Mudgee
Mudgee is a picturesque town in the Central West region of New South Wales, located approximately 260 kilometres northwest of Sydney in the fertile Cudgegong River valley. Renowned for its flourishing food and wine scene, it serves as a popular epicurean getaway that perfectly balances 19th-century colonial heritage with modern country charm.
Mudgee’s name originates from a local Aboriginal phrase meaning “nest in the hills,” reflecting its scenic placement among long-extinct volcanoes. The town centre features elegantly tree-lined streets and beautifully preserved colonial architecture, including the historic 1862 Mudgee Post Office.
Lifestyle and Attractions
The area boasts a vibrant local culture driven by boutique wineries, craft breweries, and farm-fresh produce markets. Visitors are consistently drawn to regional highlights such as the annual Mudgee Wine and Food Month in September, as well as hiking trails in the surrounding national parks.
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Accommodation
We’re looking forward to seeing you at this year’s Odyssey in Mudgee.
To help you plan your trip, we have created this brief accommodation guide.
Being such a popular destination, rooms are always in demand, and we believe that for many the best value may be found in organising shared accommodation such as an AirBnB house.
Nonetheless, we have created the following list of venues – all highly rated on Expedia – at 3 different price points FYI. They all have availability as of 22 May 2026.
PRICE POINT VENUE
<= $150 per night
- Gulgong Tourist Park, 8 Goolma Rd, Gulgong
- Centennial Hotel, 141-143 Mayne St, Gulgong Commercial Travellers House,
- 104-106 Mayne Street, Gulgong
$150-300 per night
- Horatio Suites & Motel, 15 Horatio Street, Mudgee
- Enfield House, 585 Castlereagh Hwy, Menah
- Soldiers Motel, 35 Perry St, Mudgee
- Big4 Mudgee Holiday Park, 71 Lions Drv, Mudgee
$300+ per night
- Birches Mudgee, 1 Bombira Av, Bombira 2850
