Mudgee to Tamworth road trip: Best stops, distance & drive time
The best stops on a Mudgee to Tamworth road trip are the Drop Walking Track and Coolah Valley Lookout. The Mudgee to Tamworth drive covers a 286km distance in a driving time of around 3h17m.
The Mudgee to Tamworth road trip connects two of the most enjoyable inland New South Wales towns. Mudgee is the centre of one of Australia’s most buzzy wine regions, while Tamworth is the nation’s country music capital.
Mudgee offers private wine tours, hot air balloon rides over the vineyards and opal-polishing workshops.
You can look at the Tamworth accommodation options here.
There are some good road trip stops to add to the itinerary on the way, too.
Mudgee to Tamworth distance and driving time
By car, the distance from Mudgee to Tamworth is 286km. This makes for a driving time of around three hours and 17 minutes.
3 great experiences to book in Mudgee
- Opal-polishing workshop – and set the opals as jewellery.
- Wine and food tour in a classic car – indulge in style.
- Sunrise hot air balloon flight – see the vineyards from above.
Take Ulan Road out of Mudgee and you can stop at a fair few wineries on the way north. Vinifera Wines, Pieter van Gent and the Robert Stein Winery all offer cellar door tasting sessions.
Next up: Goulburn River State Conservation Area.