Winter school holidays in Mudgee
Thinking of visiting Mudgee with the kids this winter school holidays? We’ve got your family-friendly itinerary sorted, with plenty of places to visit, eat, sip & see when the weather cools down…
Rug up & explore
Don’t let the cold weather keep you inside! Here’s some easy walks, located just minutes from town, that we love - no matter the weather…
Glen Willow Sculpture Walk.
Putta Bucca Wetlands walk: a breezy 2km return walk that’s pet-friendly, accessible & provides a parking area. Toilet facilities + a playground for the kids. Warm up with a BBQ on the free BBQ facilities too!
Glen Willow Sculpture Walk: a gorgeous loop track through Lawson Park, winding along the Cudgegong River & connecting with Walkers Oval & Glen Willow Sports Complex, showcasing sculptures by local & national artists.
Family-Friendly Winter Cellar Doors
Smallbatch Brewery
Winter in Mudgee is heavy on firepits, blankets & cost spots to rug up. Here’s our family-friendly winter picks:
Lazy Oak Vineyard has kids’ grazing boxes & activity packs, plus giant Jenga & Connect 4. Check their website for regular fireside drinks & dinners.
Lowe Family Wine Co - grab a map & explore the Tinja Farm, filled with vines, beautiful gardens & friendly farm animals like the emus & donkeys.
Robert Stein Wines - keep toasty inside the the Motorcycle Museum. A rare motorcycle collection owned by the vineyard’s founder, Robert Stein. Even better, entry is free!
Yeates Wines has a gorgeous fireplace to rug up & escape the chill.
Small Batch Brewery has heaters, blankets & a fire pit. Kids will love the play equipment.
Family-Friendly Winter Dining
Old Wheels Grind
When it comes to dining with the fam in winter, these are our top picks! Bookings always recommended.
Kelly’s Irish Pub for a quality pub feed in front of the fireplace.
Mudgee Bakery & Alby & Esthers are fab morning tea spots & make a great babycino.
Old Wheels Grind is the perfect outdoor place for kids to roam & play, eat fresh-baked donuts & gelato, while parents kick back with coffee & treats of their own. Enjoy the firepits & blankets too!
The Paragon Hotel has an indoor kids’ area, colouring in & a fab kids’ menu, including Wednesday night $10 kids’ meals.
Family-Friendly Winter Activities
Louee Motorcross Track.
Here’s our picks for the best activities for the whole family:
The Pump Track is designed for all ages from toddlers to adults & is one of the largest in NSW. Bring your bikes & scooters!
Louee Motorcross Track is Australia’s premier off-road motorcycle playground. Five tracks, with special areas for juniors.
Raising Baby Moos offers hands-on feeding & education sessions. Located just 15 minutes from Mudgee.
Bring your bike or scooter & head out on the Lawson Park Sculpture Walk, a paved track along the Cudgegong River. Lawson Park also has a newly-installed pirate-themed playground.
Play putt-putt golf, check out the bees & taste lots of varieties of local honey at Mudgee Honey Haven.
Ride on the Mudgee Miniature Railway - operates every second Sunday of the month from 10am - 2pm
Robertson Park playground is good for all ages & abilities.
Mudgee Library has a great kids’ collection, a spot for children to colour & draw, and regular activities during the school holidays.
Mudgee Arts Precinct boasts a rotating collection of local & national art.
The Mudgee Movies, shown monthly at the Town Hall, offer a children’s film.
Visit Gulgong
Gulgong Adventure Playground
Step back in time to explore Gulgong - a historic gold-mining town & the childhood home of bush poet Henry Lawson. Here’s our picks for a day trip to Gulgong:
The Gulgong Gold Experience is located at the Red Hill mining precinct & is open Wednesday to Sunday.
Gulgong Pioneer Museum - open daily, this award-winning museum is home to one of the finest collections of Australiana history in the country.
Play at Gulgong Adventure Playground.
Shop at Stacks - a must-see iconic bargain shop-come-tourist attraction!
Visit Dubbo
Western Plains Zoo.
Located just a 1.5-hour drive from Mudgee, a day trip to Dubbo is a great way to see a little more of Central West NSW. Don’t miss:
Taronga Western Plains Zoo: the zoo offers a wide range of facilities to visitors including cafes & eateries, picnic areas, drinks, bathrooms facilities & bike and cart hire
Old Dubbo Gaol: heritage-listed former gaol & museum.
