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Cnr Wilderness & Lovedale Rds ~ Lovedale NSW 2320Lunch 7 Days & Dinner Thursday to Saturday

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HighTeaChez Pok 42

JapaneseOishii 29

ModernAustralianAmanda’s On The Edge 15Bodega Restaurant & Bar 16Charades Restaurant 35Restaurant Botanica 9Restaurant Cuvee 21Shakey Tables 11The Cellar Restaurant 7Twine Restaurant 8

OrganicBistro Vinden 33Restaurant Botanica 9

Pasta/PizzaBrokenback Bar 18 RibsSSS BBQ Barns 22 & 23

SeafoodBistro Vinden 33Leaves & Fishes 19Twine Restaurant 8

SteakBlaxlands Inn 6SSS BBQ Barns 22 & 23

TapasBrokenback Bar 18Emerson’s At Pokolbin 44Harvest Restaurant 20RidgeView 26 & 27The Mill Restaurant 18The Verandah Restaurant 31Wandin Wine Bar & Diner 3

ThaiBlue Thai 41Oishii 29

ThemedRestaurantShakey Tables 11SSS BBQ Barns 22 & 23

Winery/Vineyard/Restaurant/Café/CoffeeAmanda’s On The Edge 15Bistro Vinden 33Black Creek Farm 2Harvest Restaurant - Hope Estate 20Margan Restaurant 10 Muse Kitchen - Keith Tulloch Winery 14Muse Restaurant & Café 43 Restaurant Botanica 9RidgeView 26 & 27The Olive Tree Restaurant 17The Verandah Restaurant 31

FeaturesMap & Contents 4 & 5Hunter Valley - Wine Country 12 & 13Hunter Valley Wine Society 32Balloon Aloft 40Special Events 36 & 37Live Theatre & Music 38 & 39Dining Out App 34Advertise With Us 30www.diningout.com.au 28

AlacarteAmanda’s On The Edge 15Black Creek Farm 2Charades Restaurant 35Chez Pok 42 Harvest Restaurant 20Restaurant Cuvee 21Shakey Tables 11The Cellar Restaurant 7The Mill Restaurant 18Twine Restaurant 8

AlfrescoDiningAmanda’s On The Edge 15Bistro Molines 25Blaxlands Inn 6Restaurant Botanica 9The Olive Tree Restaurant 17The Verandah Restaurant 31Twine Restaurant 8

Hotel/Bars/Lounge/WineBarBodega Restaurant & Bar 16Blaxlands Inn 6Brokenback Bar 18Wandin Wine Bar & Diner 3 BistroBistro Molines 25Bistro Vinden 33

CasualCuisine/Dining Black Creek Farm 2Leaves & Fishes 19SSS BBQ Barns 22 & 23

ContemporaryDiningBistro Vinden 33Charades Restaurant 35Emerson’s At Pokolbin 44Muse Restaurant & Café 43Shakey Tables 11The Cellar Restaurant 7

DessertSabor In The Hunter 24

EuropeanBistro Molines 25Muse Kitchen 14

FineDiningMuse Restaurant & Cafe 43Margan Restaurant 10

FoodSharingBlack Creek Farm 2Leaves & Fishes 19The Verandah Restaurant 31Wandin Wine Bar & Diner 3

Food/WineMatchingBistro Vinden 33Charades Restaurant 35Harvest Restaurant 20RidgeView 26 & 27Sabor In The Hunter 24

French/Mediterranean/RusticBistro Molines 25Chez Pok 42 Margan Restaurant 10The Olive Tree Restaurant 17

GourmetPiesBlaxlands Inn 6

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Rustic Mediterranean inspired cuisinein a relaxed, friendly environment.

Hunter Valley Gardens Village, Broke Road, PokolbinP 02 4998 7584 W www.the-cellar-restaurant.com.au

Open lunch and dinner Monday to Saturday

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The Hunter Valley’s freshest regional dining experience

Dinner Wednesday to Sunday from 6pm Relaxed Weekend Lunches Saturday and Sunday 12-3pm

Private Dining room also available

A passionate hospitality team led by owner/operators Mark and Belinda Stapleton.

Multi award winning wine list. Stunning rural vineyard and mountain views.

Relaxed and comfortable dining ambience.

Abundant kitchen garden with rare and organic heirloom

vegetables, fruits and herbs picked daily for our menu.

Your invitation to dine at Restaurant Botanica...

p. 02 6574 7229 a. Located at Spicers Vineyards Estate 555 Hermitage Rd, Pokolbin 2320

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RESTAURANT - WINERY - CELLAR DOOR - WEDDINGS

M A R G A N R E STAU R A N TTop Ten Regional NSW Restaurants- Gourmet Traveller Restaurant Guide 2012

Best Restaurant Winner - Australian Tourism Awards 2012Best Restaurant - Winner & Hall of Fame - NSW Tourism Awards 2010, 2011, 2012

Best Restaurant - Winner & Hall of Fame - Hunter Tourism Awards 2010, 2011, 2012Sustainable Restaurant of the Year SMH Good Food Guide 2011

Regional Wine List of the Year SMH Good Food Guide 2011

1238 Milbrodale Road, Broke Hunter ValleyOpen Friday to Sunday, reservations highly recommended

www.margan.com.au/restaurant/ or Tel: 02 6579 1372

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hunter valley

Today, the Hunter Valley is certainly one of Australia’s most well-known wine regions, which, since its foundation, has produced many fine, world recognised wines. There are over 120 wineries producing a wide array of exceptional wines reflective of their origin.

Whilst Hunter Valley Wine Country is famous for its great wines, there are also a number of other activities to discover and enjoy. From beautiful art galleries, gardens, bicycle tours & hot air ballooning, there are a myriad of things to do.

When visiting the Hunter Valley, most people don’t want to leave, and why would you? With amazing wines, fabulous local produce & quality restaurants, cosy accommodation properties, quaint galleries showcasing talented local artists & gorgeous scenery.

Whilst it is the Hunter Valley as a whole that is recognised and remembered as a world-class wine region and tourism destination, the region is made up of a number of small communities, townships and localities. Each of them has their own secrets to reveal and can be discovered on their own or as part of a Hunter Valley trail.

Broke Fordwich is home to boutique wineries and quality country accommodation with splendid vistas. Exceptional wines, fine restaurants and a gourmet selection of local produce make a visit to this area a must.

East of Pokolbin you will discover Lovedale. Known for its community of boutique wineries, cellar doors, quality accommodation, restaurants and unique galleries, Lovedale is also were the now famous Lovedale Long Lunch takes place every year in May.

Pokolbin/Rothbury forms the epi-centre of Wine Country. It is where most of the Hunter Valley’s first vineyards were planted and were you will find the largest collection of wineries, accommodation houses, restaurants and activities. And, of course, you will also find many of the original families here.

Mount View is one of the most idyllic and scenic parts of the Hunter Valley. Enjoy Mount View Road, from the south-eastern end of Pokolbin south to Millfield Village. The road winds its way around the breathtakingly beautiful Brokenback Range and reveals vistas you’ll just have to capture.

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The picturesque Wollombi Valley and its historic village are home to many old convict structures and ancient Aboriginal sites. Wollombi Village is famed for its heritage colonial architecture and is the gateway to the convict trail, National Parks, boutique wineries and museums.

Dalwood is located off the New England Highway. You will find these small village centres displaying historic architecture, arts & crafts stores and friendly locals. Dalwood is also the site of the Hunter Valley’s first grapevines and you will find links to the area’s history at Wyndham Estate.

Cessnock is just of the F3 Freeway and is Wine Country’s hub for business and shopping. Here you will find everything you need from groceries, gifts, fashion and the Performing Arts Centre as well as the essential services including post office and banks. There are also several accommodation options, restaurants, cafés and pubs.

Singleton/Upper Hunter via the New England Highway, the Golden Hwy, Putty Road or Hermitage Road, this sub-region offers boutique wineries, rolling pasture, horse studs and natural wonders – including Lake St Clair – and an intriguing mix of heritage, country charm and modern sophistication.

Around Hermitage at the northern end of Pokolbin this friendly rural destination offers a wide range of accommodation styles, restaurants, cafes and galleries. It is also where some of the region’s most acclaimed vignerons and winemakers both work and live.

Another world awaits within Maitland, your opportunities and experiences are limited only by your imagination. On arrival to the area, adventure, exploration, indulgence and relaxation await you. This is your chance to start a new chapter and unearth another world.

Step into the historic town of Morpeth, the Hunter Valley’s premier boutique shopping and dining venue. Wander down the gorgeous sandstone streets to find colonial buildings occupied by modern and inviting cafés, pubs, galleries, boutiques, antique shops and local businesses. Morpeth is situated on the banks for the Hunter River, just two hours drive north from Sydney.

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Best views in Wine Country

Tuscany Wine Estate ResortCr Hermitage Rd & Mistletoe Lane Pokolbin NSW 2320

reservations@tuscanywineestate.com.aui tuscanywineestate.com.auP+61 2 4998 7288 i F +61 2 4998 7277

The Brokenback Tapas & BBQ Bar ideal for a casual bite to eat, open daily from 12 noon serving light meals available all day; wood fired pizza, cook your own BBQ and tapas. Enjoy from the display cabinet something sweet or our Movenpick Ice cream selection.Takeaway is available until 9pm daily and our homemade pies & sausage rolls until 5pm for something quick and easy.

The Mill Restaurant is open for breakfast; 8 until 10am and dinner from 6.30pm daily,

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7 days a week, lunch on Saturday and Sunday; 12.30 until 4.00pm. Bookings are essential. Offering a fine dining menu, with influences from around the world.

This truly Hunter Valley restaurant and bar over look 300 acres of vines and the Brokenback range, we believe a dining experience should be about good food, good wine and good times and this is what our team serves.

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special events

HUNTER VALLEY WINE & FOOD MONTH1 - 30 June 2013This much-anticipated annual event showcases the region’s diverse wine and food culture with a month-long series of themed activities throughout June. Various venues across the Hunter Valleywww.huntervalleyuncorked.com.au

SNOWTIME IN THE GARDEN29 June - 14 July 2013Enjoy ice skating on our 16 x 30 metre Real Ice Skating Rink. Join in other Snow Time fun including a 30 metre Ice Toboggan and play in the manmade snow! There will be lots of fun for the whole family with games, hearty food and warm beverages.www.hvg.com.au

HUNTER VALLEY GARDENS CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL6 - 7 July 2013This amazing event will immerse you in a chocolate experience you will never forget, while enjoying family fun and activities inspired by chocolate. There will be delicious stalls along with free entertainment, demonstrations, activities, competitions and prizes for all. Don’t miss out on this chocolaty delight! www.hvg.com.au

THE SINGLETON ART PRIZE19 - 24 July 2013The Singleton Art Prize is a major annual event on the cultural calendar of Singleton with a prize pool of over AUD$14, 000.00. On average 600 works are hung and all are for sale.www.singletonartsfestival.com.au

PEEK INTO THE PAST28 July 2013Peek into the Past is an old fashioned family day out.A whole day of fun and nostalgia at Tocal Homestead in Paterson…! Come and see skills and crafts of yesteryear demonstrated throughout the heritage site.www.tocal.com

MAITLAND AROMA - COFFEE CHOCOLATE & FINE FOOD FESTIVAL17 - 18 August 2013The Maitland Aroma Festival is a coffee, chocolate and fine food affair that aims toward off the winter chill with the best local coffee roasters, a delectable range of chocolates and much more.Come along to Maitland and enjoy...www.maitlandaroma.com.au

SPRING FESTIVAL OF FLOWERS1 - 30 September 2013This year our Spring Festival of Flowers will have an Oriental Twist! See over 250,000 annuals that are planted throughout Hunter Valley Gardens in a visual and sensory experience to remember.www.hvg.com.au

WUPA @ WANARUAH 20131 September - 31 October 2013Aboriginal Artwork will be showcased in at least seven venues across the vineyards and other locations. This year’s exhibition will showcase over 100 pieces of art from at least 16 local talented artists from the Hunter Valley Region, some with many years of experience and some emerging artists.www.wupaatwanarauh.com.au36

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HVG BIRTHDAY WEEKEND28 - 29 September 2013Wow! HVG is turning 10, so come along and celebrate with us! After our general entry fee you can have fun for free on the jumping castle and other amusement rides. There will also be free birthday cake, pony rides, face painting, activities and much more. www.hvg.com.au

ROSE SPECTACULAR AT HVG12 October - 17 November 2013Take the opportunity to see Hunter Valley Gardens blooming with hundreds and thousands of rose blooms, throughout the annual Rose Spectacular. See 35,000 rose bushes in over 125 different varieties.www.hvg.com.au

SPRING CRUZ-IN20 October 2013Share the passion with Veteran & Vintage, Classic & Commercial, Hot Rods, Street Machines & Bikes. The event begins at 9.00am from the Stockland Shopping Centre at Glendale, then travel to Hunter Valley Gardens Village.www.hvg.com.au

MEET THE MAKER2 November 2013Come to Broke - you are invited to meet the winemakers and taste award winning wines from the Broke Fordwich wine region.www.brokefordwich.com.au

BITTER & TWISTED INTERNATIONAL BOUTIQUE BEER FESTIVAL2 & 3 November 2013How will you escape into Maitland Gaol over the first full weekend in November? Some people are going to serious twisted measures to attend the best damn beer festival!www.bitterandtwisted.com.au

SCULPTURE IN THE VINEYARDS2 - 30 November 2013Celebrating 11 years in 2013, Sculpture in the Vineyards is Australia’s largest outdoor sculpture exhibition. The event features over 100 outdoor sculptures and exclusive boutique wines. www.sculptureinthevineyards.com.au

CHRISTMAS LIGHTS SPECTACULAR15 November 2013 - 26 January 2014Open every night with over a 1.25 Million Christmas lights and brand new displays throughout designated areas of Hunter Valley Gardens.www.hvg.com.au

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live theatre and music

MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL COMEDY FESTIVAL6 June 20138pm Tickets $50Cessnock Performing Arts Centre198 - 202 Vincent Street CessnockPh: 02 4990 7134www.cessnock.nsw.gov.au/cpac

JACK CHARLES V THE CROWN19 June 20138pm Tickets $40 Pen $37Cessnock Performing Arts Centre198 - 202 Vincent Street CessnockPh: 02 4990 7134www.cessnock.nsw.gov.au/cpac

JIMEOIN22 June 20138pm Tickets from $39Cessnock Supporters Club1 Darwin Street, CessnockPh: 02 4993 2655www.cessnocksupportersclub.com.au

TJUPI BAND Desert to Saltwater Country3 July 20138pm Tickets $20Cessnock Performing Arts Centre198 - 202 Vincent Street CessnockPh: 02 4990 7134www.cessnock.nsw.gov.au/cpac

BECCY COLE26 July 20138pm Tickets from $33Cessnock Supporters Club1 Darwin Street, CessnockPh: 02 4993 2655www.cessnocksupportersclub.com.au

WHEN DAD MARRIED FURY14 August 20138pm Tickets $40 Pen $36Cessnock Performing Arts Centre198 - 202 Vincent Street CessnockPh: 02 4990 7134www.cessnock.nsw.gov.au/cpac

SYDNEY COMEDY FESTIVAL16 August 20138pm Tickets $35 Cessnock Performing Arts Centre198 - 202 Vincent Street CessnockPh: 02 4990 7134www.cessnock.nsw.gov.au/cpac

MASQUERADE CARNIVALE24 August 20137pm Tickets $99 Members $85Wear a mask to conceal your identity Ph: 02 9993 35462213 Broke rd, Pokolbinwww.hopeestate.com.au

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RU4ME by Annie Bryron3 September 20138pm Tickets $40 Pen $38Cessnock Performing Arts Centre198 - 202 Vincent Street CessnockPh: 02 4990 7134www.cessnock.nsw.gov.au/cpac

JOHNNY CASH THE CONCERT6 September 20138pm Tickets $65Cessnock Performing Arts Centre198 - 202 Vincent Street CessnockPh: 02 4990 7134www.cessnock.nsw.gov.au/cpac

MARINA PRIORThe Encore Tour5 October 20138pm Tickets $70 Conc. $60Cessnock Performing Arts Centre198 - 202 Vincent Street CessnockPh: 02 4990 7134www.cessnock.nsw.gov.au/cpac

THE COMEDY OF ERRORS19 October 20138pm Tickets $50 Pen $48 Student $35Cessnock Performing Arts Centre198 - 202 Vincent Street CessnockPh: 02 4990 7134www.cessnock.nsw.gov.au/cpac

OPERA IN THE VINEYARDS19 October 2013Arrive early for fine local food and wines. Then, as the sun sets over the vines, take your seats in the magnificent open-air amphitheatre, glass of wine in hand, and relax into a night of musical magic beneath the stars.Wyndham Estate Winery700 Dalwood Road, Branxtonwww.operainthevineyards.com.au

JAZZ IN THE VINES26 October 2013Jazz in the Vines is much more than just the music with the festival site taking on a vibrancy of its own with various market stalls, local wine makers, restaurants and produce in the spacious, laid back setting that Jazz in the Vines has madeits trademark.Tyrrells Vineyard, Broke rd, Pokolbinwww.jazzinthevines.com.au

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Celebrate the return of a Hunter Valley Institution

Rediscover the Hunter with Chez Pok. Call (02) 4993 8999, visit us at Ekerts Rd, Pokolbin or visit chezpok.com.au

In 1984 Chez Pok captured the essence of the Hunter and earned a special place in the hearts of the Pokolbin people. With its rustic welcome and love of the region, it made for a great meeting place.

Today we invite all food and wine lovers to rediscover the passion, as we have done, for the heart of the Hunter. Celebrate its great people and produce at Chez Pok with a revamped wine list and delicious new menu. Enjoy the views from a nicely matured Hunter icon. Its homely feel and French inspired heritage provides the perfect setting for an exquisite meal at any time of the day. Marvel at the scenery and relax. You’re with friends.

Breakfast and dinner daily and lunch Friday–Sunday

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R E S TA U R A N T O F T H E Y E A RRegional NSW 2012 Restaurant of the Year, Hunter Region

B E S T C O N T E M P O R A R Y A U S T R A L I A N R E S TA U R A N T Restaurant and Catering Industry Awards 2010, 2011, 2012

O N E C H E F S H AT Sydney Morning Herald 2011, 2012, 2013 Good Food Guide

Restaurant: Dinner Wed - Sat Café: Lunch 7 Days Hungerford Hill. Broke Road Pokolbin T: 02 4998 6777

www.musedining.com.au