Pack your joggers and fill your water bottle, because Mudgee Region is more than just a pretty wine region. With a ton of trails to follow - from local strolls to scenic hikes - here’s our pick of the region’s best walking tracks.
The Drip
Possibly our most well-known walk, this trail alongside the Goulburn River ends with a gentle stream over a towering rock wall - a picture-perfect reward.
Where: 40 minutes from Mudgee in Goulburn River National Park
Length: 2.8km / 1.5-hour return
Perfect for: all ages, casual hikers, most fitness levels
Castle Rock
Famous for its pagoda look-out at the summit, this walk has ‘Instagram moment’ written all over it.
Where: 30 minutes from Mudgee in Munghorn Gap Nature Reserve
Length: 8.5km / 3-5 hours return
Perfect for: people with basic hiking experience looking to get their sweat on
Ganguddy-Dunns Swamp
With winding waterways, jaw-dropping geological features and rich Aboriginal history, Ganguddy is a place you have to see to believe.
Where: 70 minutes from Mudgee, just beyond Rylstone
Length: 4.5km partial circuit (5.7km including the Pagoda Track) / 1-2 hours
Perfect for: families, leisure walkers, bird watchers and camping enthusiasts if you fancy making a night of it.
Ferntree Gully
Shrouded in tall canopies, mossy rocks and filtered sunlight, this track feels like you’ve wandered into a fairytale.
Where: 45 minutes from Mudgee; in Rylstone
Length: 2.5km / 1-1.5 hour return
Perfect for: adventure-minded friends, and families who like to explore
Mudgee Sculpture Walk
Located in the heart of Mudgee CBD, this paved pathway takes you on an artistic journey through Mudgee’s favourite sculptures.
Where: Mudgee Arts Precinct to Lawson Park
Length: one hour from start to finish
Perfect for: art lovers, slow walkers, families with kids on bikes
Putta Bucca Wetlands
If natural scenes and local bird life are your vibe, then take a wander through the wetlands to feel immersed in nature.
Where: Putta Bucca Road in Mudgee
Length: 2km / 45 minutes return
Perfect for: bird watchers, families, dog walkers
Hands On Rock
Featuring stencils of hand prints made by the Wiradjuri people, and unspoiled forests, this short walk is great to add to a visit to The Drip, just a couple of minutes drive from The Drip carpark.
Where: 40 minutes from Mudgee off Ulan Rd
Length: 1km / 15 minutes return
Perfect for: the culturally curious, history buffs and off-the-beaten-path wanderers
Mt Misery
Want to get your heart pumping and your socks knocked off by panoramic views of Mudgee? This steep ascent (very aptly named!) is prime for the challenge.
Where: Rifle Range Road in Mudgee (also known as Telstra Towers track)
Length: 10-11km / 3-4 hours return
Perfect for: experienced hikers and those not afraid of heights
