--- title: Visit Mudgee Region | Spring Walking Tracks image: https://assets.visitmudgeeregion.com.au/ux0qxwqfhdbwu/assets/8c45272c-32ce-435f-fecc-289d20ae9b00/w=5464,h=3640?mtime=1792992594 --- # Spring Walking Tracks 1. [Home](https://www.visitmudgeeregion.com.au/) 2. → 3. [Blog](https://www.visitmudgeeregion.com.au/blog) 4. → 5. Spring Walking Tracks ![]() × ![](https://assets.visitmudgeeregion.com.au/ux0qxwqfhdbwu/assets/834c7fc0-d6ef-44ca-b3c9-fca92b212400/blur=200,gravity=0.5x0.5,fit=cover,h=683,w=1024) *Photo 1/1* 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 ![](https://assets.visitmudgeeregion.com.au/ux0qxwqfhdbwu/assets/998f6b69-bd0a-4eae-1c73-985894520700/w=1920,h=1281) ***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. ![](https://assets.visitmudgeeregion.com.au/ux0qxwqfhdbwu/assets/8c45272c-32ce-435f-fecc-289d20ae9b00/w=5464,h=3640) ***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 ![](https://assets.visitmudgeeregion.com.au/ux0qxwqfhdbwu/assets/7edd8a33-a8bd-4698-540d-a68694a72100/w=6048,h=4032) ***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 ![](https://assets.visitmudgeeregion.com.au/ux0qxwqfhdbwu/assets/b8204ab7-f098-4217-b2c0-208d3244f000/w=8256,h=5504) ***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 ![](https://assets.visitmudgeeregion.com.au/ux0qxwqfhdbwu/assets/c64bebe4-f6ce-4956-1290-afe091efb600/w=5272,h=2962) ***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 ```json {"@context":"http://schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Article","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Rebecca Quilty"},"copyrightHolder":{"@id":"https://www.visitmudgeeregion.com.au/#identity"},"copyrightYear":"2026","creator":{"@id":"https://www.visitmudgeeregion.com.au/#creator"},"dateModified":"2026-10-26T17:48:57+11:00","datePublished":"2026-10-26T16:13:00+11:00","headline":"Spring Walking Tracks","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://assets.visitmudgeeregion.com.au/ux0qxwqfhdbwu/assets/eddf6e3b-1cf6-4685-3858-a052678d7b00/w=7360,h=4912?mtime=1753422022"},"inLanguage":"en-au","mainEntityOfPage":"https://www.visitmudgeeregion.com.au/blog/spring-walking-tracks","name":"Spring Walking Tracks","publisher":{"@id":"https://www.visitmudgeeregion.com.au/#creator"},"url":"https://www.visitmudgeeregion.com.au/blog/spring-walking-tracks"},{"@id":"https://www.visitmudgeeregion.com.au/#identity","@type":"LocalBusiness","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressCountry":"Australia","addressLocality":"Mudgee","addressRegion":"NSW","postalCode":"2850","streetAddress":"90 Market Street"},"description":"Get ready to immerse yourself in the enthralling delights of the Mudgee Region, New South Wales - a hidden gem of Australia. 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