The Post Office Residence and Stables is located in Hill End Historic Site. 

To get there from Bathurst (allow 1.5hrs):

• Turn off the Great Western Highway onto Gilmour Street at Kelso
• Follow Sofala Road for around 45km
• At Sofala, turn left onto Hill End Road and continue for around 37.5km to Hill End Historic Site
• After arriving in Hill End, turn right onto Clarke Street past the Heritage Centre then left onto Church Street.
• Post Office Residence and Stables is located on the corner of Church and Tambaroora streets

To get there from Mudgee (allow 1.25hrs):

• Head north towards Gulgong on the Castlereagh Highway
• Turn left onto Hill End Road and continue for around 69km to Hill End Historic Site
• After arriving in Hill End, turn right onto Clarke Street past the Heritage Centre then left onto Church Street.
• Post Office Residence and Stables is located on the corner of Church and Tambaroora streets

The access gate for the Post Office Residence is on the corner of the property, just past the entrance to the working Post Office. Follow the path to the front door of the residence.

The access gate for the Stables is located on the Church Street side of the property.

Road quality

• Sealed roads

Vehicle access

• 2WD vehicles

Weather restrictions

• All weather

Parking

Parking is available along the roadside on Tambaroora and Church streets.

The Residence: 

• Bedding configuration: 2 bedrooms with 1 queen bed. 1 bedroom with 2 king single beds.
• There are no ensuite bathrooms. There’s 1 toilet with a handbasin inside the residence for the exclusive use of those staying at the residence. There is a shower, bathtub and toilet in a new amenities block at the side of the residence.
• The guest kitchen includes fridge, oven with 4-burner cooktop, microwave, toaster and kettle.
• The residence has a common lounge area with TV
• All bed linen and towels are provided

The Stables:

• Bedding configuration: 1 queen bed located upstairs using a spiral staircase (not suitable for children or people with mobility difficulties)
• There's a ensuite bathroom with toilet and handbasin adjoining from the upstairs bedroom. 1 shower over bath and toilet in a new amenities block at the side of The Stables.
• The guest kitchen includes fridge, oven with 4-burner cooktop, microwave, toaster and kettle.
• The Stables has a small sitting area downstairs with TV
• All bed linen and towels are provided

• Please leave the property clean and tidy with all kitchen items washed up and put away. Additional fees may be charged for any unreasonable cleaning required, or for missing or broken items.

Toilets

• Flush toilets

Barbecue facilities

• Gas/electric barbecues (free)

Drinking water

Public phone

There's limited mobile phone service, however no WiFi is available. A public pay phone is available at the front of the post office.

Showers

• Hot showers

Electric power

Heating

Electric heater

• Post Office Residence and Stables factsheet
• Post Office Residence and Stables map (3.9MB pdf)

Disability access level - no wheelchair access

• The path to both properties is uneven and narrow and there are several steps to access the The Post Office Residence.
• The external bathroom is difficult to reach in a wheelchair from inside The Post Office Residence
• The Stables is not wheelchair accessible

• Capertee and Hill End 4WD camping tour Explore the stunning sights of Capertee, the Turon River and Hill End on a 4WD camping adventure with Adrenalin Offroad Centre.
• Cornish Quartz roasting pits The quartz roasting pits are a short drive from Hill End and are a significant historical remnant of Australia’s earlier mining heritage.
• Craigmoor House Step back in time at heritage Craigmoor House in Hill End Historic Site. Home to the Marshall family for nearly a century, this lovingly preserved building has fascinating tales to tell about life in a mining town during colonial times.
• Denningtons Cottage Denningtons Cottage is a heritage miner’s cottage built in 1858 in Hill End, and now home to ceramic artist studio.
• Hill End gold 4WD adventures Hop on board a comfortable 4WD vehicle and enjoy a thrilling journey over rugged 4WD trails as you explore the Hill End and Sofala goldfields region. These excursions with Simmo’s Offroad Tours are a great way discover fascinating gold rush history and heritage. 
• Hill End Heritage Centre Hill End Heritage Centre's interactive museum displays and historic information are the perfect introduction to any visit to Hill End Historic Site.
• Virtual tour of Craigmoor House Step back in time on a virtual tour of historic Craigmoor House in Hill End. Home to the Marshall family for a century, this heritage building has been lovingly preserved both inside and out, providing a glimpse of what life was like during colonial times.

• Bald Hill tourist mine Experience the underground world of a goldminer at Bald Hill tourist mine. A short walk or drive from Hill End, this guided tour is ideal for families and school groups.
• Beaufoy Merlin lookout Beaufoy Merlin lookout offers spectacular views and an excellent vantage point to see the true scale of former mining activities. It’s also great for photography.
• Hill End Heritage Centre Hill End Heritage Centre's interactive museum displays and historic information are the perfect introduction to any visit to Hill End Historic Site.

Animals

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  Superb fairy wren (Malurus cyaneus)

  The striking blue and black plumage of the adult male superb fairy wren makes for colourful bird watching across south-eastern Australia. The sociable superb fairy wrens, or blue wrens, are Australian birds living in groups consisting of a dominant male, mouse-brown female ‘jenny wrens’ and several tawny-brown juveniles.