GULGONG
Gulgong is a small town (pop. 2000) located in the Central west of N.S.W.  28kms north of Mudgee and approx. 300kms NW of Sydney. The surrounding area ranges from hilly to the south and east, undulating around Gulgong, gradually changing to flatter landscape to the north and west. The district, particularly around Mudgee, is renowned for its wine production and many local wineries are open to the public on a daily basis.

Accomodation on the Airfield
Accomodation on the Airfield is available in the form of on site caravans or camping sites. All sites are unpowered. The caravans will be charged out at a rate of $35 per night for 2 people and $7 per night for each additional person.  (Availability of caravans varies)

The fee for camping at the airfield is included in the competition entry fee.

Local Accommodation

Prince of Wales Hotel               97 Mayne Street                                    0263 741 166
(click link for accomodation and hotel's website link)

 Ten Dollar Town Motel             Cnr Mayne & Medley Sts                      0263 741 204
Goldfields Motor Inn                  Mayne St opp. District Hospital              0263 741 111
Gulgong Motel                           Medley Street south                               0263 741 122
Centennial Hotel/Motel              141 Mayne Street                                  0263 741 241
Post Office Hotel                      97 Herbert Street                                  0263 741 031
Commercial Hotel                     104 Mayne Street                                  0263 741 206
The Stables Guest Rooms          149 Mayne Street                                  0263 741 668
Henry Lawson Caravan Park     Mayne St adj. Dist. Hospital                   0263 741 294

Local Facilities

Post Office is located at the south end of Herbert Street.
Service Stations:                        Kelly’s  47 Medley Street                       0263 741 525
                                                Mobil    77 Medley Street                       0263 741 196
                                                Shell     Herbert & Station Sts                0263 741 652

The Club deals at Kelly’s Service Station.  The Proprietor, Des Kelley is very obliging and a capable mechanic.

N.R.M.A. is located at 105 May Street opp. Loneragans Store                0263 742 666
                                                Road Service                                        0263 741 044

Bottled Gas:      available at Shell Service Station.
Ice:                   available at Shell and Mobil Service Stations.

Banks:              Commonwealth (also has an ATM)
                        Westpac
                        National Australia (3 days per week)

Apart from the Commonwealth Bank there is another ATM located inside the Supermarket that accepts most cards.
There are a number of outlets that use the EFTPOS system.

Supermarket:     There is one Supermarket located in the Loneragans building at the eastern
                        end of Mayne Street.

Clubs:               RSL                 64 Herbert St
                        (not open for meals on Mon. Tues. or Wed.)
                        Bowling Club in Tallawang Street in the vicinity of the Caravan Park.
                        The Bowling Club serves meals.
                        There are several eating establishments in the town.

Medical:            Drs. G. Caterson and R. Williams 87 Mayne St               0263 741 104
Hospital:           Gulgong District Mayne St (west) past caravan park       0263 741 200
Chemist:           opposite the Commonwealth Bank in Mayne Street         0263 741 107

Swimming
Pool                  Excellent pool is located near Loneragans Flour Mill.

Bus Service:      State Rail runs a twice daily service to Lithgow connecting with trains to
                        Sydney - bookings are essential and can be made at the Post Office.

Local Attractions

see MGTI web site

As well as the local wineries the Pioneer Museum in Gulgong is rated as one of the best in Australia and is a must if you have not been there before.

The Wellington Caves and adjacent Clock Museum is a 50 minutes drive from Gulgong.

The Siding Springs Observatory on top of the Warrumbungle Mountains is a 1 ½ hour drive to the north.

Dubbo is a little over an hours drive either via Wellington or Ballimore and is the home of the Western Plains Zoo as well as other attractions.

The Windamere and Burrendong Dams are within easy commuting distance via Mudgee and are worth a visit.

Other local interests can be found by visiting the Tourist Centres in Gulgong or Mudgee.

Emergency

Police               Medley Street                           0263 741 300
Ambulance       Medley Street                           131 233
Fire Brigade      Medley Street                           0263 741 100