Discover Windeyer and the Mudgee region
Enjoy a great meal at the pub or cook up on the fire or BBQ in the park. We also have camp ovens and spit for hire.
There are many day trips to take, with winery tours, museums and markets to discover, or take a visit to the Observatory to discover our crystal clear skies.
There’s lots to see and do:
- bushwalking
- fishing
- local attractions
- gold fossicking
- visit historical towns
- community hall/tennis courts across the road
- historic pub next door
Gold Fossicking in Long Creek
Long creek creates a boundary of Bushlands, near the camping area. It rises in the hills in the Pyramul direction. Clarkes creek, which runs through the gold mining district of the 1860’s, flows into Long creek near the junction of Clarkes Creek Rd, just down from Bushlands. After heavy rain the creek can rise rapidly, bringing down new deposits of gold for the fortunate ones to find (luck, hard work and some knowledge of the art of fossicking all come into play!) Many hours of relaxation can be had exploring Long Creek.
Golden & Fleece Hotel
Situated next door is the ‘Gold & Fleece Hotel’ built in 1911. Main Bar, Dining Room, Billiards area, Beer Garden and umbrella al fresco dining area. Live music weekly. Meet the colourful locals and find out for yourself what makes Windeyer a great place to visit. www.windeyerhotel.com.au. Great value meals Thursday to Sunday
Observatory
The ideally situated Mudgee Observatory is only a 15 minute drive from Bushlands and offers a unique astronomical experience to visitors. If you like we can organise the booking for your family or group.
Wineries
With more than 35 family-owned cellar doors in the local area, deciding where to start may leave you spoiled for choice!
Beyond the world of wine, you’ll uncover craft beers, artisanal spirits, and liqueurs, thoughtfully paired with locally sourced food
Day Trips
Not far away are the old Gold towns of Sofala, Hargraves, Hill End, and Gulgong with its amazing museum and Prince of Wales Opera House, ‘Town on the $10 note’.
Mudgee
Bushlands is just 40km from Mudgee, famous for top quality wines, olives, and honey. Let us help you to organise a wine tasting tour for your group to a variety of unique wineries. Please give adequate time to make arrangements. Mudgee has many stately old buildings, a popular café district, boutique shopping and fine cuisine. Markets are held each Saturday morning.
Fishing
Fancy dropping a line? If fishing is more your idea of a great time, Windemere Dam Cudgegong River is an easy 45 minutes away and is ideal for a day’s fishing etc. Fishing is also an option at the Turon River near Hill End, and Burrendong Dam.
Bridle Track
The Bridle Track is the most well known four wheel drive track in Bathurst. Originally built as the first road between Bathurst and Hill End during the gold rush. It earned its name by due to the narrowest sections where travellers had to guide their horses by the the bridle.
