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Gulgong Wine District
The Gulgong District is based on the old goldmining town of Gulgong where the famous Australian poet Henry Lawson lived in his early days. Take a stroll along the twisting main streets of Gulgong that follow the path through the original gold mine claim boundaries and see a range of heritage buildings such as commercial premises, cottages, churches, and the famous Opera House Theatre. Visit the Henry Lawson Visitor Centre and trace the famous poet`s life, and visit the Pioneers` Museum and see how people dressed, lived and worked in Gulgong 150 years ago. You can examine their machinery and tools and see a working printing press. Explore Red Hill with its old gold mine shaft. Stay in Gulgong and enjoy the many festivals and events including the Eisteddfod, the Gulgong Show, Gulgong Folk Festival,
the Henry Lawson Heritage Festival, and live entertainment, plays and theatre.
Gulgong has a wide range of places to stay ranging from caravans,
campsites, cabins, cottages, motels, hotels, bed and breakfasts and charming farmstays.
There are also a variety of food outlets including restaurants, clubs, cafes, hotels and
fresh food produce outlets. Gulgong has a rich and thriving community of potters, artists,
tapestry workers, craft artists, painter and sculpturers, with their work showcased at
galleries an displays. Gulgong is surrounded by attractive scenery, nature reserves,
farms and many vineyards with cellar door tasting facilities.
The Mudgee Wine Region is home to seven districts:
Mudgee ;
Gulgong ;
Rylstone ;
North Mudgee ;
Cooyal ;
Appletree Flat ;
West Mudgee.
