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MUDGEE A great weekend in the hills Mudgee is in the centre of good Central New South Wales grazing country. Not far away are the old goldfields of Hill End, Sofala, Hargraves and Gulgong with lots of interesting relics and old buildings to explore. For an exciting and adventurous trip through Mudgee country follow the Bridle Track from Bathurst to Mudgee and then continue north via Gulgong and the Black Stump Way. Mudgee is the ideal overnight stop. For more information contact the Mudgee Visitor Information Centre ph: 02 6372 1020 |
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The Bridle Track from Bathurst to Hill End via Bruinbun is a narrow, winding gravel road surrounded by spectacular scenery. The road is suitable for conventional cars most of the time; however, may become impassable after heavy or prolonged rain. |
| There are many blind corners to negotiate. Only drivers confident in such conditions (and with a healthy heart) should attempt the Bridle Track. |
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There are lots of old mines and mining relics around Hill End. You are sure to stumble onto something of interest. |
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| After negotiating the Bridle Track and spending some time around the historic town of Hill End, the road opens up as a comfortable gravel road through Hargraves, famous for the first discovery of gold in Australia. An Aborigine found a huge 48 kilogram chunk of the metal. A population of 20,000 people followed to establish Hargraves as an important gold mining centre. |
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North of Mudgee is Gulgong followed by the Black Stump Way between Dunedoo and Gunnedah.
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The Black
Stump - a bit of a disappointment but the scenery is good.