Owl Head Lodge, Gulgong, near Mudgee Featured

Owl Head Lodge, a 4.5-star getaway in Gulgong, offers a peaceful retreat with stunning views of the Cudgegong Valley and the Milky Way. The lodge features a variety of cottages and shearers quarters, some with kitchens and others with kitchenettes, accommodating up to 26 guests. Guests can enjoy the surrounding farmland, visit the animals, and explore nearby attractions like the Mudgee wine region and the historic town of Gulgong.

SEE THE MILKY WAY | 4.5 STAR GETAWAY | OWL HEAD LODGE

BBQs

free parking

free wifi

long stay discount

firepit

swimming pool

working farm

What makes Owl Head Lodge a Great Getaway

Set among rolling hills and vineyards, Owl Head Lodge is the kind of place where you can truly slow down. Think golden sunsets, star-filled skies, birdsong in the mornings, and sweeping views over the Cudgegong Valley. And at night? There, shining bright, is the Milky Way! Bespoke activities can be arranged for example, weddings and events, wine tasting (for groups more than 10),

Why you’ll Love Staying at Owl Head Lodge, your Gulgong Accommodation

Firstly, you’ve an excellent choice of cottages to suit you: from a solo traveller, couples to families or for a large group getaway with accommodation available for up to 26 guests. The wide choice of Cottages and Shearers Quarters (7 altogether) available are:

1. SHEARERS QUARTERS EAST: 3 guests, Queen bed & 1 double sofa bed, 1 bathroom, kitchenette (Quarters can be interconnected with  Shearers Cottage & Shearers Quarters West by way of enclosed breezeways).
2. SHEARERS COTTAGE: 6 guests, 1 x Queen bed,  2 King Singles, 1 Double Sofa Bed, 1 bathroom, full kitchen.
3. SHEARERS QUARTERS EAST: 3 guests, 1 x Queen bed,  1 King Single, Ensuite & bath tub.
4. GLASS STUDIO EAST: 3 guests, 1 x Queen Bed, 1 x King Single Bed, kitchenette. (can be connected to the Glass cottage and Glass studio West via veranda partitions, opened for easy access to create a large and extended accommodation space for friends and family groups).
5. GLASS COTTAGE: 4 guests: Queen Bed, 1 x Double Sofa Bed, 1 bathroom, full kitchen.
6. GLASS STUDIO WEST: 3 guests, Queen bed, 1 Single Sofa Bed. full kitchen.
7. SLAB STUDIO: 7 guests, 2 x Queen Beds, 1 x King Single Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed (in living room)

Each property at Owl Head Lodge is distinct, with variable features. For example, some have kitchens, others with kitchenettes. Continental breakfast is offered daily for all properties – cereal, toast, tea and coffee.

As you are surrounded by farmland, it seems only natural to want to see the animals. By invitation you can also visit the farmland animals as there is a small working Highland cattle breeding program, with a few Nigerian Dwarf goats & lamas roaming around in the paddocks.  The surrounding acreage is abundant farmland for sheep and cattle…and of course, the obligatory vineyards!

Gulgong, the Gateway to Mudgee Wine Region

A short drive away, you’ll find award-winning wineries, farm gate produce, and natural wonders like The Drip Gorge in Goulburn River National Park. It’s only a 5 minute drive from the historic gold mining town of Gulgong and the vineyards of Mudgee beckon only a 20 minute drive from Owl Head Lodge.

Gulgong’s Country History and Spirit

After all, what really makes Gulgong special is its people – welcoming, down-to-earth locals who take pride in their town’s history and love sharing it with visitors.  In fact, Gulgong is also home to Henry Lawson the Australian writer and bush poet whose portrait is represented on the Australian 10 dollar note (reverse side). Spending his formative years in Gulgong, Lawson’s works reflect life from the outback gold-mining town in the 19th century. In addition, if you look closely at the 10 dollar banknote, you’ll spot the Times Bakery and Gulgong Dispensary, that still operate today.

Food, Wine, and Country Hospitality in Gulgong, Gateway to Mudgee

Additionally Gulgong offers a cosy selection of pubs, cafés, bakeries, and restaurants where you’ll find hearty meals and warm country hospitality. Local markets and boutique shops add to the small-town charm.

For Things to do around the Region

Owl Head Lodge is near other scenic attractions, so look up our Things to do around Mudgee, NSW. Coming soon – Things to do in Gulgong

Roadtrip to the Mudgee Region

Looking for a roadtrip around your Gulgong accommodation? Check out our Roadtrip Sydney to Mudgee. Don’t forget it’s only 25 minutes further to Owl Head Lodge