EXPLORE THE AREA
Mudgee
Mudgee is an attractive country town of fine old buildings, located in the broad, picturesque and fertile Cudgegong River Valley. It is said the name 'Mudgee' is a corruption of a Wiradjuri Aboriginal term, 'Moothi', meaning 'nest in the hills'. Known primarily for its boutique wine and sophisticated country charm, Mudgee is surrounded by quaint country towns, rich with heritage. The region offers a variety of shopping, wineries, and places to eat.
Wine Country
The Mudgee region is now the third largest wine growing area in New South Wales, with around 40 family-owned wineries, a distillery and brewery. You'll find robust Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon along with rich, fruity & buttery Chardonnay and modern masters – Riesling, Barbera, Sangiovese, Tempranillo, Vermentino and Pinot Grigio, just to name a few. There are over 35 Cellar doors to explore!
Eating Out
Mudgee offers everything from casual to formal dining, there’s something for every palate and mood. Plenty of cafes for breakfast and coffee. Your taste buds will love you after sampling the Mudgee region’s locally foraged produce. Besides grapes, the area is famous for olives and olive oil, cheese, chocolate, cherries, and honey. Fresh is best, and you'll find many restaurants offering free-range lamb, beef, pork and yabbies.
OUR FAVOURITE WINE CELLARS
LIVE LIKE A LOCAL
Small selection of our favourite Mudgee Wineries
Most cellar doors open from 10am to 4pm, but please check directly.
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Bunnamagoo Wines: The cellar door is located at the top of a gentle hill of manicured lawns and has beautiful floor-to-ceiling windows delivering 180-degree views across the vineyard. There is something for all palates at Bunnamagoo. (30 mins drive)
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Burrundulla Wines: Expect award-winning wines, friendly and knowledgeable service, open grounds and gorgeous views. They are known for their Shiraz, but Sangiovese was the standout for us. Plus they serve delicious food, from curries, burgers and cheese platters to coffees and cake, at the popular Our Chow Cafe. (15 mins drive)
The Cellar by Gilbert: The stunning sandstone building on the edge of town in Mudgee, is the cellar door of the Gilbert Family Wines. Experience their award-winning wines made by sixth generation winemakers, Simon and Will Gilbert in an elegant and relaxed wine bar atmosphere. (23 mins drive)
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First Ridge: With a modern, warm and welcoming cellar door perched on a hill that provides picture perfect views, Gourmet Traveller chose this vineyard as their 'Best Small Cellar Door in Mudgee' in 2020 and 2021. This is a single vineyard Italian winery. (15 mins drive)
Lowe Family Wine Co: Open 7 days this Cellar door finds its home in an enormous tin shed surrounded by the vineyards, fruit trees, large water dam, farm and gardens. A picturesque spot to sit and relax or to explore. (30 mins drive)
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Logan Wines: This cellar door is housed in an amazing architectural designed building perched neatly on top of a hill, to take full advantage of stunning views of the vineyard. Choose to be seated indoors or outdoors on the expansive deck for your wine tasting experience. Take spectacular photos worthy of socials. (10 mins drive)
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Moothi Estate is a boutique, family-owned wine producer overlooking beautiful vineyards and a stunning view of Mudgee. The cellar door is open 7 days a week. Along with wine tasting, they are also passionate about regional produce. You can book a table and share one of their famous platters. (20 mins drive)
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Pieter Van Gent Winery & Vineyard: This is one of Mudgee’s oldest cellar doors and famous for its white port. The cellar door is cool in temperature and is surrounded by enormous historic wood barrels which is terrific back drop for amazing photos. (28 mins drive)
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Robert Stein Winery: A long driveway meanders through the vineyards to reach the cellar door. You will witness the seasonal display of the grapevine growing up close. Robert Stein is known for a wide range of quality wines to try including their flagship Rieslings. Not just about wine here, you can also explore a huge vintage motorcycle museum and eat at the award-winning Pipeclay
Pump House Restaurant. (30 mins drive)
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Skimstone: The stylish cellar door overlooking the vineyard and rolling hills is a great place of leisure. They produce fruit-driven and food friendly wine. Excellent Chardonay, Merlot, Cabernet Shiraz, Cabernet Merlot and others. (8 mins drive)
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