enjoyed the tasting platter
J J — Google review
Being a wedding photographer and working at Burnbrae often, I knew I needed to get married here!
We chose Burnbrae, Not just because of their incredible wine and beer but because of the versatility. We really envisioned a wedding that was fully outside under the fairy lights and they didn’t disappoint! The fact that it also has an amazing wet weather option really made our decision final.
Dotty and the Burnbrae team were amazing to work with and made our wedding so much fun.
Nothing was ever an issue for Dotty and she was so helpful in every aspect of our day.
She literally made our wedding dreams come to life. All of our guests are still talking about how good the day was. We are so glad to have booked Burnbrae and it will always have a special place in our hearts.
Thank you so much to Dotty and the Burnbrae team. – Steph & Tom
Steph Halpin — Google review
Heard good words. Got in and unfortunately after 20min wait, they forgot about us. I felt like we didn't welcome their. Just to pay my respects got a pack of beer. Maybe it's better to book prior, maybe you get a better service
Mohammad Reza Esmaili — Google review
We stopped in today for a visit and were extremely well looked after by Katrina who took us through the Burnbrae selection. Our daughter enjoyed a gelato (Eva says hi Katrina!) and playing with Coco the dog. Now travelling back to Qld with a selection of Burnbrae wines to enjoy. Thanks so much for a really enjoyable morning!
Ashlee Bruce — Google review
My husband and I just had our wedding reception at Burnbrae and it was simply amazing. The venue, the staff, the finishing touches on everything - it was everything we could have dreamed up, and so much more. We also have had many of our guests sending us messages raving about the space and the wine. Thank you Dotty!!! You are the best event manager in the world!
Alice Spies — Google review
We had a very nice visit, the staff were great to chat with, they explained everything and answered all our questions. We made a decent purchase of wine and they looked after us on price which was nice to see in these tough financial times post Covid. We have had many previous visits there to purchase the wines and our experience is always excellent. We can recommend this place, the staff support and their beautiful selection of excellent wines.
Perry Mitchell — Google review
Had a fabulous platter filled with local delights to accompany a lunch-time wine tasting. The young female manageress was extremely attentive, friendly and informative! Excellent service! And the wines were great too! A must visit when in Mudgee.
Julie Van Dalsen — Google review
First time to Burnbrae yesterday.
We met with Loz who poured and put up with our jokes and Andy who was a wealth of information and good humour , both of which were super friendly and knowledgeable .
We were offered a really lovely selection to sample of both wine and beer and had few good laughs as well . We ended up walking away with a few bottles not even on the tasting menu yet which we will enjoy when we get back to Sydney.
Thanks guys !!
PretzelsMum — Google review
Went to Bunbrae Estate over the Easter weekend and they were just over booked. They ran out of the ingredients for the food, were handing out Greek yogurt buckets as ice buckets as they hand run out and had very long queues to the single male and female toilets. Nice winery but they need to reinvest in their facilities if they really want to service customers.
Paul Hourigan — Google review
Beautiful grounds, great tasting, lots of variety and lovely friendly staff.
Robyn Silk — Google review
Wedding of our dreams!!
We can't recommend highly enough having your wedding at Burnbrae.
We knew from the moment we got engaged that we wanted to book a venue in Mudgee that "felt like home", as though we were hosting everyone in the comfort and welcome of our own backyard and that is exactly the atmosphere that Dottie, Trine and everyone at Burnbrae gave us from the start.
Our guests haven't stopped raving about how happy the day was, and that is was "so us", which was executed due to the kindness and effort Burnbrae puts into executing the day how you envision it, with the utmost authenticity.
Thank you all, we look forward to popping in many more times to come to keep enjoying the delicious wines and good atmosphere!
Olivia Blockley — Google review
One of Mudgee’s finest and coziest wineries. Dotty is the perfect host and makes for such a welcoming experience. Not to mention great tasting platters and wines.
A welcoming and great winery with some of the best views! Tastings are $10pp for your choice of a curated selection and refundable upon purchases. Make sure to grab a picnic mat to sit outside and soak in the amazing views. Will definitely return when we’re in the area.
Christine Chen — Google review
Beautiful all glass tasting area looking over to the Mudgee hills. Staff have a vast knowledge of each of their wines and seem to really enjoy interacting with customers. $10 tasting fee is taken off any purchase. They also offer a delicious cheese/nibbles plate for $30. Have been there a couple of times, definitely recommend a visit
Mary Wagner — Google review
I hoped we had more time to settle down and taste some wine. We only had a quick lunch and bought a few bottles of wine before racing to check into our accommodations. Beautiful location, and we enjoyed every wine we tried!
Glebe _Fever — Google review
Such a beautiful place with lovely wines, delicious homemade sausage rolls and tarts!
Christie and Matt — Google review
We rocked up without a resy and had a great wine tasting. Well organized with a menu of options. Worth a visit. Lovely deck a nice views over the vineyard.
Christy Prior — Google review
Views are great. $10 for wine tasting and you can have 6 glasses of your choice( they have 4 different section. Red, white, adventure and heroes). Few wines come from Orange and they make wines here in Mudgee
Sylvia Yoo (Sylvia) — Google review
We enjoyed our wine tasting. Naomi is very knowledgeable abd helpful! Oh yes don't forget the sausage roll and pie!
Mark Kong — Google review
We enjoyed a tasting and some snacks in Logan's gorgeous tasting room. The view was spectacular. The variety of treats on offer was perfect for a light lunch and the staff were friendly and helpful.
Kara Ramsay — Google review
Beautiful site, some beautiful wines and great building design/atmosphere.
Pinot gris 2022 and Sweet Riesling were our favs.
Well worth a visit ! Priced really well.
No problem with the dirt Rd in.
4.5 stars.
Thankyou Logan!
Peter Bamford — Google review
A beautiful venue with AMAZING views. I was driving so didn't sample wines but the group said they were delicious and the staff were very helpful.
Richard Jagger — Google review
Love love love this place . We came on a Thursday arvo and were the only people there . Hannah gave us a great wine tasting and heaps of good recommendations for Mudgee. Tasting is $10 pp but free if you buy bottles
Jemima Skelley — Google review
One of the most enjoyable cellar door experiences in all of Australia:
The winemaker takes the tastings and is knowledgeable without being pretentious
The view is amazing
You can have a glass of wine on the hill after the tasting
They remove the tasting charge off if you buy a bottle of wine (like cellars doors used to do before Covid!!!)
It was the Easter weekend and they had a live acoustic artist and locale chef come in to make amazing seafood casual lunch options.
We loved every single wine we tried (but that’s up to personal preference).
Shalyce Mclean — Google review
Had a wonderful morning I ng of wine tasting with friends. Wines were great and the views were amazing of the vineyards and surrounding hills. Was a fantastic atmosphere with great service
Revital Youthspan — Google review
Stunning views, beautiful wine and a delicious cheese platter. The lovely lady who provided our tasting was knowledgeable and very friendly. Couldn’t have asked for a better afternoon!
DEB95 — Google review
Beautiful view, wines are okay and good food. Live music is awesome. Wine tasting $10 per person not too bad for the nice view and decor, friendly staff. Good option for function, a date or friend and family bonding.
Hermione Le — Google review
We had a lovely experience at Logan’s and the view was gorgeous. We weren’t crazy about the wines but that is personal choice. It was a good start to our Mudgee trip for sure.
J MT — Google review
Everything was amazing. The view was beautiful, the service was great, and the wine tasting was really enjoyable. The cheese platter was also very good!
We especially liked that we could choose to do the wine tasting either with red or white wines (as my partner only loves red and I only love white!). There’s also the option to mix both.
Helena Tran — Google review
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1320 Castlereagh Hwy, Apple Tree Flat NSW 2850, Australia
Not far from town. What a lovely place. There’s a variety of honey to taste before buying. Lots of varieties to choose from and there’s choc honey comb chocolate for sale as well. Small cafe in the front which sells honey flavoured ice creams. Car park available on site. Highly recommended.
Raj Achariya — Google review
This was a great surprise as I have never seen such a comprehensive display of honey related items. From the different pollen flavoured honeys, to therapeutics, to wines they have it all. It was also nice to be able to talk with the knowledgeable staff about the produce and their obvious passion for their products.
Revital Youthspan — Google review
We were driving from dubbo back to Sydney and did a stop at honey haven. The store is beautifully presented and the lady was very friendly giving us a taste of all the honey. We got the banana flavored honey which we thought would go well with pancakes. The shoo also sells honey ice cream $5, has putt putt golf for the kids, coffee cakes and even honey wines. Heaps of chutney, sauces, oils, honey gifts,
z3173054 — Google review
Just 4-5 minutes out of town. Amazing array of honey products, not just for eating. Skin care exfoliator and moisturiser makes my skin softer than a baby's. Honey mead is not my cup of tea but must be good, the old boy bought 3 bottles of it. Small cafe for lunch or morning tea. Worth a look
Mary Wagner — Google review
Gorgeous selection of honeys and honey-related products: candles, mead, cosmetics; bee-themed tea towels, aprons and canvas bags and so on. Also a coffee shop offering good, sturdy coffee and various baked goods.
Katy vdB — Google review
Absolutely lovely honey producer! This is a Must visit when you are in town!
Their meads are also great tasting too!
So glad we've bought a big box of honey filled with different selections.
Sydney Food Review — Google review
What a hidden gem!
Well worth pulling in and sampling the huge range on offer, not just honey.
Left happy with a box full of items.
Lindsay Eden — Google review
Great shop with so many products related to honey and bees wax. There’s a central honey tasting area, a sample of lotions and scrubs, and a cafe that sells honey flavoured ice creams which were delicious. The staff are friendly and helpful, always asking if you need any help. They’re quite funny too even when having problems with the credit card machines. Made for a nice little shopping trip.
Kathleen Young — Google review
Very friendly staff to serve the honey mead tasting and the products. An unique honey ice cream made by chef is selling here! Love it very much.
Sandy Y — Google review
I really like this place, you can taste different types of honey in here. They also offer wines and non-alcoholic drinks made from honey which are awesome! They sell souvenirs, skin cares from honey. One thing you must try is their honey ice cream! But the ice cream has egg ingredients so be careful if you are allergic to eggs.
Hermione Le — Google review
A lovely place with super friendly and knowledgeable staff… you will find alcohols and spirits produced with honey… so unique and memorable experience… you can taste different varieties of honey and test different skin care products made with honey too along with honey mead tastings. we loved the spiced honey mead and bee care exfoliator… you will also get non- alcoholic honey based sparkling drinks… kids loved it… and something different to regular wine tasting experience…
Padmaja Bysani — Google review
Great shop, awesome tastings and lots of great products. Worth a visit.
Richard will transport you to France and back with an amazing tasting experience. Over two hours you’ll learn about the history of the vineyard, sample wines that resemble many of the famous French regions and know what the best food pairing are. It was hard to not walk out with a couple boxes of your favourites.
David McCarthy — Google review
Beautiful atmosphere (and wine!). Enjoyed a lovely afternoon on the grass. Lots of spots for groups to sit, and plenty of games to keep kids entertained. Can recommend the sparkling rose and pinot gris!
Henry Herkes — Google review
Amanda took us through a wonderful tasting and we learned so much about wine and how it is made and the Dr Beaurepaire story. We were glad to have taken the time out to visit this beautiful vineyard.
Kara Ramsay — Google review
I recently visited a winery that felt like it was plucked straight out of a heartwarming movie. Owned by Richard and his lovely family for 26 years, this charming place rests on rich limestone soil, imbuing their wines with unique character.
The family's warmth and hospitality were truly the highlight of my visit. Richard, Janette, Annabelle, Katie, Will, all contribute to making this winery a homely and welcoming spot. Annabelle, a lively presence, brings a delightful energy that resonates throughout the vineyard.
Each wine here tells a story, notably named after each family member. The 'Annabelle' stood out with its subtle yet profound flavors – a testament to the meticulous care put into every bottle.
What really fascinated me was their innovative use of laser technology as a bird deterrent – a futuristic touch in this rustic setting. It's not every day you see a vineyard embracing such novel methods to protect their precious grapes!
In summary, this family-run winery is a must-visit for anyone who appreciates fine wine, heartfelt hospitality, and a touch of technological ingenuity. A hidden gem that’s well worth the journey!
Phi Nguyen — Google review
This winery is a definite to put on your must do list. Make sure you book first to get the most of your experience.It starts with a wonderful scenic drive through their vineyard, where you can get an appreciation of the passion and hard work that has gone into their single estate family vineyard. You'll be met at the door by the friendly family dogs, with garden views forever and then welcomed into the cellar door - usually by a member of the family. They definitely do things differently here to any winery you've been to before, so make sure you've booked an experience and you'll be guided through the unique French style wines grown on the estate. The family will share their passion and knowledge with you, it's an excellent experience for those wishing to learn more about wine. We were blown away by the superb wine, joined the wine club and now look forward to each delivery with much anticipation. You must go!
onions25 — Google review
What a pleasant experience we had at De Beaurepaire Wines! Popped in and were greeted with two friendly faces. We took the self guided flight and sat at the lawn bar overlooking the beautiful surrounds. Walked away with a few bottles of fine French wine that left a lasting impression. Highly recommend the 'Aviatrix' Cabernet-Shiraz, you won't find another like it!
Natasha Jackson — Google review
We had a spectacular taste at this first-rate winery with the owner, Richard. He takes you on a wonderful journey from France to Rylestone, explaining how the wines came to fruition. His depth of knowledge is impressive. When the taste is over, you can kick back with a bottle and cheese plate in their garden area which is thoroughly enjoyable. Well worth a visit if you’re in the Mudgee region. Highly recommended.
Vanessa Graham — Google review
A fantastic experience. The wonderful tasting across their extraordinary range was all the more enjoyable with Richard's fun, informative commentary on wine, wine regions and the context and evolution of this winery. Gorgeous location. A picnic hamper with a bottle in the gardens finished a great day. The de Beaurepaires are exceptional hosts. Will be back.
Dee Webb — Google review
My partner and I had the pleasure of visiting De Beaurepaire Wines recently and it was one of the best experiences we’ve had. We booked the Voyage du vin experience and it was amazing! Richard was so welcoming and knowledgeable, it was really interesting to learn all about each wine we tasted and the terroir, it really feels like you’re sitting in France the whole time! The lawn area and surroundings are so picturesque and we enjoyed some cheese and wine in the sun afterwards. We left with a box of elegant wines and a great experience that I cannot recommend more!
Kerralee M — Google review
A must visit in Rylstone, near Mudgee. De Beaurepaire family was friendly and welcoming. Richard took us on a trip to France. His knowledge and passion for wine made this cellar door tasting a truly unique experience. Best Pinot noir ever tasted in NSW. It is not a surprise that they won best small cellar door award. Definitely recommend.
Domenico di Fazio — Google review
The most beautiful French style wine in Australia. Amanda ran our Tours tasting which provided an overview of the range of wines produced by the vineyard. We were delighted by how informative she was not only about the wine we were trying but also the science behind planting various grape varieties, producing different styles of wine and so forth. Genuinely my favourite vineyard thus far. They also have the most polite puppers who greeted us as we walked in.
Serena Tran — Google review
Richard wowed us with his knowledge at our Vigneron experience and the masterclass! We had a truly incredible time and are grateful to have enjoyed the elegant and delicious De Beaurepaire wines. The winery itself is gorgeous and family friendly, and their two pups Sasha and Scotch are just lovely.💕
The wine tasting was such a lovely experience from start to finish, customer service was also fantastic and the staff really took the time to explain the wines to us. Their selection tasted great and the winery grounds were absolutely beautiful on a summer's day. Easily the most beautiful winery in Mudgee and a must visit for a any visitors in the area.
Daniel Chan — Google review
We had a wonderful afternoon and would thoroughly recommend.
We did the Deluxe Picnic Hamper and added some wines on the day. All very easy to order online; though they were very well organised so you could do in-person. Food was delicious and very generous portions - good value for money.
Lots of beautiful gardens to wander and seating is spaced out to enjoy the scenes.
Kim Hollis — Google review
We had a wonderful day with our child and dog, we couldn't have felt more welcome. The two of us enjoyed the 6-course evening meal from start to finish. Unbeatably friendly and attentive service, top quality on the plate and a great atmosphere. The icing on the cake was that I was even allowed to take a bouquet of my favorite tea home with me. What a great place!
Andrea Christensen — Google review
Absolutely stunning property! A must in Mudgee! Unique and very nice! lots of outdoor areas to enjoy those great wines and delicious food! Service was great, our somellier Morena was delightful! Will be back for sure!
Noli Andrea — Google review
We had our wedding at Lowe’s and had the most wonderful day, better than we imagined. Emily and all the staff were friendly, professional, helpful, accomodating and we are so grateful for how they helped us reschedule our wedding and navigate covid. The food and wine are excellent and the photos are stunning! Our guests had a great time
Thank you for making our day a success we could not be happier!
Laura — Google review
It’s a beautiful winery well set up and also well organised with regards to the way they do their tastings: we were a walk in and had a great 90 minutes of walking around the various spots for our wine tasting and some food to nibble on.
The wine tasting host is fun and engaging. Bought a couple of their wines too. Excellent start to a mudgee experience
Shilpa Thakker — Google review
The testing experience here was great. Brian was nice & friendly host . They have ranges of vegan wines. The location was perfect & beautiful set up. I liked the picnic area & the garden , beautiful estate. Nice to get beautiful weather for photos opportunities. The wines are not my type but overall experience was great. I recommend anyone who visit Mudgee .
Peeta Gorman — Google review
We went to Lowe's after reading a review for dog friendly wineries.
We arrived on a Sunday late morning the staff were amazing and helpful the wine was fantastic they asked a preference of our wine and adjusted the tasting for us and I'm fairly certain we were given more options than was offered on the $15 tasting menu with included a small cheese and baguette slices board and happily spent up on wine before we left would definitely go back and next book as weekends can get busy we were lucky to walk in it was a quiet day we stayed for close to 2 hours enjoying the view and wine
Kileen Saunders — Google review
Breathtakingly beautiful winery. Every direction of the winery has stunning views. The service is friendly and informative. The wines are some of the best in the region. A definite must if you're in the area.
Tegan S — Google review
Hands down one of the best wine tasting experiences we've ever had. Truly entertaining, delicious and you get a real feel that everyone that works here wants to share their passion with you. I know you only say you're the 2nd best in the area but we went to the competition (it was pants).
Sam Keyworth — Google review
We joined my brother & his wife at Zin House for lunch! 😋 We had our own private room which was great. A bit pricey for what you get but it was a great experience. We finished off at Lowe Cellar where David Lowe sat us for a last minute wine tasting even though they were closing. We enjoyed the hospitality, David made the time to chat with us even though there was a wedding in their vineyard that day and they were so busy! 🙏😍
Maritoni Smith — Google review
Ingrid took amazing care of us during our trip. We tasted an excellent range of wines and enjoyed delightful platters of local cheese, meats and vegetables.
Joannah Gaut — Google review
Lowe Family Wine is a beautiful vineyard. They have a large property with lots of seating areas and a lake. The staff is incredibly friendly and welcoming. On the property there is also a chapel and some emus.
Elisabeth Kreig — Google review
WOW! What a pleasure to have stumbled across this family owned winery. This is my first go in Australia and I’ve got to say, this wine exceeded anything else I’ve tasted while traveling the last few months.
The warm welcomes, education on process, generosity in tastings, phenomenal flavor profiles, and especially fun energy from the entire staff, I couldn’t be happier I visited. Left with a couple bottles, the Cabernet Franc has herbaceous rich notes that we are eager to pair with a delicious steak dinner soon. Never had a Cab like it. What an impression, I’ve made sure to keep this place in my winery references for other friends! Thank you!
Alexandra Melendez — Google review
If I could give it 100 out of 5 I would
Incredible vineyard and cellar door
I would have my wedding here!
The staff are amazing
Truly beautiful humans
The wine is unique flavoursome full of taste and love! Made with passion and laughter
I couldn't rate this place any higher
I will be back
They gave the ultimate experience
They care about you and their wine!
Please visit
I have been to most wineries around Australia and Tuscany
Both have nothing on the experience I had here
Racheal-lea Shiell — Google review
We had a lovely experience on Australia Day at Lowe Wines. As club members we were about to bring a few friends for a complimentary tasting and we were even treated to a behind the scenes tasting straight from the barrels!
Thank you so much Brian and David!
Angela Winters — Google review
Wonderful wine and beer (Lowe pale ale) in a perfect setting amongst very beautiful gardens and grounds. Well worth a visit. We enjoyed a picnic style lunch which was delicious.
Matt Hirzel — Google review
I have visited and tested more than 15 wineries in NSW, but this one is the worst. We booked our slot three days before going there. They told us to wait outside until they had free tables, and we waited for almost an hour. Then they asked us to wait for an additional 40 minutes or make an online payment for a bottle. Frustrated, we left without experiencing any wine tasting and ended up paying an extra $10 for the bottle. We came all the way from Sydney for this, and it completely wasted and ruined our journey that day. I would not recommend this place to anyone.
Best winery out of the 10 we went to on our trip. The abundant tasting platter which matched with the wines was a nice touch which elevated the experience. Along with the great customer service and in-depth information, the entire experience was amazing. The wines were fantastic too, of course.
Merlin Li — Google review
Wow I have no words to describe this place. Tony owns and runs this place and he is just so lovely. We did a tasting with complimentary food pairing and it was beyond our imagination. I've tried wines from all over Australia (literally) and this place was spectacular. Thank you Tony for introducing an avid red wine drinker to Chardonnay. I can't wait for my next wine delivery!!
M S — Google review
We had the most amazing experience at Short Sheep! They were very accommodating and thoughtful with a tasting platter with matching snacks for every wine we tasted.
I would highly recommend this winery to anyone visiting Mudgee, it will not disappoint.
Jessica Huynh — Google review
We came here two days in a row! We did the camp fire with wine tasting, toasted Marshmallows, Mulled wine and a delicious beef hot pot with baked potato for... only $30 per person!!! Such an amazing experience! The owners Sue and Tony were super friendly and full of life! We came back the next day to buy a few bottles their delicious wine. We also got to mingle with the resident cats (Truffles) and Ayra the Maremma 😊 If in the area I highly recommend you go in for a tasting!
Amanda Nguyen — Google review
What an absolutely delightful experience! Tony is so knowledgeable and passionate, and provides an experience very far from a simple 'wine tasting'.
We will definitely be back!
Amber Duff — Google review
Lovely service, couple-owned winery who really took care of us. They have an intimate wine tasting experience with tasting platter to match during COVID. Would highly recommend for anyone visiting Mudgee for the first time.
B Z — Google review
We visited this small winery and stayed in their accommodation back in 2015. Lovely couple who ran it and lovely time. Wines were good then. We just had a 2013 Syrah and the wine has become better with age, very smooth. Worth the wait to have this bottle. If you are in Mudgee this small winery is one that should be on your list.
Gavin Landers — Google review
Sue and Tony were the perfect hosts - from looking after my elderly parents to saving the day by retrieving my bouquet I left behind on my wedding day! Waking up to the glorious views of vines, sheep and surrounding hills helped make our time in Mudgee for our wedding special. Thank you Sue and Tony! David and Tracey 4-10-2018
Tracey McCann — Google review
Brilliant wines and superb hosting. I go there every year and am always made to feel so very welcome. Best winery in Mudgee
Carolyn Rogers — Google review
What an amazing experience! Tony has perfectly paired his wines to create a unique tasting experience. His guided tasting truly takes you on a journey. A must do if you visit Mudgee.
Samuel Provenzano — Google review
Caught up with Tony and we had a great time Tony paired great food with beautiful wines. Thank you for sharing your great stories behind each tasting. A memorable experience, highly recommended as part of your wine trail while in Mudgee.
John Keogh — Google review
Tony is a great host and it's certainly worth the visit. Put it on your list for the day.
Harry Hillis — Google review
Food pairing with wines was absolutely amazing! Takes you through a flavour bomb on both the wine and food front. How the flavours intertwine and the wine changes once combined is something else! Thanks Tony, legend
David Jones — Google review
What can I say but WOW WOW!!!++ bought Tony's short sheep resurrection 2017 reserve de patron Shiraz. We had an outer body experience with this wine it was so perfect with our roast lamb dinner with all the trimmings. We will be back
What experience with this wine it was so perfect with our roast lamb dinner with all the trimmings. We will be back
Donna Picker — Google review
This was one of our favourite wineries/experiences in Mudgee. We walked in and were immediately greeted by the owner. We had an amazing tasting with some pairing bites to eat. The owner clearly cares and is passionate about the wine he produces. The wine was amazing, as was the experience of the wine tasting. We left there buying a few bottles of wine and we will definitely be keeping an eye out for what they do in the future.
Great walking, beautiful scenery well worth the visit. Walking tracks quite easy for most. Only a day tripper
Donna Gillies — Google review
Magical mystical beautiful
Aboriginal Wiradjuri Country
Dabee Tribe
A number of reasonably easy beautiful walks. The rock formations are stunning. Great for kayaking.
Camping booking is required in holiday time in warmer months. Check the park website.
Cheryl Flett — Google review
Great camping spot. Water is fantastic and hiring kayaks is a bonus. Too easy to get to.
Du De — Google review
It's proper name is Ganguddy. A very relaxing, reasonably remote campground about 4.5 hours drive from Sydney in the Wollemi National Park.. Book with NPWS.
Graham Vick — Google review
Going to camp again from Sunday to Thursday. Love to kayak & go on walks through amazing rock formations. Only issue may be that the site we book may not be available to us if someone casual just turns up & camps there. Odd booking arrangement. Always unsure what we'll find
Lisa Lale — Google review
Peaceful place. Suited to all but the largest RVs.
Jackie Blanch — Google review
Great place to camp or caravan for a few days. Great walks and kayaking. I could have stayed longer.
Michael Golden — Google review
Absolutely loved this location. Did a day hike up to one of the peaks. Not difficult but good boots are recommended. Views are gorgeous but plenty of water is a must; it got quite hot climbing up on the rocks, not many trees up there! Staying in Mudgee, worth the trip out!
CS — Google review
This is a beautiful hidden gem. No reservations mean that you can come last minute to enjoy the amazing wildlife and stunning scenery. You must go out on the water; bring your own or hire a kayak or paddleboard by the hour. Oh and bring an inflatable if you don't want to miss out on the fun! There are a few stunning bushwalks that take you over to the rock pagodas and to the dam. There are some Aboriginal rock art sites and creatures from lyrebirds to goannas to wallabies.
Facilities are basic, but that's why you're camping! There's no tap so bring plenty of water in with you. Perfect for families, the sites are level and there's firewood provided. Bring cash to pay your site fees and kayak rental.
Kathryn Albany — Google review
This place holds a special place in my heart, I have been here with friends twice now, I couldn’t image going to anywhere else to camp, swim and enjoy the beauty of this place. I live to kayak in the evening where the water reflects on the amazing huge rocks.
Krystal Oldfield — Google review
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Great little spot for an explore … don’t let a rainy/drizzly day put you off cos being in the gully, amongst the ferns as the water trickled down the walls and low flow streams wandered amongst the rocks really made it!
Really worthwhile walk with the odd rock to hop or fallen tree to climb over so need to be ready and able for that - kids of all ages would love it as would most active walkers.
Excellent views from the top as well to show the gully from above … and plan for a stop in Rylstone after … although we didn’t pick a good moment midweek to get a mid-afternoon coffee …
Go explore though!
D L — Google review
A great spot to spend the day strolling along the marked walking tracks.
The drive into the parking area is not too bad but caution is needed if your car has low clearance. There are solid fuel BBQ's here but no wood supplied for there use.
No Longer Available — Google review
Amazing walk through a shady fern covered gorge, followed by a board walk swampy area then another valley floor - all quite unusual & would not be out of place in a hobbit movie - then a long climb on the stairs before rounding the bend to a much drier climate & rocky surrounds for amazing views of the valley below. Definitely worth the trip!
Fiona Arnold — Google review
Wonderful hiking trail with beautiful germs and rock walls, twisted vines and lots of birds.
The drive from Orange to Mudgee is 114 miles (183 km).
How long does it take to drive from Orange to Mudgee?
Driving from Orange to Mudgee should take you 2 hrs 32 mins in normal traffic.
How much would gas cost from Orange to Mudgee?
Gas from Orange to Mudgee would cost around $10 to $23, depending on your vehicle's fuel efficiency.
Where should I stop on the way from Orange to Mudgee?
You could check out De Salis Wines and Angullong Wines - Cellar Door Sales & Wine Tasting, or the always popular Mount Canobolas State Conservation Area!
What's the weather like in Orange?
It depends on when you visit! We've compiled data from NASA for each month of the year: see the links below for more information.