You are invited to step back in time and potter around the original and narrow bent streets with high footpaths in this historic town. Gulgong was founded in the gold rush era when an estimated 20000 people flocked to the area.
Whilst the streetscape and heritage buildings haven’t changed much since the late 1800s, you’ll find a progressive and passionate community eager to welcome visitors and share their stories. It’s a real and rare treat.
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 every June long weekend and in the Henry Lawson Centre Museum.
Quick Facts
Gulgong is an Urban Location area within the local government area of Mid-Western Regional in New South Wales, it is located approximately 230kms from the capital Sydney and extends over an area of 102.081 square kilometres. Gulgong has a recorded population of 2521 residents and is within the Australian Eastern Daylight Time zone Australia/Sydney.
If you are planning a visit to Gulgong we’ve put together some of the things you can see or do while you are here. These include, places to stay, tours and attractions, some upcoming events and places where you can grab a meal. Go ahead, try one of the buttons above. Every destination has something worth seeing so start exploring… If you know Gulgong and think we’ve missed something, let us know and we’ll share it here.