Gulgong
Sign in to savethumb|right|Anthony Trollope Gulgong is a 19th-century gold rush town in the Central Tablelands and the wider Central West regions of the Australian state of New South Wales. The town is situated within the Mid-Western Regional Council local government area. It is located about north west of Sydney, and about 30 km north of Mudgee along the Castlereagh Highway. At the , Gulgong had a population of .
Key facts
- Australian place.type
- town
- Australian place.name
- Gulgong
- Australian place.state
- nsw
- Australian place.image
- gulgong_st2.jpg
- Australian place.caption
- Mayne Street
- Australian place.postcode
- 2852
- Australian place.elevation
- 475
- Australian place.dist1
- 299
- Australian place.dir1
- NW
- Australian place.location1
- Sydney
- Australian place.dist2
- 110
- Australian place.dir2
- E
- Australian place.location2
- Dubbo
- Australian place.dist3
- 174
- Australian place.dir3
- N
- Australian place.location3
- Orange
- Australian place.dist4
- 30
- Australian place.dir4
- N
via Wikipedia infobox
Key dates
- Inception
- 1870
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Article
10 sectionsContents
- History
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- Heritage listings
- Railways
- Events
- Notable people
- Gallery
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thumb|right|Anthony Trollope Gulgong is a 19th-century gold rush town in the Central Tablelands and the wider Central West regions of the Australian state of New South Wales. The town is situated within the Mid-Western Regional Council local government area. It is located about north west of Sydney, and about 30 km north of Mudgee along the Castlereagh Highway. At the , Gulgong had a population of .
Today, much of the 19th-century character of the town remains, contributing to its appeal as a tourist destination. Of special interest is the Prince of Wales Opera House, a survivor with a rich history.