DESTINATION: Cessnock

Cessnock

Once a major coal-mining centre, this Hunter Valley town now attracts tourists who are visiting the wineries of the Pokolbin area just a short distance away.


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Excellent food and wine are available throughout the region. There are also many antique shops, craft outlets and galleries worthwhile visiting. For thrill seekers there are skydiving flights and hot-air balloon flights available.

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The historic village of Wollombi, south-west of Cessnock, has many old sandstone buildings. Tours to Aboriginal art sites in the Wollombi area can be organised through Yarnteen Aboriginal Sites Tours. A museum now occupies the old Police Station and is generally open weekends. Broke is another historic village. Here, there is an interesting pioneer cemetery and several buildings dating back to the 1840s. South of Cessnock are the Watagan Mountains, where the walking tracks lead to views and attractive picnic and BBQ areas. There are over 90 wineries in the Hunter Valley area and these can be explored either by driving to the vineyards, or organising coach, chauffeur-driven, bicycle, horse-drawn or 4WD tours.

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Region: Hunter

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A scenic 2hr (180km) drive from Sydney, the Lower Hunter is one of Australia's premier wine-producing regions. The first vines were planted as far back as 1832 and medals for Hunter wines were won as early as 1882. Today, there are over 90 wineries, large and boutique, and many restaurants. Although only around 5% of Australia's wine comes from here, the Hunter is home to some of the most respected wineries, including Draytons, Lindemans, Tyrrells and Tulloch. While the region is bursting with natural beauty, seams of high quality coal are found throughout the valley. Coal mining has been a pillar of the local economy, although the current focus is on wine tourism. Maitland is a main centre for the region and has a rich heritage, being one of colonial Australia's most important towns. more

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Hunter Wine Centre, Allandale Rd, Pokolbin, Ph: (02) 4990 4477

Other nearby towns with accommodation include:

Lovedale
Neath
Nulkaba

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