In a country town like Mudgee, if you don't get the exposure to art, you just don't develop the interest. We're offering kids the opportunity to open up and develop their creative side. The proportion and balance that is captured in the kids' work is fantastic! It's like an innate knowledge. And it makes you realise how, with the realities of growing up, we put away that side of our expression in a box — only to find we then we spend all this time as adults trying to unpack it again! The biggest... Read more

History Hill at Hill End holds over 10,000 gold rush artefacts including some extremely rare and unusual Australian historical pieces. Refer the website for full details or phone. We are open to the general public by demand. In other words phone to make sure during the week. We guarantee to be open all school holidays, public holidays and every week end excluding Christmas day. Included in the History Hill experience at Hill End is the underground mine experience which involves a total of 175 metres... Read more

Old Dubbo Gaol is a state heritage listed must see. This remarkably complete and intact gaol operated for 119 years from 1847 to 1966 and is still nestled in the main street of Dubbo. This set of 19th and 20th century gaol buildings create a pocket in time, and the experiences within brings history to life. This regional gaol is representative of powerful, surprising and dark moments in Australian prison history. We house important collections such as the hangman’s kit and gallows, and unforgettable... Read more

With over 3sq km of wild and wonderful bushland and 700 animals, Taronga Western Plains Zoo offers a safari adventure right in the heart of NSW. Find yourself surrounded by magnificent wildlife on wide open plains. Whether you stroll across the grasslands or hire bikes or carts, it’s a fun way to spend time with family and friends, away from it all. Taronga Western Plains Zoo won the 2011 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence award for consistently receiving excellent ratings from members. Read more

Daytime 18 hole astro themed mini golf. Night time audio visual presentation; distance, our star the Sun and astronauts in space. Then viewing through our telescopes: the moon and planets, clusters of millions of stars, star birth clouds and other wonders of the universe. Duration 90 minutes Read more