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Gulgong, New South Wales

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From prestigious bygone buildings that were captured on Australia’s first $10 note to immersive museums and the oldest operating theatre in the Southern Hemisphere, Gulgong – home to the famous Australian poet Henry Lawson – is a national treasure just waiting to be discovered. Picture a country town nestled into the rolling hills of country New South Wales, where curved streets are lined with heritage buildings complete with iron-lace verandahs, and friendly locals greet you with warm smiles. What looks like a classic countryside town from a distance is so much more. Nestled into Mudgee Region’s rolling hills, 300 kilometres from Sydney, sits a national treasure. Welcome to Gulgong, the region’s famous 19th-century gold-mining town, where the local passion is just as profound as its history. Gulgong’s charm lies in its rich heritage, and you’ll feel it unequivocally along Mayne Street, the beating heart of the town. As you wander through the picturesque streets, you’ll feel as though you’ve stepped back in time, with many buildings the remnants of the late 1800s gold rush era. Tom Saunders first struck gold at Red Hill in 1870 and the old mine shaft and Poppet Head are still on Red Hill for visitors to see. The heritage-listed town buildings, many complete with original verandas and iron-lace balconies, include such gems as The Prince of Wales Opera House, in which Dame Nellie Melba once performed. It is the oldest performing arts venue still being used for its original intention in Australia. Henry Lawson, although born in Grenfell, went to school in Eurunderee, between Gulgong and Mudgee. The town embraces Henry Lawson with the famous Henry Lawson Festival held annually and in the Henry Lawson Centre Museum.

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