Things to Do in Mudgee

Century-old clock tower at the intersection of Church and Market Streets, the main junction in town. Originally a water fountain for horses.

🕐 Always open

💡 The plaque on the base lists all the mayors since 1903 — see how many surnames are still in the local phone book.

Historic sandstone church built in 1889, with striking stained-glass windows and a quiet interior.

🕐 Daily 8am-5pm

💡 Pop in after 4pm on weekdays – the evening light through the windows is especially good.

Weekly outdoor market on the town oval. Stallholders sell fresh fruit, vegetables, eggs, olive oil, sourdough, and baked goods. Live music in summer. Cash-only for many stalls.

🕐 Sat 8:00-12:00, Mar-Dec (check local calendar for summer breaks)

💡 Arrive before 9am for the best pick of the stone fruit in season — the peaches and plums sell fast. Watch out for the lady who sells homemade honeycomb.

A weekly market in the town centre with local produce, honey, baked goods, and handcrafted wares. Free to browse, no entry fee.

🕐 Every Saturday 8am–1pm; closed public holidays

💡 Come early (8am) for the best seasonal fruit and the chatty stallholders who’ll tell you which grower has the best apples that week. Coffee stall is decent.

A flat, mostly shady walking track that follows the Cudgegong River for about 2.5 km. Good for a gentle morning stroll – you'll see ducks, parrots and maybe a kangaroo.

🕐 Always open

💡 Pick up a coffee from a cafe on Market Street and start at the bridge near the tourist centre. The gravel section after the weir can be muddy after rain; wear sturdy shoes.

Central green space with large Moreton Bay figs, a small creek and picnic tables. Good for a quiet lunch break away from the main street.

🕐 Always open

💡 Bring a bag to collect fallen figs for your compost — the trees drop hundreds in late summer and locals are happy to see them go.

A flat 4km loop along the Cudgegong River with benches, birdlife, and good shade from river oaks. Connects to the town's sports fields and playgrounds.

🕐 24 hours

💡 Start at the wooden footbridge near the railway station and walk upstream. You'll spot platypuses at dawn if you're quiet.

Large central park with playground, barbecue areas, rose garden and a war memorial. Good for a picnic and a stroll.

🕐 24 hours

💡 Bring your own picnic gear – the public bins are scattered, so pack out what you bring in.

Central park with large lawn, picnic tables, a children's playground, and a war memorial. The park runs beside the Cudgegong River, so there's a walking path along the bank.

🕐 Open 24 hours

💡 Bring bread for the ducks — but stick to the designated feeding area near the footbridge to keep everyone happy.

Flat gravel path following the river for about 3km, past river red gums and birdlife including kingfishers and cockatoos.

🕐 Always open

💡 Best in mid-afternoon when light hits the water — start at the old bridge off Market Street and walk upstream.

A self-guided loop along the Cudgegong River featuring 12 permanent outdoor sculptures by Australian artists. Boardwalk sections keep it accessible.

🕐 Open all hours

💡 Pick up a map from the visitor centre on Market Street – it gives background on each piece and points out the best photo spots. About 40 minutes at a leisurely pace.

Small but well-curated gallery inside the Mudgee Town Hall. Regular exhibitions of local and touring contemporary art, plus a permanent collection of regional works.

🕐 Tue-Sat 10:00-16:00, Sun 11:00-15:00

💡 Grab a coffee from the café next door and sit in the courtyard with a view of the gallery's outdoor sculptures.

Small gallery showing rotating exhibitions by local and regional artists, plus a permanent collection of ceramics.

🕐 Tue-Sat 10am-4pm, Sun 12pm-4pm

💡 Check their website before visiting – they occasionally have free guided tours on Saturday mornings.

A working honey farm with free tastings of local eucalyptus and native blossom honeys. Watch bees through glass hives and read about pollination.

🕐 Mon-Sat 9:00-17:00, Sun 10:00-16:00

💡 Try the creamed honey with lemon myrtle. They also sell mead but skip the tourist packs—buy a single jar of the seasonal small-batch stuff.

Held in the paddock near the showground. Producers sell fruit, veg, honey, preserves, bread, olive oil and meat. Live music on some days. Entry is free but bring cash for buying.

🕐 Saturdays 8am-12pm

💡 Go early (by 8:30am) for the best produce; the honey stall usually has a single variety like Ironbark which is excellent. The market runs every Saturday morning only, rain or shine.

A striking Gothic Revival sandstone church built in the 1870s, with an ornate interior and stained glass. Usually open for quiet visits when mass isn't on.

🕐 Daylight hours, closed during services

💡 Check the noticeboard outside for 'open for prayer' hours. The side chapel has a small mosaic that's easy to miss but worth a look.

A restored Victorian-era station from the 1880s with a corrugated-iron goods shed and railway memorabilia inside. The platform is original timber.

🕐 Museum: Sat 10:00-14:00 or by chance. Station building always open

💡 The volunteer-run museum inside the shed is free—ask about the 1923 derailment. Train only runs twice daily so check the timetable if you want to see a steam locomotive.

A restored 1880s railway station with displays on local rail history, including photos, uniforms, and a small model train layout. Staffed by friendly volunteers.

🕐 Sat–Sun 10am–2pm; closed Mon–Fri

💡 Visit on a Saturday morning when the stationmaster’s garden is at its best and there’s often a short guided talk. Donations welcome but not required.

A community-run gallery showing local painters and potters in a converted brickworks. Rotating exhibitions every 6 weeks. Small ceramics shop at front.

🕐 Tue-Sat 10:00-16:00, Sun 11:00-15:00

💡 Pop in on a Thursday morning—there's a free wheel-throwing demo from 10am. The kiln-room behind the gallery smells properly of clay and glaze.

Small local museum housed in the old railway station, with exhibits on wine history, pioneer life and Indigenous artefacts.

🕐 Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat-Sun 9am-4pm

💡 Pick up the free town walking tour map here — it covers 40 historic buildings and you can do it in under an hour.