BROKE FORDWICHThe Broke Fordwich region, a 20-minute drive from Pokolbin, is nestled at the foothills of the Brokenback Range in the shadow of the majestic Yellow Rock escarpment. It has a rustic charm and is pin-drop quiet, making it the perfect destination for a relaxing rural retreat. Peppered with boutique and biodynamic vineyards, olive groves, cosy accommodation options and restaurants, it has two big-ticket events: A Little Bit of Italy held each April and the Broke Village Fair & Vintage Car Display in September.

LOVEDALEWhen you exit the Hunter Expressway at Lovedale Road and turn left you’ve arrived in Lovedale, a relaxed neighbourhood east of Pokolbin. The winding country roads are lined with cellar doors, eateries and an eclectic collection of places to stay – pick up a copy of the Tour De Lovedale map, painted by local artist Megan Barrass, and follow the self-drive route. It’s also home to mobs of kangaroos and wallabies, and the Lovedale Long Lunch, which takes place on the third weekend in May each year.

MOUNT VIEWAs far as idyllic rural backdrops go, you can’t ask for much better than Mount View. Weaving its way past terraced vineyards, tasting rooms and charming B&Bs, Mount View Road takes you up to the Bimbadeen and Mount Bright Lookouts, with breathtaking views in every direction. It’s off the beaten track, but the mountaintop outlook, peaceful setting and memorable food and wine experiences are worth seeking out.

POKOLBINPokolbin isn’t a town or village, but it’s hailed as the hub of the Hunter Valley because it has the highest concentration of wineries, restaurants, accommodation and activities in the region. The first vineyards in the Valley were planted in Pokolbin in the early 1800s, and it continues to play a pivotal role in winemaking today with winemakers producing the region’s award-winning flagship wines – Shiraz and Semillon – as well as new varieties that receive widespread acclaim. While Pokolbin revolves around Broke and McDonalds Roads, it also includes established trails such as Palmers ‘Wine Lovers’ Lane and the Around Hermitage Trail.

UPPER HUNTERThe Upper Hunter is the largest horse-breeding region in Australia with an extensive viticultural industry based around Denman, Muswellbrook and Jerrys Plains. Stretching from Singleton in the south to Murrurundi in the north, it has a bevy of paddock-to-plate produce to sample, including olives, cheese and boutique wines, as well as outdoor and water-based activities at Lake St Clair and Lake Glenbawn.

WOLLOMBI VALLEYDrive 30 minutes south-west of Pokolbin to the quaint village of Wollombi and you’ll be transported back to a bygone era. Established in the mid-1800s, the pretty hamlet is famed for its colonial architecture and old-world general store. The gateway to the Wollombi Valley, it offers a mix of attractions from farmgate produce and Aboriginal sites to the Great North Road convict trail.

Kevin Sobels, Kevin Sobels Wines ~ 2014 Hunter Valley Legend Inductee“Welcome to Wine Country on behalf of my Hunter Valley Legend colleagues. These are people who have been recognised for their long-term dedication to the Hunter Valley wine industry.

“The quality of life we enjoy here in the beautiful Hunter Valley is rare and the people truly care about one another. Apart from being recognised for the quality of our wine for more than 150 years, today we offer our visitors first-class accommodation, golf resorts, award-winning restaurants, world-class gardens, concert venues and many more activities. We hope you enjoy visiting our home as much as we enjoy living here.”

Andrew Thomas, Thomas Wines ~ Winemaker Of The Year“I was destined to be a winemaker in South Australia like my father, but I became captivated by the more subtle and savoury structured wines of the Hunter Valley.

“In the early years I was lucky enough to work under the legendary Murray Tyrrell, obtaining a respect and understanding of the two signature varieties of the Hunter Valley – Semillon and Shiraz.

“Producing world-class single vineyard Semillon and Shiraz is my passion and we have so many exceptional examples to choose from, but the region also offers everything from Barbera to Tannat, so you can drink widely and well. On behalf of my many wine industry colleagues – I welcome you.”

Christina Tulloch, Tulloch Wines ~ Cellar Door Of The Year“Over 120 years the Tulloch family has seen many changes in the Hunter Valley but one thing remains the same – the heartfelt hospitality you’ll receive wherever you go. The style and breadth of your cellar door experience can

vary widely, from a casual tasting of wines at the bench to a sit-down, tutored tasting of a particular vintage, variety or style of wine in a private room. The cellar doors themselves differ dramatically with architecturally designed masterpieces and humble but historic rooms sitting side by side. The constant is the people and their passion, who form the linchpin of any tasting experience, and it is on their behalf that I welcome you.”

Belinda Stapleton, Spicers Vineyard Estate & Restaurant Botanica ~ Rising Star Of The Year“I moved to the Hunter Valley six years ago. On behalf of the new generation of entrepreneurs, welcome to Wine Country.

“My husband Mark and I operated a restaurant and bar in Sydney and when we started looking for a country property, the Hunter Valley was an easy choice for us to make. We knew a lot of the winemakers and their award-winning wines, and relished the gourmet food, quality restaurants and hotels that combine to make this one of the most exciting regions to visit. To capture the true essence of a Wine Country experience, I’d recommend staying for longer than a weekend!”

Louise Eather, Wyndham Estate ~ Viticulturist Of The Year“I’ve been tending vines in the region for 20 years and recommend visitors put a vineyard tour on their to-do list.

“We make some of the best wines in the world, due in no small part to the soils that lie beneath the undulating hills and flats of the Valley. There’s a mix of red clay loams and volcanic loams, which produce the best reds, while sandy loams produce the best whites.

“To make a great wine you must have quality grapes. That’s where vineyard management comes into play. You also need to work with a good winemaker to ensure you make the most of the fruit. It’s a real team effort.

“Viticulturists and vignerons play a critical role in winemaking, and I welcome you on behalf of this hardworking, agricultural-based group of people.”

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© Hunter Valley Wine & Tourism Association. Published in March 2016 by Hunter Valley Wine & Tourism Association (T: 02 4990 0900, winecountry.com.au). Printed in Australia by Offset Alpine. Circulation of 150,000 and distributed by Hunter Valley Wine & Tourism Association. While every endeavour has been made to ensure the absolute accuracy of the information, Hunter Valley Wine & Tourism Association and their agents cannot be held responsible for any consequences resulting from misdescription or inadvertent errors contained herein. The publication is representative of members of Hunter Valley Wine & Tourism Association only. Photography: Dean Mackenzie, Chris Elfes/Photography on Hermitage and Ken Duncan. All images are the copyright of the respective photographers/members and may not be copied or used in any other form.

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How to get here.SELF DRIVE FROM SYDNEYDrive over Sydney Harbour Bridge and follow the A1 (Pacific Highway) towards Hornsby. Before Hornsby (at Wahroonga) take the M1 (Pacific Motorway) north towards Newcastle and take one of three exits to the Hunter Valley Vineyards.

ROUTE �: After 120km (1 hour 15 mins), exit the M1 at the Newcastle Interchange and take the M15 (Hunter Expressway) and follow the M15 until you reach the Lovedale Road exit (24km), the Wine Country Drive exit (36km) or the Hermitage Road exit (48km).

ROUTE �: After 100km (1 hour), exit the M1 at the B82 (Freemans Drive) exit ramp and follow the signs along the B82 to Cessnock/Hunter Valley Vineyards.

ROUTE �: After 40km (20 minutes), exit the M1 (Pacific Motorway) at the Calga Interchange (Peats Ridge) and follow Tourist Route T33. This route will take you through scenic mountains and into the Hunter Valley at the historic town of Wollombi.

BY TRAIN � BUSArrive by train at Maitland, Newcastle or Morisset stations with connecting buses available. For train and bus timetables, call 131 500 or visit www.transportnsw.info

BY PLANE Cessnock Airport – by private charter. Newcastle Airport – flights daily from Sydney, Brisbane, Gold Coast and Melbourne, call 02 4928 9800.

GETTING AROUND Once you have arrived in Wine Country, getting around is easy. There are a number of tour operators to choose from to show you the Hunter Valley (check our website winecountry.com.au or ask at the Hunter Valley Visitor Centre). Hertz also offers rental cars if you would like to drive yourself.

First Creek Wines Daily winery tour, 10.30am, $5pp

Hermitage Road Cellars & Winery Daily vineyard tour, 9am

Hunter Beer Co. Weekdays 4pm; weekends 12pm & 4pm, $10pp

McGuigan Wines Weekdays, 12pm; weekends, 11am & 12pm, $5pp (enclosed shoes required)

McWilliam’s Mount Pleasant Estate Daily, 11am, $5pp (weather dependent)

Tallavera Grove Vineyard Weekends, 10.30am

Tyrrell’s Wines Daily, 10.30am, $5pp, children free

Vinden Estate Wines Wednesday to Sunday, 11am & 3.30pm

Whispering Brook Weekends, 11am & by appointment

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MORTELS SHEEPSKIN FACTORY1 Weakleys Drive, Thornton NSW

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SHOP Browse Mortels large range of sheepskin & Australiana products.

MUSEUM Be fascinated with Australia’s rich sheepskin history & Mortels 60 years of manufacturing.

CAFÉ Sit, relax, and enjoy delicious meals & coffee at Mortels Café.

FACTORY TOURS Watch, hear, feel and smell the real workings of an UGG boot factory on a fully guided tour.

DAILY TOURS MONDAY-FRIDAY 11AM, NO BOOKINGS REQUIRED.

Leisurely 20 min drive from the vineyards.

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BRANXTONLocated in the north of the Hunter Valley on the New England Highway, this small town has friendly locals, a great pub and several arts and crafts stores. It also plays host to a monthly market on the third Sunday of each month, which showcases locally sourced produce and handmade wares.

CESSNOCK Cessnock has a history firmly linked with mining and boasts a streetscape of historical buildings, bookended by grand old pubs. Today, it is Wine Country’s hub for business and shopping, but also has a mix of entertainment options with several cafes and restaurants, a well-respected art gallery, performing arts centre and local arts and crafts displays at Cessnock’s oldest sawn-timber homestead, the Heritage-listed Marthaville. Pick up more information from the Hunter Valley Visitor Centre on Wine Country Drive.

KURRI KURRIKurri Kurri is best known as a town of murals with 54 magnificent outdoor artworks illustrating the area’s history and culture. Rich in heritage with distinctive country pubs and a railway museum, Kurri Kurri was

Hunter Valley subregions.

While it is the Hunter Valley as a whole that is recognised and remembered as a world-class food and wine destination, the region is made

up of a number of smaller subregions. Each has its own secrets to reveal and subtle nuances in terms of wine characteristics. They can be discovered on their own or as part of the Hunter Valley food and wine trail.

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established in 1902 to service the coal-mining industry and is home to the Kurri Kurri Nostalgia Festival, held every year in March. visitkurrikurri.com

SINGLETON Singleton was founded in 1820 on the banks of the Hunter River and still retains many impressive 19th-century buildings. Pick up a Heritage Walk brochure from the visitor information centre on the New England Highway and stroll along the posted walk. Visit the Singleton Historical Society & Museum, the Sacred Spaces Museum at the Convent of Mercy Singleton and the Royal Australian Infantry Corps Museum at the nearby barracks. In July the town holds the Singleton Festival – a celebration of arts, music and culture. visitsingleton.com

WOLLOMBI This historic village was a stopping-off point for travellers along the convict-built Great North Road in the 19th century. You can admire its well-preserved sandstone buildings and timber slab cottages by following the Wollombi Village Historical Walk and visiting the Endeavour Museum. It hosts two must-see events: the Wollombi Music Festival in September and Sculpture in the Vineyards in November. visitwollombi.com.au

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Calendar of events.MARCH

KURRI KURRI NOSTALGIA FESTIVAL A fantastic line-up of rock ’n’ roll bands, rockabilly dances, classic cars, hot rods, fashion and market stalls. kurrikurrinostalgiafestival.com.au

APRILTHE GUM BALL MUSIC AND ARTS FESTIVAL After a year off in 2015, the Gun Ball music and arts festival is back. This independent boutique music and arts festival set in secluded bushland at Dashville, has camping onsite, BYO booze and laid-back festival vibe. dashville.com.au

A LITTLE BIT OF ITALY IN BROKECelebrate the Italian way of life with wine, food and music at participating cellar doors, olive groves and farm outlets in the tiny hamlet of Broke. littlebitofitaly.com.au

MAY HUNTER VALLEY WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL This much-anticipated event showcases the region’s diverse wine and food culture over a two-month period with a series of themed activities throughout the Valley. winecountry.com.au

UPPER HUNTER WINE AND FOOD AFFAIR Enjoy free live bands, entertainment for the children, street theatre, food and Upper Hunter wines at Denman’s annual street party. upperhunterwineandfoodaffair.com.au

LOVEDALE LONG LUNCH Seven wineries team up with local Hunter Valley restaurants for a weekend of fine wine, gourmet food and live entertainment.lovedalelonglunch.com.au

JUNESNOW TIME @ HUNTER VALLEY GARDENS Experience an icy wonderland over three weeks, including the winter school holidays. Includes a giant ice skating rink, 25-metre ice toboggan, a man-made Snow Play Zone, games, entertainment, warm beverages and hearty food. hvg.com.au

HUNTER VALLEY WINE FESTIVAL This one-day festival brings more than 40 Hunter Valley wineries and producers together in the one place at Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley. Wine, beer and cider tastings, gourmet food, entertainment and presentations.huntervalleywinefestival.com

JULYWINTER ROSE PRUNING @ HUNTER VALLEY GARDENSWith demonstrations and talks throughout the day, you can be sure you are caring for your roses correctly. Don’t forget to pick up your complimentary rose cutting on departure.hvg.com.au

PIGSTY IN JULYA one-day, adults-only music event in secluded bushland at Belford offering boutique beverages, warming winter food and 10 bands. dashville.com.au

HUNTER VALLEY WINERY RUNNING FESTIVAL Unique running festival through the grapevines, including a full marathon and a 10km fun run.wineryrun.com

AUGUSTCLEAR IMAGE HUNTER VALLEY WINE SHOW CELEBRATIONS LUNCHEON One of the leading region wine shows in Australia with winners announced at the Celebrations Luncheon at Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley. The gold medal winning wines are served with lunch. winecountry.com.au

WOLLOMBI COUNTRY FAIR Enjoy a fun-filled weekend in historic Wollombi. The Country Fair is all about celebrating what makes Wollombi unique with stalls from local vineyards, farmers’ market, a scarecrow competition, lantern parade and much more. wollombicountryair.com.au

SEPTEMBERWOLLOMBI WILD RIDE Take on the scenic Wollombi Valley in a 15km, 30km or 60km adventure bike ride. wollombiwildride.net

BROKE VILLAGE FAIR � VINTAGE CAR DISPLAY A fun-filled day with 50 market stalls, amusement rides, petting zoo, whip-cracking demonstrations, bush poetry, vintage and classic cars, motorbikes, trucks and tractors. brokefordwich.com.au

OCTOBERRoSE SpECTACULAR @ HUNTER VALLEY GARDENSMore than 35,000 rose bushes in 125 different varieties, with expert talks and demonstrations. hvg.com.au

JAzz IN THE VINES @ TyRRELL’S VINEYARDSNot your average jazz festival, this party in the paddock boasts some of Australia’s biggest names in jazz, plus great food and wine. jazzinthevines.com.au

HUNTER VALLEY UNCoRKED BALMoRALThis food and wine extravaganza is held at Sydney’s beautiful Balmoral Beach each year, where you can sample some of the region’s best wine and produce.winecountry.com.au

NOVEMBERFOLK IN BROKEIntimate folk, blues, country and roots festival with camping onsite, quality food and market stalls from Sacred Tree Markets and fully stocked bar. brokefordwich.com.au

SCULpTURE IN THE VINEyARDS Coupling over 100 outdoor sculptures with exclusive boutique wines, this annual exhibition is held along the Wollombi Valley Wine Trail, with tours and workshops for visitors to learn more about the sculptures. sculptureinthevineyards.com.au

CHRISTMAS LIGHTS SPECTACULAR  @ HUNTER VALLEy GARDENSMore than one million lights on show every night from 6.30pm to 10pm from November to January. hvg.com.au

For more events and the latest event updates, visit winecountry.com.au

Grape Vine Tours

To ChapmanValley HorseRiding

IronBark Hill CafePeter Drayton Wines

IronBark Hill Accommodation

Bracken RidgeVillas

North LodgeCottages

Tuscany Wine Estate ResortThe Mill Restaurant

The Brokenback BarThe Cooking School

Binnorie DairyThomas Wines

Marsh Estate

Hart & HunterMisty Glen Wines & Cottage

Grand Mercure The Vintage

The Vintage Golf ClubSpark Ceremonies

Château Élan SpaChâteau Élan at The Vintage

The Legends Grill

Elements Restaurant& Bar

Mercure Resort HunterValley Gardens

Hunter ValleyChocolate Company

Pokolbin General StorePokolbin Village

Royal Federal Hotel

BurncroftGuesthouse

Leaves and Fishes

Tatler Wines & Vineyard AccommodationTatler Tapas Cafe

Adina Vineyard & Olive GroveEmerson’s Cafe & Restaurant

Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley

Redsalt Restaurant

Small Winemakers CentreBlaxlands Inn

Hunters Quarter

Nanna Kerr’sKitchen

PetersonsWines

Cypress Lakes Resort by Oaks Hotels & Resorts

Pinnacle Team EventsBodega Restaurant

Cypress Lakes Golf & Country Club

Restaurant Eighty EightPeppers Convent

Pokolbin Estate Vineyard

AudreyWilkinsonVineyard

Glen AyrCottages

Eagles Rest Wines

Hanging Tree WinesHanging Tree Homestead

Marthaville

Wynwood EstateTwine Restaurant

Mount Pleasant Estate

Wine Country LimousinesBimbadeen Mountain Retreat

Slattery Helicopters Cessnock Airport

Wine Country WarbirdsUbkia Spa

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Hunter Valley GolfLovedale Brewery

Ironstone Estate

Wattle Wilde Country Hideway

LiliesCottage

KelmanVineyard

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Vinden Estate Wines

Glandore Estate Wines

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Nirvana Vista Resort

Gartelmann Wines The Deck Cafe Lovedale

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Hunter Valley Gardens Aqua Golf & Putt Putt

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Broken View Estate

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CELLAr DOOrSAscella Pure Wine Map 1 H00Adina Vineyard & Olive Grove Map 1 H11Allandale Wines Map 1 K10Audrey Wilkinson Vineyard Map 1 L3Ballabourneen Wine Co. Map 1 J6Bimbadgen Map 1 H7Blueberry Hill Vineyard Map 1 F8Briar Ridge Vineyard Map 1 P8Brokenwood Wines Map 1 K6Calais Estate Wines Map 1 I8Capercaillie Wine Map 1 K10Catherine Vale Wines Map 1 H00Chateau Francois Map 1 H12Cockfighter’s Ghost Wines Map 1 L5Constable Estate Map 1 I5David Hook Wines Map 1 J4De Bortoli Wines Map 1 J10De Iuliis Wines Map 1 J2Dimbulla Estate Map 1 E4Drayton’s Family Wines Map 1 M5Eagles Rest Wines Map 1 M5Emma’s Cottage Vineyard Map 1 G10Ernest Hill Wines Map 1 L10First Creek Wines Map 1 I7Gartelmann Wines Map 1 H12Gemelli Estate Map 1 I8Glandore Estate Wines Map 1 I2Glenguin Estate Wines Map 1 I0Gundog Hunter Cellar & Gourmet Pantry Map 1 L4

Hanging Tree Wines Map 1 M9Harkham Wines Map 1 L7Hart & Hunter Map 1 G7Hermitage Road Cellars & Winery Map 1 F2

Hollydene Estate Map 1 D00Hope Estate Map 1 J6Hungerford Hill Wines Map 1 J9Irongate Estate Map 1 N9

James Estate Map 1 H2Map 1 D00

Keith Tulloch Wine Map 1 G3Kelman Vineyard Map 1 O10Kevin Sobels Wines Map 1 J8Krinklewood Biodynamic Vineyard Map 1 I0

Lake’s Folly Map 1 J9Lambloch Estate Map 1 J9Leogate Estate Wines Map 1 J3Lindeman’s Map 1 L4Littles Wines Map 1 H7Macquariedale Organic Wines Map 1 E4Margan Winery & Restaurant Map 1 I0Marsh Estate Map 1 G3McGuigan Wines Map 1 J6McLeish Estate Map 1 L6Meerea Park Map 1 J6Millbrook Estate Winery & Distillery Map 1 R6

Mistletoe Winery Map 1 F2Misty Glen Wines & Cottage Map 1 G5Moorebank Vineyard Estate Map 1 I8Mount Broke Wines Map 1 I0Mount Pleasant Estate Map 1 N5Mount View Estate Map 1 P8Noyce Brothers Wines Map 1 R2Oakvale Wines Map 1 I2Peacock Hill Vineyard Map 1 I9Pepper Tree Wines Map 1 K8Peter Drayton Wines Map 1 F2Peterson House Map 1 J9

Petersons Wines Map 1 P8 Map 1 J9

Piggs Peake Winery Map 1 F2Pokolbin Estate Vineyard Map 1 K5Racecourse Lane Wines Map 1 M9RidgeView Wines Map 1 E4Rothvale Winery Map 1 G4Saddler’s Creek Wines Map 1 O9Saltire Wines Map 1 G12Savannah Estate Map 1 O9Scarborough on Hermitage Map 1 G2Scarborough Wine Co. Map 1 I5Small Winemakers Centre Map 1 J6St Clements Estate Map 1 F12Stomp! Wines Map 1 I0 Stonehurst Wines Map 1 R4Tallavera Grove Vineyard Map 1 P8Tatler Wines Map 1 H12Tellace Wines Map 1 D12Tempus Two Cellar Door Map 1 J6Thomas Allen Wines Map 1 J3Thomas Wines Map 1 F2Tinklers Map 1 M4Tintilla Estate Wines & Olives Map 1 F2Travertine Wines Map 1 D3Tulloch Wines Map 1 L4Two Rivers Wines Map 1 D00Tyrrell’s Wines Map 1 J3Vinden Estate Wines Map 1 I5Wandin Valley Estate Map 1 G12Whispering Brook Map 1 H0Wollombi Village Vineyard Map 1 R2Wollombi Wines Map 1 R3Wombat Crossing Vineyard Map 1 D2Wynwood Estate Map 1 N7

restaurants � cafesAl-Oi Thai Map 2 B3Amanda’s on the Edge Map 1 F8Australian Hotel Map 1 P10Bistro Molines Map 1 P8Bistro Vinden Map 1 I5Blaxlands Inn Map 1 J7Bodega Restaurant Map 1 K5Cafe 1843 at Lindeman’s Map 1 L4Cafe Enzo Map 1 J4Chez Pok Restaurant Map 1 J4Corpiii Cafe Map 1 J5Elements Restaurant & Bar Map 1 J6Emerson’s Cafe & Restaurant Map 1 H11Epoch Lounge Bar & Locavore Dining Map 1 M7

Esca Bimbadgen Map 1 H7Harrigan’s Irish Pub Map 1 J5Harvest Restaurant Map1 J6Hunters Quarter Map 1 L5Il Cacciatore Restaurant Map 1 I7Indian@Hunter Restaurant Map 2 A3Ink Cafe & Takeaway Map 2 C3IronBark Hill Cafe Map 1 F2Leaves and Fishes Map 1 H12Lovedale Smokehouse Cafe Map 1 H12Majors Lane Restaurant Map 1 H12Margan Winery & Restaurant Map 1 I0Matilda Bay Brewhouse + Dining Hunter Valley Map 1 F2

Muse Kitchen Map 1 G3Muse Restaurant Map 1 J9Nanna Kerr’s Kitchen Map 1 M4Nanna Kerr’s Kitchen Map 1 G10Oishii Map 1 J6Old Brickworks Brasserie Map 1 M11

Redsalt Restaurant Map 1 K10Restaurant Botanica Map 1 D2Restaurant Cuvée Map 1 J9Restaurant Eighty Eight Map 1 K8RidgeView Restaurant & Cafe Map 1 E4Roberts Circa 1876 Map 1 K8Royal Federal Hotel Map 1 B10Sabor in the Hunter Dessert Bar

Map 1 G10Map 1 J9

Shakey Tables Map 1 E9sSs BBQ Barns Cessnock Map 1 P10Taste of the Country Map 1 J5Tatler Tapas Cafe Map 1 H12The Brokenback Bar Map 1 F2The Cellar Restaurant Map 1 J5The Deck Cafe Lovedale Map 1 H12The Legends Grill Map 1 H7The Lovedale Map 1 K10The Mill Restaurant Map 1 F2The Royal Oak Hotel Map 2 E3The Verandah Restaurant Map 1 I8Twine Restaurant Map 1 N7Two Fat Blokes Gourmet Kitchen Map 1 J2

Villa du Pays Map 1 J3Vines Restaurant Map 1 D00Worn Out Wares Map 4 B3

GOurMETBelarna Grove Map 1 I0Binnorie Dairy Map 1 F2Bread Basket Map 3 D4Gundog Hunter Cellar &Gourmet Pantry Map 1 L4

Hope Brewhouse Map 1 J6Hunter Beer Co. Map 1 M11Hunter Distillery Map 1 J3Hunter Valley Cheese Factory Map 1 J6Hunter Valley Chocolate Company Map 1 J8

Hunter Valley Smelly Cheese Shop @ Pokolbin Village Map 1 J6

Hunter Valley Smelly Cheese Shop @ Tempus Two Map 1 J6

La Glace Dessert Bar Map 1 F2Lovedale Brewery Map 1 K10Lovedale Smokehouse Map 1 H12Matilda Bay Brewhouse Hunter Valley Map 1 F2

Pokolbin General Store Map 1 J6Pukara Estate Map 1 J4Pukara Estate @ Muswellbrook Map 1 B00Tempus Two Map 1 J6Tinklers Produce Map 1 M4Tintilla Estate Wines & Olives Map 1 F2Woodlands Olives Map 1 H0

TOurSGrape Vine Tours Map 1 O10Hunter Trikes Map 1 J11Hunter Valley Cadillacs Map 1 E15James’ Vineyard Tours Map 1 B0Silver Service Limousines Map 1 B0Slattery Helicopters Map 1 K10TexTours Map 1 K10Wine Country Limousines Map 1 Q8Wine Rover – Rover Coaches Map 2 E3

EXPErIENCESAqua Golf & Putt Putt Map 1 J5Australian Alpaca Barn Map 1 J4Australian Woodwork Hunter Valley Gallery Map 1 M11

Balloon Aloft Map 1 J9Balloon Safaris Map 1 J9Chapman Valley Horse Riding Map 1 I00Château Élan Spa Map 1 H7Cloud 9 Balloon Flights Map 1 M7Come What May Map 1 I8Cypress Lakes Golf & Country Club Map 1 K5

Golden Door Spa Elysia Map 1 K4Grapemobile Bicycle Hire Map 1 H7Handmade In The Hunter Markets Map 1 J8

Hunter Valley Cycling Map 1 L8Hunter Valley Gardens Map 1 J5 Hunter Valley Gardens Shopping Village Map 1 J5

Hunter Valley Golf Map 1 K10Hunter Valley Horse Riding & Adventures Map 1 F11

Hunter Valley Horses Map 1 F2Hunter Valley Wine, Cooking & Candy School Map 1 F2

Hunter Valley Zoo Map 1 L11Hunter Wine Theatre Map 1 F2 Lovedale Antiques Old Wares & Gallery Map 1 G13

Majors Lane Cooking School Map 1 H12Mortel Sheepskin Factory Map 1 E15NSW Segway Map 1 F2Ogishi Craft Centre Map 1 H9Pokolbin Gallery & Mistletoe Sculpture Garden Map 1 F2

Pokolbin Village Map 1 J6Roche Estate Map 1 J6Spa Anise Map 1 D2Stonebridge Golf Club Map 1 O10Tea Tree Spa Map 1 K10Thai Nature Massage Map 2 D5The Cooking School Map 1 F2The Gum Ball Map 1 B5The Lovedale Map 1 K10The Vintage Golf Club Map 1 H7Ubkia Spa Map 1 K10Wine Country Ballooning Map 1 J11Wine Country Warbirds Map 1 K10Wine Glass Gallery Map 1 J5Wollombi Tavern Map 1 S2Ye Olde Country Store Map 1 J5Zen Hair Skin Body Map 1 J5

ACCOMMODATIONActive Holidays Big 4 Hunter Valley Map 1 O10

Amelies on Pokolbin Mountain Map 1 N3Araluen Mistletoe Cottages Map 1 F1Arcadian Retreat Map 1 T2Avoca House & Cottage Accommodation Map 1 S3

Belford Cabins Map 1 F2Bellbird Cottages & Swallows Homestead Map 1 Q5

Beltana Villas Map 1 D3Berenbell Vineyard Retreat Map 1 F2Billabong Moon Map 1 D2Bimbadeen Mountain Retreat Map 1 Q8Blackthorn Hill Retreat Map 1 D3Blackwattle Luxury Retreats Map 1 F12Bluebush Estate Map 1 G10Bracken Ridge Villas Map 1 E4Brilex Park B&B Map 1 S15Broken View Estate Map 1 F4Buffs at Pokolbin Map 1 F7Burncroft Guesthouse Map 1 F11

Cam-Way Estate Map 1 K6Capers Guesthouse & Cottage Map 1 S2Carriages Boutique Hotel & Vineyard Map 1 K7

Casa La Vina Map 1 I7Cedar Creek Cottages Map 1 R4Cedars Mount View Map 1 P6Cessnock Motel Map 1 O11Château Élan at The Vintage Map 1 H7Clydes at Mount View Map 1 P6Cottages on Lovedale Map 1 H12Cottages on Mount View Map 1 Q6Crosswood Estate Map 1 D2Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley Map 1 K10Cumberland Motor Inn Map 2 E5Cypress Lakes Resort by Oaks Hotels & Resorts Map 1 K5

Dandaloo Cottages Map 1 I11Deja Vu Estate Map 1 E3Earth Inspired Retreat Map 1 S12Elfin Hill Motel Map 1 N6Emmas Cottage Map 1 G10Englewood Ridge Map 1 F12Ghost Riders Vineyard Lodge Map 1 D2Glen Ayr Cottages Map 1 L3Grand Mercure The Vintage Map 1 H7Grapevines Boutique Accommodation Map 1 J5

Guesthouse Mulla Villa Map 1 T2Gundog Hunter’s Retreat Map 1 L4Gypsy Willows Wollombi Map 1 S3Hanging Tree Wines Homestead Map 1 M9

Harrigan’s Irish Pub & Accommodation Map 1 J5

Hermitage Lodge Map 1 I7Hilltop Country Guest House Map 1 F11Hunter Country Lodge Map 1 E9Hunter Hideaway Cottages Map 1 D11Hunter Valley Hotel Academy Map 3 A4Hunter Valley Resort Map 1 F2Hunter Valley Retreat Map 1 S14Hunter Valley YHA Map 1 N11i villini Map 1 F9IronBark Hill Accommodation Map 1 F2Ironstone Estate Map 1 K12Kinsale Cottage Map 1 L6Kurri Motor Inn Map 3 D3Leisure Inn Pokolbin Hill Map 1 J6Lilies Cottage Map 1 H12Lillians on Lovedale Map 1 I11Lovedale Cottages Map 1 I11Lovedale Lodge Map 1 J12Madigan Vineyard Map 1 G9Manzanilla Ridge Map 1 F10Mercure Resort Hunter Valley Gardens Map 1 J6

Midnight’s Promise Estate Map 1 F11Mount View Lodges Map 1 P8Nirvana Vista Resort Map 1 E4North Lodge Cottages Map 1 D3Old Hillside Homestead Map 1 N4Olive Grove Cottages Map 1 E2Peacock Hill Lodge Map 1 I9Peppers Convent Map 1 K8Pokolbin Village Map 1 J6Possum’s Retreat Map 1 I7Potters Hotel Brewery Resort Map 1 M11Quest Apartments Singleton Map 4 A4RidgeView Cottages Map 1 E4Rosedale B&B Map 1 I11Rothvale Vineyard Cottages Map 1 G4Serenity Grove Map 1 H00Silverpoint Accommodation Map 1 G4Somewhere Unique Map 1 S3Spicers Vineyards Estate Map 1 D2Splinters Guesthouse Map 1 E2Starline Alpaca Farm Map 1 I0Surgeon’s Cottage Map 1 E15Talga Vines Vineyard Escape Map 1 F11Tatler Vineyard Accommodation Map 1 H12

Tellace Wines Accommodation Map 1 D12

The Grange on Hermitage Map 1 F2The Guest House Map 1 J4The Remington Map 1 B00The Sebel Kirkton Park Hunter Valley Map 1 M7

The Vintry Map 1 L3The Wattle Lodge Map 1 A9The Woods @ Pokolbin Map 1 K8Thistle Hill Guesthouse Map 1 E2Tranquil Vistas Map 1 C14Travellers Rest Motel Map 1 P13Tuscany Wine Estate Resort Map 1 F2Valleyfield Escape Map 1 T2Valley View Cottage Map 1 F5Vineyard Hill Retreat Map 1 J11Wattle-Wilde Country Hideaway Map 1 K11Wild Edge Retreat Map 1 S4Windarra Lodge Map 1 L7Windsor’s Edge Cottages Map 1 F8Wine Country Motor Inn Map 1 P11Wine Country Villas Map 1 K5Wirral Grange Cottage Map 1 L11Woolshed Hill Estate Map 1 G5

SErVICESCouncil - Cessnock Map 2 C4Council - Singleton Map 4 A4Heavenly Hunter Map 1 F2Hertz Rent A Car Map 1 P11HOSPITAL - Cessnock Map 2 A1HOSPITAL – Singleton Map 4 C5Jurds Real Estate Map 2 C3Pharmacy - Pokolbin Village Pharmacy Map 1 J5

Pinnacle Team Events Map 1 K5Saywell Chartered Accountants Map 2 A4TAXI - Cessnock Radio Cabs Map 2 E5TAXI - Singleton Taxico Map 1 B0Visitor Information - Hunter Valley Map 1 K10

Visitor Information - Maitland Map 1 E14Visitor Information - Singleton Map 4 D5

WEDDINGSBeveridge’s Menswear Map 2 D4Fuse Gallery Hair.Skin.Body Map 2 C3Hunter Valley Resort Map 1 F2Margan Winery & Restaurant Map 1 I0Maree Callaghan - Hunter Marriage Celebrant Map 1 Q13

Photography On Hermitage Map 1 B9Restaurant Cuvée Map 1 J9Rouge Beauty Map 2 D3St Michael’s Wollombi Map 1 S2St Patrick’s of Nulkaba Map 1 N11Spark Ceremonies Map 1 H7Studio Valentine Photography Map 1 N11The Barrel Room - Peppers Creek Map 1 J4The Barrel Room - Roche Resort Map 1 J6Tuscany Wine Estate Resort Map 1 F2

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Newcastle Airport – Cessnock 54 km 1 hrNewcastle – Cessnock 51 km 1 hrSydney – Cessnock 160 km 2 hrsPort Macquarie – Cessnock 275 km 3.5 hrs Blue Mountains – Cessnock 232 km 3.5 hrsDubbo – Cessnock 350 km 4.5 hrsByron Bay – Cessnock 750 km 8 hrsCoffs Harbour – Cessnock 420 km 5 hrsBrisbane – Cessnock 823 km 10 hrs Broken Hill – Cessnock 1400 km 13 hrsBatemans Bay – Cessnock 425 km 5 hrsBega – Cessnock 575 km 6.5 hrsMelbourne – Cessnock 997 km 12 hrsCessnock – Wollombi 28 km 28 min

Cessnock – Broke 35 km 39 minCessnock – Kurri Kurri 15 km 18 minCessnock – Maitland 24 km 34 minCessnock – Singleton 45 km 49 minCessnock – Branxton 22 km 31 min Cessnock – Newcastle 51 km 1 hrCessnock – Newcastle Airport 54 km 1 hrBroke – Pokolbin 15 km 24 minBroke – Singleton 22 km 19 minMuswellbrook – Denman 25 km 24 minSingleton – Branxton 21 km 19 min Singleton – Denman 61 km 56 minSingleton – Muswellbrook 43 km 41 minWollombi – Broke 30 km 26 min

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