Activities that don’t involve wine!
If you’re travelling to Mudgee with kids and want to do something that doesn’t involve wine. I would normally tell you to find a babysitter and hand them an iPad. But if that’s not an option, here is the most comprehensive list of Mudgee activities for the whole family to enjoy!
Markets
Mudgee has 3 different markets and they are held on the first 3 Saturdays of every month. Gulgong a 20 minute drive north west of Mudgee has a market held on the last Saturday of every month.
Discover a range of stall holders and grab some locally grown produce, freshly made breads and cheeses, olive oil, handmade textiles, arts and crafts, jewellery, pre-loved books, clothes, knick-knacks and more. (Due to COVID some markets are on hold, check Visit Mudgee Region – Markets for more information.
- Church Markets – Church & Market St Mudgee – 1st Saturday 9am to 1pm
- Lawson Park Markets – Church & Short St Mudgee – 2nd Saturday 8am to 1pm
- Mudgee Farmers Markets – Market & Church St Mudgee – 3rd Saturday 8.30am to 12.30pm
- Gulgong Markets – Coronation Park Mayne Street Gulgong – 4th Saturday 8am to 1pm
Honey, Olives and Cheese & Pomegranate
- High Valley Cheese Co – 137 Ulan Rd Mudgee – (02) 6372 1011 (Directions)
- Mudgee Honey Haven (Live Bee Hive – Seasonal) – 2 Hill End Rd, Mudgee – (02) 6372 4478 (Directions)
- Olliedean Olive Oil Producer 569 Hill End Road Mudgee – 0401 050 786 (Directions)
- Aril Estate Pomegranate – 947 Castlereagh Hwy Mullamuddy – (02) 6373 1458 (Direction)
- Rylstone Olive Press – Tarmons, 25 Mossy Rock Ln Monivae -(02) 6379 1485 (Direction)
Farm Experiences
Visit the local farms to learn about farm life, animals and fresh produce. A great experiences for entire family!
- Mudgee Farm Experience – Wednesdays Only – 1367 Windeyer Rd Windeyer – (02) 6373 8312 (Directions)
- Mudgee Farm Walks – 3rd Sunday of Every Month – Mudgee Visitor Info Centre, 84 Market Street (Directions)
- Pick Your Own Cherries – Nov to Dec Only – 157 Craigmoor Rd Eurunderee – (02) 9160 7638 (Directions)
Unique Experiences
Do something you have never done before! You only live once!
- Oakshade Truffle Hunt (Seasonal) – 501 Melrose Rd Mullamuddy – 0424 533 337 (Directions)
- Cherry Picking at Roth Family Orchard Mudgee (Seasonal) – 108 Eurunderee Ln Eurunderee 0476 108 888 (Directions)
- Mudgee Observatory – 961 Old Grattai Rd Grattai – (02) 6373 3431 (Directions)
- Mudgee Miniature Railway – 530 Ulan Rd, Buckaroo – 0458 555 929 (Directions)
- Bizee Bodz Playcentre and Cafe – 34 Byron Pl Mudgee – (02) 6372 0330 (Directions)
- Hoof Beats Tours – Horse Carriage Ride – Mudgee – 0400 029 758
- Art By You at Alby & Esthers Paint – 90 Market Street Mudgee – 0401 050 786 (Directions)
- Brett Niven Ceramics Pottery Ceramic Lessons – 9 Sydney Rd Mudgee – 0416 750 467 (Direction)
- Trout Fishing – Riverlea Retreat For Guests Only / Or Mudgee Surrounds – Dave – 0429 360 121
- Jet Fighter Australia – Mudgee Airport – 1300 727 700 (Directions)
- Balloon Aloft Mudgee – (02) 4990 9242
- The Little Cooking School – 6a Henry Lawson Dr Mudgee – 0400 417 711 (Directions)
- Cirque M Circus Classes – 3/14 Industrial Avenue Mudgee – 0410 130 445 (Directions)
- Arts & Crafts Mudgee – Mudgee Railway Station, Cnr Church &, Inglis St Mudgee – (02) 6372 2822 (Directions)
- The Mud Factory Kids Art Classes – 93 Market St Mudgee – 0401 175 148 (Directions)
- 10 Dollar Town Motel Gulgong – Cnr Mayne & Medley St Gulgong – The Hotel on the $10 note – (Directions)
- Helicopter Tours Mudgee – 347 Ulan Rd, Bombira – (02) 6372 4918 (Directions)
- Gold Panning Fossicking Experience – Mudgee and Surrounds (Details)
- Curt’s Gold Fever Panning Experience – Mudgee and Surrounds – 0475 160 629 (Details)
Museums
Visit some of the regions museums and learn about Mudgee’s rich and interesting history.
- Gulgong Pioneers Museum – 73 Herbert St Gulgong – (02) 6374 1513 (Directions)
- Gulgong Holtermann Museum – 123/125 Mayne St, Gulgong – (02) 5858 4002 (Directions)
- Mudgee Colonial Inn Museum – 126 Market St Mudgee – (02) 6372 7395 (Directions)
- Robert Stein Motorcycle Museum – 1 Pipeclay Ln Budgee Budgee – (02) 6373 3991 (Directions)
Bushwalking
Discover some of Mudgee’s natural wonders and immerse your self in nature.
- Mudgee Putta Bucca Wetlands Walk – Putta Bucca Mudgee (Directions)
- Hand on Rock Walk – Ulan Aboriginal Rock Art (Directions)
- The Drip Gorge Walk – Ulan Rd, Ulan (Directions)
- Castle Rocks Walk – Munghorn Mudgee (Directions)
Action Sports
Need a bit more action?
- Southern Cross Kayaking – Ganguddy Dunns Swamp – 0439 936 480 (Directions)
- Mudgee Horse Riding Centre – 103 Wattlegrove Lane Linburn – 0403 315 889 (Directions)
- Mudgee Common Mountain Bike Trails
- Mudgee Water Park – (Kids action) – 2 Short St In Lawson Park Mudgee – (02) 6378 2850 (Directions)
- EzyRide Mudgee – (E-Bike Hire) – 13 Henry Lawson Dr Bombira – 0407 210 121 (Directions)
- Mudgee District Tennis Club – Corner Church and Horatio Streets Mudgee – (02) 6372 2578 (Directions)
- Mudgee Golf Club – 21 Robertson St Mudgee – (02) 6372 1811 (Directions)
- Louee Enduro and Motocross Complex – Walkers Ln Lue – (02) 6373 6416 (Directions)
- Dirt Bike Hire Mudgee – Mudgee – 0458 824 275 (Details)
- Mudgee Skate Park – 68 Horatio St Mudgee (Directions)
- Mudgee Civilian Rifle & Smallbore Club – Own firearm, ammunition and licence – (Directions)
- SSAA Mudgee & District Branch Inc – Own firearm, ammunition and licence – (Directions)
