Make your own way to Mudgee and check in to your accommodation. You can spend the afternoon strolling through the charming streets of town. Mudgee is known for its old world charm, colonial buildings and many fine wineries surrounding the town. It is a wonderful place to explore before your cycling starts tomorrow. Overnight Mudgee.

Meals:  Nil

The focus for today is on exploring the wineries of the region and the stunning local produce. You pick up your bike this morning and then head north out of Mudgee along the Ulan Road. Shortly after leaving, you can stop and taste some fine, locally produced cheeses. Upon turning onto Henry Lawson drive we recommend you stop at Petersons Winery. They have a number of outstanding wines for tasting set in nice surrounds. You can also visit nearby Pieter van Gent winery for another tasting. As you continue cycling you'll pass Mansfield wines and di Lusso Estate, both are worth a visit as they specialise in Mediterranean and Italian styles respectively. This is the beauty of a self guided cycling holiday, you get to chose where you stop and for how long depending on your tastes. Later you arrive at Lowe Winery, which is our recommended lunch stop. They have platters which are generously sized and a nice outdoor area. If you are here on a Saturday or Monday, then they an incredible degustation lunch at Zin House (attached to the winery) – let us know if you wish us to book this for you. Saturday is a 6-course lunch. Monday is a 3-course lunch. After lunch, it’s back on the bike and a short cycle to Craigmoor wines. They have an art gallery, and a large selection of wines to taste. From there it's just 6km back to Mudgee, with a few more wineries en route, if you get the urge. All of today's cycle is on bitumen. The roads are quiet, with the exception of the start which heads along Ulan Road, which can get some traffic to the mines. There is a cycleway adjacent, so please use this. Overnight Mudgee. Cycling distance: 22.4km, ascent: 153m, descent: 156m

Meals:  Nil

This is an easy ride suitable for all ages. The views are pleasant and it's relatively flat. The route continues down Rocky Waterhole Road, ending up back in Mudgee. Most of this route is on very quiet roads. It’s worth keeping in mind that there can be trucks from the coal mines on any of the roads, so it does pay to be vigilant. All of this ride is on bitumen. Overnight in Mudgee.

Meals:  Nil

Today's day ride heads north towards the Henry Lawson Memorial. Henry Lawson is one of Australia’s most famous writers and poets, and the memorial is at the site of his childhood home. There's a long gentle climb along Henry Lawson Drive, before a nice descent and then another climb up to Lowes Peak. From here you will see large granite tors, and there are fine views to the south. We recommend having lunch at di Lusso Estate – which is at the 29km marker. The di Lusso Estate specialises in Italian varietals. They have a great restaurant, and on Thursday-Sunday they fire up the pizza oven (and every day in school holidays). If you need refreshment before lunch, you will be passing Petersons Winery and Pieter van Gent wineries. This is a straightforward ride, but further than the first 2 cycling days. It heads further north than our Winery Explorer and has a couple of climbs to test the legs. All of this ride is on bitumen. Overnight Mudgee. Cycling distance: 36km, ascent: 351m, descent: 345m

Meals:  Nil

The trip concludes this morning in Mudgee. Check out is at 10am. If you would like to do some further exploring on your way home (or if the weather is inclement on one of the cycle days) you can drive 30 minutes up Ulan Road to a lovely place called 'The Drip'. There is a park and a walk along a stream, past overhanging 'dripping' rocks, beautiful bush and small caves. Pack a snack and enjoy the solitude. There are toilets and a map at the start of the walk, which will take about an hour return.

Meals:  Nil