Festivillian: Music, Art, Culture

Mudgee has the air of a quiet hamlet waiting to welcome you when you arrive. The name means nest in the hills in the aboriginal language. Nestled right up in the foothills it offers a pastoral and relaxing ambiance of warmth and agricultural. Take a seat and enjoy a glass of wine while the town shows you her beauty.

Wine has become the regions passion. Over forty different wineries are here making various varieties for your taste. Of course when you have wine you have delicious food to go with it. The restaurants of Mudgee do not disappoint with their dedication to fine cuisine and pairing that with the wines of the area. The town itself has deep roots and there are many buildings that are registered with the National Trust of Australia. Enjoy a meal and then stroll through the town on a historic walk.

When you have the expertise of the winemakers it brings other flavors to light. Honey is becoming a new item to taste and savor. And olives and olive oil are becoming a perfect accoutrement to the other wonderful items available already.

The proximity to Sydney makes this the perfect spot for a weekend vacation. Go to the beauty of this area and unwind from the hustle and bustle of your world. Enjoy a glass of wine and a delicious meal while you settle into the relaxing day in front of you.

Not only will your taste buds be stimulated but there is amazing ways to get out into nature. With four national parks there is something for everyone. Get a canoe and float down the Goulbum River stopping along the way to have a picnic on the shore. Or hike to the top of the Coolah Tops National Park and wonder at the vista that is laid out before you. Camp, bike, walk, hike, and meander your way through the beauty of the scenery.

The land is not the only beauty that you can encounter. As the night falls visit the Mudgee Observatory and wonder at stars, quarks, planets, and galaxies as they are shown to you by an astronomer. Watch the millions of stars as they look down on you from the night sky.

Take a helicopter ride to survey the region, vines, and all the beauty of the land below you. Rent bikes and take a tour through the vines and stop to taste wine along the way. Maybe you want to sit back and relax and let someone guide you to wonderful wines. Pack a picnic basket with goodies like local honey and olives and enjoy a blissful day of delicious tastes.

This town of Mudgee has several festivals that you can enjoy and plan a getaway around. The Wine Festival in September brings the best of the vines to light. Or discover your inner actor at the Short Film Festival that occurs in March. Drop by again in December to listen to the new sounds at the Music Festival. No matter when you come the time will be a respite from the day to day and a jump into the wonderful town of Mudgee.

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