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Mudgee (Aboriginal for nest in the hills) is a town in central New South Wales, Australia. It is located in the broad fertile Cudgegong River valley 261 kilometres North West of Sydney, an easy 3½ drive. As of 2004, Mudgee is the centre of the Mid-Western Regional Council Local Government Area with a population of 24,000 (2006 est).
The Mudgee district is well known for its fine wine. Mudgee has developed as a wine producing region and is a popular destination for people to visit the forty wineries operating in the Mudgee district. Mudgee has a hospitality sector with many bed & breakfasts, cafes and restaurants which add flair to its diverse wine community.
Other rural produce includes cattle, sheep, wheat, lucerne, olives, fruit, tomatoes, corn, honey and dairy products. Mining also contributes to Mudgee’s diverse economy.
Mudgee has much to offer, including historic townships, magnificent national parks and nature reserves with spectacular scenery, local art galleries and music festivals.