Mudgee Region Tourism Inc has compiled a list of its ‘Top 10 Green Travel Ideas for 2012’ to encourage people to take a clean, green and environmentally friendly holiday in the Region.
Visit Australia’s first organic winery, go bird-watching, take a tour in a National Park, join a bike tour and stay in eco-friendly accommodation.
“Our Top 10 Green Travel Ideas in the Mudgee Region are perfect for people who want to leave a low carbon footprint and be kind to the planet,” Mudgee Region Tourism Inc. CEO Lucy White said.
“The list reflects how unique the Mudgee Region is and how we cater to all kinds of interests – food and wine, art, history, extraordinary places to stay and unforgettable nature and adventure tours.”
Here are the Top 10 Green Travel Ideas in the Mudgee Region:
- Visit Australia’s first organic winery: Botobolar was Australia’s first certified organic winery and you can now visit its new cellar door and shop in town at ‘Botobolar Wine & Things Organic’.
- Go Bird-watching at Munghorn Nature Reserve: 35 km north east of Mudgee this bird-watching area is home to 160 species including the rare Regent Honeyeater, lyrebirds and emus.
- Cycle with Green Pedal Tours: Mudgee’s flat, vine-covered landscapes are perfect for cycling and Green Pedal Tours run half to seven day guided or self-guided tours.
- Star Gaze at Mudgee Observatory: witness the wonders of the stars and distant galaxies, away from city lights, from the powerful telescopes at this unique spot.
- Stay at Goulburn River Stone Cottages: stay on the banks of a river in a self-contained timber and stone cottage, and soak up the sounds of native flora and fauna.
- Eat from within 100 miles at the Mudgee Farmers Markets: buy local and seasonal produce at the renowned Mudgee Farmers Markets held on the 3rd Saturday of every month.
- Walk from Rylstone to Kandos: a scenic 7 km path connects the two country villages of Rylstone and Kandos, pack a picnic with local produce and enjoy it by the river.
- Farm Walk and Wine Dinner at Lowe Family Wine: David Lowe is a wine guru and shares his knowledge and wine-making secrets on regular Farm Walks and Wine Dinners.
- The Drip at Goulburn River National Park: walk through a cathedral-like atmosphere at The Drip, a towering sandstone cliff-face dripping clear spring water into the rocky river bed
- Dine at Market Street Café: this new café in town is a champion for sourcing locally and seasonal produce from within 100 miles including Ormiston Free Range Pork.
The Mudgee Region is a 3.5 hour drive from Sydney in Central NSW. To book any of these activities and for more information click here.
