Hunter Valley in collaboration with Destination NSW for the Hunter Valley Photo: Hugh Stewart/Destination NSW for the Hunter Valley Australia's oldest wine region is a beautiful destination. From fine wine and gourmet food to elegant accommodation and fabulous events, a Hunter Valley getaway offers a taste of the good life. Australia's most visited wine region is home to 150 top-class wineries, vineyards and cellar doors. Whether you're wine tasting, being pampered in one of the valley's day spas, or teeing off from a championship golf course, you'll enjoy a warm country welcome in the Hunter Valley.
James Pipino/Destination NSW for the Hunter Valley Top 5 Hunter Valley Zoo Located within the heart of the Wine Country, Hunter Valley Zoo has acres of... Wine Tours The Hunter Valley is Australia's oldest wine region and home to some of the ... Barrington Tops National Park Newcastle Council/Destination NSW for the Hunter Barrington Tops National Park is Valley part of the Gondwana Rainforests of Austral... Hot Air Ballooning Enjoy magnificent vistas of the Hunter Valley in a hot air balloon. On this ... Hunter Valley Wine and Foo... This much-anticipated annual event showcases the region's splendid wine and ...
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TOP THINGS TO DO atmosphere. Want more? Hunter Valley Zoo have animal encounters available so you can get up close with some of the animals and develop an appreciation for the wildlife. Call the Zoo for more information or visit the website and Facebook page.
Photo: Danielle Rae - Hunter Valley Zoo Address: 138 Lomas Lane, Nulkaba, NSW 2325 Whispering Brook/Destination NSW for the Hunter Valley Opening hours: 9am – 4pm Thursday – Tuesday. Closed Wednesdays and Christmas Day. This is wine country, so sampling the region's Phone: +61 2 4990 7714 award-winning drops is top of the to-do list. To Internet: https://www.visitnsw.com/destinations/hunter/hunte r-valley/cessnock/attractions/hunter-valley-zoo experience nature visit the World Heritage-listed Barrington Tops National Park. For a bird's-eye Wine Tours view, enjoy an exhilarating balloon ride over the The Hunter Valley is verdant valley and marvel at a glorious sunrise. Australia's oldest wine Explore the gorgeous Hunter Valley Gardens and region and home to some its themed gardens. of the country's most distinctive and Hunter Valley Zoo outstanding wines. The Located within the heart most recognised of these is the Hunter Valley of the Wine Country, semillon, the product of techniques and Hunter Valley Zoo has processes that have developed over 150 years of acres of both Australian making wines. The region is also known for and exotic animals. Feed producing outstanding shiraz, cabernet the animals - hand feed sauvignon, verdelho and chardonnay. Discover kangaroos, wallabies, farmyard animals and the history of winemaking and sample Lorikeets with special food purchased from the award-winning drops on a tour. Organised group oice. tours pick you up from your accommodation and Daily shows allow you to pat a wombat, cuddle provide transport to a wide range of wineries. up to a koala, touch a reptile and watch the
monkeys and other animals being fed. Photo: Food and Wine Month There is a wide variety of animals including; Internet: www.visitnsw.com/destinations/hunter/hunter-valle Monkeys, American Alligators, White Lions, y/hunter-valley-wine-tours Tasmanian devils, Kangaroos, Koalas, Dingoes, reptiles, birds, Maned Wolf, Meerkats and new animals such as the Ring-tailed Lemurs! Hunter Valley Zoo provides free barbecue facilities and undercover seating, so bring the family for a picnic lunch in the fun relaxed Destination: Hunter Valley Publishing date: 2019-11-27
Barrington Tops National Park Hunter Valley Wine and Food Month Barrington Tops National This much-anticipated Park is part of the annual event showcases Gondwana Rainforests of the region's splendid Australia World Heritage wine and food culture Area. Carved out of with a month-long series ancient volcanic ows, of activities in June. Visit the park rises from near sea level to over 1,500 award-winning vineyards and cellar doors, wine metres and protects one of the largest temperate and dine with the region's leading chefs and rainforests in mainland Australia, with a host of winemakers, follow a cheese trail or ne-tune diverse habitats home to a wide range of animals your culinary skills with interactive cooking and birds. The park is a bushwalker’s haven classes. with an excellent network of walking trails, from short and easy walks to more diicult overnight Photo: Wine and Food Month, Chris Elfes Address: Various venues throughout the Hunter Valley hikes with plenty of sites to set up a bush camp Internet: for the evening. www.visitnsw.com/events/hunter-valley-wine-and-food-month
Photo: Barrington Tops National Park Hunter Valley Gardens Address: Barrington Tops Forest Road, Gloucester, Hunter, Discover more than 24 NSW 2422 Phone: +61 2 6538 5300 hectares of beautiful Internet: https://www.visitnsw.com/destinations/hunter/barri gardens at the foothills of ngton-tops/gloucester/attractions/barrington-tops-national-pa the Broken Back Range in rk the heart of the Hunter Valley vineyards. Explore Hot Air Ballooning more than 8 km of pathways and ten themed Enjoy magnicent vistas gardens including the Indian Mosaic Garden, of the Hunter Valley in a Italian Grotto, Rose Garden and Storybook hot air balloon. On this Garden. The gardens also host a wide range of wonderful adventure exciting events for adults and children marvel at a glorious throughout the year. sunrise and delight in the
spectacular panoramic views of the vineyards, Photo: Hunter Valley Gardens mountains and valleys. Choose from several Address: 2090 Broke Road, Pokolbin, NSW 2320 operators in the region: Phone: +61 2 4998 4000 Internet: www.visitnsw.com/destinations/hunter/hunter-valle
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James Theatre THE TOWNS OF THE HUNTER Watch a lm in VALLEY Australia's oldest operating purpose-built cinema. Open air lms were rst shown on the site in 1912. The theatre became the social hub of Dungog not only for its lm screenings, but its balls and dances.
Photo: James Theatre Address: 6 Brown Street, Dungog, NSW 2420 Hamilton Lund/Destination NSW for the Hunter Valley Phone: +61 2 4992 2294 Internet: www.visitnsw.com/destinations/hunter/barrington-t The Hunter Valley is world-class wine region and ops/dungog/attractions/dungog-james-theatre tourism destination with a number of charming towns and villages which each oer plenty to be Maitland Gaol discovered on their own or while enjoying the Maitland Gaol has a delights of a food and wine trail. fascinating history spanning more than 150 Broke years. After housing some Broke was settled as of Australia's most early as 1824, and notorious criminals, the became an important gaol closed as a correctional institution in 1998. staging point on the Visitors can now tour the facility to learn about overland cattle route its history, past prisoners and daring escapes. between the Hunter and Take a guided tour with a former inmate or Sydney. Dairying, orange orchards and market spend the night in a gaol cell during a Torchlight gardens also featured in the early development Tour and sleepover. of the town. Today, the village is a major wine area that produces soft and distinctive wines Photo: Maitland Gaol including semillon, shiraz, chardonnay and Address: 6 - 18 John Street, East Maitland, NSW 2323 Phone: +61 2 4936 6482 verdelho as well as Italian varieties such as Internet: www.visitnsw.com/destinations/hunter/hunter-valle sangiovese, barbera and dolcetto. y/maitland/attractions/maitland-gaol Photo: Broke Fordwich Wine Tourism Association Internet: www.visitnsw.com/destinations/hunter/hunter-valley/broke Destination: Hunter Valley Publishing date: 2019-11-27
Cessnock Gloucester Cessnock developed as a Gloucester sits in a private village on the picturesque river valley road that is now known surrounded by hills at the as The Convict Trail, the junction of the Avon, original Sydney – Hunter Gloucester and Valley road hand-built by Barrington rivers. As the 3,000 convicts. Originally a service centre for closest town to Barrington Tops National Park, it travellers, Cessnock became a major mining makes a perfect base for adventurous activities centre at the turn of the century, however wine and tours in the region, including trout shing, and tourism have since become the major local canoeing, horseriding and bushwalking. industries. Photo: Hamilton Lund
Photo: Cessnock City Council Internet: www.visitnsw.com/destinations/hunter/barrington-t Internet: www.visitnsw.com/destinations/hunter/hunter-valle ops/gloucester y/cessnock Lovedale Dungog As a major Rolling hills, national wine-producing area, parks and state forests Lovedale dates back to surround gorgeous the early 1800s when Dungog. Its main street is local wheat and general an urban conservation produce farmers turned area. Notable historic to grape growing. The name Lovedale combines buildings include the primary school built in the name of one of the early families of the 1843 and designed by colonial architect Edmund district, the Loves, with the memory of the Blacket, who also designed the University of Yorkshire Dales in England. Visit the historic St Sydney and St Andrew's Cathedral in Sydney. Paul’s Rothbury cemetery in Wilderness Road The Dungog Cinema has a Spanish mission-style and see where the famous winemaking families façade and is the oldest operating purpose-built have been laid to rest. cinema in Australia. Photo: Emma's Cottage Vineyard
Photo: Hamilton Lund Internet: Internet: www.visitnsw.com/destinations/hunter/barrington-t www.visitnsw.com/destinations/hunter/hunter-valley/lovedale ops/dungog Maitland Maitland is a thriving business centre surrounded by charming countryside. A rich cultural heritage is reected in its Destination: Hunter Valley Publishing date: 2019-11-27
architecture dating back to the early years of Photo: Maitland City Council colonial Australia. Visit the Maitland Regional Internet: www.visitnsw.com/destinations/hunter/hunter-valle y/paterson Art Gallery or National Trust Property Grossmann House for a taste of Maitland’s Pokolbin cultural oerings. Pokolbin’s fortunes have been dictated by the Photo: Anson Smart - Destination NSW Internet: www.visitnsw.com/destinations/hunter/hunter-valle vineyards that surround y/maitland it. Wine grapes were rst planted in the area in the Morpeth 1870s, but development Founded in the 1820s, was relatively slow and uneven until the 1970s, the town developed as a when Australian achieved the recognition it river port in the following deserved as a major wine producer and the decade and became an Lower Hunter was at the vanguard of this important inland trading movement. Winding country roads lead from the post. Morpeth's days as a town to some of the region's best known wineries river port ended around 1890, but the town's including Lindeman's, Tyrrell's, Tulloch, Lake’s comparative isolation meant that its historic Folly, Brokenwood and Bimbadgen. shopfronts, wharves and even the hitching posts along the main street have survived intact, hence Photo: Anson Smart - Destination NSW its National Trust classication today. This is a Internet: www.visitnsw.com/destinations/hunter/hunter-valley/pokolbin living museum of Australia's past, complemented by modern dining options, boutique gift shops Scone and specialty craft stores. Scone is a charming village nestled in the Photo: Destination NSW Internet: picturesque Upper www.visitnsw.com/destinations/hunter/hunter-valley/morpeth Hunter. The town is known as the horse Paterson capital of Australia with This small picturesque studs dotting the shire. It's the second-biggest village features a horse-breeding town in the world. Horse mountainous backdrop by enthusiasts will enjoy the Scone and Upper the Paterson River. Once Hunter Horse Festival and the Emirates Park a busy river port, Scone Cup Carnival. Paterson today oers a relaxing break with cosy accommodation, old Photo: Anson Smart - Destination NSW country pubs and idyllic picnic spots. Visit the Internet: www.visitnsw.com/destinations/hunter/upper-hunter/scone Tocal Homestead, Paterson Historical Court House Museum and Paterson Rail Motor Museum to discover local history. Destination: Hunter Valley Publishing date: 2019-11-27
Singleton DO & SEE Singleton is a historic Hunter Valley town where you'll nd a relaxing mix of country hospitality, nature-based activities, plus great accommodation, food and wine. Pick up a Heritage Walk brochure from the visitor information centre and stroll through the town's Destination NSW for the Hunter Valley historic precinct. The majestic Lake St Clair sets
the scene for a range of outdoor activities, from In addition to exceptional food and wine, the shing and swimming to camping, waterskiing Hunter Valley oers many delightful experiences and sailing. and adventures. This is a place where nature is on a grand scale with extraordinary Photo: Singleton Information and Enterprise Centre environmental diversity. And you'll nd the Internet: www.visitnsw.com/destinations/hunter/hunter-valle y/singleton fascinating history and lively cultural scene enchanting. Wollombi Historically, Wollombi Maitland Regional Art Gallery has always been an Steeped in history, the important centre for federation gothic building travellers along the Great housing Maitland North Road, built by Regional Art Gallery is an convicts in the early 19th awe inspiring example of century. Today, the town retains its ne early 1900's architecture. architectural heritage and you'll also enjoy cafés, Oicially opened in 1910, the building was wineries and comfortable guesthouses. Nearby constructed to house the Maitland Technical are national parks great for bushwalking and College, which it continued to do until 1987. well-preserved Aboriginal rock engravings. Known locally as MRAG, each year the gallery shows thousands of artworks and creates Photo: Anson Smart - Destination NSW hundreds of learning activities across 25 Internet: www.visitnsw.com/destinations/hunter/hunter-valle exhibitions annually, while sharing the 4,000+ y/wollombi art collection. The award winning building is as much a part of the experience as the artworks on display. Located on High Street at the eastern end of Central Maitland, the gallery oers a great diversity of spaces. Be it exhibitions, workshops, café lunches, shopping, talks, tours or events, MRAG is friendly and inviting. Destination: Hunter Valley Publishing date: 2019-11-27
All public areas of the gallery can be reached by Photo: BOAC stairs and lift, with fully accessible public Address: 126 Thunderbolts Way, Gloucester, NSW 2422 Phone: +61 2 6558 2093 amenities conveniently located on the ground Internet: www.visitnsw.com/things-to-do/tours/barrington-out oor. Entry to MRAG’s carpark is via a rear door-adventures service lane o James Street, and includes two dedicated disabled parking spaces. Chapman Valley Horse Riding Chapman Valley Horse Photo: Maitland Regional Art Gallery Riding provides horses Address: 230 High Street, Maitland, NSW 2320 for all levels of Phone: +61 2 4934 9859 Internet: https://www.visitnsw.com/destinations/hunter/hunte experience, from r-valley/maitland/attractions/maitland-regional-art-gallery beginners to advance riders. Experience nature Australian Museum of Clothing and Textiles up close as you travel on horse-back through the This collection includes scenic valleys and mountains of the unusual and exquisite 2,600-hectare property which has been owned by items of clothing and the Chapman family for more than 170 years. handwork that reect the fashion and ingenuity of Photo: Chapman Valley Horse Riding Australians during times Address: 7054 Putty Road, Howes Valley, NSW 2330 Phone: +61 2 6579 4593 of deprivation such as the Great Depression, Internet: www.visitnsw.com/destinations/hunter/hunter-valle WWI and WWII. y/singleton/attractions/chapman-valley-horse-riding
Photo: The Museum of Clothing Cypress Lakes Golf and Country Club Address: Lt.Governor’s Building, Maitland Gaol, John Street, This is a picturesque East Maitland, NSW 2323 Opening hours: 10am - 2pm Thursday, Friday and Saturday 6,487 metre, par 72 or other times by appointment. Closed on public holidays 18-hole championship Phone: +61 2 4988 6448 golf course and is ranked Internet: https://www.visitnsw.com/destinations/hunter/hunte among the top resort r-valley/maitland/attractions/the-australian-museum-clothing- courses in Australia. and-textiles
Barrington Outdoor Adventure Centre Photo: Cypress Lakes Golf and Country Club Address: 15 Thompsons Rd, Pokolbin, NSW 2320 Try exciting whitewater Phone: +61 2 4993 1555 adventures in a kayak or Internet: www.visitnsw.com/destinations/hunter/hunter-valle canoe in Barrington Tops y/pokolbin/attractions/cypress-lakes-golf-and-country-club-oa National Park, or go ks-hotels-and-resorts mountain biking on trails through the park's forests. Join a guided tour designed to suit your experience with all equipment provided. Or hire a kayak or canoe and paddle at your own pace. Destination: Hunter Valley Publishing date: 2019-11-27
Dungog Historical Museum championship course. The eclectic collection Located at Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley, the fully reects the area's rural accredited course measures 5,170 metres in history, including its length and is suited to golfers of all levels. dairying, timber and manufacturing industries. Photo: Hamilton Lund Photographer - Hunter Valley Golf and A wide range items are Country Club Address: 430 Wine Country Drive, Lovedale, NSW 2325 on display including household goods, Phone: +61 2 4991 4777 photographic collections, dentist equipment and Internet: www.visitnsw.com/destinations/hunter/hunter-valle horse carts and buggies. Guided tours of the y/lovedale/attractions/hunter-valley-golf-and-country-club museum are available by appointment. James Estate Wines Photo: Dungog Historical Museum James Estate oers Address: 105 Dowling Street, Dungog, NSW 2420 sweeping views of the Phone: +61 2 4992 2094 spectacular mountain Internet: https://www.visitnsw.com/destinations/hunter/barri ngton-tops/dungog/attractions/dungog-museum ranges and Baerami vineyard from the Hunter Valley Candymaking Class spacious cellar door sales Learn how to create and tasting area. Enjoy tasting the range of alcohol-infused candy at wines as you take in the natural beauty of the the Hunter Valley region. The ridge walk and mountain bike trails Resort's 90-minute Big are accessible from the cellar door. Kids Candy cooking classes. Working Photo: James Estate Wines Address: 951 Bylong Valley Way, Baerami, Sandy Hollow, alongside one of the resort's executive chefs, you NSW 2333 will make peanut brittle, marshmallows and Opening hours: 10am – 4.30pm daily. Closed Christmas Day rocky road chocolate. and Good Friday. Phone: +61 2 6547 5168 Photo: Hunter Valley Candymaking Class Internet: www.visitnsw.com/destinations/hunter/upper-hunte Address: Hunter Valley Resort, 913 Hermitage Road r/sandy-hollow/food-and-drink/james-estate-wines Pokolbin, NSW 2320 Phone: +61 2 4998 7777 Lake St Clair Internet: https://www.visitnsw.com/destinations/hunter/hunte The lake is a premium r-valley/pokolbin/attractions/hunter-valley-candymaking-class outdoor leisure facility nestled among the hills at Hunter Valley Golf and Country Club the foot of Mount Royal With a spectacular Range near Singleton. backdrop of vineyards Swimming, sailing, water and rugged mountain skiing, and camping are a few of the activities ranges, the Hunter Valley enjoyed on the lake. The NSW State Fisheries Golf and Country Club is regularly stocks the lake with bass, golden and a beautiful 18-hole silver perch and catsh, making it a great Destination: Hunter Valley Publishing date: 2019-11-27
location for shing. Entry and camping fees Internet: http://www.visitnsw.com/destinations/cessnock/hunt apply. Bookings are essential for powered camp er-valley/attractions/marthaville-arts-and-cultural-centre sites. Middle Falbrook Bridge
Photo: Lake St Clair Admire the charming Address: Carrowbrook Road, Singleton, Hunter Valley, NSW scenery at Middle 2330 Falbrook Bridge over Phone: +61 2 6577 3370 Glennies Creek. The Internet: www.visitnsw.com/destinations/hunter/hunter-valle Hunter region has 15 y/singleton/attractions/lake-st-clair Email: [email protected] historic bridges constructed before 1905. This timber truss Majors Lane Cooking School bridge was built in 1904 and gains heritage Prepare a feast using signicance from its design - based on American local produce to create Ernest de Burgh's truss design - and its Asian cuisine in a covered association with the expansion of the NSW road courtyard with gorgeous network. vineyard views. Thai, Balinese, Sichuan, Photo: Middle Falbrook Bridge over Glennies Creek Address: Rixs Creek-Falbrook Road, Middle Falbrook, NSW Indonesian and Vietnamese classes are available. 2330 Small class sizes (maximum 14) with individual Internet: www.visitnsw.com/destinations/hunter/hunter-valle and group bookings are also welcome. y/singleton/attractions/middle-falbrook-bridge-over-glennies-c reek Photo: Majors Lane Cooking School Address: 64 Majors Lane, Lovedale, NSW 2325 Muswellbrook Regional Arts Centre Phone: +61 2 4930 7832 The centre presents Internet: www.visitnsw.com/destinations/hunter/hunter-valle travelling and local y/lovedale/food-and-drink/majors-lane-cooking-school exhibitions, and art prizes Marthaville Arts and Cultural Centre (including the The centre hosts to a Muswellbrook variety of events, exhibits Photographic Award and and activities as well as the biennial Muswellbrook Open Art Prize) along displaying for sale a wide with periodic selections from the permanent range of arts and crafts collection. made by residents of the Photo: Muswellbrook Regional Arts Centre Cessnock area. Marthaville is the oldest timber Address: Corner Bridge Street and William Street, sawn home in Cessnock and still retains many of Muswellbrook, NSW 2333 its original piers. Opening hours: 10am - 5pm Tuesday to Friday; 10am - 1pm weekends. Photo: Marthaville Phone: +61 2 6549 3880 Address: 200 Wollombi Road, Cessnock, NSW 2325 Internet: www.visitnsw.com/destinations/hunter/upper-hunte Opening hours: 10am -– 4pm Friday and Saturday. r/muswellbrook/attractions/muswellbrook-regional-arts-centr Phone: +61 2 4990 2653 e Destination: Hunter Valley Publishing date: 2019-11-27
Paterson Rail Motor Museum and Society Sacred Spaces The museum houses The Convent of Mercy railway memorabilia from Singleton opens its both the steam and diesel extensive buildings, eras. The site includes spacious gardens and the old Station Master's chapel for the enjoyment residence that has been of the wider community. restored to its 1930s exterior appearance and The convent precinct contains buildings colour scheme. The Rail Motor Society oers spanning the years from the 1850s to the late visitors tours on board the historical rail motors 1920s. Take in the architectural beauty on a tour around the local area and across the state. of the grounds or enjoy the events that form part of the annual Sacred Spaces Fine Music Photo: Steve Preston - Paterson Rail Motor Museum Concert Series. Address: Webbers Creek Road, Paterson, NSW 2421 Opening hours: 10am - 3pm on third Saturday of every Photo: J Fallding - Sacred Spaces Singleton month. Other times by appointment. Address: 30 Queen Street, Singleton, NSW 2330 Phone: +61 2 4954 4904 Opening hours: Tours by appointment from 1 February to 30 Internet: http://www.visitnsw.com/destinations/hunter/hunter November. -valley/paterson/attractions/paterson-rail-motor-museum Phone: +61 2 6572 2398 Internet: www.visitnsw.com/destinations/hunter/hunter-valle Richmond Vale Railway Museum y/singleton/attractions/sacred-spaces-the-sisters-mercy-conve This volunteer non-prot nt museum was formed in Singleton Historical Museum 1979 to preserve the The museum is based railway and mining within the old Council heritage of the Hunter Chambers (formerly Valley. The museum runs lock-up cells) and has a trains on the rst three Sundays of each month wide variety of and every Sunday during school holidays, as well interesting artefacts on as oering mid week tours and special night the history of Singleton including an original time events. horse-drawn ambulance cart, farm machinery
Photo: Richmond Vale Railway Museum and kitchenware. Address: 262 Leggetts Drive, Richmond Vale, NSW 2323 Opening hours: 10am – 4pm on the rst three Sundays of Photo: Singleton Historical Society and Museum Inc each month; and every Sunday during school holidays Address: Burdekin Park, Bourke Street, Singleton, NSW 2330 Phone: +61 2 4001 0197 Opening hours: 10am – 1pm Tuesday; 12 – 4pm Saturday, Internet: https://www.visitnsw.com/destinations/hunter/hunte Sunday and public holidays. r-valley/attractions/richmond-vale-railway-museum Phone: +61 2 6571 1895 Internet: www.visitnsw.com/destinations/hunter/hunter-valle y/singleton/attractions/singleton-historical-society-and-museu m-inc Destination: Hunter Valley Publishing date: 2019-11-27
Spa at Chateau Elan telling set in the midst of the new development Relax and rejuvenate at in Singleton. The sundial marks a gateway to the this luxurious spa oering Hunter River, picnic areas and recreational and a wide range of sporting facilities. treatments including facials, massages, Photo: Largest Sundial manicures, pedicures and Address: Rose Point Park, Ryan Avenue, Singleton, NSW 2330 Healite ll therapy. The Spa Hydrotherapy Lounge Opening hours: Accessible at all times. features plunge pools overlooking the golf Phone: +61 2 6571 5888 course and an infrared detox sauna. Internet: www.visitnsw.com/destinations/hunter/hunter-valle y/singleton/attractions/singleton-sundial Photo: The Spa at Chateau Elan Hunter Valley Address: Vintage Drive, Rothbury, NSW 2320 The Vintage Golf Club Phone: +61 2 4998 2500 The Vintage is a Greg Internet: www.visitnsw.com/destinations/hunter/hunter-valle Norman-designed golf y/rothbury/attractions/the-spa-chateau-elan-hunter-valley course which blends in St Peter's Anglican Church with the natural The Anglican Parish of St surroundings, gently Peter at East Maitland is winding its way around one of the oldest in undisturbed wetlands, trickling creeks, eucalypt Australia, commencing forests, and the vineyards of Beggars Bridge and with the appointment of Bimbadgen. the Reverend George Photo: Vintage Golf Club Rusden in 1834. The church is decorated in 14th Address: Vintage Drive, Rothbury, NSW 2320 century gothic style and features stained glass Phone: +61 2 4998 6789 and other striking furnishings. Internet: https://www.visitnsw.com/destinations/hunter/hunte r-valley/rothbury/attractions/vintage-golf-club Photo: St Peter's Anglican Church Address: 47 William Street, East Maitland, NSW 2323 Tocal Homestead Phone: +61 2 4934 5303 Tocal is a 2,200-hectare Internet: www.visitnsw.com/destinations/hunter/hunter-valle property that features y/maitland/attractions/st-peters-anglican-church one of Australia's nest The Singleton Sundial collections of colonial The giant sundial in farm buildings dating Singleton was built for from the 1830s. Book a Australia's bicentennial tour to take in the highlights of the heritage site, celebrations in 1988, including the Homestead, the Blackett Barn, marking 200 years since Thunderbolt's Cottage and a range of original the arrival of Britain's outbuildings and yards. First Fleet. It stands as a visible link between the Photo: Tocal Homestead old and the new - an ancient method of time Address: 957 Tocal Road, Paterson, NSW 2421 Destination: Hunter Valley Publishing date: 2019-11-27
Opening hours: Tocal Homestead is open every Saturday, Internet: www.visitnsw.com/destinations/hunter/barrington-t Sunday and public holiday from March to November from ops/attractions/woko-national-park 10am – 3pm. Phone: +61 2 4939 8888 Yengo National Park Internet: www.visitnsw.com/destinations/hunter/hunter-valle A rugged landscape of y/paterson/attractions/tocal-homestead steep gorges and rocky
Werakata National Park ridges, just waiting to be explored by 4WD, Werakata National Park mountain bike or foot. is loved by locals and its Part of the Greater Blue perfect for a day trip from Sydney. There are great Mountains World Heritage Area, Yengo has cycling and walking trails spectacular views, remote wilderness and unique and in spring they're Aboriginal cultural heritage, with an abundance of Aboriginal sacred sites and rock engravings to lined with purple, orange and yellow wildowers, discover. like acacias and banksias. Birdwatchers are never disappointed as the abundance of food in Photo: Je Betteridge - Yengo National Park the park attracts endangered swift parrots, Address: Howes Trail, Big Yengo, NSW 2330 regent honeyeaters and many more colourful Phone: +61 2 6574 5555 birds. Internet: www.visitnsw.com/destinations/hunter/hunter-valle y/attractions/yengo-national-park
Photo: Werakata National Park Address: Neath Road, Elrington, NSW 2325 CAFÉS, RESTAURANTS AND BARS Phone: +61 2 6574 5555 Internet: http://www.visitnsw.com/destinations/hunter/hunter -valley/attractions/werakata-national-park-elrington
Woko National Park A steep and rugged landscape with wet and dry rainforest, rocky outcroppings, and eucalypt groves. Explore Destination NSW for the Hunter Valley one of the many family The Hunter Valley has forged a reputation for friendly hiking tracks for the chance to see the high quality food using the freshest local park's animals including the wedge-tailed eagle, ingredients to match its acclaimed wines. Many lyrebird and the endangered brush-tailed rock of the wineries double as restaurants or bars, wallaby. River camping and barbecues make it serving delicious meals to complement their great location for settling down over a long award-winning wines. weekend.
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Matilda Bay Brewhouse Hunter Valley Resort r-valley/food-and-drink/bistro-molines Matilda Bay Brewhouse is a boutique brewhouse. All Café Enzo that separates you from Set in a Tuscan-inspired the brewery is a glass village, among sandstone wall behind the buildings and delightful contemporary bar, where gardens, Café Enzo in guests enjoy the relaxed atmosphere. Pokolbin is open for Many styles of craft beer are available including breakfast and lunch. Sit the unique alcoholic ginger beer, traditional in the enchanting courtyard in warmer months pilsner, and a premium lager. All 12 brews are or beside the roaring re during colder months available on tap at the brewhouse. and dine on Italian cuisine inspired by the fresh, The cafe is open all day with homemade pies, seasonal produce from the surrounding Hunter bites, pizza and pasta. Valley. The brewhouse features extensive outdoor and Photo: MJK Creative indoor dining, is very family friendly, and there Address: Corner of Broke and Ekerts Road, Pokolbin, NSW are ATM facilities on site. 2320 Phone: +61 2 4998 7233 Photo: Matilda Bay Brewhouse Hunter Valley Resort Internet: https://www.visitnsw.com/destinations/hunter/hunte Address: Hermitage Road, Corner o f Mistletoe Lane, r-valley/pokolbin/food-and-drink/cafe-enzo Pokolbin NSW 2320 Opening hours: 10am to 10pm Emerson’s Café & Restaurant Phone: +61 2 4998 7777 Internet: https://www.visitnsw.com/destinations/hunter/hunte This multi award-winning r-valley/pokolbin/food-and-drink/matilda-bay-brewhouse-and- restaurant is at the dining splendid Adina Vineyard. Enjoy a relaxed weekend Bistro Molines breakfast, late week The award-winning Bistro lunches or contemporary Molines oers an modern Australian cuisine in the evenings. You ever-changing menu of can also try the popular eight course degustation French provincial dishes menu during dinner service. Emerson’s also using fresh, seasonal oers the unique opportunity to eat dinner in the local produce. The kitchen on the Chef's Table to watch the chefs restaurant is set among the beautiful surrounds work. of Tallavera Grove Vineyard, with indoor and outdoor dining overlooking a valley of terraced Photo: Emerson’s Café & Restaurant vineyards and grazing cattle. Address: 492 Lovedale Road, Lovedale, NSW 2325 Phone: +61 2 4930 7029 Internet: https://www.visitnsw.com/destinations/hunter/hunte Photo: Bistro Molines r-valley/rothbury/food-and-drink/esca-bimbadgen Address: Tallavera Grove, 749 Mount View Road, Mount View NSW 2325 Phone: +61 2 4990 9553 Internet: https://www.visitnsw.com/destinations/hunter/hunte Destination: Hunter Valley Publishing date: 2019-11-27
Esca Bimbadgen Restaurant Leaves and Fishes Bimbadgen Estate is a The Leaves and Fishes winery and vineyard menu focus on seafood, encompassing the with an Asian kick. The award-winning Esca restaurant is set on a Bimbadgen Restaurant, serene lake dotted with an expansive cellar door, beautiful water lilies. café, outdoor amphitheatre, modern tasting You'll enjoy the tranquility along with the rooms and accommodation. The restaurant uses gourmet dishes using fresh produce and seafood. fresh produce grown on the estate or sourced Boutique accommodation is also available in locally. Menu highlights include the Esca Tasting stylish boathouses by the lake. Plates, allowing guests to enjoy three tastes from the menu, each matched with a Bimbadgen Photo: Leaves and Fishes Address: 737 Lovedale Rd, Lovedale, NSW 2320 wine. Phone: +61 2 4930 7400 Internet: https://www.visitnsw.com/destinations/hunter/hunte Photo: Esca Bimbadgen Restaurant r-valley/rothbury/food-and-drink/leaves-and-shes Address: 790 McDonalds Road, Pokolbin, NSW 2320 Phone: +61 2 4998 4666 Majors Lane Restaurant Internet: https://www.visitnsw.com/destinations/hunter/hunte r-valley/rothbury/food-and-drink/esca-bimbadgen Seasonally inspired menus feature delicious Il Cacciatore products from the Il Cacciatore's seasonal restaurant’s own menu uses fresh local charcuterie range, produce and authentic garden-fresh vegetables, Italian ingredients to seafood from the nearby coastline and free-range create handmade pastas. poultry and game from local farms. Join a fun In Hermitage Lodge, the hands-on lesson in Asian cookery with the Majors restaurant's spacious adjoining deck overlooks a Lane Cooking School. pretty lake, perfect for al fresco dining. Open for dinner nightly from 6 pm. Stay overnight in Photo: Majors Lane Cooking School Address: 64 Majors Lane, Lovedale, NSW 2325 Hermitage Lodge's boutique accommodation. All Phone: +61 2 4930 7832 rooms have views over the property's shiraz Internet: www.visitnsw.com/destinations/hunter/hunter-valle vineyard and small lake. y/hunter-valley-surrounds/restaurants/majors-lane-restaurant
Photo: Il Cacciatore Margan Wines and Restaurant Address: Hermitage Lodge, 609 McDonalds Road, Pokolbin, Margan Restaurant is NSW 2320 part of the Margan Wines Phone: +61 2 4998 7639 Internet: http://www.visitnsw.com/destinations/hunter/hunter establishment which -valley/pokolbin/restaurants/il-cacciatore-restaurant includes 100 hectares of vineyards and follows an estate-grown and Destination: Hunter Valley Publishing date: 2019-11-27
estate-made philosophy. The kitchen garden and country’s best regional wine lists. orchard produces up to 90% of vegetables and fruit for the restaurant's seasonally inspired Photo: Murray Vanderveer - Destination NSW Address: 555 Hermitage Road, Pokolbin, NSW 2320 menus. Menu items such as pasta, gelato, soft Phone: +61 2 6574 7229 cheeses, butter, small goods and bread are also Internet: www.visitnsw.com/destinations/hunter/hunter-valle prepared freshly on site. y/pokolbin/restaurants/spicers-vineyards-estate-botanica-rest aurant Photo: Margan Hunter Valley Wines and Restaurant Address: 1238 Milbrodale Road, Broke Hunter Valley NSW RidgeView 2330 RidgeView is a family Phone: +61 2 6579 1372 owned and operated Internet: https://www.visitnsw.com/destinations/hunter/hunte r-valley/broke/food-and-drink/margan-wines-and-restaurant vineyard, handcrafting award-winning wines Muse Kitchen from grapes grown on the The award-winning Muse estate. The RidgeView Kitchen oers Restaurant uses fresh local produce, including contemporary organic vegetables from its own garden, for a European-inspired dishes, Mediterranean and Middle Eastern-inspired using seasonal, fresh seasonal menu - designed to enhance the avour produce, and served in of the estate's wines. the elegant surrounds of the vineyards of Keith Tulloch Wine Estate. Views of the nearby Photo: RidgeView Restaurant Address: 273 Sweetwater Road, Pokolbin NSW 2320 mountain range complement the Phone: +61 2 6574 7332 provincial-inspired interior. Internet: https://www.visitnsw.com/destinations/hunter/hunte r-valley/pokolbin/food-and-drink/ridgeview Photo: James Horan - Destination NSW Address: Corner of Hermitage and Deasys Roads, Pokolbin, Circa 1876 NSW 2320 Near boutique hotel Phone: +61 2 4998 7899 Internet: www.visitnsw.com/destinations/hunter/hunter-valle Peppers Convent, Circa y/maitland/restaurants/muse-kitchen-at-keith-tulloch-winery 1876 has a strong reputation for being Restaurant Botanica home to some of the Restaurant Botanica is nest cuisine in the nestled among the Hunter Valley, with a passion for sourcing local vineyards of Spicers produce and growing produce on site in an Vineyards Estate with organic kitchen garden. Enjoy a drink in the splendid views to the restaurant's Circa 187 Bar, which has a list of Broken Back Range. The over 300 wines. restaurant prides itself on delivering an impressive, modern Australian menu using fresh Photo: Circa 1876 seasonal produce, combined with one of the Address: 64 Halls Road, Pokolbin, NSW 2320 Phone: +61 2 4998 4998 Destination: Hunter Valley Publishing date: 2019-11-27
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The Cellar Restaurant The Cellar Restaurant oers Mediterranean-inspired cuisine in elegant yet relaxed surroundings. The sandstone and glass Destination NSW for the Hunter Valley building features lush indoor gardens mixed with The strong local food culture has given rise to white-clothed tables and a huge welcoming gourmet produce houses, wine education centres replace in the centre of the dining room. The and weekly growers markets at townships restaurant is a stroll from the beautiful Hunter throughout the valley. Valley Gardens.
Photo: The Cellar Restaurant Hunter Wine Country Markets Address: Hunter Valley Gardens Village, Broke Road, Hunter Wine Country Pokolbin, NSW 2320 Markets is held every Phone: +61 2 4998 7584 Saturday. It is a boutique Internet: https://www.visitnsw.com/destinations/hunter/hunte r-valley/pokolbin/food-and-drink/the-cellar-restaurant handmade market showcasing local artisans. Twine Restaurant When they have rain or Twine Restaurant is on winds you will nd them trading inside De the Wynwood Estate, Bortoli Wines barrel room. Pokolbin, and oers Stalls include fashion, food, jewellery, local modern Australian produce, handmade soaps, candles, woodwork, cuisine with a twist. The pottery and much more. Pet friendly. inviting dining room They are located at De Bortoli Wines in Pokolbin. overlooks rolling vineyards and extends on to a There are no markets in January. deck bordered by roses. Try the Twine Signature Photo: Hunter Wine Country Markets Oyster Platter featuring half a dozen oysters Address: 532 Wine Country Drive, Pokolbin, NSW 2320 prepared six dierent ways. Opening hours: Saturdays Phone: +61 2 4998 6426 Photo: Twine Restaurant Internet: https://www.visitnsw.com/destinations/hunter/hunte Address: 310 Oakey Creek Road, Pokolbin, NSW 2320 r-valley/pokolbin/events/hunter-wine-country-markets Phone: +61 2 4998 7449 Internet: https://www.visitnsw.com/destinations/hunter/hunte r-valley/pokolbin/food-and-drink/twine-restaurant-0 Destination: Hunter Valley Publishing date: 2019-11-27
Clarence Town Farmers Market Address: Hotel Beatty Car Park, 52 Park Street, East Come along and buy Gresford NSW 2311 freshly picked seasonal Opening hours: 8am to 1pm Phone: +61 2 4938 9589 garden produce, Internet: https://www.visitnsw.com/destinations/hunter/barri tomatoes, local honey, ngton-tops/dungog/events/gresford-community-markets relish, pickles, jams and eggs. Fresh herbs and Binnorie Dairy much more at the Clarence Town Farmers Set in the middle of the Market. gorgeous Pokolbin vineyard district, Binnorie Photo: Clarence Town Farmers Market Dairy specialises in Address: Clarence Town Cafe, 47 Grey Street, Clarence Town producing soft cheeses NSW 2321 Opening hours: 8:30am to 12:00pm Saturdays (Fortnightly using only locally sourced Event) milk. Taste their signature marinated fetta, labna Phone: +61 457 826 711 and duetto. Internet: https://www.visitnsw.com/destinations/hunter/barri ngton-tops/dungog/events/clarence-town-fresh-market Photo: Binnorie Dairy Address: Tuscany Wine Estate, corner of Hermitage Road Gresford Community Markets and Mistletoe Lane, Pokolbin, NSW 2320 Of course, there's Phone: +61 2 4998 6660 something for everyone at Internet: www.visitnsw.com/destinations/hunter/hunter-valle y/pokolbin/attractions/binnorie-dairy the Gresford Community Markets. Delicious local Campbell’s Store Craft Centre olives and olive oil, Wander at your leisure natural household, health through 15 speciality and beauty products, sports memorabilia, locally craft shops, a tearoom grown plants and produce, a wide range of and an art gallery. Enjoy clothing, cake stalls, paintings, jewellery, art fudge and honey tastings, cards, bags, handicrafts, expertly crafted wooden sample 13 avours of goods, and bric-a-brac. ginger beer and choose from more than 100 And, of course, there's a barbecue and plenty of homemade jam varieties. other food and refreshments available. Some
market days also feature live auctions of Photo: Campbells Store Craft Centre household and farm goods. Address: 175 Swan Street, Morpeth, NSW 2321 The market days are proving to be a friendly Opening hours: 10am – 5pm from Thursday to Sunday. Phone: +61 2 4933 1407 aair, a fun place to browse, enjoy morning tea Internet: www.visitnsw.com/destinations/hunter/hunter-valle and/or lunch, and above all, to experience the y/morpeth/attractions/campbells-store-craft-centre hum of a local market. The market is on every third Sunday of each month, except January and December.
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Denman Farmers Market Address: Kevin Sobels Wines, 5 Halls Road, Pokolbin, NSW Located a short drive 2320 away from Muswellbrook, Opening hours: Held on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month. Held on Saturday and Sunday during long the market showcases the weekends. best in local produce Internet: https://www.visitnsw.com/destinations/hunter/hunte including wine, cheese, r-valley/pokolbin/events/handmade-the-hunter-markets fruit, vegetables, preserves, cakes, plants and seedlings. Hunter Belle Cheese Taste a selection of Photo: Denman Farmers Market gourmet yoghurts, Address: Ogilvie Street, Denman, NSW 2328 cultured butter and a Opening hours: Held on the rst Saturday of each month. wide range of cheeses all Internet: www.visitnsw.com/events/denman-farmers-market-9054195 handmade using the milk Email: [email protected] of local brown Swiss cows. Viewing windows into the factory and Dungog Local Growers Stall packing rooms allow you to view the Visit this local growers cheese-making process and see fresh fudge or market on Saturday gelato being made. mornings to purchase proudly grown local Photo: Hunter Belle Cheese produce such as honey, Address: 75 Aberdeen Street (New England Highway), Muswellbrook, NSW 2333 eggs, fruit, vegetables Phone: +61 2 6541 5066 and herbs. Internet: www.visitnsw.com/destinations/hunter/upper-hunte r/muswellbrook/attractions/hunter-belle-cheese Photo: Dungog Local Growers Stall Address: 205 Dowling Street, Dungog, NSW 2420 Hunter Valley Cheese Company Opening hours: Markets are held each Saturday throughout A boutique cheese factory the year except in January. Phone: +61 2 437 298 775 and shop that also sells Internet: https://www.visitnsw.com/destinations/hunter/barri ploughman's platters, ngton-tops/dungog/events/dungog-local-growers-stall espresso coee and locally made chutneys, Handmade in the Hunter Markets relishes and jams. The These markets showcase factory oers free cheese tutorials twice daily the wide variety of and has a viewing window into the make and Handmade in the Hunter maturation rooms. art, craft and food and
the local creative artisans Photo: Hunter Valley Cheese Company and growers behind these Address: 447 McDonalds Road, Pokolbin, NSW 2320 Phone: +61 2 4998 7744 products.The markets are held in the rose-lined Internet: www.visitnsw.com/destinations/hunter/hunter-valle gardens of Kevin Sobels Wines. y/pokolbin/food-and-drink/hunter-valley-cheese-company
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Hunter Valley Smelly Cheese Shop Maitland Markets The shop is a providore of More than 600 stalls local and imported display the best of cheese and gourmet Maitland's homemade foods. The site is also and homegrown goods as home to the Hunter well as artisans, Valley Gelato Company musicians and gourmet that makes traditional Italian gelato using food. The market showcases the Hunter Valley's 200-year-old recipes. Hampers, platters (cheese cultural and artistic diversity. and antipasto, sandwich and gourmet baguettes) and gelato cakes are also available. Photo: Maitland Markets Address: Maitland Showground, Blomeld Street, Maitland, NSW 2320 Photo: Hunter Valley Smelly Cheese Shop Opening hours: The market is held from 8am – 2pm on the Address: 2144 Broke Road, Pavilion G, Tempus Two Complex, rst Sunday of each month excluding January. Also held on Pokolbin, NSW 2320 the third Sunday of October, November and December. Phone: +61 2 4998 6713 Phone: +61 2 4962 5522 Internet: https://www.visitnsw.com/destinations/hunter/hunte Internet: www.visitnsw.com/destinations/hunter/hunter-valle r-valley/pokolbin/food-and-drink/hunter-valley-smelly-cheese- y/maitland/attractions/maitland-markets shop-pokolbin-village
Mortels Sheepskin Factory Hunter Valley Wine School Since 1958, the Mortel Learn about the history of family have been making wine at the Hunter sheepskin products. You Resort's wine school. can take a guided tour of Classes are daily and the factory, which uses oer an informal tutorial sheepskins selected from of wine education. Walk Australian-bred sheep and tanned by Australian through the Hunter Resort's shiraz vineyard as tanneries. Browse through a wide range of you discover the dierence between grape quality Australian-made goods, including ugg varieties, learn how grapevines are grown, and boots and other footwear, warm headgear, car discover more about winemaking. and motorbike seat covers and bed underlays.
Photo: Hunter Valley Wine School Address: Hunter Resort, Hermitage Road, Pokolbin, NSW Photo: Mortels Sheepskin Factory 2320 Address: 1 Weakleys Drive, Thornton, NSW 2322 Phone: +61 2 4998 7777 Phone: +61 2 4966 0990 Internet: www.visitnsw.com/destinations/hunter/hunter-valle Internet: https://www.visitnsw.com/destinations/hunter/hunte y/pokolbin/food-and-drink/hunter-valley-wine-school r-valley/morpeth/attractions/mortels-sheepskin-factory-0 Email: [email protected] Destination: Hunter Valley Publishing date: 2019-11-27
Pukara Estate Hillbrook Estate Visit the Pukara Estate Located on a beautiful tasting room to sample an ridge in the picturesque extensive range of Hunter Valley, this award-winning extra spectacular twenty ve virgin olive oils. Try their acre property oers a selection of avoured beautiful seven bedroom vinegars including g, blackcurrant, home with panoramic views. It is located minutes pomegranate and vanilla and cinnamon balsamic. to the township of Branxton with easy access to the Hunter Expressway and only a short drive to Photo: Pukara Estate the vineyards and restaurants of Wine Country. Address: 1440 Denman Road, Muswellbrook, NSW 2333 The moment you get to Hillbrook, you know it is Phone: +61 2 6547 1055 Internet: https://www.visitnsw.com/destinations/hunter/hunte special. The driveway, weaves its way from the r-valley/pokolbin/attractions/pukara-estate-pokolbin-tasting-r front gate passing the large dam and leading you oom to this fabulous house that has absolutely everything. Stepping inside, high ceilings and ACCOMMODATION plentiful picture frame windows are immediate features with two separate living areas and seven bedrooms and ve bathrooms being split over two wings. At the centre is a modern kitchen with stone tops, stainless appliances, induction cook top and pyrolytic oven. Adjoining the kitchen is an open dining/living room with huge dining tables with magnicent views across the valley and spilling Destination NSW for the Hunter Valley out to an undercover alfresco area with stunning pool and more of the same breathtaking views. The Hunter Valley oers an enviable range of places to stay, from stylish hotels, resorts and Photo: Hillbrook Estate spa retreats to country-style guesthouses and Address: 209 Stanhope Road, Elderslie, NSW 2335 Phone: +61 477 010 010 beautifully appointed bed and breakfast options. Internet: https://www.visitnsw.com/destinations/hunter/hunte Some are nestled among the vineyards or within r-valley/singleton/accommodation/hillbrook-estate the wilderness of the Barrington Tops National Park, while others feature historical architecture Monkey Place Country House unique to the region. Monkey Place Country House is a beautifully unique sandstone house, nestled on six private acres, with a huge wrap around veranda facing out onto the native gardens; the perfect place for Destination: Hunter Valley Publishing date: 2019-11-27
chilling out with a glass of local Hunter Valley Barrington River Hideaway wine! Oering a fabulous foodies kitchen and Choose from one of four spaces for both entertainment and relaxation, private cottages Monkey Place Country House is a great overlooking the accommodation choice for groups of eight to 14 Barrington River, which guests. is accessible by a set of Located in the Broke Fordwich region of the stairs for swimming and Hunter Valley, Monkey Place Country House is shing. The balcony oers al fresco dining set just minutes from some great boutique cellar amid a wooded valley and native gardens. A doors, Margan Winery and Restaurant and a ve-minute drive from the scenic town of leisurely 10 minute drive to Hermitage Road, Gloucester and an easy day trip to the World Pokolbin. Heritage-listed Barrington Tops National Park.
Photo: Monkey Place Country House Photo: Ben Howland - Fairbourne Pty Ltd Address: 69 - 71 Wollombi Street, Broke, NSW 2330 Address: 312 Thunderbolts Way, Gloucester, NSW 2422 Phone: +61 2 4998 6961 Phone: +61 413 356 141 Internet: https://www.visitnsw.com/destinations/hunter/hunte Internet: https://www.visitnsw.com/destinations/hunter/barri r-valley/broke/accommodation/monkey-place-country-house ngton-tops/gloucester/accommodation/barrington-hideaway-r iver-cottages Banjos Bushland Retreat Nirvana Spiritual Retreat A multi award-winning property set in 8 hectares Nirvana is a serene of private bushland Barrington Tops retreat overlooking the Hunter located in the beautiful Valley and Barrington Gondwana Rainforests Tops. An accredited just a few hours north of Sydney. Sometimes, you Advanced Ecotourism property, guests have a choice of three spacious and luxurious private need to just be – at Nirvana Retreat, you can do lodges. The retreat's exclusive recreation centre exactly that. includes a tennis court, mini golf, indoor spa, sauna, table tennis, billiards, giant chess set, Nestled deep in the New South Wales magnetic dart board and children's adventure wilderness, away from the hustle and bustle of it playground. all, this peaceful escape of cottages is your oasis for spiritual healing and nourishment. Whether Photo: Banjos Bushland Retreat you are a seasoned yogi or just want some time Address: Summer Hill Road, Vacy, NSW 2421 to rest your weary soul, you’ll feel right at home Phone: +61 2 9403 3388 at Nirvana Retreat. Internet: www.visitnsw.com/destinations/hunter/barrington-t ops/dungog/accommodation/banjos-bushland-retreat Photo: Barrington Tops Organic Retreat Address: 384 Jems Creek Road, Barrington Tops, NSW 2422 Phone: +61 2 6558 5549 Internet: https://www.visitnsw.com/destinations/hunter/barri ngton-tops/gloucester/accommodation/nirvana-spiritual-retre Destination: Hunter Valley Publishing date: 2019-11-27
at Cabins in the Clouds Romantic and secluded, Billabong Moon choose from three spa In tranquil, private cabins oering gorgeous settings are ve valley and garden views. self-catering cottages Relax in your own scattered through more outdoor whirlpool spa, than 10 hectares of rejuvenate with a massage or spa treatment in beautiful forest. Relax the comfort of your cabin, play tennis, swim in and connect in outdoor living areas and on the pool or cosy up in front of the log re in verandahs. Just minutes away is Pokolbin's winter. award-winning wines and gourmet restaurants. Photo: Brock Perks - Cabins in the Clouds Photo: Billabong Moon Address: 424 Moonabung Road, Vacy, NSW 2421 Address: 393 Hermitage Road, Pokolbin NSW 2320 Phone: +61 2 4938 8271 Phone: +61 2 6574 7290 Internet: www.visitnsw.com/destinations/hunter/barrington-t Internet: www.visitnsw.com/destinations/hunter/hunter-valle ops/dungog/accommodation/cabins-in-the-clouds y/pokolbin/accommodation/billabong-moon Casa La Vina Bonn Abbey Relax in these spacious Bonn Abbey is in the and luxurious adobe picturesque village of villas, each with their Broke, only minutes away own courtyard, outdoor from great cellar doors replace, king-sized bed and restaurants. Soaring and other stylish cathedral ceilings and amenities. The Spa Villa and Grand Spa Villa exposed beams bring to mind a Cotswold village feature a private outdoor Jacuzzi. Helicopter pick in England. The abbey can sleep 6 – 12 people ups are available for scenic ights, luncheons with four bedrooms, two large bathrooms and a and transfers. spacious living room with open re. Photo: Casa La Vina Photo: Bonn Abbey Address: 657 McDonalds Road, Pokolbin, NSW 2320 Address: 25 Nelson Street, Broke, NSW 2330 Phone: +61 (0)406 770 294 Phone: +61 477 010 010 Internet: www.visitnsw.com/destinations/hunter/hunter-valle Internet: www.visitnsw.com/destinations/hunter/hunter-valle y/pokolbin/accommodation/casa-la-vina y/broke/accommodation/bonn-abbey Chateau Elan at The Vintage Hunter Valley Chateau Elan at The Vintage is a golf and spa resort oering luxury accommodation with superb dining, a championship golf course Destination: Hunter Valley Publishing date: 2019-11-27
designed by Greg Norman, and an extensive spa Photo: Donnybrook Eco Retreat treatment menu. All rooms have balconies or Address: 702 Luskintyre Rd, Lambs Valley, NSW 2321 Phone: +61 412 003 941 terraces overlooking the resort's fairways and Internet: www.visitnsw.com/destinations/hunter/hunter-valle the Hunter Valley surroundings. y/maitland/accommodation/donnybrook-eco-retreat
Photo: Chateau Elan Eaglereach Wilderness Resort Address: Vintage Drive, Rothbury, NSW 2320 Eaglereach is a vast and Phone: +61 2 4998 2500 Internet: https://www.visitnsw.com/destinations/hunter/hunte beautiful nature-based r-valley/rothbury/accommodation/chateau-elan-the-vintage-hu resort with an amazing nter-valley variety of native animals including kangaroos, Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley wallabies, goannas and The Crowne Plaza Hunter echidnas. The family and spa self-contained Valley is nestled among lodges range from one to six bedrooms. semillon vineyards and Expansive verandahs oer spectacular views the majestic Broken Back across the Hunter Valley. Resort activities Range. Unwind and be include swimming, tennis, yabbying, kayaking pampered at the onsite and mountain biking. Ubika Spa, perfect your swing on the 18-hole
championship golf course, play on the tennis and Photo: Eaglereach Wilderness Resort basketball courts, and enjoy renowned local Address: Summerhill Road, Vacy, NSW 2421 wines and gourmet produce at the on-site Phone: +61 2 4938 8233 Internet: www.visitnsw.com/destinations/hunter/barrington-t restaurants and bars. ops/dungog/accommodation/eaglereach-wilderness-resort
Photo: Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley Eelah Barn Apartment Address: 430 Wine Country Drive, Lovedale, NSW 2325 Phone: +61 2 4991 0000 This beautifully converted Internet: www.visitnsw.com/destinations/hunter/hunter-valle barn apartment is on a y/lovedale/accommodation/crowne-plaza-hunter-valley working cattle property that adjoins the Hunter Donnybrook Eco Retreat River. The self-contained This luxury permanent guest house sits in a tent is beside a lovely tranquil setting, surrounded by gardens and oasis within 40 hectares trees, and can accommodate up to ve guests. of verdant rural
tranquillity. The tent Photo: Eelah features an en suite Address: 467 Maitland Vale Road, Maitland, NSW 2320 bathroom, basic self-catering facilities and oers Phone: +61 2 4930 0801 Internet: www.visitnsw.com/destinations/hunter/hunter-valle fresh farm supplies for breakfast. This is a great y/maitland/accommodation/eelah base to explore the local wineries and art galleries, bike through picturesque country roads or kayak down the river. Destination: Hunter Valley Publishing date: 2019-11-27
Guest House Mulla Villa Brewhouse, Heavenly Hunter Massage Centre, Built by convicts in 1840, plus horseriding and horse and carriage tours. this charming colonial Guests can also enjoy the 3 km walking/jogging homestead oers four track, swimming pool, tennis courts, heated spa spacious bedrooms, two and mountain bikes. of which feature spa bath en suites. The property is Photo: Hunter Valley Resort Address: Corner of Hermitage Road and Mistletoe Lane, set on 30 hectares of tranquil bushland with Pokolbin, NSW 2320 walking trails through rainforest and working Phone: +61 2 4998 7777 farmland. Enjoy organic produce grown on the Internet: www.visitnsw.com/destinations/hunter/hunter-valle estate. y/pokolbin/accommodation/hunter-valley-resort
Photo: Guest House Mulla Villa i villini Address: 3174 Great Northern Road, Wollombi, NSW 2325 This ve-bedroom luxury Phone: +61 2 4998 3254 house is set on a Internet: www.visitnsw.com/destinations/hunter/hunter-valle y/wollombi/accommodation/guest-house-mulla-villa gorgeous 12-hectare property within the Hermitage Lodge Lovedale wine region of This award-winning the Hunter Valley. All boutique motel is nestled bedrooms have en suites and is the perfect on 10 picturesque getaway or short break for groups of up to 11 hectares in Pokolbin. The people. The kitchen is fully equipped for formal lodge is within walking and casual dining indoors or outdoors. distance of many of the Photo: I VILLINI ESTATE area's popular wineries and tourist attractions. Address: 497 Talga Road, Lovedale Hunter Valley, NSW 2325 All studios and suites feature verandahs Phone: +61 2 4930 7384 overlooking the lodge's own shiraz vineyard. Internet: https://www.visitnsw.com/destinations/hunter/hunte r-valley/lovedale/accommodation/i-villini-estate Photo: Hermitage Lodge Address: 609 McDonalds Road, Pokolbin NSW, 2320 Lonely Goat Olive Farm Phone: +61 2 4998 7639 This cottage is perched Internet: www.visitnsw.com/destinations/hunter/hunter-valle y/pokolbin/accommodation/hermitage-lodge high on a hill overlooking a ourishing olive grove Hunter Valley Resort within the beautiful The Hunter Valley Resort Congewai Valley. A place is a country lodge nestled where you swap your within its own shiraz alarm clock for the morning calls of native birds. vineyards. Resort An outdoor kitchen allows you to cook your own features include the country-style breakfast using fresh farm Hunter Valley Wine produce. You can stroll to a section of the Great School, daily on-site vineyard tours, Matilda Bay North Walk and it's a short drive to vineyards Destination: Hunter Valley Publishing date: 2019-11-27
and restaurants. Pepper Tree Cottage Pepper Tree Cottage is Photo: Lonely Goat Olive Farm nestled on 10 hectares Address: Congewai Road, Congewai, NSW 2325 situated on the outskirts Phone: (02) 4998 1693 of the historic Wollombi Internet: www.visitnsw.com/destinations/hunter/hunter-valle y/wollombi/accommodation/lonely-goat-olive-farm village. The main house can sleep nine guests in Lovedale Lodge four bedrooms, each with en suite. The fully This secluded 15-hectare equipped kitchen provides an opportunity for property is surrounded by entertaining with open-plan living that unfolds to forests and vines in the an expansive timber deck through bi-fold doors. heart of Lovedale wine country. It's within easy Photo: Pepper Tree Cottage Address: Paynes Crossing Road, Wollombi, NSW 2325 reach of world-famous Phone: +61 416 039 081 wineries and some of the best restaurants in the Internet: www.visitnsw.com/destinations/hunter/hunter-valle Hunter Valley. Choose from four, three and y/wollombi/accommodation/pepper-tree-cottage-wollombi two-bedroom options in the lodge's homestead, cottages and villas. The Convent Hunter Valley Lovingly restored to Photo: Lovedale Lodge reect the building's Address: Lot 33 Londons Road, Lovedale, NSW 2325 charming heritage and Phone: +61 2 4384 3394 character, this retreat in Internet: www.visitnsw.com/destinations/hunter/hunter-valle y/lovedale/accommodation/lovedale-lodge on the picturesque grounds of the Pepper Orangevale at Mount View Tree Estate and oers 17 guest rooms with This elegant homestead is French doors and deep verandas with views over set on 60 tranquil beautiful gardens and vineyards. Guests can hectares of farmland enjoy the on-site Endota Day Spa, winery tours, overlooking the golf, tennis, swimming, bike riding and other surrounding valley and activities. oering total privacy. Photo: The Convent Hunter Valley Wrap-around verandahs oer brilliant views in Address: 88 Halls Road, Pokolbin, NSW 2320 all directions with outdoor furniture and a gas Phone: +61 2 4998 4999 barbecue inviting al fresco dining. Internet: https://www.visitnsw.com/destinations/hunter/hunte r-valley/pokolbin/accommodation/the-convent-hunter-valley Photo: Orangevale at Mount View Address: Bimbadeen Road, Mount View, NSW 2325 Phone: +61 428 913 665 Internet: https://www.visitnsw.com/destinations/hunter/hunte r-valley/accommodation/orangevale-mount-view Destination: Hunter Valley Publishing date: 2019-11-27
Potters Hotel Brewery Resort Salisbury Lodges This resort-style complex This wilderness retreat is overlooks the on the southern slopes of heritage-listed brick the Barrington Tops, near beehive kilns of Nulkaba. the William River. Walk Extensive recreational through World facilities include tennis Heritage-listed rainforest, courts, spa, swimming pools and a children's swim in the river, take in magnicent views of playground. Taste award-winning beers at the the mountains and enjoy the peace and quiet of on-site microbrewery, The Hunter Beer Co. the blue gums.
Photo: Potters Hotel Brewery Resort Photo: P.AUGL - Lodges Address: Wine Country Drive, Nulkaba, NSW 2325 Address: 2930 Salisbury Road, Salisbury, NSW 2420 Phone: +61 2 4991 7922 Phone: +61 2 4995 3285 Internet: https://www.visitnsw.com/destinations/hunter/hunte Internet: www.visitnsw.com/destinations/hunter/barrington-t r-valley/accommodation/potters-hotel-brewery-resort ops/dungog/accommodation/salisbury-lodges-and-araluen-res taurant Ridgeview RidgeView is a secluded Somewhere Unique oasis to unwind in an Somewhere Unique oers idyllic setting of majestic two self-contained one spotted gums and bedroom retreats, perfect ironbarks, overlooking for romantic getaways waterways circumscribed within the Hunter Valley by natural bushland and vineyards. Choose from wine country. The four cottages spaced among the trees around the eco-certied retreats are set within eight lake. All have indoor spa baths and two-person beautiful hectares of bushland property, each showers. King bedroom cottages feature an placed to ensure privacy for each couple. outdoor undercover jacuzzi and sauna on the Features include a king-sized bed, private deck, wraparound verandah. Air conditioning and log large two-person bath, rain shower, bathrobes, res create ambience inside, while the innity candles and aromatherapy oil burner. edge swimming pool and tennis court oer Photo: Somewhere Unique outdoor recreation. Address: Narone Creek Road, Wollombi, NSW 2325 Phone: +61 2 4998 3257 Photo: RidgeView Cottages Internet: www.visitnsw.com/destinations/hunter/hunter-valle Address: 273 Sweetwater Road, Rothbury, Pokolbin, NSW y/wollombi/accommodation/somewhere-unique 2320 Phone: +61 419 475 221 Internet: http://www.visitnsw.com/destinations/hunter/hunter -valley/pokolbin/accommodation/ridgeview-cottages Destination: Hunter Valley Publishing date: 2019-11-27
Talga Estate Estate Tuscany Enjoy luxurious fully This boutique hotel self-contained overlooks a gorgeous two-bedroom units on a valley of 120 hectares of peaceful 10-hectare vineyards framed by the vineyard in the heart of majestic mountain Hunter Valley wine backdrop of the Broken country. Each Talga Estate villa features a Back Range. The resort includes The Mill hydrotherapy spa bath, fully equipped kitchen Restaurant and cellar door, Brokenback with dining area and a barbecue on a private Barbecue & Tapas Bar and Binnorie Dairy, a soft verandah. cheese factory and shop.
Photo: Talga Estate Photo: Estate Tuscany Address: 307 Talga Road, Rothbury, NSW 2320 Address: Corner of Hermitage Road & Mistletoe Lane, Phone: +61 2 4930 7100 Pokolbin, NSW 2320 Internet: www.visitnsw.com/destinations/hunter/hunter-valle Phone: +61 2 4998 7288 y/rothbury/accommodation/talga-estate Internet: https://www.visitnsw.com/destinations/hunter/hunte r-valley/pokolbin/accommodation/estate-tuscany The Olive Retreat at Bedford Green Olives This fully self-contained Villa Medici cottage is set on a This charming cottage is 10-hectare working olive set in a 80-hectare farm. The cottage has working Hereford cattle three queen-size farm and has two bedrooms, two bedrooms furnished in a bathrooms, galley kitchen, combustion wood re French provincial style. place and ducted reverse-cycle air conditioning. Enjoy à la carte breakfast, served either in your A spacious outdoor entertaining area features a room or on the verandah overlooking the barbecue, dining setting and stunning views of property. the Broken Back Range. Photo: Thomas Davey - Gloucester Visitor Information Centre Address: 100 Gloucester Tops Road, Gloucester, NSW 2422 Photo: The Olive Retreat at Belfort Green Olives Phone: +61 414 923 479 Address: 312 Old North Road, Pokolbin, NSW 2320 Internet: www.visitnsw.com/destinations/hunter/barrington-t Phone: +61 439 908 019 ops/gloucester/accommodation/villa-medici Internet: www.visitnsw.com/destinations/hunter/hunter-valle y/pokolbin/accommodation/the-olive-retreat-at-belfort-green- olives Wollombi Farm Country House Designed for couples and small groups, this luxury fully self-contained house is set on 41 hectares of farmland with lovely gardens. It can Destination: Hunter Valley Publishing date: 2019-11-27
accommodate up to 12 people with four large olive oils, wines, cut owers, soaps and all air-conditioned bedrooms, two bathrooms, manner of artisan-made local produce. spacious cathedral ceilings and air-conditioned Markets like these are changing the way that living areas with log re. An in-ground saltwater people look at fresh food, you can’t buy fresher, swimming pool and outdoor heated spa is located so get in early for the best of the best. in the garden, perched on the side of a hill overlooking the river towards Wollombi Village. Photo: Thomas Davey - Gloucester Visitor Information Centre Address: Billabong Park, Lot 116 Denison Street, Billabong Park Gloucester NSW 2422 Photo: Wollombi Farm Country House Opening hours: The second Saturday of each month Address: 2804 Paynes Crossing Road, Wollombi, NSW 2325 Phone: +61 2 6538 5252 Phone: +61 416 039 081 Internet: https://www.visitnsw.com/destinations/hunter/barri Internet: www.visitnsw.com/destinations/hunter/hunter-valle ngton-tops/gloucester/events/gloucester-farmers-market y/wollombi/accommodation/wollombi-farm-country-house
EVENTS Aberdeen Highland Games Celebrate traditional Celtic culture and the Celtic history of the Upper Hunter during the rst weekend in July. The games feature more than 23 events uniting Sydney and regional New South Wales clans, dancers, pipe bands and tug-of-war teams at the conclusion of the Destination NSW for the Hunter Valley Scottish Australia Heritage Council's Heritage Week. Discover an engaging cultural scene packed with special events and festivals celebrating the Photo: Aberdeen Highland Games Hunter Valley's heritage and award-winning Address: Jeerson Park, New England Highway, Aberdeen, wine and food. NSW 2336 Phone: +61 2 6540 1300 Gloucester Farmers Market Internet: www.visitnsw.com/events/aberdeen-highland-games Get fresh with Gloucester Bitter & Twisted International Boutique Beer Farmers Market on the Festival second Saturday of each This boutique beer month! Discover festival is held inside the Gloucester’s fresh food walls of Maitland Gaol, a treasure and stock up on former maximum security foods that will give you energy, vitality and a prison. Choose to sample twinkle in your eye. from more than 50 craft This is just like how country markets used to be, beers and a wide range of local and international with locally grown fresh fruit and vegetables, gourmet food stalls, or join the Food & Beer baked goods, cheeses, eggs, honey, olives and Matching Lunch. Enjoy live music across the Destination: Hunter Valley Publishing date: 2019-11-27
weekend with the line-up of great Australian Internet: music artists and discover the venue's history by www.visitnsw.com/events/wirragulla-annual-polo-tournament joining a gaol tour. Hunter Valley Steamfest
Photo: Bitter and Twisted Boutique Beer Festival In 1983 the last coal Address: Maitland Gaol, 6-18 John St, East Maitland, NSW operating steam haulage 2323 freight service was closed Phone: +61 2 4931 2888 on the South Maitland Internet: www.visitnsw.com/destinations/hunter/hunter-valle Railway Line, eectively y/maitland/events/bitter-and-twisted-boutique-beer-festival ending a century old Dungog Festival institution. In response to this closure the rst Enjoy a feast of local and Hunter Valley Steamfest was held in 1986. Enjoy national music and steam, vintage diesel and mini train rides as performance, beautiful well as historical displays, live entertainment and food and wine from the kids activities. region, a cutting-edge Photo: Steamfest lm program at the Address: Maitland Railway Station, Maitland, NSW 2329 historic James Theatre, workshops, markets and Phone: +61 2 4931 2877 much more. Kick back in country style for a night Internet: www.visitnsw.com/events/hunter-valley-steamfest of revelry with ne local food, wine, music and dance under brilliant stars when the table is set Lovedale Long Lunch down the main street for the hugely popular An annual autumn food Long Table Dinner. festival which takes place in various vineyards Photo: Dungog Festival around Lovedale. Local Address: Various locations in Dungog, NSW 2420 wineries team with Phone: +61 484 757 325 restaurants to oer Internet: https://www.visitnsw.com/destinations/hunter/barri ngton-tops/dungog/events/dungog-festival visitors a weekend of ne wine, gourmet food and live entertainment. Hunter Polo Challenge Fast, exciting polo Photo: Lovedale Long Lunch Address: Various wineries in Lovedale, NSW 2325 featuring top players and Internet: www.visitnsw.com/events/lovedale-long-lunch more than 200 horses.
The event is an informal Scone Horse Festival relaxed way to watch and Scone is the horse capital enjoy picnic polo in a of Australia and this picturesque setting. festival celebrates the region and its thriving Photo: Wirragulla Annual Polo Tournament equine industry. Enjoy a Address: Tabbil Creek Polo Ground, Cemetery Road, Dungog, NSW 2420 fabulous events program Phone: +61 411 413 747 packed with exciting events including a horse Destination: Hunter Valley Publishing date: 2019-11-27
parade, rodeo and the prestigious Scone Cup, Address: St Andrews Street, Maitland, NSW 2320 one of Australia's biggest country horse racing Phone: +61 2 4931 2890 Internet: www.visitnsw.com/destinations/hunter/hunter-valle carnivals. y/maitland/events/maitland-aroma-coee-and-chocolate-festiv al Photo: Scone Horse Festival Address: Various locations in Scone, NSW 2337 TOURIST INFORMATION Internet: https://www.visitnsw.com/destinations/hunter/upper -hunter/scone/events/scone-horse-festival
Wollombi Sculpture in the Vineyards Wollombi Village, vineyards and cellar doors are transformed into a spectacular series of sculpture parks.
Featuring large scale and Hunter Valley Wine and Food Month site-specic works by some of Australia’s best artists, the exhibition provides a rare opportunity There are many ways to reach the Hunter Valley. to showcase their talent in a splendid Rent a car and enjoy the independence of environment. exploring the region at your own pace, or relax as someone does the driving for you on a tour of Photo: Sculpture in the Vineyards the region. Address: Various locations on the Wollombi Valley Wine Trail,
Wollombi, NSW 2325 Phone: +61 4998 1576 www.visitnsw.com/destinations/hunter/hunter-va Internet: https://www.visitnsw.com/destinations/hunter/hunte lley/tours r-valley/wollombi/events/wollombi-sculpture-the-vineyards Airport The Maitland Aroma Coffee and Chocolate Newcastle Airport is the Festival nearest airport to the The aroma of freshly Hunter Valley. Jetstar, roasting coee and Rex, QantasLink and delectable displays of Virgin and have regular chocolates and desserts direct ights to and from tempt visitors at this Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Gold Coast and festival. Learn how to Ballina/Byron Bay. The airport is about a temper chocolate and discover its origins in one 50-minute drive to most of the vineyards. of the many cooking demonstrations across the
weekend. Hunter Valley wineries also feature at Many major car rental companies operate here the festival, oering tastings of their nest drops or an airport transfer can be organised with alongside other exhibitors of local cuisine and Rover Coaches (www.rovercoaches.com.au) or fresh produce. Heidi’s Hunter Valley
Photo: Aroma Coee and Chocolate Festival (www.heidishuntervalley.com.au). Destination: Hunter Valley Publishing date: 2019-11-27
Medical Hunter Valley Buses also operate a public bus Amcal Max Pharmacy • service from the airport to Maitland, Raymond Phone: +61 2 4932 5155 Terrace and Stockton as well as locally. • Rutherford Shopping www.cdcbus.com.au Centre, East Mall, Rutherford, NSW, 2320 Photo: Juan Garces Blooms The Address: 1 Williamtown Drive, Williamtown, NSW 2318 Chemist Phone: +61 2 4928 9800 • Phone: +61 2 4990 1403 Internet: www.newcastleairport.com.au • 97 Vincent St, Cessnock, NSW, 2325 Public transport Daily train services Cessnock Day Night Pharmacy depart from Sydney's • Phone: +61 2 4990 3485 Central Station for the • 202 Wollombi Rd, Cessnock, NSW, 2325 Hunter towns of Maitland, Newcastle and Cessnock Plaza Pharmacist Advice Singleton. • Phone: +61 2 4990 6636 • Shop 5 Cessnock Plaza Cooper Street, Photo: Pierre-Luc Auclair Cessnock, NSW, 2325 Internet: http://www.transportnsw.info/ Photo: Gemma Garner Taxis Cessnock Radio Cabs Telephone Co-Op • Phone: +61 2 Country code: +61 Area 4990 1111 Muswellbrook code: 02 Taxis • Phone: +61 2 6543 2700 Singleton Taxi Service (Taxico) • Phone: + 61 2 6572 1133
Photo: Jardson Almeida Taxi Service Maitland • Phone: +61 2 4933 7333 Electricity
220-240V Silver Service Limousines • Phone: +61 2 6571 1600
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Population Approximately 590,000 according to the latest census.
Currency Australian Dollar (1 AUD = 100 cents)
Opening hours Typical hours for shops are 9am – 6pm Monday to Friday. Most shops open during the weekend but with restricted hours.
Internet www.visitnsw.com/destinations/hunter/hunter-valley
Newspapers Lakes Mail Singleton Argus The Advertiser, Cessnock The Maitland Mercury The Newcastle Herald The Star, Newcastle Muswellbrook Chronicle
Emergency numbers Police, Fire and Ambulance 000
Tourist information Hunter Valley Visitor Centre 455 Wine Country Drive, Pokolbin, NSW 2320 Opening hours: 9am – 5pm Monday to Saturday. 9am – 4pm Sundays and public holidays. Closed Christmas Day. Phone: +61 2 4993 6700 Website: www.huntervalleyvisitorcentre.com.au Email: [email protected]
Maitland Visitor Information Centre Corner of New England Highway & High Street, Maitland, NSW 2320 Hours: 9am – 5pm daily. Closed Christmas Day and Good Friday Phone: + 61 2 4931 2800 Website: www.maitlandhuntervalley.com.au Email: [email protected]
Singleton Visitor Information Centre Townhead Park New England Hwy, Singleton, NSW 2330 Hours: 9am - 5pm daily. Closed Christmas Day and Good Friday Phone: +61 2 6571 5888 or toll free 1800 499 888 Website: www.visitsingleton.com Email: [email protected]