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Hosies - Hill End Micro Pub

Hill End Historic Site

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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

Safety messages

Mobile safety

Dial Triple Zero (000) in an emergency. Download the Emergency Plus app before you visit, it helps emergency services locate you using your smartphone's GPS. Please note there is limited mobile phone reception in this park and you’ll need mobile reception to call Triple Zero (000).

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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