Hill End Historic Site
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Hill End Historic Site.
Getting there and parking
From Bathurst (allow 1.5hrs)
- Turn off the Great Western highway onto Gilmour St 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
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
Parking Show more
- Bald Hill tourist mine See on map
- Beaufoy Merlin lookout See on map
- Bill Lyle Reserve picnic area See on map
- General Store See on map
- Hill End Pines Cottage See on map
- Sydney Hotel Cottage See on map
Vehicle access
- 2WD vehicles
Weather restrictions
- All weather
By bike
Check out the Bicycle information for NSW website for more information.
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Hill End Historic Site. Here are some of the highlights.
Autumn
With sunny, dry days and crisp evenings, it's a great time of year for a camping holiday at Hill End – head to the Village campground or the larger Glendora campground. You could even sign up as a campground host.
Spring
Flowers are at their best this time of the year - enjoy cherry blossoms and blooms in the historic cottage gardens.
Winter
The winter light is renowned among artists and photographers - you may even get some shots of snow .
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
15°C and 27°C
Highest recorded
40.1°C
Winter temperature
Average
1°C and 15°C
Lowest recorded
-8.9°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
January
Driest month
April and May
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
108.7mm
Facilities
Amenities
Toilets Show more
- Bald Hill tourist mine
- Bill Lyle Reserve picnic area
- Fairfax House
- General Store
- Glendora campground
- Hill End Pines Cottage
- Hosies
- Northeys apartment
- Post Office Residence and Stables
- Sydney Hotel Cottage
- Village campground
Picnic tables Show more
- Bald Hill tourist mine
- Bill Lyle Reserve picnic area
- Glendora campground
- Northeys apartment
- Sydney Hotel Cottage
- Village campground
Barbecue facilities Show more
Cafe/kiosk
Drinking water Show more
- Bald Hill tourist mine
- Bill Lyle Reserve picnic area
- Fairfax House
- General Store
- Glendora campground
- Hill End Pines Cottage
- Hosies
- Northeys apartment
- Post Office Residence and Stables
- Sydney Hotel Cottage
- Village campground
Public phone
Showers Show more
- Fairfax House
- Glendora campground
- Hill End Pines Cottage
- Hosies
- Northeys apartment
- Post Office Residence and Stables
- Sydney Hotel Cottage
- Village campground
Electric power Show more
Maps and downloads
Permitted
Pets
You can walk your dog on-lead at this location. See other regional parks in NSW that have dog walking areas.
- You will need to keep your dog on a leash at all times and remember to pick up after them.
- Dangerous dogs and restricted breed dogs as defined under the Companion Animals Act must be muzzled at all times.
- Dogs are not permitted inside buildings or on tours (other than certified assistance animals).
- Dogs are not allowed within 10m of barbecues, picnic tables and children's playgrounds.
Prohibited
Drones
Flying a drone for recreational purposes is prohibited in this area. Drones may affect public enjoyment, safety and privacy, interfere with park operations, or pose a threat to wildlife. See the Drones in Parks policy.
This area may be a declared Drone Exclusion Zone, or may be subject to Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) rules for flying near airports, aerodromes and helicopter landing sites. See CASA's Drone Flyer Rules.
Commercial filming and photography
Commercial filming or photography is prohibited without prior consent. You must apply for permission and contact the local office.
Smoking
NSW national parks are no smoking areas.
Contact
- in the Country NSW region
Hill End Historic Site is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
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Hill End Historic Site office
02 6370 9050
Contact hours: Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm. Closed weekends and public holidays. - 5 Beyers Avenue, Hill End NSW 2850
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Email: hill.end@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Hill End Historic Site office
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Mudgee office
02 6370 9000
Contact hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 4:30pm. - 27 Inglis Street, Mudgee NSW 2850
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Email: npws.mudgee@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Mudgee office
Nearby towns
Mudgee (71 km)
Set in the Cudgegong River valley in Central West NSW, Mudgee is a charming historic town and a popular destination for wine enthusiasts keen to sample its award-winning reds and whites. From its many wineries and national parks to markets, festivals and activities for the kids, Mudgee has much to offer.
Bathurst (80 km)
Within a 70-km radius of Bathurst are the spectacular limestone cave systems -Abercrombie and Jenolan caves - which you can explore safely on guided tours.
Orange (135 km)
The bustling city of Orange, with its many cafes, restaurants and shopping opportunities, has something for everyone, plus there's a huge range of places to stay. The real highlight is the town's food and wine, so bring your thirst and your appetite.