Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Hosies - Hill End Micro Pub.
Getting there and parking
Hosies - Hill End Micro Pub is centrally-located in Hill End Historic Site. To get there:
From Bathurst (allow 1.5hr)
- 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
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. Hosies is the second 2-storey brick building on your left, on the corner of Clarke and Short Street.
Entry to the bar and restaurant is at the front of the building.
Access to accommodation is at the back of the building, via Short Street. Your hosts will provide a PIN code in your booking confirmation to access the building for self-check-in. Call 0432 448 008 if you have any issues.
Road quality
- Sealed roads
Vehicle access
- 2WD vehicles
Weather restrictions
- All weather
Parking
Parking is available on the roadside along Clarke Street and Short Street.
Facilities
Hosies – Hill End Micro Pub is a 2-storey building with accommodation on the top floor.
Bathrooms
- There are no ensuite bedrooms. Share bathrooms are located downstairs on the entry level.
- There are 2 bathrooms: 1 with toilet and shower over bath, 1 with shower and toilet. There’s also a separate toilet.
Room configuration
- 3 queen-bedded rooms are located at the front of the building, each with access to a communal balcony.
- 2 of these queen rooms interconnect with adjacent single-bedded rooms, ideal for families and friends travelling together. However, the single rooms may also be booked individually.
- The largest room (1 queen bed) also interconnects with a single-bedded room, ideal for families or friends travelling together.
Room features
- All accommodation rooms feature natural light, windows and charming views of the Hill End village.
- All rooms feature smart TVs with access to Netflix (using your own login), except for the two single bedrooms.
- If guests wish to book four rooms or more, exclusive use of all seven rooms will be required. Please discuss pricing options directly with your hosts by emailing hello@hillendmicropub.com.au.
Phone and wi fi
- The Hill End Micro Pub offers complimentary Wi-Fi for all guests and patrons.
- Hill End has limited mobile phone coverage, though Optus works well. A public pay phone is available nearby at the Post Office (free local and mobile calls).
Toilets
- Flush toilets
Showers
- Hot showers
Drinking water
Kitchen
- A small communal amenities area is located downstairs near the rear entry. It includes two small bar fridges, a toaster and kettle for light breakfast or snack preparation, and kitchen cupboards for storing dry goods.
- Please take all leftover food and supplies with you upon departure.
Bed linen
Heating
Each bedroom has a heater.
TV
Towels
Electric power
Rubbish bin
Available in each room, bathrooms and the kitchen.
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - no wheelchair access
Hosies - Hill End Micro Pub accommodation is located on the first floor of a heritage building, and is accessed by stairs only.
Permitted
Amplified music is permitted with due consideration to other visitors.
Prohibited
Fossicking is prohibited in Hill End Historic Site. There is a Crown Land fossicking area in Tambaroora, 12min drive north of Hill End, where you can fossick with a permit.
Camp fires and solid fuel burners
Camping
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.
Gathering firewood
Generators
Horses
Pets
Pets and domestic animals (other than certified assistance animals) are not permitted. Find out which regional parks allow dog walking and see the pets in parks policy for more information.
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Park info
- in Hill End Historic Site 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.