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Mudgee is an Australian town located in the Central West region of New South Wales. The area lies under the local government area of the Mid-Western Regional Council. The Mudgee district is centred across the edge of the Sydney Basin and is about 270 kilometres from Sydney. As of June 2018, Mudgee recorded a population of 12,410 residents.

Mudgee has developed significantly as a wine-producing region, contributing to a significant portion of its economy. Other rural produce of the town includes sheep, cattle, wheat, fruit, olives, alfalfa, tomatoes, honey, sweetcorn, and dairy products. The city has a humid subtropical climate throughout the year and semi-arid characteristics.

Some of the heritage-listed buildings of Mudgee include St Mary's Roman Catholic Church, Mudgee Town Hall, Binnawee Homestead, Mudgee Post Office, Regent Theatre, and Mudgee railway station.

Facilities in Mudgee Mudgee is home to several churches, like St Mary's Catholic Church, Mudgee Uniting Church, Salvation Army, St Paul's Presbyterian Church, etc.

Some of the schools and colleges in Mudgee are Mudgee High School, Mudgee Public School, St Matthews Catholic School, Mudgee College, and Cudgegong Valley Public School.

**Famous Destinations Around Mudgee

The Drip Gorge This is a beautiful scenic bush walk that has a serene atmosphere. Some of the attractions include substantial rock formations, water crossings, fantastic birdlife, etc.

Wineries The town is home to several famous wineries and vineyards, including Lowe Wines, SHORT SHEEP Micro-Winery, The Cellar by Gilbert (Gilbert Family Wines), Moothi Estate Winery, Robert Stein Winery and Vineyard, Burnbrae Wines, and many others.

Dunns Swamp It is yet another splendid spot where visitors can enjoy the calm and beautiful waters, rocks, bush, sunshine, and of course, the entire view.

History of Mudgee The Wiradjuri nation were the original custodians of the region. The town got its name from the Wiradjuri term, "Moothi", which carried the meaning of "Nest in the Hills". Some other accounts say that it might have been derived from the word "mou-gee" meaning "contented". The first European to set foot on Mudgee was James Blackman, who crossed the Cudgegong River in 1821.