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Kurri Kurri

Kurri Kurri is the centre of an agricultural and industrial region. Located midway between Cessnock and Maitland, Kurri Kurri was once a coal-mining town but the majority of residents are now employed at Capral Aluminium. The surrounding area is devoted to dairying and orchards. Kurri Kurri is a thriving little town despite the decline of coal mining.


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Kurri Regional Museum is housed in the old timber Pokolbin Schoolhouse, located in the grounds of Kurri Kurri High School. The museum displays a collection of memorabilia covering daily life and work in the coalfields' region and is open Sunday, Wednesday and public holidays, 1pm-4pm, or by appointment.

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The Buchanan Gallery, east of Kurri Kurri in Buchanan, specialises in ceramics, paintings, outdoor pots and restored colonial furniture displayed in an old schoolhouse. Picnic facilities are available. Only a 20min drive from town are the wineries of the Lovedale region, including Wandin Valley Estate, Sandalyn Estate and Allanmere Winery.

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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

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