Forget the coast – here’s why you should embrace the bush this summer
Aussie beaches are a dime a dozen – but you know what’s a truly unique holiday spot? The Mudgee Region. Whether it’s cooling down in natural watering holes, sipping crisp Riesling or learning the art of slowing down, one trip to the bush will make you forget all about the coast.
Want to skip crowded beaches, parking tickets and high rises this summer? Here’s what we have planned…
● Cool off, country style – pack your swimmers, walking shoes and a picnic lunch, then head out to The Drip or Ganguddy–Dunns Swamp to roam, swim, kayak and climb. No hardcore hiking experience required!
● If water skiing and fishing are your thing, stay a few days at Cudgegong Waters Park, Windamere Dam.
● Forage for fresh produce – from cherry picking at 10’s Estate Orchard to farm walks at The Zin House, feel the smug satisfaction of harvesting your own produce – and tasting the delicious difference.
● Find the waterfront views – with wineries like Yeates Wine, Skimstone and Lowe Wines boasting dam and lakeside vistas, this is how we’re sunbaking this summer. Complete with chilled rosé, cheese platters, lawns and picnic blankets to laze on, this is the whole afternoon itinerary. Even better, no sand!
● Explore new heights – because skyscrapers are so overrated. Take to the skies with Balloon Aloft hot air ballooning at sunrise, or climb to the top of Castle Rock.
● Indulge your sweet tooth – whether it’s a visit to Spencer Cocoa’s chocolate factory, the Pebbly Path stall at Mudgee Fine Food’s markets or a cannoli cooking class at The Little Cooking School, the Mudgee Region loves a sweet treat.
● Take to the stars – a big perk of leaving the coast is seeing the stars in all their unfiltered glory. And the night sky never looked better than it does out here. If you fancy getting up close and personal with the Milky Way, book a visit to the Mudgee Observatory and just look up.
● See the world through another lens – looking to shake things up? Consider Mudgee Region’s accommodation your own personal snow globe. Authentic farm stays like Canguri, hot tub under the stars at Evamor Valley, starlit glamping at Bubbletent – there’s nowhere quite like the Mudgee Region to reset your perspective.
So wave goodbye to the coast and fall in love with the country this summer. The Mudgee Region awaits…
