Gulgong.......

This aerial photograph of historic Gulgong contains many attractions as you would expect from an old goldmining town where Henry Lawson lived in his early days. Walk along the winding streets of Gulgong that follow original gold mine claims and discover different types of heritage buildings including cottages, commercial premises, chapels, churches and the Opera House Theatre, many of them more than 110 years old. Visit the Henry Lawson Centre and trace the poet's life, call in at the Pioneers' Museum and see how people lived, dressed and worked in Gulgong up to 150 years ago. Examine their machinery and see an operating printing press. Attend the Prince of Wales Opera House, still entertaining people today, and imagine how it was when Dame Nellie Melba and many other entertainers performed on this stage. Explore Red Hill with its gold mine shaft, see the Catholic and Anglican churches, chapels and meeting halls. Stay in Gulgong to enjoy the Eisteddfod, Henry Lawson Heritage Festival, Gulgong Folk Festival, Gulgong Show, club events and plays and theatre.

Gulgong has accommodation options ranging from campsites, caravans, cabins, cottages, hotels, motels, bed & breakfasts to farmstay. A variety of cafes, restaurants, clubs, hotels and take-away will suite all tastes.

Gulgong abounds with artists, potters, tapestry workers, craftspeople and artisans, find their skilled works displayed at workshops and galleries. Gulgong is surrounded by attractive scenery, historic farms and many vineyards with cellar door sampling and sales.

Visit Gulgong - More Than History

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