Car Rental Muswellbrook Downtown

It’s time for your trip to Muswellbrook! Located in the rolling vineyards of the Hunter Valley, Muswellbrook is the perfect spot for a weekend trip with friends. You’ll enjoy endless amounts of local produce, stunning scenic drives, epic art galleries, and perhaps even a wine-tasting or two while you’re here.

The climate in Muswellbrook is mild and generally warm and temperate. It’s a great spot to visit any time of year, with hot summers, and short yet cold winters. Simply plan ahead and pack appropriately for your trip depending on the season of your visit. 

Muswellbrook is an epic destination any time of year. It’s just a three-hour drive from Sydney, which makes it a great spot for a weekend trip if coming from the city. You’ll have an epic time exploring both Muswellbrook and the Hunter region in your rental car from Thrifty Muswellbrook Downtown. 

Explore Muswellbrook with Thrifty

There’s always something to do in Muswellbrook. If you’re interested in the history and heritage of the area, we suggest you get to know the town via the 4.5 -kilometre Muswellbrook Heritage Walk, which features 40 historical points of interest. From colonial buildings to grand residences and a railway station dating back to the 19th century, this walk is a great way to get to know the area. 

Visit the Muswellbrook Regional Arts Centre to discover some influential Australian contemporary artists. Built in 1871 as the School of Arts, this beautiful museum now features the famous Max Watters collection of works. 

Of course, if you’re in the Hunter region, you’ll likely want to try out some of the delicious wines made locally in the area. We’d like to remind you that it’s important to try these wines in a responsible way. Always have a designated driver on-hand and abide by local traffic laws. Muswellbrook is home to some fine wineries, like Small Forest, a boutique winery guided by the first female winemaker in Japan, or Two Rivers Wine, which has been in operation since 1988. 

If wine isn’t your thing, there are some delicious alternative options if you’d still like to try out some of the locally made food, here. For example, the Hunter Belle Cheese features gourmet handmade cheeses, and Pukara Estate is a delicious place to try some of the locally made olive oils. 

Scenic Drives with Thrifty

We always recommend taking some time out to explore the area while staying somewhere new and the region around Muswellbrook is no different. 

Barrington Tops is a short drive from Muswellbrook and features World-Heritage listed rainforests. In fact, it’s part of the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage Area. This is one of the largest temperate rainforests in mainland Australia, and it’s full of diverse habitats, incredible views, and a wide range of animals. 

Take one of the many hikes available while here, like the Polblue Falls, which sits on the plateau of the park and offers views of one of the prettiest waterfalls here. There are many short walks, longer hikes, and even overnight ones too, depending on your experience level and sense of adventure. However short your stay might be while staying in Muswellbrook, we’d always recommend taking the time to venture out to this destination. It’s simply beautiful. 

Your trip to Muswellbrook promises culture, fine foods, and an adventure unlike any other. Muswellbrook boasts such an incredible array of things to do and see, it’ll surely be a trip you remember for a long time after! We can’t wait to see you off on such an epic trip here at Thrifty Muswellbrook Downtown.