Drinking
Of course, the wineries are the main drawcard for any self-respecting sipper visiting the Mudgee region – and with more than 35 cellar doors and 44 grape varieties, you’re spoilt for choice. If you love a rich red, Huntington Estate has some gorgeous picks. For charming biodynamic bliss, Lowe Family Wine Co will win your heart. For a smaller family feel complete with a sweet staffy pup who will crawl under your table, Burnbrae's cellar door has it. Check out our guide to the best wineries in Mudgee for a full lay of the land.
With all these options, are you stuck for where to start? We recommend booking in an intimate tasting tour with Mudgee Wine Explorer Tours. This company has hundreds (and we mean hundreds) of five-star reviews and with their 8 committed tour guides, and 10 mini buses raring to go, it's not hard to see why. They offer full day tours where you'll get to pop in and out of around six wineries, plus a pit stop for lunch. The half day tour visits three Mudgee wineries.
If you’re a beer drinker, this cool climate vino paradise won’t leave you without a frothy one to knock back. Mudgee Brewing Co pours craft brews ranging from the dark and chocolatey Mudgee Mud Imperial Stout to the late-hopped gold lager. If you prefer your brews no-fuss, Burnbrae Wines turned their winemaking expertise to create the crisp, clean 548 Lager available from its cellar door.