Mudgee, derived from the Wiradjuri term ‘moothi’ meaning ‘nest in the hills’ is the perfect description for the area. This hidden gem, nestled in picturesque countryside, possesses the culture and charm of its 19th-century past and epicurean delights, providing a perfect and effortless blend of the old with the new.
Delve into the fascinating heritage of one of the oldest wine regions in Australia by exploring the array of art and culture on offer in this tranquil town, enjoy an adrenaline-filled outdoor adventure on the weekends, or simply relax and unwind in this gorgeous food haven - there is something on offer for everyone in Mudgee.
With a diverse range of school settings in the area, Mudgee is an exciting region for teachers to expand their careers.
Living and working in the Mudgee area
The Lithgow area is very well connected by road and rail, with limited air services also available.
Google Maps: Mudgee, NSW
Road
Mudgee is a three-and-a-half-hour drive from Sydney.
Rail
Train and coach services from Sydney to Mudgee take between five to six hours.
Air
Pelican operates direct 50-minute flights between Sydney and Mudgee.
Schools in this area are dedicated to the delivery of quality learning and play a key role in the local community.
- Cassilis Public School
- Coolah Central School
- Cudgegong Valley Public School
- Gilgandra High School
- Glen Alice Public School
- Goolma Public School
- Gulgong High School
- Gulgong Public School
- Ilford Public School
- Kandos High School
- Kandos Public School
- Lue Public School
- Merriwa Central School*
- Mudgee High School
- Mudgee Public School
- Red Hill Environmental Education Centre
- Rylstone Public School
- Ulan Public School.
* Selected rural and remote NSW public schools receive additional benefits and incentives.
Mudgee has activities, attractions, and beautiful natural landscapes to keep visitors and residents busy year-round. Activities and events on offer include:
- Annual Clay Gulgong Event
- Annual Gulgong Folk Festival
- Annual Kandos Street Machine and Hot Rod Show
- Annual Mudgee Wine + Food Month
- Annual Rylstone StreetFeast
- Cudgerong River
- Ferntree Gully Reserve
- Ganguddy-Dunns Swamp
- Glamping at Glenayr Farm
- Goulburn River National Park
- Gulgong Gold Experience
- Gulgong Holtermann Museum
- Gulgong Pioneers Museum
- Guluu Gallery
- Henry Lawson Centre
- Hot air ballooning with Balloon Aloft
- Kandos Biennial Cementa
- Kandos Museum
- Mudgee Arts Precinct
- Mudgee Heritage Walking Tour
- Mudgee Museum
- Mudgee Observatory
- Prince of Wales Opera House
- Sculptures in the Garden
- Windamere Dam
- Wollemi National Park.
The Visit Mudgee Region website is a fantastic online resource providing all the local knowledge required. You can also view the Mid-Western Regional community directory or the Mid-Western Regional Council directory for an extensive list of all major service networks in the region. The Mudgee Visitor Information Centre is open seven days per week.
- Telstra offers the most extensive coverage in this region, providing services for voice, 3G, 4G and 5G. Optus and Vodafone provide voice, 3G and 4G availability.
- Check availability of NBN at your address here.
The two main shopping locations in the area are Mudgee Metroplaza and The Town Centre on Church Street. There are also various local markets held regularly, including Mudgee Fine Food Farmers’ Market at St Mary’s, Mudgee Farmers’ Market and Makers Market.
Mudgee's well-earned reputation for excellent food and wine ensures that residents and visitors alike have many options for dining experiences including:
The Mudgee Health Service has an emergency department as well as community health services available. Other hospitals in the area include Gulgong Health Service and Rylstone Health Service.
Some animal health services in the region include Mudgee Veterinary Hospital and Rylstone Vet Surgery.
The region has many childcare services available, including Milestones Early Learning Mudgee, Happy Days - Gulgong Child Care Centre and Pre-School, and PCYC Rylstone Out of School Hours Care. Refer to the Care for Kids directory for an extensive list of childcare services in Mudgee.
More information
For more information please contact EdConnect.
- Existing employees of the department, phone 1300 32 32 32 (select option 3) or log an online enquiry.
- New applicants to the department, phone 1300 30 04 98.
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