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MudgeeMudgee statistics:
Population: 8,500 Postcode: 2850 Annual rainfall: 650mm Temperatures (average): 18-30C summer, 1-14C winter
What is the main drawcard for Mudgee? Wine. Grown in the region for 150 years, the region's history is linked to wine. In fact, he annual wine festival is the main event of the year. Other products of the region include olives, honey, and a variety of nuts. Nature does not just produce fine products but also puts on a show itself. Many natural wonders are within easy reach of Mudgee. More on these later, but to name a few, Wollemi National Park, Goulburn River National Park and Windamere Dam. Certainly a visitor would have plenty to do in the region. Let's think, though, of living near wineries and national parks.... sound appealing? Perhaps you may consider moving to this picturesque part of New South Wales. What would it be like? Well, a resident is not too far away from major centres and their corresponding services. The town can be reached by heading north of either Lithgow or Bathurst. Wellington is to the west. Sydney is 3.5 hours to the south east. So if Mudgee doesn't have what a resident needs, larger centres are not that far away. As you will see below, there is a lot that is offered locally.
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TOWN SERVICES Schools. There are nine public schools in the region, with two in town. The town has one private school. In addition there is one high school (also one each in Gulgong and Kandos) and a TAFE campus. Health. Medical facilities expected of a town this size are available. More extensive services are location in Bathurst or Dubbo. Transport. There is now a daily air service between Mudgee and Sydney, as well as daily train/coach services to Sydney. As expected, there is a local taxi service. How do I find my way around Mudgee?
MUDGEE AREA Two towns in the shire, Rylstone and Gulgong, have populations in excess of 1,000. As noted in the introduction, the region is blessed with natural beauty. Let's briefly consider some of these attractions. Possibly the most important aspect of Wollemi National Park is that it protects, permanently, the largest remaining forested wilderness in NSW, including the Colo-Capertee river system, used extensively with the surrounding bushland for hardy recreation activities. The Colo River and its gorge is undoubtedly one of the most spectacular in Australia. Special features of interest include the Capertee Valley, historic ruins at Newnes and the Glow Worm Tunnel. The Wollemi Pine, a "living dinosaur" was discovered in Wollemi National Park in 1994. The tree dates back about 100 million years. The Pines survival depends upon its isolation.
The main feature of Goulburn River National Park is the river, with its' wide sandy banks offering easy walking. There are many interesting sandstone caves in the cliffs lining the banks of the river. In spring and late winter there is an abundant display of wildflowers, providing magnificent photo opportunities. Other national parks and reserves are Coolah Tops National Park and Munghorn Gap Nature Reserve. Situated on the Cudgegong River and set amongst rolling green hills, Windamere Dam is a popular spot for fishing, sailing, swimming, canoeing and boating. Camping is permitted at the Cudgegong Waters Park and there are picnic and Barbecue facilities and a lookout near the Dam wall. To discover all the region has to offer, visit the tourist information website.
ECONOMICS Employment. The main industries are wine production, Ulan Coal Mines, tourism, honey production, and horse, cattle and sheep studs producing thoroughbred horses and super fine wool. There are also over 300 retail establishments in the Mudgee shopping centre. Gulgong, Rylstone and Kandos also have smaller CBD areas but nonetheless busy. Investing. Coming soon. Real estate agents are free to contribute. Begin your search for real estate or rental properties in the area. Is there anything you would like to see added to our review? Please let us know. |
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