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The Hunter Valley

Location - 2 hours drive north of Sydney
Road - Main road access from Sydney via the Newcastle Freeway (M1), take the 'Cessnock' exit.
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沿途的城市 - Cessnock

[table=98%][tr][td][b]Population:[/b] 42,100

Located less than two hours drive north of Sydney, the area of Cessnock includes small towns such as Paxton, Millfield and the wonderfully named Bellbird.

It was named after Cessnock Castle in Scotland because of the influence from the Scottish settlers in the Valley. Once a highly prosperous town thriving on the rich coal seams in the area, Cessnock is now better known as being the [b]gateway to the wineries of the Hunter region[/b], ­one of New South Wales' most vital winemaking areas. So a short trip out of Cessnock is as far as you need go for a pleasant afternoon spent tasting the local produce.

Revel in the richness of Cessnock's [b]convict, coal[/b] and [b]Aboriginal heritage[/b], or spend time admiring the abundant art galleries, antique and craft shops. Play a round on a [b]world-class golf course[/b] before choosing from a wide range of restaurants, cafes, old-style pubs and themed winery eateries.

[b]Tour the wineries[/b], take a heritage walk or for the more keen there are many adventure tours in the valley.

Take your time in Cessnock, with a wide [b]range of accommodation[/b] to suit all budgets, needs and occasions. Take a romantic interlude at a secluded bed and breakfast or guest houses, or make a motel, villa, resort, self-contained unit or cosy pub your starting point for your Hunter Valley holiday.
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[b]Things to see and do[/b][table=98%][tr][td]Enjoy a leisurely lunch at Chez Pok in the Peppers Guest House
Stimulate your palette with wine tastings at one of the eighty wineries in the district - wine tasting and buying being a major attraction
Rise above the vineyards on a early morning balloon ride
Talk to the native animals at Rusa Park Zoo on nine hectares of bushland Hunter Valley bushland
The Hunter Valley Gardens offers a wine theme village with resort, restaurants and attractions
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[b]Events[/b][table=98%][tr][td]The Thanksgiving Festival - April
The Wollombi Folk Festival - September
28 Historic Pub Trail -
Lovedale Long Lunch - May
Vintage Fair Day
Jazz, Opera or a Symphony in the Vines - October
Autumn Festival
Budfest Festival
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[b]Getting There[/b][table=98%][tr][td]120 km's north of Sydney, 40 km's west of Newcastle - by car 50 minutes from Newcastle and less than 2 hours from Sydney along the F3 freeway.

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[b]Tourist Information Centre[/b][table=98%][tr][td][b]Hunter Valley Wine Country Tourism, Wine and Visitors Centre[/b]
455 Wine Country Drive
Pokolbin NSW 2325
Australia

Phone: +61 (0)2 49 900 900
[b]Email:[/b] [email=info@winecountry.com.au][color=#0000ff]info@winecountry.com.au[/color][/email]

Opening Hours: Mon - Fri 9:00am - 5:30pm, Sat 9:00am - 5pm
Sun & Pub Holidays 9:00am - 4:00pm
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Maitland

[b]Population[/b]: 62,000

In the mid to late 1800's Maitland was a thriving centre to rival Sydney as the potential capital of NSW. Today it is a city rich in heritage, stately mansions, fine civic buildings and magnificent churches. Throughout the year Maitland holds excellent drama and music concerts and Maitland Markets, held on the first Sunday of the month is a popular event.

Accommodation ranges from motel, hotel, apartments and cottages to bed and breakfast facilities. A caravan park and camping amenities are also available. There are delightful recreational facilities including the historic Walka Water Works, set in parklands and bird sanctuary.

Maitland is the ideal location to embark on a whole Hunter experience!
[b]Things to see and do[/b][table=98%][tr][td]Visit Maitland Gaol - known as one of the toughest prisons in Australia
Walk through Lorn - famous federation and garden suburb
Enjoy Steamfest - Australia's premier Festival of Steam
Picnic at Walka Water Works with bird sanctuary, museum and cafe
Visit Maitland City Art Gallery at 230 High Street -with exhibitions of national and local artists
Climb in a hot air balloon, 4WD over sand dunes, horse ride, bushwalk or cycle
Delve into Maitland's history at Grossman House and the local history museum[/td][/tr][/table][b]Getting there[/b]:[table=98%][tr][td]2hrs drive from Sydney, 1hr from Newcastle, small airport, excellent rail and bus services.[/td][/tr][/table][b]Maitland Tourist Information Centre[/b][table=98%][tr][td]Ministers Park
Cnr New England Highway and High Street
Maitland NSW 2320
Australia

[b]Phone:[/b] +61 (0)2 4931 2800
[b]Email:[/b] [email=info@maitlandhuntervalley.com.au][color=#0000ff]info@maitlandhuntervalley.com.au[/color][/email]

Opening Hours: 9.00am - 5.00pm Daily - Closed Christmas Day & Good Friday[/td][/tr][/table]

Morpeth

Just a few kms from Maitland along the Hunter River, is the historic village of Morpeth, once the largest inland river port in Australia, now classified by the National Trust.

An interesting assortment of museums, antique shops and quaint shop fronts pepper the town and in May it hosts a two day jazz festival. Morpeth Courthouse and Museum offers an historical perspective of life in the district, it also makes available tourist information for the passing traveller.

Enjoy this unique combination of history and country charm in the Hunter Valley's Craft Capital.
[b]Things to do and see[/b][table=98%][tr][td]Relax on the riverbank by the old wooden bridge, or sip ale in a friendly country pub
Take a Guided Heritage Walk and look at the beautiful sandstone buildings such as Closebourne House or admire Fig Tree Hill Lookout
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Pokolbin

Pokolbin, in the heart of the Hunter Valley, is Australia's oldest commerical Wine Producing Area with many large and small wineries. It has a wide range of tourist activities from antiques and souvenirs to restaurants and hot air ballooning.

Being just two hours from Sydney this wine area is popular with Sydneysiders taking a short break or day trip.
[b]Things to see and do[/b][table=98%][tr][td]Enjoy the spectacular views of the Brokenback mountains
See cheese making at Hunter Valley Cheese Company and take some home
Visit the many Cellar Door sales which are open to the public and view the winemaking process
Get a bird's eye view of the vineyards with a balloon tour
Visit one of the award-winning vineyards on a horse and carriage tour
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