
History abounds in the old gold mining town of Gulgong. Add to this the rugged sandstone country bordering the Goulburn River around the Drip which incorporates a mixture eastern and western flora and fauna and you have an adventure on your hands.
Cycle Tour of 5 days & nights - approximately 186 km
Level of Difficulty - Moderate
Day 1 - 20 km
- Arrive in Mudgee & settle into your very comfortable accommodation
- We will bring you your bikes and explain the Tour
- If time permits, take a warm up ride along one of our recommended routes around Mudgee
- This evening (and for days 2 & 5), explore Mudgee's excellent restaurants and cafes
- Your detailed Tour Notes will outline various restaurant options
Day 2 - 35 km
- After a hearty breakfast you depart for Gulgong
- Leave your luggage to be picked up by us
- Follow our recommended route along one of Mudgee’s northern wine trails
- Don’t forget to stop and smell the roses en-route!
- Travel at your own pace and arrive in Gulgong at your leisure
- Visit the Cudgegong Gallery, Henry Lawson Centre and the Gulgong Pioneers Museum - optional.
- Enjoy the ambiance of this amazingly preserved gold mining town
- Another relaxing night awaits you at your chosen accommodation
Day 3 - 39 km
- Today’s route takes you through Ulan to The Drip
- Again there is plenty of time to enjoy the journey
- Most of the trip is an easy gradient along quiet sealed roads
- Pastoral land and eucalyptus trees abound
- Tonight’s accommodation is in the beautifully situated, secluded and rustic Goulburn River Stone Cottages
- This location is remote and absolutely tranquil
- A BBQ dinner is included
Day 4 - 50 km
- Today you will cycle from The Drip to Kain’s Flat
- The middle part of the journey is along a very picturesque country lane with light bush land, often on both sides
- In part, a dirt road winds around and crosses a creek
- The Cooyal Pub is a great place to stop for a cool drink
- There are also options of extra travel to
- The Munghorn Gap Nature Reserve (11 km) and
- The Castle Rock walking track (8 km) - not suitable for cycling
- Tonight’s accommodation provides another opportunity for star gazing
- A home cooked dinner is included.
Day 5 - 31 km
- After a hearty breakfast, your last day is an easy jaunt back to Mudgee
- Make the most of the opportunity to soak up the last of this unique experience
- Once back in Mudgee you can see more of the town and vineyards
- Return and relax at the same comfortable accommodation you enjoyed on your first night
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