Shopping in the Mudgee Region is a world away from the hustle and bustle of a traditional shopping centre. A wander around the charming locally owned and operated shops is bound to reward you with some unique items and local delights.
Mudgee Shopping + Gallery Highlights
The Iconic Clock Tower in Mudgee, NSW
1. Willow Collective, 73 Market Street. The gorgeous window display is enough to lure you in, where you will then find some perfect wardrobe staples, or something a little more special.
2. Coco Mudgee, 85 Market Street. Drop in for some beautifully Australian made chocolate, a barista coffee and be tempted with some of the gorgeous country style gifts and homewares also on offer.
3. Gooree Cellar + Pantry, 48 Market Street. This is Mudgee’s only central business district cellar, as well as a great place to pick up local produce including Gooree Wagyu meat The beautifully appointed tasting room is a must do on any Mudgee trip.
4. Mainly Mudgee Gifts, 78 Church Street. If you are looking to take home a memory of Mudgee, be sure to visit Mainly Mudgee Gifts for an incredible range of gifts and local treats.
5. The Inside Shop, 45 Church Street. This really is your one stop homewares shop where you will find kitchen necessities and handy gadgets, along with a beautiful range of homewares and gifts.
6. Loft Mudgee, 78 Church Street. Continue south along Church Street to visit this local treasure and you will not be disappointed! Artisan homewares, eclectic furniture, jewellery, local art and some speciality Mudgee candles are just a few of the beautiful products available.
7. Good Day Lifestyle Co, 19 Perry Street. Wander around the block and you will be rewarded with a colourful and fun fashion and homewares store. Located in an historic music hall, this vibrant shop definitely delivers a Good Day!
8. Paspaley Pearls, 603 Henry Lawson Drive. Mudgee might be a few kilometres or two from the ocean, however the Paspaley family’s focus on beauty and quality includes the Bunnamagoo Estate winery and cellar door at Mudgee. Bunnamagoo is the Spectator Spot for the Dirty Mudgee course on Saturday, so be sure to drop in and view a selection of the most premium pearls in the world.
9. Mudgee Visitor Information Centre, 90 Market Street. Recently named the best Visitor Information Centre in Australia, drop in to pick up a huge range of local supplies, locally made pottery, a sample of local wines or ask the team to create to a hamper chock full of local goodies.
Be sure to also explore the exhibition at the Mudgee Arts Precinct.
10. Arts & Crafts Mudgee, Mudgee Railway Station, Inglis Street. Select from an amazing array of local handcrafted items from this local art and craft co-operative. Quietly tucked away in Mudgee’s historic railway station this delightful gallery offers four rooms and more than 1000 locally produced items to choose from!
11. Brett Niven Ceramics, 9 Sydney Road. Pick up a one of kind, locally created ceramic piece. Brett shares space with Vintage Vibes Emporium, so be prepared to lose yourself for a few hours if you are a lover of all things vintage!
12. Claycat Pottery, 282 Hill End Road. For beautifully made, local wheel thrown and slab rolled functional pottery be sure to arrange an appointment with Catherine Sykes at her property five minutes from Mudgee.
13. Mudgee Camping & 4WD, 26 Sydney Road. As the local ARB 4WD stockist, be sure to visit the team if you have forgotten any camping or 4WD necessities or looking to expand your supplies (and who isn’t always looking for another ‘must have item!).
Rylstone Shopping + Gallery Highlights
Dotted with 19th-century sandstone buildings, take a wander along the charming main street and discover unique boutique shops, galleries, charming pubs, cafes and restaurants. A picturesque drive and a charming country town with an extraordinary streetscape are some of the highlights. After a spot of retail therapy, be sure to reward yourself at the local favourite ‘29 Nine 99’ for lunch. Bite into steamy dim sum and yum cha in the sunlit courtyard, where owner and chef Na Lan has been serving authentic Chinese yum cha since 2008.
Rylstone’s vineyards are among the country’s best for cool-climate varieties, and where good vines grow, gourmet masterminds follow. Take a short journey to the charming De Beaurepaire Wines and enjoy a gourmet picnic snacking on hamper goodies, followed by a private Tour du Vin tasting to sample the estate’s signature wines. This family-run vineyard has made a name for itself, lauded for its elegant French-style wines with minimal intervention. Sip award winning wines with 180-degree views over the vines and surrounding mountains for an unforgettable experience.
Perched overlooking the Capertee Valley sits another of Rylstone’s boutique vineyards – Naked Lady Wines boasts beautiful basket-pressed bottles of fruity cabernet and silky chardonnay.
1. The Convent & Chapel Wool Shop, 52 Louee Street. Shop for local and internationally sourced artisan wool for knitters and crocheters and be prepared to spend some time in this memorable shop.
2. The Lollipop Shop, 50 Louee Street. Those with a sweet tooth won’t be able to resist the nostalgic lollies and deluxe chocolates found in the Lollipop Shop – a family favourite filled with locally crafted toys, gifts and eats.
3. Guluu Gallery, 63 Louee Street. This 100% Aboriginal run business is the perfect spot to pick up a one-of-a-kind artwork or gift item, designed and created by Aboriginal artists.
4. Folkologie, 84 Louee Street. This unique retail boutique that stocks a collection of gorgeous homewares, furniture and gifts, including the quality, small-batch food
products handmade by The Country Plate – pick up Rocky Roads in four unique flavours, and don’t miss their date and almond chutney.
5. Lue Pottery, 25 Harpur Street, Lue. Located on the drive between Mudgee and Rylstone, the quaint village of Lue is home to this gallery and workshop. Meet the makers and pick up a special piece, with all work made using local materials.
6. Rylstone Olive Press, 25 Mossy Rock Lane, Monivae. Located on the drive between Mudgee and Rylstone the Rylstone Olive Press produces some of Australia’s best virgin olive oil, and the worldwide awards adorning its walls are a testament to that. Stop by to learn more about the natural extraction process and sample their collection of five oils yourself, each named after a New South Wales river.
Gulgong Shopping + Gallery Highlights
Gulgong, the $10 Town
From prestigious bygone buildings that were captured on Australia’s first $10 note to immersive museums and the oldest-operating theatre in the Southern Hemisphere, Gulgong – home to the famous Australian poet Henry Lawson – is a national treasure just waiting to be discovered.
Picture a country town nestled into the rolling hills of country New South Wales, where curved streets are lined with heritage buildings complete with iron-lace verandahs, and friendly locals greet you with warm smiles. What looks like a classic countryside town from a distance is so much more.
1. Wear It Outt, 84 Herbert Street. Discover a few affordable, on-trend fashion options to women from size 6 – 26 from Australia’s top leading suppliers, along with locally made jewellery, candles, bath bombs and lip balms.
2. Stacks Down Under, 89A Herbert Street. If you are looking for variety, this quirky homewares variety store offers everything you might need for daily living – and so much more!
3. The Gallery Gulgong, 85 Herbert Street. This is the place to visit for place for local art and craft, unique gifts, and souvenirs of your visit to historic Gulgong. The Gallery features fine art, woodwork, photography, hand-crafted porcelain dolls, pottery, jewellery, hand poured fragrant soy candles, textiles, locally made jams and marmalade.
4. The Mudgee Sunflower & The Old School House 1883, 20 Brittania Road Home Rule. Located between Mudgee and Gulgong, browse the large collection of locally hand crafted timber, metal and acrylic home, gift and garden wares.
Check
out a few of these local gems this Mudgee Classic weekend!
