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Wanderlog staff Updated • updatedMar 31, 2023
How long is the drive from Dubbo to Mudgee?
The direct drive from Dubbo to Mudgee is 85.8 mi (138 km), and should have a drive time of 1 hr 53 mins in normal traffic.
If you’re going on a road trip from Dubbo to Mudgee, we did the research for you and compiled some great stops along the way — with top places to visit like Red Earth Estate and Dubbo Visitors Information Centre, or the ever-popular Taronga Western Plains Zoo.
The top stops along the way from Dubbo to Mudgee (with short detours) are Taronga Western Plains Zoo, Lowe Family Wine Co, and Old Dubbo Gaol. Other popular stops include Wellington Caves, Mudgee Honey Haven, and Gulgong Pioneers Museum.
Established in 1977, this 300-hectare open-range zoo features animals from around the world.
We had an amazing experience at the zoo! The fallow deer was a standout as we happened to be there at feeding time.
The zoo was busy in the morning but from about 2:30 onwards a calm descended over the zoo and it was wonderful.
We went back a second day because we loved it so much.
Kylie Archer — Google review
We had a great time at the Zoo. Driving around takes about 3hrs to see most of the exhibits but not rushing. Next time we will be going using the electric buggies and would recommend going this way if you have a family or small group.
The animals appear to have great enclosures with lots of space to roam, not feeling trapped. They all look well taken care of.
There’s plenty to look at and the information on available to learn digitally about the exhibits is handy. More QR codes with text sites or videos would be appreciated.
Take the day and explore this awesome zoo.
Daniel B — Google review
Great zoo experience. We booked tickets online and a golf cart to drive around the zoo. Booking online enables you to largely skip the ticket queues. Hire times are from 9am - noon and 1pm -4pm. Whilst the carts are fun, you are competing for parking around the exhibits with other carts and cars. If it's not a rainy day it's better to hire one of their bikes or ride your own. That way you can ride right up to the exhibits. The Cafe serves delicious food and the gift shop has items for all budgets.
Jennie McKern — Google review
This is one of the nicest, prettiest, well laid out and presented zoos that we have ever been to. We decided to walk around the zoo, rather than drive a car, hire a buggy or a push bike. We loved the way that the open enclosures were set out, giving you the feeling that you were seeing the animals in the wild. The highlight of our visit? Going into the lion enclosure. What a fabulous experience seeing these magnificent animals up so close. Thank you so much for a fabulous experience.
John Gadsdon — Google review
Great zoo, friendly staff, and way to see all the exhibits. Recommend the bike hire. The bikes are well maintained, have disc breaks, and no need for gears as the paths and roads are flat. Only criticism is the signage can send you round in circles and or back to the start.
Lucy Robson — Google review
What a wonderful experience we had at the Toronga Western Plains Zoo Dubbo.
We hired a golf cart to get around which was great. Unfortunately I booked the AM session twice by accident and the incorrect booking was not refundable. Next time we would use our own vehicle to travel around the park (which you can do) but at least we had fun in the cart and can tick it off our bucket list. Along with feeding the giraffes 🦒. This experience is definitely worth the extra fee.
Keeper talks are informative and you can tell from the enthusiasm in their voice that they love their job and the animals they care for.
Whilst there are 2 places to eat and vending machines at picnic spot, I definitely recommend bringing your own food, snacks and cold drinks.
Our teenage children loved the experience and close they could get to most of the animals.
We will be talking about the memories we made today for a long time to come.
Vanessa James-McPhee — Google review
A significant place for families to have fun there. Animals all have prominent places to play and live, that's important for them. There are many kinds of animals, from giraffes, hippos, and rhinos to sea otters, tigers, and lions……
It would help if you wear comfortable shoes, because there is a long way to walk. But you can hire/take a bike if you can ride; it will be a brilliant idea.
Just remember to bring enough water on a hot day. It's hard to find a water fountain, or maybe they don't have one. Purchasing a bottle of water from the machine costs $7.70.
Zhuping Zheng — Google review
Had an absolute awesome time, would definitely recommend to anyone of any age. We had our two kids both under 3 and the grandparents and everybody had a ball. It works out cheaper of you get tickets online, there is concession prices available and kids under 3 are free. You can hire a 6 seater cart to drive around the zoo with the option of putting your kids car seats in the cart. There was also bikes available for hire if you wanted to have a ride around the zoo. Your able to drive your own vehicle or walk as well. I really loved how natural it was, there wasn't really cages rather open areas with appropriate fencing suited to that animal, with quite a few having motes around them. We had the cart for the day which I found was a good amount of time with kids to see all the animals, as you have to walk to a lot of them from the parking bays they have.
Skyandra Trinder — Google review
Great zoo with plenty of things to see.
Carts were good with room for only one car seat though and only 3 hours seems a bit short for the amount of attractions.
Bikes with kid seats and trailers seem like the better option for families to have the full day.
Decent food available and good gift shop.
robert sampson — Google review
The African zoo to see in Australia. Drive, bike or walk to the many different animal exhibits on offer. All tickets purchased give two days of access to the zoo and you'll need it. Walking shoes are a must. We loved every minute. Definitely will come again in the future.
Timothy Blick — Google review
You can bike, walk and drive it. You can also hire a buggy. The zoo is fabulous, they have feeding and talking times about all the animals. Plenty of cafes around the park and amenities. The keepers do a fabulous job with there info on their animals that they take care of. You can experience this on your 2 day pass. They also have accommodation.
Lyn — Google review
We had the most amazing time at Dubbo zoo today. There are many different ways of getting around the zoo you can drive your car, hire a cart or bike but we chose to walk around. The enclosures were spaced apart well and noticed the animals were well looked after. The animals were all amazing and I cant wait to come back again sometime soon!
Mitchell Sleeman — Google review
We really enjoyed our day at the Zoo! Animals clearly looked after very well, loved the layout, and the carts and bikes made it much easier to get around. One of our family did the hippo encounter which was amazing. We also did the safari which we all enjoyed.
A few bits of feedback though:
Even with the cart there was a lot of walking required to see things (which having an ankle injury I struggled quite a bit more than I expected to with a cart). Not being able to go backwards in the cart meant we had to park and walk back to some exhibits as the talks didn’t align with the animal encounters we booked.
There is not enough water refill stations and we ran out of water (it was hot and we packed 3 large bottles which wasn’t enough to get between taps to refill).
The map on the app isn’t great - the paper one is much easier to use.
Take hats and plenty of sunscreen/long sleeved shirt as there’s not a lot of shade to take refuge under.
The hire bikes are great, but there are none with training wheels and our daughter was too big for the bike trailer. We ended up having to get a cart instead which was fine but a lot more expensive.
Kerri Favarato — Google review
We absolutely loved a day at the Open-Plan Safari Zoo. The freedom to drive through the zoo in your own vehicle adds an adventurous twist to the traditional zoo visit.
Upon arrival, visitors are greeted by the option to hire golf carts or bicycles, providing convenient and eco-friendly ways to explore the expansive grounds. For those who prefer a leisurely stroll, walking paths wind through the zoo.
The zoo’s regular animal shows provide captivating entertainment for visitors of all ages. There are many picnic facilities and a food shop on the premises. A visit to this zoo was surely a memorable experience for us all.
Mandy Kaur — Google review
Such a cool zoo with environmental and conservation measure and efforts in place. The best way to enjoy the zoo (especially in the heat of summer) is to drive your car through. They also have buggy’s for rent as well as bikes if you are feeling up for it. My favourites were the rhinos and the tortoises. Must say that the australia exhibits were really lacking compared to the rest of the park
Madi Ainsworth — Google review
Amazing zoo, lots of animals, can get pretty hot in the summer but easy to navigate around. They also offer bike option and golf cart. The staff were super friendly, knowledgeable and love to answer questions. There are a lot of talks and shows available so get a timetable before you start. Highly recommend to visit!
R C — Google review
A beautiful place to visit with your family! Having a Zoo Friends family pass allowed us unlimited entry into the park so we could take our time to go around with the little ones.
If you can, I’d recommend visiting from age 1 up as the little one can ride with n adult on the bike or cart. It makes getting on and off a breeze without the hassle of buckling and unbuckling them from a car seat.
Also I 100% recommend staying onsite for at least a night, again with kids it allows you to take the time to explore without the rush. We stayed at the Zoofari Lodge which was pricy but absolutely worth it at least once, especially in the animal view room where you can sit back and watch the rhinos sleeping, giraffes eating. It includes a behind the scenes tour in the afternoon where you can feed giraffes, a morning tour seeing elephants bathe and a drive inside the safari to see the animals up close. My little one loved it! Also recommended for at least 2.5 years up so the little ones can understand and appreciate it better.
Dinner was a mini banquet style dinner, for us being big eaters with was on the lighter side and a tad sweet for our preference but still enjoyed it. They were also able to accommodate dietaries the best they can. Breakfast was more filling as we could add on items, they had a option for pancake & full English breakfast, I had both 🙈
I only wish the check out was later so we could enjoy the view for longer, so I do suggest if you can skip one of the tours just so you can take time to enjoy the views especially if it’s winter where the sun goes down earlier.
Staff were all wonderful and hard workers! Doing the tours and serving us at dinner/breakfast.
Would go again!
Amy L — Google review
Sensational zoo! We had THE best day. Super happy healthy animals with lovely roomy habitats - such a joy to see. The zoo keepers talks were so informative and interesting as well. Coffee was great too!
Sandy Abbey — Google review
Amazing wildlife experience, you can walk, ride a bike, hire an electric buggy or drive your vehicle around the 5km of roads and tracks. The ticket is valid for two days. Well worth it when in Dubbo. Excellent facilities all around the zoo, with two large cafes and a kids waterpark. Allow plenty of time to attend the feedings and guide talks throughout the day.
Kim Osborne — Google review
It's such an amazing zoo.
We spent the day driving around the zoo with our own car. The animals have so much room that you can see how happy and healthy they are. We did the hippo experience with zoo keeper Glyn he was amazing it was one of the best animal experiences ever learned so much about these beautiful animals and got to feed them up close, we also did the safari tour with Kate she was amazing. The whole day here, and it was filled with unforgettable memories. We highly recommend this zoo.
alisa cosgrove — Google review
Such a lovely zoo, you can hire bikes, safari cart (seats 6) or drive round the zoo. We hired the bikes, with a baby seat. It's a work out but worth it. You don't have to park and keep hoping out and in.
Only downside was that we needed to get back by half 3 to get the bikes back but the park doesn't close until 4, we found that we had to rush round the end of the park.
What was really cool at the time was the hospital was showing a lion on the table that was getting a check over. Super awesome.
This Is a must see if you are in the area
Betheny P — Google review
Loved this zoo & the fact you could drive around like we did or hire bikes or carts. Whole day experience, my son loved the water park. Perfect having the cafe half way through. Enjoyed the enclosures where you could walk in with the animals! Was a wonderful family day out!
Margaret Rowe — Google review
Highly recommend doing the early walk pre-opening as a great way to see much of the zoo and get a nice insiders perspective before all the crowds. The volunteers are very friendly and insightful and do a great job of guiding the group around with the commentary.
If you come during Easter, get in early! Unsurprisingly very very popular but worth visiting if you’re in the area.
Buy tickets online to save time and get a bit of a discount.
Anna Goldfeder — Google review
Just do this and enjoy the moments.
You need more than a few hours. It’s around 5kms long but you need to stop often and read the QR code information about each amazing animal.
You’ll be amazed at the array of animal the park has and seeing them in a relaxed natural environment.
Staff are fun and informative.
You can bike, cart, tour and self-drive yourself around each point.
A few toilet spots throughout and a cafe also.
Absolutely worth visiting the whole day!
T T — Google review
Really enjoyed it. Went Easter Saturday. Was very, very busy. The zoo layout handled it, though. We drove our car, got out at each area, and had a look. Was a warm day, and some animals had retreated to the shade. But hey, you can't control these things.Canteen struggled with the high volume of people, especially as a lot of people waited till they got to the cashier before deciding what they wanted. It was very frustrating,especially for the staff. I was in awe of their patience 👏👏👏
A great place for child and adult alike.
Tony Jones — Google review
Fantastic for the family. Stayed in the savannah cabins for a few nights and is so worth the money for the serenity. Was a very immersive experience and being so up close to all the wildlife is phenomenal. Best zoo I have been to so far. All my kids loved the experience! Will be back again absolutely!
Dominique Herisson — Google review
It was an amazing experience driving our own car inside the zoo! The animals living there have plenty of room to roam around and they seem to be quite happy :) There was a long queue at the entrance though (better to purchase tickets online before arrival).
Relaxed winery with a garden for wine-&-cheese tastings, plus overnight parking for mobile homes.
What a find! Delicious home-made dumplings in a homely atmosphere at this Dubbo winery.
Located on a popular tourist circuit a short drive out of town and close to Western plains zoo.
The Chinese staff are friendly and they have wine tasting available also - our favourite was the Riesling, which was a great accompaniment to the many plates of dumplings we enjoyed!
Great spot for families, couples and all ages. Easy parking and air-conditioned restaurant and tasting room.
Well worth a visit and a must if you are dumpling fans!
Ben Hiron — Google review
We are sorry that we missed the reopening. We chose to stay here to avail ourselves of some wine and hopefully the famous dumplings. Shame we missed out on the dumplings but the wine went down well. Caming here was nice with lovely views. We had power and water and the cost was reasonable. Our hosts were very accommodating amongst a busy time for them. We hope you guys do well.
aussirose travels — Google review
Just spent a lovely albeit wet afternoon with a lovely Riesling and dumplings. Apparently they have just reopened today and we were their first customers. Great hospitality and beautiful hosts. We wish them all the best with the reopening and we hope to be back soon.
Dane Jones — Google review
Randomly came across this winery/restaurant on my travels from Melbourne to QLD. These are truely authentic dumplings 🥟 So delicious, I could have been back in my favourite dumpling restaurant in Melbourne. They were divine! We paired the dumplings with a lovely drop of 2019 Riesling which coated the mouth gloriously yet finishing clean. I’m sure you locals know this place and dine frequently, but if you are passing through Dubbo or are headed to the Zoo, you should definitely visit Red Earth Estate. For you campers, you can even stay among the vineyard.
Kristine Hawkins — Google review
Pulling up to this homestead was like pulling up to home. Going past the vines and pulling up to a house that feels like home.
My family and I love love LOVED the food and wine here. The owners are absolutely lovely and so hospitable and so interesting telling me more about their wines and business.
The soup dumplings were a winner for me, even though everything else was amazing. Nephew also loved everything despite being a bit of a picky eater (custard buns won him).
Highly reccomend going here after a morning at the zoo.
Jennifer Brown — Google review
Light lunch with friends turned out to be a wonderful experience. Sitting in the warm winter sunshine eating beautiful tasty dumplings, along with a warm and friendly welcome we would highly recommend Red Earth Estate.
Gregory Apps — Google review
Lovely spot for staying in Dubbo
Quite and peaceful
We stayed 2 nights and went to the Zoo. Does need better upkeep, but we would stay again. Kassi and Bob are friendly. Meals good. I wish there were a veggie dish tho😘
Leonnie Stewart — Google review
Do yourself a favour come and eat the homemade dumplings! Even if you are not a wine person this place is worth a visit! If you just spent the morning at the zoo and are hangry this place is just around the corner. Great dumplings god wine, I personally like the Grenache. The setting is rustic but the food is first class. 👍
natalie pendlebury — Google review
Excellent value, relaxed place. The freshly made on site dumplings are the house speciality and are delicious. The wine has improved as well. Its $5 for a 5 wines tasting, taken off the bill if you buy 2 bottles, which we did. A very enjoyable lunch.
Bill Richardson — Google review
Relaxing atmosphere, delicious dumplings , nice view's, enjoyed the wine
Kyle Wright — Google review
We stayed for 2 nights over the Easter break and after driving from Brisbane were made to feel extremely welcome. The campsite is basic where you need to ne self sufficient with only power supplied, the menu and food at the restaurant is so worth the stay and the wine is a bonus.
Tony Namour — Google review
Highly recommend after visiting the Dubbo Zoo. The Estate is just around the corner from the Zoo. The dumplings and BBQ pork buns are excellent. And the Rose was nice as well.
William McPherson — Google review
We had a lovely stay at the vineyard. Stayed out the back on top side near the driveway. Paddock and grass cut, everything tidy and neat. The dumplings amazing, so much so that we bought 3dozen to take home to the family and friends. They owners are a young couple trying to make a go of the winery and dumpling restaurant. Definitely much nicer outlook and feel than the caravan parks in Dubbo. Also a 5 min drive to Dubbo and the Zoo. We’d happily stay here again on our way through. Thanks for accommodating us. Take care Sue & Russ
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Dubbo Visitors Information Centre
Tourist information center
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Visitor Centers
Great place to visit and get your needs and great friendly staff. Well worth the visit
John Collins — Google review
If you need to know ow what’s going on Dubbo or where to cost when you are there, Visiter information center is the place to be. Very knowledgeable staff and full of information. It’s a must visit in Dubbo. Got myself an Emu toy and I love it.
Chathu Kularathna — Google review
Spent loads of time and money in there,good reasonable prices. The staff are very informative and friendly too.
Love that can take well behaved dogs on the lead in there too
Jackie Holman — Google review
Very helpful young lady, pointed us in area's we would never have seen if she hadn't told us about them, (eg. street mural walk, painted rhino's & the lovely cafe at the zoo). Thanks...
Tracey-Lee Robinson — Google review
A great information centre with plenty of brochures about the nearby area, particularly the nearby zoo. Their are also a large amount of souvenirs based on the attractions. One of the Pluto's from the Solar System Drive is located here.
Luke — Google review
So well stocked. Pleasant staff.Great lunch area.
Keith Bainbridge (Keithrboz) — Google review
Fabulous staff, a happy time, with good information
Deborah Smith — Google review
Absolutely fabulous this is a great place different animals to see don't miss out on a visit
Lyn Parker — Google review
Friendly staff lots of information great location
Jo Petrie — Google review
Yet again delighted with service and suggestions by staff
Linda Wing — Google review
Very helpful staff when I asked about road conditions
Carol Smith — Google review
Called in to ask a few questions. The staff was really helpful. Local information centres are so good. Will be using them more.
Warren Hayward — Google review
Terrible coffee. Small cups, asked for extra hot coffee and got coffee "as got as the machine child do". The coffee was tasteless and barely Luke warm. Don't get the coffee. The rest of the store has nice souvenirs
Mongoose3800 — Google review
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Cnr Newell Highway and, Macquarie St, Dubbo NSW 2830, Australia
I started coming here from last week because i was new to dubbo and didn't have a permanent accommodation.
The staff in the library are a bunch of gems, they will try to help you as best as one can.
I still haven't found a good accommodation but in the process i have fallen in love with reading even more.
I love this place !!
Sharvin Bendre — Google review
Excellent staff very good reception and assistance
Ethel Chiyangwa — Google review
Great library. The staff are really helpful. It's a pleasure to be in this modern facility with great internet, books etc.
Dannielle McDonald — Google review
Helpful staff. Lots of books with an excellent children's section. Members can also access online resources.
Colin McKay — Google review
This is the most wonderful library ever! Great books , fantastically helpful staff. Aimee is the best, most helpful, patient librarian! Helped semi computer illiterate me with lengthy & arduous tasks & showed extraordinary patience. Pleasant & wonderful atmosphere always. Thank you!
Carolyn Dowell — Google review
I have been meaning to write this for a while now but life and kids got in the way. My family regularly visit the library this includes my elderly mother who lives on her own and can get easily confused, she loves the library and I try to take every 2-3 weeks the staff are always great. I wanted to gives my utmost thanks to Aimee who is always so helpful and patient with the kids and mum. About 2 weeks ago when I took mother in I was trying to wrangle the kids and I saw Aimee obviously leaving for the day she had her bag and said goodbye to everyone just as she was walking out the door my mother stopped her to ask about an author, I finished with the kids I went to borrow I was surprised to see nearly 10min later Aimee still talking to my mother, mum was telling her all about her roses. I gathered up everyone to leave and apologised for holding her up and she should have sent her to the front. Aimee said it was obvious that my mother just wanted to talk and the ladies at the desk were busy and she was happy to wait with her till I was done. On the way home my mother couldn't stop talking about what a sweet young woman Aimee was. It really made her day and I greatly appreciate it.
Melody Branch — Google review
Awesome new renovations have made the place full of fun little hiding nooks to read in, a great range of books, some of the newest CD's in a range of genres, as well as DVD. They have a host of activities for the young kids and adults as well. Plenty of computers and tech to use, and a great place to study.
cheyenne Lea — Google review
We love our Library! Keep up the great work!
Amelia Rieschieck — Google review
The staff are friendly and the variety of books and activities is really good. Suitable for all ages and interests
Betsy Bee — Google review
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Macquarie St &, Talbragar St, Dubbo NSW 2830, Australia
Compact local observatory providing educational programs & telescopic night sky viewing tours.
My husband and I were very excited to learn more about the sky and optimistically brought our 7&9yr old children along for the “educational aspect”. We loved our general tour that required sharing telescopes with up to 50 others. (These photos I took were using my iPhone and some were just amazing! ) The host is absolutely incredible to listen to and has a very well planned and informed talk with his laser beam light. Once we got to the telescope part of the evening, the children realy started to get excited. We were able to see the moon in multiple telescopes with stunning details and positions. We saw Saturn and were in just awe of ever single telescope view provided. Unfortunately our kids couldn’t last for the entire timeframe, but we loved it just as much. .. absolutely worth your time to learn so much about the sky and see just some of the secrets of the universe.
Jess Mason — Google review
As a child I was so obsessed with stars and astronomy so it was a dream come true for me when I visited this place
Got so much fascinated with this place that looking forward to visit this place again in future
Peter our guide was so friendly and expert in his field
I got the chance to see the Saturn rings, moons crater and many things and believe me Saturn rings looked exactly the same as we seen in the books
Highly recommended this place for astronomy lovers ❤️
Good place for kids to learn
Ample amount of parking also available at this place
Icing in the cake was that only we and our two friends were left at the end so we got the chance to see the Saturn rings from other telescope also that too good a longer time
Memories are still fresh in my mind for my visit to this place
We went to this place as our road trip from Sydney
And our experience turned out to be a beautiful one
So sydneysiders I suggest you to definitely plan a trip to this place you will never regret and of course this going to be a good adventure for your children
Looking forward to your visit to this place
Cheers mate ❤️
Vasudha Sood — Google review
I’d been there a couple of times years ago and loved it. This time I took the whole family and it sadly wasn’t as much fun mostly due to Peter’s attitude. I think he’s just tired and cranky of having to do this every night. It feels he’s just going through the motions and doesn’t really like the people. He’s wearing a microphone and he kept complaining through the night. The view is amazing and he really knows his stuff. It was great back when it felt like he really wanted you there and was excited to show you the stars.
Juan Camaney — Google review
We had a nice time coming here over the NSW October long weekend. It was my first time to be in an observatory and our guide was amazing. We got to see constellations, dead star, Jupiter, Saturn and other star clusters.
Charisma Magallanes — Google review
The experience was one of my best. Mr Starr taught us about the stars, and I learn a lot about the solar system, the universe and it’s history. Would recommend to anyone
Jason Attard — Google review
Astounding experience. The Starrs' are absolutely lovely hosts. Could not have asked for a better first time view of the cosmos and what it has to show us. Telescopes and experience to share with groups.
Alex Clarke-Poli — Google review
Peter was very informative and entertaining. My friends and I had a great time at the observatory.
Daniel Gimenez — Google review
Great experience. Awesome view of the stars and planets. Very informative and knowledgeable host. Worth’s the visit. Would have been 5 stars if the toilets were clean.
Carl — Google review
One of its kind experience ! It’s surreal to witness the moon, mars and Jupiter and it’s own moon and many different stars. It’s a must go place for the experience itself. I thoroughly enjoyed it !! Friendly staff and I think the host is annoyed because of naughty kids in the past - so if you are bringing anyone under 18 make sure you all behave and don’t move things!! I think it takes hours of hard work to set things up - so be careful when you walk around and extra cautious about not adjusting or accidentally moving the telescopes. There is another 1:1 mid night photography sessions - if you are serious about photography you should try (I haven’t tried it)
Finally - a place you must visit !
Note : plan a no moon or half moon sort of days with less cloudy or no rain nights ! (That’s recommended)
A A — Google review
Peter was very knowledgeable with a great sense of (dry) humour. My nine year old daughter absolutely loved being able to see different planets and stars the through different telescopes. My husband and I were amazed at the sophisticated equipment and how they worked to see different constellations not visible to the naked eye, it was a highlight of our Dubbo trip and worth the visit, we will definitely return in a different season to see the winter night sky. Peter has a fantastic setup and knows his stuff, we all learnt so much more than our visit to the Sydney Observatory!
Livia Sirianni — Google review
I enjoyed the time being there. Unfortunately the premium package was sold out and we got the general one with 50 people. But it was ok and we could see the galaxy through all the telescopes. Even we saw the moon three times. Peter was the supervisor, his enthusiasm in stars made the experience better. Because he spent lots of time to explain even for the stars which were hidden behind the cloud.
golnar ebrahimpoor — Google review
If you want to see a different Galaxy, this is the place to visit. The stars can be seen through the naked eye. It gives you the feel of the mighty universe. The session run by Peter and his team is highly informative, and the good part is that he is available to take questions. However, the telescope can only give the bright image of the stars and not the magnified version. Overall, it’s an excellent place to visit and learn more about other galaxies far away from us 😀
Thanks for the detailed reply Peter! you guys deserve 5 stars; Thanks
Razi Ansari — Google review
Peter Starr and the team did an amazing job! The experience was one of the best. Peter explained it all in plain English and easy to understand language. Highly recommend this and encourage everyone to attend.
Mona Farrell — Google review
As sky, stars, and planets enthusiast, I enjoyed the time along with my wife and kid. We were amazed to see Saturn, Jupiter, and Neptune through telescope for the first time. We had an informative session about stars, galaxies, sun, and moons. The visit was worth it. Good for scholl going kids interested in space and stars.
Guided tours, interactive exhibits & re-enactments offered in a penitentiary used from 1847–1966.
We enjoyed our visit here, really interesting to learn about the history of this jail. The shows at 10am and 11am were entertaining and informative, went for about 30min each which maybe was a little too long. We ended up being here for around 1.5 hours but would have been less if shows were not on as took us around 45min or so to wander through the buildings. Definitely worth a visit if you’re in Dubbo for a couple of days or more.
Paolo B — Google review
a small gaol with some different buildings. It was quite interesting to visit, but we found it is too touristy (got a bit crowded at few areas). It is good to check during a visit at Dubbo. We did not visit it last time we went there so we decided to check it this time as we purchased Dubbo Experiences (discounted tickets bundled with Zoo and Royal Flying Doctor). The street parking is only 1 hour so we did not spend too much time there.
M D — Google review
An absolutely amazing compound with some awesome history, well worth stopping in and having a look, would highly recommend spending some time reading the information as you walk around, some of the info blew my mind. Also super convenient that it is dog friendly.
Chris Hardstaff — Google review
Absolutely 5 out of 5. The Old Dubbo Gaol was so much fun. The kids absolutely loved
the two very informative performances, the staff were wonderful, had great knowledge of the history of the gaol and were very funny and engaging. You can walkthrough and explore all parts of the gaol at your own pace. Staff were always available to answer any questions. The ticket multiple entry and exits within the same day. Parking was 1 hr street parking.
Bakso Suka — Google review
Blew my mind. If you are Into architecture or Australian history this is a must visit.
Created with a friendly smile and great customer service interaction from Jordan? (well, the cash register said it was Jordan serving us).
Children are given a workbook and must think of clues and information within the kail and fill it out as they go. It's got some easy questions and some you need to think about. All the clues are within the facility tho.
Having served as a real Goal in its life it's rather moving and haunting to step into some of the cells. Be warned tho, though you don't know who you might run into.
Just when you are on your self-guided journey something interesting happens. I don't want to give away all the details but make sure you participate and watch what occurs. You might be lucky enough to be picked on by the Goal's very own prison officer, enough about that tho.
The Goal also has a very small gift shop filled with some great gifts so you can take home a memory from this amazing visit you will have.
Prices are affordable and reasonable. I would recommend you make this an attraction you don't miss out on. It's a true part of Australian history and the workers do take pride and this facility and their work.
Ray — Google review
Had a great visit to Old Dubbo Goal today. Attended the 3pm escapees talk with my hubby and two kids (10 & 7). The historian who presented was very knowledgeable, enthusiastic and charismatic, he kept all the children and adults entertained for the best part of an hour. Highly recommended.
Sonia Roberts — Google review
We loved Dubbo Gaol. The history is so interesting, We especially liked the displays, the structures and the buildings that have been preserved. Unfortunately, there was some sort of school excursion on the day. The noise totally spoilt the presentation and the atmosphere. Fortunately, we had visited the Gaol previously, so we knew what to expect. We suggest that you check with the Gaol before you plan your visit. It is well worth a visit.
John Gadsdon — Google review
A very interesting introspective into the dark side of Australian history. Very confronting at times. You’d be surprised what would have constituted a crime that would put you in the gaol back then. Some heartbreaking stories, as well as some ‘amusing’ facts, quotes and anecdotes. Obviously well maintained. A reverent place that I personally wouldn’t take children under the age of 12/13 to, as some of the younger children that were there (I thought) weren’t respectful of the history of the grounds.
Overall a great experience and one I think everyone should be made aware of. History that should be respected and learned from.
Elly K — Google review
One of the beautiful place to visit in Dubbo. We had great time with family. Explaining about jail escape was much informative session and the lady explained it in much interesting way
Sudesh Adhikari — Google review
Fun and interesting visit in Dubbo. The shows were good and fun and the staff was friendly. Entrance fee is a little pricey and probably not worth it if you don't watch the show. Toilets were well maintained and the gift shop had some pretty fun stuff.
Serene Tlw — Google review
Had a great time exploring the gaol. The two talks they gave were wonderful, informative and very interactive, the employees doing these were absolutely amazing. Definitely a must see when going to Dubbo.
Kylie S — Google review
An entertaining tour (our tour guide was knowledgeable, funny and kept the big crowd entertained)
I almost felt guilty for having so much fun.
Well worth the visit when people come to Dubbo.
Our 6 year olds loved it too.
Jody Graham — Google review
Tells the story of lives and living conditions of prisoners held in different jails across NSW. Prison is restored as a museum.
Tickets costs a 22.5$ per person and in my opinion it’s bit expensive.
Place is carefully managed and pretty clean.
Chathu Kularathna — Google review
We took our Granddaughter to Dubbo Gaol and she loved it as did we.
Tilly was amazing really plays her part well, we couldn't stop talking about her.
She always involved the crowd and everyone was happy to participate.
Alot of History at the Gaol and it was good for our Granddaughter to learn about our Histroy.
Lynda — Google review
Excellent location. Great restoration & fantastic interpretation resources on site. Takes about an hour and a half to explore and soak in the atmosphere and study the signage.
Geoff Mason — Google review
Right in the middle of town so easy to find.
Easy to get tickets and pay.
Friendly and helpful staff.
The gaol has been restored to a point where it is easy to understand the history and hardship of the inmates and prison officers.
There is an mobile online walk through of the exhibits along with a printed copy. Each physical area of interest has a summary near its entrance. It helps you get a feeling of life as an inmate and officer only worse.
There is an air conditioned area for smaller exhibits, e.g., batons, hanging ropes, and lots more. Plus it has movies / slides to help you visualise the experiences and how the items were used.
The buildings are real and displayed with the real inmates and wardens identities and stories.
Greg Shore — Google review
Was fascinating. Very informative, great staff very friendly, helpful and make you feel welcome.
Great show they put on. We went during the school holidays. My boys are still talking about it and bragging about being chosen as a volunteer in the show. Great actors, too, wonderful work, ladies.
Wonderful place, highly recommend a visit. The history is a little dark and sad, but it's great to know how far jails have come since then.
Definitely put this as a stop on your itinerary, allow an hour or 2, and definitely bring a camera. You won't be disappointed. Make sure you get there as it opens, and there should be a short wait time.
Em Mann — Google review
A must do --- Allow min 1hr. Costume show is not to be missed (they lock the front gates though you can still get out). A very passionate team and very interesting walk back in history. Highly recommend.
Allan Jones — Google review
Nice but could be more interactive. Takes 30-40 min to see everything. A lot of pictures with text that you have to read about each prisoner and their stories, we got bored of reading.
Santa St — Google review
Entering the Dubbo Gaol to the very theatrical performance by Billy is a very neccesary and light hearted way to take the edge off what you are about to see. To say the Gaol captures a dark side of Australian History is an understatement. You feel it in the walls of the cells, in the photos and stories of the former prisoners, the eyes of the executed and certainly from the artifacts used in daily life there including for the executions. A sombre and at times frightful journey. But a fact of life.
Make sure to watch the interactive performance by the actors beforehand as it really does balance the whole experience.
Well done to all staff. Highly recommended.
Stylish, modern center offering art & cultural exhibitions, educational programs & a daytime cafe.
Fabulous fresh breakfast and coffee, at the Creo cafe today.
The outdoor area is a wonderful place to sit. We then wandered through the Animal studies exhibition by Jack Randell which was excellent. The simplicity and sense of movement in each work was amazing
Judy Morse — Google review
Great experience, many historical information.
Friendly and welcoming staffs.
Leumeah foodies Tangguh — Google review
Absolutely fantastic! The new management makes all the difference. Well priced, well placed, delicious food and friendly staff. Try the burrito bowl with haloumi, you won't regret it! I'll definitely go back.
Stopped to charge the Tesla at the super chargers. Great place for a stop. Clean facilities. Great coffee and food!
Gerard Nathan — Google review
Absolutely fantastic facility. The museum was in the same building as the art gallery with a fantastic restaurant between them. The museum was very informative and the displays were innovative. I found the art exhibition somewhat confronting and feel that it needed a warning for parents. Highly recommended when in Dubbo
peter kop — Google review
Lots of interesting information about local residents from times gone by as well as a 50s class room. There also had a good art exhibition. And, a good cafe! 😀
Lesley May — Google review
I’ve done a very quick visit but the exhibits were very interesting
Massimiliano Trenti — Google review
Fantastic place to visit, whether local or tourist. With a variety of exhibits, there is something for everyone. I particularly enjoy local content, especially Indigenous pieces. The museum section is a fascinating history lesson of Dubbo and surrounds. Also, try out the fabulous cafe. Well worth it.
sue wade — Google review
The stories accompanying the exhibits are excellent and provide context for the whole town.
We were lucky to also see the exhibition of photos from the Australian Museum, which were wonderful
Shauna Pollard — Google review
First time at the cultural centre. Had a very nice time.
Highly recommend the Creo cafe, will be going back to try the breakfast menu.
Ric Warnock — Google review
Site of an old school and features a cafe with a view. Houses the Dubbo Regional Museum (including a preserved classroom) on the one side, and a Community Arts Center on the other. Both feature temporary and longer term exhibitions. Free entry.
O Roldan — Google review
Lovely Cafe, good food and nice indoor/outdoor seating plus the museum and gallery make it a worthwhile day out.
Devonshire Teas, why are they so great! And they certainly were here, the lovely volunteers recommended them and why not.
But, we came to see the house and learn a little of the area’s history.
I’m glad it was saved from ruin and is now an amazing example of early settlement and local wealth. Mind you, those days must of been very tough.
The grounds are well maintained and the displays informative.
Thank you all for putting on the day for us to enjoy.
Paul Tooze (No Journey Too Small) — Google review
An interesting visit to a well presented homestead. The restoration is excellent, and they've left one room how it was when they got to it so you can see how far it went. There are several buildings and each has some information about the use, history etc which was great. I'd recommend this for .morning activity - I think we spent about an hour there.
Angus Webb — Google review
visited Dundullimal last week and really enjoyed our visit only regret was we didn't have enough time to explore more or enjoy the wonderful food on offer.
Our guide Lynne was informative and friendly in all a great place to visit and appreciate Australia's rural heritage.
georgia hammond — Google review
We'll worth visiting, but hours are restricted to 11-2 on Sat-Mon. Described as the earliest complex slab house, it is a luxury house first built in the early 1840s. It is well presented by the National Trust, and there is also a pleasant cafe.
David Farmer (austega) — Google review
exceptional homestead with all its history.
picturesque surroundings full of well set out information plaques around the walk trails & in & outside of the facilities.
easy drive lots with lots of parking on site.
highly recommend a visit when in the area.
Ecka Hesketh — Google review
We were greeted by friendly volunteers and showed some of the buildings history then we went onto to read and learn of the history of the homestead . Wonderfully looked after. We enjoyed our morning then had a great Devonshire tea in their Cafe
Pam Jones — Google review
Great guided tour, homestead and other buildings are fantastic.
Ray — Google review
Lovingly restored mid 19th century homestead. Very pleasant surrounds. Well worth a visit.
Tony Brown — Google review
Dundullimal Homestead is a lovely old heritage homestead made into a local attraction and a fantastic event venue. The amenities are very accessible and clean. A very quiet and relaxing place to attend an event.
Picturesque, free-admission garden with 4 areas, including a traditional Japanese landscape garden.
We visited the Shoyoen Japanese Garden, which forms part of the Botanical gardens. It was beautiful. The gardens are well maintained, and there are some interesting trees and plants. The small lake is idyllic with its little waterfall, birdlife and Koi fish. There is a replica Japanese house which can be viewed from the outside. There is no charge to explore the garden which provides a restful retreat, particularly for tourists such as my wife and I. I recommend finding the time to spend an hour at these beautiful gardens.
David Stephenson — Google review
Beautiful gardens to wander through. Japanese gardens include ducks, carp, Lilly pads and waterfall. Sensory garden includes vertical growing walls with strawberries, lemon trees, and a vegetable patch, lavender, stepping stones across a pond and more.
Marita — Google review
A step away from the everyday, yet right on Dubbo’s doorstep. I instantly felt like I was transported to Japan, and I loved it! A great place to come and get in touch with nature and to clear out your head!
Adrian Pich — Google review
Very nice gardens, the Japanese and Sensory gardens are very well manicured and look amazing. There are huge Koi fish in the ponds of the Japanese garden. Not a big garden but very beautiful nonetheless. Well worth a visit while in Dubbo.
Kim Osborne — Google review
Beautiful gardens. Absolutely loved exploring them. The playground right next to them is EXCELLENT! One of the best I've ever seen. Kids loved it.
Kate Armstrong — Google review
It is a lovely serene place. I dashed around with an umbrella, leaping over puddles while admiring the Japanese section.
One day I hope to go back when the sun is shining. The plants were happy in the rain !
Julie Forster — Google review
Beautiful nature. Highly recommend for visitors to this area. IF YOU LOVE ❤️ NATURE, NATURE WILL SAVE YOU 🌲🌳🌴🪵🌱🍂🍁🍃💐🪷🌺🌸🌼🪺🌻🪻
Rajitha Amarasinghe — Google review
One of the best ever visited. Well done to those who maintain the gardens.
Donna Roberts — Google review
Such a tranquil garden setting as soon as you enter the gates. Smell the sweet perfume of the beautiful wisteria, listen to the sound of running water, and enjoy the sheer beauty of this hidden oasis.
Ingrid White — Google review
Beautiful free attraction. Really well looked after with so many aspects of the gardens to look at. Very easy to walk around even with someone elderly with a walker. We visited in April but could easily see the hard work getting ready for spring. A wide range of bird life and a huge parking area. There are public bathrooms in the wonderful park located right next to the gardens.
MsKoshe — Google review
Delightful little gardens, including a Japanese garden, and a biodiverse section which is pretty interesting. It is very relaxing wandering about and there are some benches to sit and reflect. Good fish in the ponds too. Well worth a visit. Also the adventure playground is next door for the kids to cut loose.
Angus Webb — Google review
We spent the morning here on the way out of Dubbo and enjoyed the peace and beauty of the Gardens especially the Japanese Shoyoen Garden. A lovely space to stroll or relax. Some nice areas to sit and enjoy. Definitely worth a look.
Very interesting would love to have more time to really look about it.
Glynis Wheeler — Google review
Volunteer hosts we're great. The collection is interesting, but dated. I felt a tinge of sadness that a great Australian is likely to fade into memory due to lack of public interest.
Geoff Langridge — Google review
A quaint museum and cafe, and a very interesting range of displayed items. The owners were charming and very welcoming. My husband LOVED the Devonshire Tea served in the little cafe.
Judy Rowlands — Google review
Such an interesting stop. We learned so much about Banjo Patterson. There were many historical items relating to Banjo's experiences over the years including Army. Books of his writings, poems and stories.
The host Alf was on for a great yarn and we finished our visit there with a Devonshire Tea..... very yummy scone.
Melissa Close — Google review
Great small museum packed with items and displays. The husband and wife team have done a great job. Very informative and interesting about the life of Banjo Patterson. Food is cheap and good. A must visit.
Mike Butler — Google review
The best thing about this museum is Alf and Sharon the volunteers. They are friendly and entertaining. They are very knowledgeable.
Sharon makes the scones fresh every morning and they are awesome. They have real expresso coffee. Lots of the locals just come in for the cafe.
This museum fits a lot into a small space.
I am not a museum person, so didn't look at too much. They offered us head sets for an audio recording. If you wanted to look at everything you would be here for hours.
Amy Munro — Google review
A definite must see when travelling through. We visited the Banjo Paterson Museum which was informative with audio guides. Had a Banjo Paterson burger which was delicious and only 5.--, can't go wrong there. We also bought some locally made flour. What I'm trying to say, please support these small towns by spending time and money.
Gabriela B — Google review
Absolutely brilliant. Lovely to meet Alf and Sharon. Alf took the time to chat with us about some of the memorabilia. His wealth of local and historical knowledge along with his obvious passion for the subject was wonderful.
Nina Beilby — Google review
Impressive Museum. Loved the commentary and history from a time long ago and about our Aussie Icon Banjo Paterson. We also enjoyed the animal sculptures between Molong and Yeoval. Well worth the drive and visit to this historic little town.
Vanessa Stacey — Google review
Great information, all managed by volunteers. Had a wonderful time, having a cuppa and chat.
Would recommend a stop if you're passing through.
Jenni Parkley-Simpson — Google review
Wonderful small-town museum! Banjo spent his early childhood on a property nearby and the museum has a great collection of related items, covering his life as well as the places and events that inspired his poetry. Alf is a fantastic host, great to yarn with, and he also runs the back room cafe - Devonshire tea with fresh scones was great. Spend an hour or so here, you’ll be glad you made the journey!
Great value pub. Recently renovated. I stayed a night, single room, all have air-conditioning, modern clean bathrooms. $70
Andrew Moffat — Google review
The service is great and food was lovely. Fair pricing as well.
The pub is big and has been recently renovated. The outdoor area is massive.
Luke Diggins — Google review
It's a pub, nothing more. Staff don't like interacting, the food is OK but nothing to rave about. Salad was fresh. What we used to expect from a pub.
Ingrid Turner — Google review
The Grand hotel at Welli gton NSW was completely refurbished in 2020 and is a lovely pub now. Nice modern main bar, sports bar and dining areas. We had salt n pepper squid, cheesey garlic bread and a steak sandwich for lunch. Great food at reasonable prices. Nice friendly staff and big selection of beverages. Highly recommended.
Stephen Williams — Google review
Great Customer service excellent food. well worth the stop in.
Tammie Marshall — Google review
Got there and the pub had turned into Saturday night club 🤩 place was absolutely packed, between ordering and getting my food wasn't even 10 mins, best schnitzel and chips I've had in a while👌
David Bordas — Google review
Modernised with extensive renovations, a very family friendly pub with comfortable accommodation. Friendly staff, nice cold beer and good food 👌
Larry parker — Google review
We loved the food and how nice it is inside .
Great for a date.
Elyce Hart — Google review
Good honest food. Great beer. Excellent service!
Steve McMahon — Google review
Nice place to stay in Wellington in NSW. Bit noisy with the traffic going through but it is on main road.
A new and interesting playground under majestic mature trees.
My 3 year old and 7 year old had a fun time playing on the equipment. It varies from having the soft and clean flooring to bark.
The trees around this playground are phenomenal. I looked one up and apparently its a Himalayan Cedar right behind the wedge tailed eagle statue.
The gardens around the park were well maintained featuring gorgeous roses.
If the town now had a full paint job to match this incredible park it would be truly spectacular.
Jennifer H — Google review
Beautiful park , we had BBQ on the grill there one was working , I loved the stream and the water there , it's a good rest area between Orange and Dubbo , and it's close to food shops
sana n — Google review
The children's play are was quite modern and relatively well kept. There were a few pieces of equipment that were broken, so caution is advised with young kids. Lots to explore for all ages, and there's picnic benches and shaded areas nearby, alongside toilet facilities. There's a small grassland area nearby too.
Kerbray — Google review
You love your pet, so do Bob's they have everything you need. My 6 goldfish are well behaved
Brandon and Lynne McDOUGALL — Google review
Nice for the kids to have a run around, shady spot ... (Not the bad kind of shady). Toilets available
Kristian Hunt — Google review
Great little park on a main strip with a coles and other foods available such as bakery and kebab shop. A little walk along the park offers views of flowers, a children's playground, entrance to the local pools as well as a brief step in time to read about the history of the Wellington baths.
If you're going to stop in Wellington for a breather its a great place to stretch the legs
Nick W — Google review
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Wellington Caves
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Caverns & Caves
Very interesting tour for all ages. Our tour guide Bec was lovely and catered the tour for old and young adventurers alike. There are also other activities besides the tours that are accessible for free including a bush walk with marked fossil sites and an information centre. An excellent day trip
JACQUELINE Alchin — Google review
Unable to prebook tickets. I arrived just before it opened and somehow it was booked out until 10:30am. We decided to wait around but unfortunately it wasn't worth the wait. The tour guide was amazing though. He was genuinely passionate about his job, loved sharing all his knowledge of the caves and was great with all the kids on the tour (even the bratty ones).
Rhi B — Google review
Good beginner caves for kids. Not super impressive if you’ve been to many caves before, but staff is really well trained to entertain and engage with the public and it made the experience really memorable. For only 1 cave, I thought the price was a bit high, though.
girl2wise — Google review
Fantastic experience. Unfortunately only the Gaden cave was open when we went (we would love to have seen these other caves), but the staff were very friendly and helpful.
Thanks to our guide Paul who was very knowledgeable and friendly.
We will definitely be back to see the other caves once they open.
Mick Read — Google review
Cathedral Cave was a great first time cave experience for our children (11 and 13). The cave goes down quite deep with the grand finale being a small well filled with beautiful blue water.
Caramello Koalie — Google review
A hidden gem. I cannot believe we nearly
Missed this. Such history for the area… with a fabulous guide that as very interesting and engaging. The caves a beautiful. Make sure you have covered in shoes, but the walk is not to challenging… it does have a few steps, which is to be expected.
kathy lewis — Google review
Not great access for disabled. Over 100 steps after walking up a steep incline before being able to go to caves. I understand that they are caves and it is understandable that people with walking difficulty should forget it. There is a nice Japanese walk next to the centre and we enjoyed that. The staff in the centre were very friendly and we had coffees and 1 blueberry muffin between us! My sister in law’s idea as we don’t need the calories but the bit I had was delicious.
Elizabeth Maunder — Google review
You need to book during school holidays. I only rated this 1 ⭐️ so this I for would come up.
The museum is small but has a great interactive video work and a great megafauna skeleton.
They also have a great free self guided fossil walk which is flat about 800m loop. 20 to 40 mins
Thirdly they have a Japanese garden which is free and good for 20min look around or a picnic (no picnic tables)
Kids play ground next visitor Center too
Hurricane — Google review
Amazing place, did guided cave tour today which was amazing. Paul, our guide was very knowledgeable with good sense of humour. Highly recommended!!
Lost Angel — Google review
The caves tour is excellent. This is a great tourist attraction. Well done Wellington.
My husband and I had lunch here today and we were both impressed. The couple who own this quirky pub are friendly and so willing to make you comfortable. The meal was beautiful - chips the way they should be. Highly recommended. Great country pub.
Marion Brown — Google review
A classic, cosy pub with a fireplace and a pool table. I parked my campervan overnight in their secure backyard and enjoyed an enormous Sunday roast dinner with Carol, Suzanna, and a very friendly group of locals. A charming spot for an overnighter.
Andrea Monteath — Google review
Pulled over late at night after reading the reviews. Most disappointing and unfriendly experience I've had so far traveling. Hotel was closed but as there was a lady inside I decided to give it a shot and see if I could use the free campsite. Was told there was no campsite even though I was right at the hotel.
Bruno — Google review
My husband and I with our two daughters and their husbands parked our caravans at the pub overnight, what a great time we have had. Drinks and lots of laughter with a few locals, so friendly what a great time we have had, then in for tea beautiful roast dinner and sweets yummy.
The staff so thoughtful and lovely.
So if travelling this way call in you won’t be sorry.
Robyn Riley — Google review
Great country atmosphere in Mumbil.
Clean tidy and friendly with some decent food as well as usual drinks. There's an old honky tonk piano at the bar for those who play as well.
Raymond D — Google review
Super friendly staff and locals, great roast dinner and comfy camp outback
I am a volunteer and have met some great people keeping weeds down and replanting seedlings to encourage new growth great place for famlies
Janet Wilkie — Google review
what an amazing place. the concept is essential at the arboretium. but no govt funding. no govt interest in preserving our flora or fauna. lack of volunteers. the lake is awesome . lovely area
Helen Williamson — Google review
It was alright. If you want a nice spot, drive to the end of the park - here you can camp right on the beach. There are toilets and showers too.
Lake has a nice temperatures, ground is kind of muddy and a lot of boats driving around - not ideal for small kids.
Philipp Buhl — Google review
Always a beautiful place to visit. Even better now that it is 120% full! It should be nice and busy in the summer.
Tony Morris — Google review
There is a wonderful little picnic area at the Arboretum - no water views but plenty of interesting birds!
Charlotte Stapf — Google review
A ghost town. Couldn’t figure out what was going on. Scenery was no doubt amazing but wouldn’t go again.
Awn Muhammad — Google review
The place is nice to Camp with your friends.
Rabindra Phuyal — Google review
For me, this is a delightful place, despite the weeds. Has toilets, picnic tables, signs, and lots and lots of native Australian plants.
Cathy Mckay — Google review
Arrived 3:30PM for a visit only, the entry fee was still 15AUD. Not a single person there. Turned back to the dam outlook, the trees there should be cut to get the view back.
Otherwise fantastic landscape, worth going.
A little hidden gem. Surprised that it wasn't well mapped out on Google maps. The entrance to the gardens is before the point set out on Google maps. Once you go in, it's mostly a self guided tour. Great place to go in and enjoy the serenity. Any SUV would be ideal to drive around the gardens. We drove around in our Camry, and it was a little tricky. The fern gardens were great! Would recommend
Lillian James — Google review
This garden has an amazing collection of native species. Many are rare and many are very beautiful. The garden seems to be making a strong recovery after the drought two years ago. This season has seen lots of new growth. If you love plants this is worth a trip.
Greg Swinfield — Google review
A beautiful place to walk.
I love this man made rainforest
Hopefully this place will be wheelchair friendly one day.
But new signage will replace old. The manager and staff are working hard every day to improve conditions.
Friends of the Arboretum work tirelessly.
And are always willing to answer your questions.
Please walk in the wonderland.
Take water.
You can picnic or barbeque.
Rose Angel Halbreich — Google review
Great for people interested in plants, but also really good for bird watchers. Fern gully is a great spot for kids. Huge range of plants from around Australia. Keep an eye out for echidnas, kangaroos and emus.
Greg Newton — Google review
Great garden. We were the only ones there and while we only went to the Fern Gully route (due to time constraints), it's a great relaxing place and we would definitely come another time when we visit the area again and can spend more time here. Also saw a group of kangaroos speed past us while we were in the Fern Gully section.
A wonderful museum, full of history about Henry Lawson. A great place full of information, photos and documents about Mr Lawson. Helpful staff always willing to assist. A gem of a museum very worthy of a visit.
Small museum devoted to Henry Lawson. Lots of art work matched to his poetry, which I really enjoyed. It was fabulous to see something apart from a heritage museum in a country town. Congratulations to the volunteers who put this together and to those who maintain it!
Leanne — Google review
An authentic display of the life and works of Henry Lawson; often a sad story but a man who captured the real story of struggles and achievements of Australian life. A great presentation from Peter Donnell! Thank you from Fred Cook, Kurranulla Probus Club
fred cook — Google review
I visited the museum in March 2022 and developed a fascination for Henry Lawson. I gave a talk about him at my village today.
Graham — Google review
Very interesting display. Learnt a lot about Henry Lawson that we didn't know before. Staffed by volunteers who do a great job. Lots of photos and stories of him and his family. Also, Gulgong is an interesting historic town.
This beautifully laid out display of all kinds of stuff from the decades is a credit to the volunteers who run the museum. The ladies on the door both lovely. It's a large thought out display, well maintained and kept.
Well worth the $12 entry fee.
MIDLIFE GAPYEAR — Google review
The museum has a mix of items with lots of items from 1920's to 60's. At entry you don't realise how big the place is! We spent an hour in there. The museum displays variety of interesting items from computers to dolls to cars and lot's more.
The entry tickets are reasonably priced.
Rohit Sood — Google review
Incredible. We needed a whole day - got a pass out for lunch 😁
Can be a bit confusing as to where you are, but this museum has got hidden treasures around every corner. What an adventure. There are things of interest for everyone.
Barbara M — Google review
The museum is definitely worth your time to stop and visit.
It is surprisingly large and has an extensive collection of items through NSWs history.
Even if museums are not your thing, you should give this museum a visit, you will likely find something that catches your interest.
Trey Saunders — Google review
The museum spans half a block and was bigger than we expected! It holds lots of interesting relics and insightful history! Can easily get lost wandering in their many buildings and recreations. A definite must visit while in Gulgong 👍
Daniel Chan — Google review
A great experience, so much to see here, great collections of just about everything, so allow yourself the best part of the day for your visit and wear comfortable walking shoes. Bring your water but don't bring any other bags etc as there's a lot of walking with minimal places to sit or rest. Your ticket does allow you to leave and come back same day if you wish. We went across the road to the RSL for $10 Chinese lunch.
theponykid — Google review
Never get bored every time I come here. It suits all ages. A must-place to visit if you like history and I bet you time flies so fast when you are here
YOFRENDY YOFRENDY — Google review
Great place to come and step back on time is worth the drive
Can spend a long time here as there is so many things to see
Alejandro Lopez — Google review
One could spend a whole day exploring it. It has an impressive collection of all sorts.
Sorin T — Google review
WOW - what a huge collection of items. We wandered around for a couple of hours but you could easy spend more time there.
The volunteers were very helpful too and very reasonable price to get in.
Certainly worth a visit
Kathryn Hammond — Google review
Gulgong Pioneers is one of the best historical museum I have been too. They have a large variety of old time pieces on large premises. The volunteers that we spoke to a where very friendly and provided helpful information. If you are passing through Gulgong it is definitely worth a stop. There is alot to see.
Matt Hirzel — Google review
What an amazing place to visit. The museum is jam packed with everything imaginable. Mind boggling
Very helpful staff
Well priced
Not long and drawn out
My husband got a kick out of sifting through the pan
Kids would love it
MIDLIFE GAPYEAR — Google review
We did a day trip to mudgee and went to Gulgong as my husband grew up there as a child. We loved the experience but want to go back and do the tour which wasn't open when we were there. Great place for the kids to learn about Australian History.
Lynda — Google review
An interesting trip back through time. I wouldn't recommend getting there right on opening time as it was very busy.
Mark Edwards — Google review
It was a good experience for kids.
M D — Google review
Rating: 8/10
Short Review: Nice for kids, good info.
Long Review: Great place to bring your kids and learn about the town. Really a fun “attraction” where you can learn how they got gold in the town during the gold rush. Would highly recommend if your in gulgong.
Photos to be posted.
Willow Salgo — Google review
Lovely Experience. Friendly staff. Kids can spend some time with Gold panning, rest nothing much to do. Opening hours are 1-3pm only.
Jas S — Google review
Lovely place coffee and scones totally delicious
Malcolm Dominy — Google review
Amazing history, child friendly. Restaurant at the top of the hill proved to be the best experience. Quant atmosphere and quantity food.
Bruce Sibthorpe — Google review
We braved the non-stop rain to head out to Gulgong to visit the Gold Mine in the Central West of NSW/Mudgee Region.
And I must admit it was worth the drive and effort.
First off I'd like to thank Dave who welcomed us there and told us all about the history of the Gulgong town and the gold mine.
The Gulgong Gold Experience is quite a popular tourist attraction especially if you have kids and they want to get a feel of what's it like to look for gold.
You can buy a bag for $5 including a pan to experience searching for gold. It's a fun learning activity for kids and adults too (if you're up for it).
There is a video that you can watch at the museum and learn about how gold was first discovered here and how the town got established around 1870. Even Henry Lawson and his family lived in Gulgong during the #goldrush.
The place is run by volunteers who are very knowledgeable and polite.
There is an entry fee of $5 per adult, $3 for children and $15 for families. They open from 1300hrs until 1500hrs Wednesdays through to Sundays. Headout to their website to find out more.
Zara Khan — Google review
The guide there was brilliant and explained the heritage and history in detail, he knows his stuff and even volunteered to take photos for us! An interesting piece of relic in Gulgong. A must visit if you are traveling to Gulgong.
Beautiful organic winery set out a little bit from town with knowledgeable staff (the wine maker took us through our tasting). I really enjoyed the organic Chardonnay, the Muscat, the Shiraz and especially the block 10 organic Shiraz. A little quieter than the other wineries north of Mudgee (but that a good thing).
Karl Chong — Google review
Fantastic organic winery. All 3 chardonay's enjoyed by all 4 of us. The wine maker was very informative and extremely accommodating. Thurston, the Jack Russell enjoyed the company again after covid isolation and has a collection of scarfs. Look for heart vine weaving
Helen Sullivan — Google review
I'll be the first to admit that I'm generally apprehensive about "organic & vegan friendly" wines. However, as this has been my second visit to Thistle Hill... No preservatives usually just means it won't be set aside for the cellar and you'll probably have to finish the bottle the same day it's been opened. Never a problem at our house. James has been an awesome ambassador of the vineyard and their products. Seeing him twice in a row has been great.
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.
We had wanted to come to Mudgee Observatory but was quite sadden that all the tours had been booked out weeks ahead. (Make sure you book in early if you're planning a trip here). Thankfully, John was super nice and showed us around during the day. We even got to see some solar flares with the telescopes! Definitely a highlight of our trip. Do make sure you book ahead so you won't miss out!
Maggie Li — Google review
John has put together a great set up. Very informative and clearly has a passion for what he does. High recommend a visit when in town.
Martha Kypreos — Google review
John's observatory was an awesome experience. He's very Knowledgeable picking out great views to look at through his telescopes. I really enjoyed the educational evening getting to appreciate the night sky outside of the city by spending a bit of time in a group of like minded people.
Thanks John!!
Ben A — Google review
Thank you. Had a wonderful informative evening. Looking at the stars, a great set up on his property. With video & memorabilia. Even provided a hot cuppa and biscuits. It was well worth the drive & tricky road in the dark.
Joan H — Google review
Great experience. John knows his stuff and he'll really open your eyes to the amazing world of astronomy. On our trip we were lucky to see Saturn (including the rings)!
Elvin Keung — Google review
Amazing experience! It was so beautiful sitting under a blanket of stars and hearing all about our universe. Then there was the bonus of the collection of images, videos and artefacts. So worth a visit. My 9 year old can’t wait to go back.
Carolyn McG — Google review
If you do one thing in Mudgee - do this! Once you get over the mildly terrifying (for us Londoners) drive through the middle of nowhere in pitch black you are welcomed with a warm drink and friendly smile and introduction from John who has a wealth of knowledge and has crafted a beautiful observatory in his own home. 10/10.
Thomas D — Google review
Had a great time, John shared alot of his knowledge with us and had a genuine interest for sharing it with everyone there.
Josh Bright — Google review
Really excellent and informative. A good balance between time looking through the telescopes and a slide presentation. John is obviously very passionate about all things astronomy and peppered the night with interesting facts. Great value. Bring very warm clothes for winter evenings.
Kate Doherty — Google review
A cosy, intimate and relaxed set up. John was brilliant at explaining all the stars and how things worked. He was happy to answer any questions we had. The backyard set up was so different to any experience I've had, we absolutely loved it. Well worth a trip, would do it again
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.
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.
We stopped in here randomly one Saturday to do wine tastings and were so glad we did! The venue itself was gorgeous and the lady who did our tastings with us, Laura, was so knowledgeable and made our experience at Gilbert a memorable one. The wines are also delicious! We can’t wait to come back.
Shelby Sutcliffe — Google review
We were told all their wines are dry. We enjoyed the wines so much we took home a couple of bottles. Nice cosy place but our wine tasting session felt a bit rushed cos they were about to close. We suggest booking 2 hrs before closing maybe for a good experience
J — Google review
Love the wine tasting experience and taster board. The staff served us very well, informed us of each wine we sampled and were very courteous. We had some kids with us and they were fine with that, the kids love the food and we love the wine. Great experience for the whole family, young and old.
Hieu Bui — Google review
A lovely impromptu stop during our girls weekend resulted in all of us walking out with a number of bottles and in my case, running into an old friend from my media agency days. A gorgeous spot just outside of town with great service and careful explanation of each wine 🍷 We were too late for lunch but would love to come back another time as everything looked delicious 😋 They even allowed us to pluck some fresh parsley 🌿 for our lamb dinner which went perfectly with their reds.
Linda Robson — Google review
Stopped by for a wine tasting and had an amazing experience. Great wines, excellent food and very good service. Plenty of seating inside and outside and dog friendly. We will definitely be back and would highly recommend stopping here
Shery B — Google review
Had a wine tasting session here, would say the wine tasting arrangement is pretty steep compared to other wineries in the Mudgee region. $10 tasting pp for 5 wines which is only redeemable when you purchase 6 bottles of wine. The wines themselves were nice, but not my personal favourite. It is very much conviniently located next to a hotel/motel so can walk over if staying there.
M Fernando — Google review
Service was outstanding. The wines are well worth a try with some really beautiful wines particularly the Rose and Riesling. However it is the service and staff that make the difference and you will end up buying more wine than you expected.
Kate Fordes — Google review
Gift was absolutely lovely for our tasting, she was exceptionally accommodating and made our large group feel welcome.
Joannah Gaut — Google review
The wine tasting here is really a delight especially when you have someone who is cheerful, knowledgeable and passionate about their job. Overall like a couple of their wines and got a couple of bottles. Thank you to our host (a Asian origin lady) who was simply fantastic. Sorry we did not get your name!
The atmosphere is fun and relaxing. It was out last stop for the day and it was just nice to sit and relax here
Shilpa Thakker — Google review
We were greeted by a lovely lady named Gift. She was so welcoming and had lots of knowledge of the wines. Thank you Gift for our wine tasting and we will enjoy our bottles we took home 🍷 Such a lovely winery.
Mary Anne — Google review
Organised an event at the Cellar by Gilbert with Hayley. What an amazing night. Everything was perfect. The service was incredible, the food amazing and we had the best night. Thanks to all the staff especially Hayley, she's fantastic.
Lynelle Howland — Google review
On our fist day in Mudgee we popped into Gilbert Cellar Door by chance as it was located beside the Highfield cheese shop. The lovely Laura greeted us and took us through to a charming courtyard where we sat and looked out over the fields. We chatted with her about the Gilbert wine making family, her experience of moving to Australia from Spain and naturally the various wines on the tasting list. Laura’s warm and relaxed manner and her extensive wine knowledge made for a wonderful morning. And the wines were lovely as well. A definite must-do when in Mudgee. Muchas gracias Laura.
Floreal Alvarez — Google review
Wine was nice and we had a few of the food dishes along with the wine. I can't recall the names but the tomato soup, chorizo bread roll and wings were absolutely delicious. The wings were a little bit fiddly when drinking wine with it.
I think 3.5 stars is accurate as it was quite cold indoors and the wine I purchased was not the wine I was given in the bag by the staff and only realised when it was too late and I were home.
Jason G — Google review
Had the best wine tasting experience here today. I had previously tasted Gilbert wine but I was blown away by the service we received. We never caught her name but our tasting was conducted by such an amazing knowledgeable lady, who not only shared great insight into the wine but also gave us some tips and recommendations for what to do in Mudgee. We will definitely be back!
Great people running this place, and very nice wines. The cellar door is lovely, you feel you’re sitting amongst the wine making. Their fortified wines were a stand out. Left with a good half-dozen wines.
Drew Stanley — Google review
Wine tasting $10 per person. Still was charged even after buying almost $300 worth of wine. Not a very engaging experience. Staff not particularly friendly. Wouldn’t return or recommend
Rachael Robins — Google review
The testing room looks amazing & it is very unique . The port wines are great out of all in their list . The time of testing was quick and the staff was ok but not to the best of my life expectation . I give 4 to the room and the effort to make this look great with the old chairs from the old church. Well done
Peeta Gorman — Google review
Disgusting property. Mould, cobwebs, dust, musty sheets and towels, overgrown grass, weeds metres high, vineyard “view” was just a bunch of overgrown bushes and weeds. All four of us came away with itchy rashes.
Might have been nice 20 years ago, but it’s time to close it down or put some effort into the place. Tried to contact the owners to discuss but they have ignored all contact.
Would recommend staying away from people and business with such terrible values who take money from people and knowingly provide falsely advertised service.
GR GM — Google review
Incredibly friendly service and allowed us to bring our dog into the venue with us. Tried 6 wines for $5. The atmosphere was great and the air smelled nice because they were making the wine at the time.
Kim — Google review
Absolutely disgusting place to stay.
Shower head was all mouldy in the main shower. Hot water system never worked the first night. Had to go across to the other accomodation to shower at 11:30 at night. When we called the man who deals with emergencies after hours he was so unhelpful. Never bothered to come and help, stated he was not coming. Never got clean towels the days we were there. Putrid place. Would never recommend anyone to stay there
Samantha Gordon — Google review
Wine beautiful
Service dreadful
Saw Clive last year and he was brilliant
Whoever the young lady was this week was not helpful at all
7 wines on list and only 2 too try because we have none open ???
Went back next day to purchase your clearout 2007 shiraz and miraculously all seven bottles were there for another couple to taste
Craig Wynn — Google review
This place is a fantastic place to visit and a bit different from most wineries I've been to. As you go in for a tasting you are sitting surrounded by huge old wine barrels from the QVB building in Sydney. It creates a great ambience we were greeted and seated quickly. I've been here twice and both times a South African gent has hosted the tasting and has made the experience a good one. The wine is great and the port even better. We were with another couple and all 4 of us enjoyed this place above all others. Highly recommend!!
Troy Simons — Google review
Dropped in for some wine tasting - wines are but buy the actual cellar is phenomenal- massive old barrels , dark and musty barn - looks just like you picture it should be . We had fun drinking only reds . Started getting a bit smashed so had to leave - they were good about it , I’m sure they are used to “Sydney Wine Lightweights “ - I will get that on a t-shirt.
Micky Bittoun — Google review
This was a fantastic experience in our first visit to Mudgee! Between the beautiful surrounds of the lush grounds, the tasteful use of stones and wood barrels in the decor, to the beautiful charismatic woman who facilitated our tasting, and of course the affections of Tom, the cat, I simply could NOT walk away without a few bottles to reminisce about this wonderful experiece back home. I can't wait to visit again.
Jade Rodeck — Google review
Something special about sitting amongst the huge wine barrels, in a dimly lit hall and the history of decades of wine making. Great first wine tasting experience for one of my adult kids. Wide selection of wines served and discussed by friendly and helpful staff member.
External views are great, but sitting there and chatting and enjoying the tastings in such a warm and yes, classic environment was a great experience.
… wines were very enjoyable and no problem deciding to take a selection home
D L — Google review
A charming, rustic and historic setting with some stunning wines. We went in for a tasting session and met Elle (also a talented local artist) who was very friendly and gave us some great insider tips for other places to visit in Mudgee. We couldn’t leave without a bottle of their famous white port! Could easily let an afternoon melt away in there!
Chris Lawrence — Google review
A complete hidden gem of an experience for anyone looking for a unique and historical tasting experience.
I can see this place blowing up and becoming a highly sought-after spot in the near future.
Sipping white port in the cool dwelling amongst centuries old roof-high german wine barrels, with Tom the cat on the bar. You would be forgiven for thinking you've left Mudgee and slipped into the basement of a old town German winery in the mountains of Alsace.
One of the best.
Jake Evans — Google review
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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.
Robert Stein Winery & Vineyard is a picturesque winery in Mudgee that boasts of a tasting shop, picnic area and vintage motorbike museum. The winery has won several awards for its exquisite wines such as Reisling. Despite some wineries being closed during Christmas holidays, Robert Stein Winery & Vineyard remained open for wine tasting. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable about their wines which makes the experience all the more enjoyable. Visitors can purchase good quality wines after the tasting session.
Best cellar door we tried in Mudgee. All the wines had distinct flavours and lived up to their reputation and tasting notes. Anita was very friendly and accommodating and made the whole family feel welcomed. Favourite was the Sparkling Pinot Noir and Shiraz Riesling.
Paolo B — Google review
Since we went in Christmas holidays. Most wineries were closed. On a friend’s recommendation we had gone here for a wine tasting. The restaurant was shut but we did the wine tasting. Staff is friendly, attentive and had good knowledge about the wines. We bought few good wines after the tasting. They have won awards for few of their wines like Reisling. If you are in Mudgee. This winery is a must try. They also have a vintage motorbike museum .
Anusha Kathula — Google review
We stopped for a bit of wine tasting today at the Robert Stein winery, and what a delight that turned out to be. The wine was delicious and Jeff who served us was wonderful! He explained each wine beautifully and made us laugh ! We thoroughly enjoyed our visit. Thank you for the beautiful wine, and Jeff, for the great banter!! We will be back tomorrow for lunch 👏👏
Caroline Paleologos — Google review
My wife and I visited Robert Stein winery twice over the past weekend. Not only was the wine absolutely fantastic but the service we received from Anita was easily the stand out of our whole trip. Her knowledge of the wines we tasted and the welcoming way she looked after us was second to none. Well done Robert Stein winery on finding someone as good as this.
Garry Collier — Google review
Fantastic wine tasting today! Anita was so friendly and knowledgeable about the wines we tasted, food pairings and the business. The history of the winery, the working farm and produce from the Berkshire pigs such as prosciutto and truffle salami. Can highly recommend.
Alison Mumford — Google review
A must visit to this award winning winery and the hospitality of the staff. Sarah the manager was looking after us and her honesty, candidness and hospitality really was enchanting. She made our visit fun, was engaging and really listed to what we wanted to taste. An absolute pleasure and thank you for the fun afternoon.
Shilpa Thakker — Google review
What a great place to sit, chill and contemplate which Riesling is best… From the moment Sarah greeted us at the start, we knew our experience was going to be first class. Then Geoff took it to another level! His attentiveness and knowledge of the wines and the region really elevated our tasting experience - enough for us to walk away with a bottle of their flagship 2017 Reserve Riesling. Thanks for making our visit special.
Heath Peterson — Google review
Extended family attended the annual footcrush at Robert Stein winery and had a blast.
Afterwards, we sampled some of their award winning wines at the cellar door whilst enjoying a chacuterie board of small goods produced from the farm .
We were definitely not disappointed and will add it as an annual pilgrimage to catch up with siblings.
Matt Stein — Google review
Lovely winery with lovely hosts. Only vineyard I've found that has a 2020 vintage red due to bushfires. Actually had a very unique smokiness. Definitely a great place to visit
Stephen Hazell — Google review
Great little place, we had a wine tasting ($10 pp) which allows you to choose 6 of thier wines for a flavour flave.
We also got the cheese board platter thing, there were 2 options, big ($40) and small ($20). We got the small which had a nice little assortment of goodies on there to nibble at.
Some standouts for us with the wine were the organic Shiraz and dry resling. They did have a number of decent other ones in the selection too.
They also have a cool little motorbike museum out the back as well that has a decent collection of vintage motor bikes, war memorabilia and licence plates...
Worth a visit when travelling through.
Luke Diggins — Google review
Sensational wines and lovely hosts. They welcomed our large group even without a booking and we had 3 dogs which they were more than happy to accommodate us.
Cj — Google review
Pretty good wines, cute dogs but unwelcoming service. Host there seems interested in hosting only select customers, not sure why. Left without completing the wine tasting as we didn't want to spend anymore time being ignored. A positive is that the host seemed to acknowledge this shortcoming and waived the tasting fee.
So visit at your own risk and hope that you are considered important enough to be attended to.
Dave Jong — Google review
Could have not been happier as we were welcomed by Geoff (Jeff) and had lunch with our tastings. His knowledge of the wines and service was second to none
steven pricter — Google review
Great selection of reds and whites. Some really interesting wines like their sparkling Shiraz which was new and refreshing. I tasted my favourite ever white wine being their half dry Riesling. Amazing atmosphere and helpful staff. Would definitely recommend to anyone come here for wine tasting in the Mudgee area. I will be back!
Sophie Wu — Google review
4.5 stars.!
Well positioned half way up a shallow hill with lovely views. A few v.good wines and one magnificent Riesling/ 2016 (sadly out of our price range).
Our "Kellnerin" provided good info... & with a sense of humour. Early start is the trick:)
Stein organic small goods (Chilli salami =brilliant) were our favourite of the day and we took a good bundle home...100% recommend.
The Motorbike museum was a great addition.
Vielen Dank für einen Schönen tag Schmeckend.
Peter Bamford — Google review
Sharon was an amazing host, the wines were delicious, charcuterie boards very tasty and a great atmosphere. The friendly dogs on arrival made our puppies feel very welcome.
Joannah Gaut — Google review
Lovely tasting plate which we shared and wine. The outlook lovely but there was only 1 staff member who was so busy trying to do everything. Could have had atleast 1 more staff working to cater for the customers.
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
I’ve been here a number of times and bought some beautiful pieces here. To say Des in an interesting character is a huge understatement and he does some beautiful work. Its nested on a beautiful property with many tree , garden and lots of birds and is well worth stopping here for a look .
Sean Harwood — Google review
Wonderful pottery and a delightful host who gave us a real insight into how he creates his pottery. Absolutely recommend stopping by here.
Kara Ramsay — Google review
The most beautiful pottery!! 100% worth a visit!!
Alicia — Google review
I feel terrible for forgetting his name. But we arrived and were greeted. He showed us how he makes his pottery and all the steps to make it all. It was such a lovely experience and absolutely loved it. Would highly recommend. We spent about 40 minutes here.
The pottery here is perfect.