Tucked away in the quiet embrace of New South Wales’ Central West, Mudgee is a place where the pace softens and the wine flows. At the heart of it is The Clairfield Hotel - a timeless fusion of heritage charm and modern luxury. We're especially fond of this destination not only for its soulful aesthetic, but because it features our very own planters - perfectly placed, beautifully styled, and now part of the story.

Whether you’re craving golden-hour wine tastings, boutique interiors, or simply a reset that soothes the senses, our Mudgee guide has you covered. Come for the scenery, stay for the serenity.

Where to Stay: The Clairfield Hotel

This isn’t just a place to stay - it’s a place to linger, to inhale, to belong. The Clairfield Hotel is home to 57 impeccably designed guest rooms and suites, each echoing the landscape's warmth with natural textures, layered lighting, and thoughtful details.

At the heart of the hotel lies an enclosed heated pool, surrounded by plush daybeds, a gymnasium, and a steam room - a sanctuary of calm. The cantina lighting, open-air lounge seating, and outdoor fireplace create a dreamlike stage for relaxed poolside dining.

For the culinary inclined, Gigi’s is the hotel’s signature 70-seat restaurant, where Executive Chef Sam Potter brings seasonal Australian produce into inventive alignment with Italian influences. A short wander away, The Flour Bin offers a more intimate setting for cocktails and informal meals, still rooted in the region’s artisanal bounty - from cheeses and oils to handcrafted chocolates.

Seeking restoration? Jila, the hotel’s dedicated wellness studio, invites you into its serene embrace. With infrared saunas, float therapy rooms, and Sans [ceuticals] products, it’s a modern wellness experience grounded in nature and sincerity.

Inspired by the clear fields of Mudgee and the community’s warm spirit, The Clairfield Hotel is both unpretentious and refined. Their mission? To turn every visitor into a returning friend - offering a level of service as personalised as it is heartfelt.

Where to Eat & Drink

While Gigi’s alone is worth the trip, Mudgee overflows with culinary brilliance:

• Alby & Esthers - A laneway café cloaked in vines. House-made granola, rich espresso, and sun-dappled mornings await.
• Pipeclay Pumphouse - Vineyard views and seasonal dishes in a relaxed fine-dining setting.
• The Zin House - A long-table experience on the Lowe Family Wine Co. estate. A five-course celebration of regional flavours - book early.

What to Do in Mudgee

• Meander through Lawson Park and along the Cudgegong River as the sky turns amber.
• Sip your way through Logan Wines, First Ridge, and Gilbert Family Wines - each a love letter to the land.

• Experience sunrise in a hot air balloon for breathtaking views of rolling vineyards and golden pastures.
• Wander the stalls at the Mudgee Fine Foods Farmers Market (third Saturday of every month) for local treasures.

Mudgee invites you to slow down and soak up life’s quiet luxuries - long lunches under pepper trees, earthy wines that speak of place, and golden hour walks that feel like poetry. It’s a destination that rewards presence: rich in community, grounded in beauty, and shaped by makers, growers, and storytellers. Whether you’re visiting for a weekend or weaving it into your life's tapestry, Mudgee offers more than a moment - it offers a memory worth returning to.