REASONS TO STAY

CUDGEGONG VALLEY The fertile valley produces everything from cider and hazelnuts to olives, cheese and honey, as well as free-range lamb, pork and beef. The region also has 40 cellar doors and a burgeoning wedding industry for those seeking to tie the knot in a region famed for wine, produce and rolling landscapes.

MUDGEE RACE CLUB A leading regional racecourse, with a number of meets throughout the year. mudgeeraceclubinc.com

ARTS AND CULTURAL The town has a flourishing artistic community with a youth theatre program, local art and craft co-op and markets. The Mud Factory has after-school art classes, workshops and adult ceramic classes at 15b Lewis Street. 0401 175 148 themudfactory.com.au

THE GLEN WILLOW REGIONAL SPORTS COMPLEX A 10,000-head capacity stadium that hosts carnivals, premierships and championships. midwestern.nsw.gov.au