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Alby & Es<strong>the</strong>rs, Mudgee<br />
Kandos<br />
LUE<br />
Lue, pronounced <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> Aborig<strong>in</strong>al language ‘Loo-wee’ is about 20 m<strong>in</strong>utes from Mudgee and is a busy little village<br />
on <strong>the</strong> route to <strong>the</strong> Hunter <strong>Region</strong>. In <strong>the</strong> late 1800s, Lue boasted a bakery, hotel, blacksmith, two general stores, a<br />
product merchant and butcher. Today <strong>the</strong>re’s a popular pub, <strong>the</strong> unique Lue Pottery and some self-conta<strong>in</strong>ed and<br />
farm stay accommodation options. Take <strong>the</strong> scenic drive to Rylstone from Mudgee via Lue.<br />
WINDEYER<br />
Nestled <strong>in</strong> a beautiful valley 40km south-west of Mudgee, W<strong>in</strong>deyer is steeped <strong>in</strong> history. Gold was discovered<br />
<strong>in</strong> 1851 and dur<strong>in</strong>g that era it was common for fossickers to yield up to four ounces (0.1kg) of gold per pan. The<br />
heritage listed 1911 W<strong>in</strong>deyer Hotel still operates today, as does a caravan park. Some of <strong>the</strong> world’s best superf<strong>in</strong>e<br />
wool comes from this district.<br />
WOLLAR<br />
The gateway to <strong>the</strong> Goulburn River National Park, <strong>the</strong> village was officially declared <strong>in</strong> March 1885.<br />
FILMING IN THE REGION | MID-WESTERN REGIONAL COUNCIL 16