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Australian Army Infantry Museum The Australian Army Infantry www.infantrymuseum.com.au Museum (AAIM) is the custodian of Infantry Corps history Hamilton VC Drive and its customs and traditions. The Museum collection Opening hours:- Lone Pine Barracks ranges from the colonial armies and their first deployments Wednesday to Sunday Singleton NSW 2331 overseas in the nineteenth century through to today’s twenty 9am—4pm first century diggers.

Hollydene Estate Hollydene Estate opened the Arrowfield vineyard to the www.hollydeneestate.com public on February 17, 2014, and lies just 10 kilometres to 3483 Golden Hwy the west of Jerry’s Plains and 20km east of the pretty little Jerrys Plains NSW 2330 hub of Denman. A distinct respect for the property’s long history and its surrounds was maintained during the Hollydene develop- ment with the use of timbers from the original Bowman’s Crossing Bridge that once crossed the Hunter river and turpentine timber from the original wharf at Goat Island, Sydney. The timbers are a feature in the walls and ceilings of the restaurant and cellar door as well as the outdoor decking and alfresco area. Catherine Vale Wines www.catherinevale.com.au Catherine Vale Vineyard was set up in 1993 by Bill and 656 Milbrodale Road Wendy Lawson after successful teaching careers in Sydney. Fordwich NSW 2330 During the September school holidays 19 family members and friends joined in the planting of Semillon and Chardon- nay grapes . These were planted on 3 different rootstocks. These 2 white varieties grow extremely well in the Hunter Valley. In 1998 5 years later – changes were beginning to take place in the consumer market . To meet these changes we planted Red grapes. The two varieties we chose originated from Italy – Dolcetto and Barbera. They are from the Piedmont region of Italy near the town of Alba. Cuttings were sourced in Australia . Lake St. Clair Lake St.Clair provides an attractive setting for water based www.singleton.nsw.gov.au/Index.aspx? activities, day tripping and NID=139 Carrowbrook Road camping. It is located a pleasant 30-minute drive north of Singleton NSW 2330 Singleton, activities include:

 Camping  Boating  Fishing  Skiing  Swimming  Sailing  Picnicking From Singleton travel north over the New England Highway Bridge. At the traffic lights approx 0.5km past the bridge turn right into Bridgman Road. Travel along Bridgman Road which flows onto Carrowbrook Road for 35km. A turn off to the left at 27km will lead to the dam wall at Glennies Creek, or continue for another 8km and you will reach the entry gates into Lake St Clair. Northern Agricultural Show www.singletonshow.com The Northern Agricultural Association (NAA) hosts the Sin- Singleton Showground Bathurst Street, gleton Show annually in September. The NAA is made up of Singleton NSW 2330 volunteers, many of whom dedicate many hours of their time to ensure a successful show each year. The historic showground is owned by the NAA, with many hours spent maintaining the historic buildings and beautiful features of the grounds. The showground is available for hire to members of the public, community groups and businesses. Singleton Historical Society and Museum The Singleton Historical Society was formed over 50 years www.singletonmuseum.com.au ago in November 1960. The Society serves the community Elizabeth Street, through operating, maintaining & supporting historical re- Singleton NSW 2330 search. The main Historical Museum is based within the old Council Chambers (formerly lock-up cells) built in 1874. We have a wide variety of interesting artefacts including Singleton's first ambulance cart, convict bell imbedded in tree trunk, handicrafts and furniture. The Museum has something for everyone. Our Records and Research Room has an extensive Library, Photographic Collection, Parish Maps & Documents dating back to early 1800's. Singleton Attractions

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Middle Falbrook Bridge over http://www.rms.nsw.gov.au/cgi-bin/ Completed in 1904, the Middle Falbrook bridge is a DeBurgh index.cgi? Glennies Creek timber truss road bridge. action=heritage.show&id=4300131 Rixs Creek-Falbrook Road, As a timber truss road bridge, it has strong associations with Middle Falbrook NSW 2330 the expansion of the road network and economic activity throughout NSW. DeBurgh trusses were fourth in the five stage design evolution of NSW timber truss road bridges. Designed by Public Works engineer Ernest M. DeBurgh, the DeBurgh truss is an adaptation of the American Pratt truss design. The DeBurgh truss is the first to use significant amounts of steel and iron, and did so in spite of its high cost and the government's historical preference for timber. Middle Falbrook Bridge is located in the Hunter region, which has 15 historic bridges each constructed before 1905, and it gains heritage significance from its proximity to the high concentration of other historic bridges in the area. Sacred Spaces at the Sisters of www.sacredspaces.org.au In 1995 the Sisters of Mercy Singleton commenced "Sacred Mercy Convent Spaces" to open their Queen Street, extensive buildings and spacious gardens for the use and Singleton NSW 2330 enjoyment of the wider community for activities embracing the Mercy values of spirituality, service, hospitality and culture. Singleton Sundial www.visitsingleton.com The sundial is just under eight metres high and gnomen (the Gowrie Street part which cast the shadow) is twelve metres long. Singleton NSW 2330 The gnomen points south and is parallel to the earths axis of rotation. Howes Trail http://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/ Whether you’re keen to hit the road on a 4WD tour or ex- things-to-do/4WD-touring-routes/ Howes Trail Road, plore nature at its best, scenic Howes trail offers an exhila- Howes-trail Howes Valley NSW 2330 rating day trip. Part of the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area, this beautiful car touring route traces the northern reaches of Yengo National Park, near Windsor. The 30km driving route is also popular with motorbike and mountain bike riders. Howes trail is an easy 2.5 hour drive through open ironbark forests and for those interested in birdwatching. More than 200 species of birds call Yengo home, including raucous glossy black and gang gang cocka- toos and the distinct call of the lyrebird. Be sure to pack a picnic lunch and pull up along the road to enjoy the remote wilderness. If you’re lucky, you might catch a glimpse of wombats or wallaroos darting through the bush. Chapman Valley Horse Riding www.chapmanvalleyhorseriding.com Each ride at Chapman Valley has a maximum of 6 people 7054 Putty Road, per session, ensuring that your ride will be safe, intimate and Howes Valley NSW 2330 personalised to your needs. Bulga Bridge Over Wollombi Creek www.environment.nsw.gov.au/ Bridges are not just functional, they can also be scenic and heritageapp/visit/ Putty Road, engineering attractions. Spare a few minutes to admire ViewAttractionDetail.aspx?ID=5051358 Bulga NSW 2330 Bulga Bridge over Wollombi Brook. Baiame Caves www.environment.nsw.gov.au/ Baiame Cave is located in the foothills of the eastern side of heritageapp/ Milbrodale, NSW 2330 the Great Dividing Range in the upper Hunter Valley, on ViewHeritageItemDetails.aspx? privately owned farmland, a few kilometres north of the ID=5061940 boundary of Yengo National Park. The stories of this place are not publicly known but it is believed by the Wonnarua Aboriginal custodians to be a painting of Baiame, a legendary ancestor and the maker of all things. After Baiame journeyed amongst the people and having imparted to them knowledge, lore and ceremony, he returned to the sky, stepping up from Mt Yengo nearby (hence its flattened summit). (NPWS interpretation signage at Baiame Cave, sighted 2013) Broke—Fordwich www.brokefordwich.com.au In 1994 the Broke Fordwich area was the first region Broke Road, formally recognised as a separate viticultural sub-region of Broke NSW 2330 the Hunter Valley. While historically, it is one of the oldest wine growing areas in Australia, it is only in the last 30 years that Broke Fordwich has started to become an important player in Australian winemaking. The sub-region produces some of the best quality fruit in the Hunter. Today the area boasts over 70 “Boutique” vineyards. Ten intimate Cellar doors are scattered throughout the valley, and offer a wide range of award and trophy winning wines for tasting and purchase. Singleton Heritage Walk www.singleton.com A gentle stroll down George Street will lead visitors to a George Street, collection of proud historic Singleton NSW 2330 buildings that stand to tell the tale of a rich heritage the Singleton Region has to offer.