Today we toured the countryside surrounding Mudgee. The small towns of the area are in a state of decline such as Hargraves that is now a town with a number of empty houses and a single general store.
Next stop was Hill End reached via a picturesque drive through the hills. This is an old gold mining town that at one time had a population greater than that of Sydney. These times are well past with few remaining buildings left as reminders of a more prosperous past. Entry to the town is still imposing.
As in times past, the Pub is still the focus of the town. They still put on a great lunch. Many other buildings are in decline.
The surrounding country is magnificent and after heavy recent rain is looking to be in good condition.
The return loop took us back through Sofala to see the town and find coffee that had been in very short supply in the areas we passed through.
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