Overview
Hosies - Hill End Micro Pub offers unique accommodation in a beautifully-renovated 1870s building in Hill End Historic Site. Enjoy local wines, craft beers and hearty seasonal fare that celebrates Central West producers in a relaxed country-pub atmosphere.
| Accommodation type | Lodge |
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| Where | 23 Clarke Street, Hill End, NSW, 2850 - in Hill End Historic Site |
| Bedrooms | 7 |
| Maximum guests | 12 |
| Facilities | Toilets, showers, drinking water, kitchen, bed linen, heating, tv, wireless internet, towels, electric power, rubbish bin, public phone |
| Opening times | Bar and restaurant: Wednesday to Sunday, 11am until late (closed Christmas Day). Accommodation: Year-round, availability permitting.
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Step inside this beautifully renovated 1870s building and discover a blend of country charm and contemporary comfort, right in the heart of Hill End Historic Site, between Bathurst and Mudgee. Discover the attractions, history, and walking tracks of this gold rush town.
Eat, drink and unwind
The Hill End Micro Pub serves up local wines, craft beers and hearty seasonal fare that celebrates Central West producers. With a relaxed country-pub atmosphere, it’s the perfect place to gather with locals and friends after exploring the village’s gold-rush heritage, arts scene and scenic lookouts. Enjoy your drink in the outdoor grassy beer garden, which comes to life under festoon lights at night, or settle in indoors where a soft musical atmosphere sets the tone both inside and out.
Visit Hill End Heritage Centre for an insight into the village’s former life as a thriving gold mining town. Stroll along Golden Gully walking track, a short drive away, where remnants of old mine shafts and eroded rock formations in the creek bed will ignite your imagination.
Nature lovers can discover cottage-style gardens in summer, and autumn colours along historic avenues of elm, oak, Monterey pine and London plane trees. You may even spot a wallaby or kangaroo wandering around the village.
As the sun goes down, head to Bald Hill, Beaufoy Merlins or Split Rock lookout for that perfect sunset snap.
Stay
Hill End Micro Pub accommodates up to 12 guests across 7 bedrooms on the top floor. It's ideal for couples, families, groups and retreats. Guests have access to 2 share bathrooms on the ground floor and a separate toilet. Bedding and towels are provided but please bring all other personal amenities. A small, communal amenities area is located downstairs near the rear entry. This includes 2 bar fridges, a toaster, kettle and cupboards for storing dry goods.
As a heritage building, sound does travel and you may hear laughter and chatter from the bar and restaurant downstairs during opening hours. Your hosts encourage you to join in the fun but if you prefer quiet, please consider this before booking.
Nearby
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Village walking track
Take an easy self-guided walk and discover the historic heritage of Hill End on Village walking track.
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Golden Gully walking track
Golden Gully walking track is a short drive from Hill End and part of a great car touring route. Enjoy easy walking and taking in the historic surrounds.
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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.
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Local alerts
For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/camping-and-accommodation/accommodation/hosies/local-alerts
Bookings
- Hosies - Hill End Micro Pub
- 0432 448 008
- hello@hillendmicropub.com.au
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.
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
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
Wireless internet
Hosies - Hill End Micro Pub offers complimentary Wi-Fi for all guests and patrons.
- Wireless internet (free)
Towels
Electric power
Rubbish bin
Available in each room, bathrooms and the kitchen.
Public phone
- 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).
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.
Learn more
Hosies - Hill End Micro Pub is in Hill End Historic Site. Here are just some of the reasons why this park is special:
A past to cherish
Artists have long gravitated to picturesque Hill End. Since the Second World War the scarred landscape has drawn artists such as Russell Drysdale, Donald Friend, John Olsen and Brett Whiteley to capture the striking scenery on canvas. The Hill End Artist in Residence Program is run by Bathurst Regional Art Gallery and continues this tradition, offering contemporary artists an opportunity to make the pilgrimage to Hill End. Take a walk in the same landscape that has moved so many artists. Please note: Selected works from the program previously on display at the Jean Bellette Gallery in the Visitor’s Centre, will be re-located to a new venue at a date to be advised.
The gold rush hit nearby Bathurst in 1851 and Hill End, swept up in the frenzy, was settled in 1852. It wasn’t until almost 20 years later, however, that large-scale mining began. After most of the mining population had moved on, it was the Gold Centenary Celebrations in 1951 that were the catalyst for Hill End being recognised for its significant heritage value.
- 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.
Mine for gold
Ever wondered how gold is separated from the rock it’s found in? Or want to know what a steam boiler or battery stamp’s used for? Hill End is full of places where you can learn all about mining gold. Visit the Colonial Gold Mining Company’s roasting kilns and battery buildings, enjoy a barbeque at the grounds of the Historic Hill End Hospital, check out the impressive collection of carriages and work machinery from the gold rush era housed close by, and don’t forget to book one of the many tours available while you’re there to make the most of your visit.
- Bald Hill tourist mine Bald Hill tourist mine in Hill End is closed to school groups and guided tours while NPWS seeks expressions of interest from commercial operators interested in offering this service.
- 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.
Plants and animals protected in this park
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.