Activities
Nothing about your stay would be like your everyday life. You’ve got to seize the day.

ACTIVITIES
Being just over 3 hours northwest of Sydney, the Hill End Lodge is the ideal retreat to get back to nature. Indulge in fine wine & foods, paint & unwind, and stroll into the historic gold mining town of Hill End. Walk or bike one of the many scenic trails, or partake in any of the local tours & activities.
For the more relaxed, simply rest in the rustic surrounds and landscaped gardens of the Lodge, and enjoy the local wine and cheeses. As night falls, head down to the fire pit, and sit untouched by the chill of night to reflect on the unique mix of attractions that makes a stay at the lodge such a golden experience.
Hill End Lodge Activities
- Use our BBQ and picnic facilities
- Kick a ball, throw a frisbee or play a game of family cricket
- Identify native plants and birds
- View our display of local art and photography
- Dine in our restaurant and sample a wide range of wines
- Toast marshmallows around the fire pit (subject to seasonal bans)
- Enjoy a cheese and fruit platter with a refreshment of your choice
- Relax and find time for you!

Hill End Activities
- Visit the National Parks Hill End Heritage Center
- Visit the History Hill Museum
- Go Bushwalking
- Visit La Paloma Pottery
- Go on Guided Ghost Tours
- Have a drink at the Royal Hotel
- Walk the Golden Gully track
- Spend a day on Jhob’s Gold Panning Tour
- Head inside Bald Hill Mine for a tour
- Visit the local Hill End Art Gallery
- Explore the Turon & Macquarie rivers

Central West Region Activities
- Just an hour from the Lodge you’ll find Mudgee, Bathurst, Sofala, Hargraves, Wyndeyer and Lake Burrendong. Using Hill End Lodge as your base of operations you can explore the local landscape at your leisure and visit many attractions including:
