In 1870 gold was discovered by Tom Sanders and the town of Gulgong was born . By 1872 the population had risen to 20,000 Gulgong today is a living monument of its past, listed in the registrar of the National Estate.
The Pioneer Museum is one of the best museums of its kind in the country, with over 1 acre of exhibits. A new building is now open hosing the popular phonograph parlour. Henry Lawson Centre, home of the most extensive collections of Lawson memorabilia outside the Mitchell library.
Temperatures for Gulgong
Gulgong has moderate summer temperatures. The summer high temperature for Gulgong is approximately 29 °c. The summer low temperature is approximately 15 °c.
Gulgong has mild winter temperatures. The winter high temperature for Gulgong is approximately 15 °c. The winter low temperature is approximately 3 °c.
| MONTH | LOW °c | HIGH °c |
| January | 16 | 30 |
| February | 16 | 29 |
| March | 13 | 27 |
| April | 9 | 23 |
| May | 6 | 18 |
| June | 3 | 15 |
| July | 2 | 14 |
| August | 3 | 16 |
| September | 6 | 19 |
| October | 9 | 23 |
| November | 11 | 26 |
| December | 14 | 29 |
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