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Cessnock

Hunter Valley wines, Tourism New South Wales

Population 18318

Cessnock was once a coalmining town, but that was before the Hunter Valley, of which Cessnock is at the southern end, began producing some of Australia's best wines. A visit to Cessnock almost guarantees relaxation as it focuses on fresh produce and wine in the spectacular scenery of rainforests and green valleys.

Visitor Information

455 Wine Country Dr, Pokolbin; (02) 4990 0900

www.winecountry.com.au

Nearby national parks

  • Yengo National Park

    Steep-sided valleys, sandstone ridges and a web of creeks and rivers are contained within the wilderness of Yengo National Park. Part of the...more

  • Wollemi National Park

    Wollemi National Park, the second largest national park in the state and its largest wilderness area, is a primeval landscape of precipitous...more

  • Popran National Park

    Popran National Park, 65 kilometres north of Sydney, has five sections, providing a corridor for wildlife between Brisbane Water and Dharug...more

Nearby towns

  • Maitland NSW

    Maitland is in the heart of the world-class Hunter Valley wine region, on the Hunter River. Built on flood plains, it has suffered 15 major...more

  • Singleton

    Singleton is a pleasant and sleepy town set next to the Hunter River among beautiful pasturelands, mountains and national parks. It is the...more

  • Raymond Terrace

    Situated on the banks of the Hunter and William rivers just outside Newcastle, Raymond Terrace was an important wool-shipping area in the...more

In Town

Galleries and antique and craft shops: brochures from visitor centre.

Nearby

Hunter Valley wine region Established in 1830 near Singleton, this is Australia’s oldest wine region – and one of its most recognised. The area now offers a wealth of vineyards and wineries, with around 130 cellar doors in the Lower valley between Singleton, Cessnock and Maitland. Semillon and shiraz are the signature drops, but you will also find beautiful chardonnay and cabernet sauvignon. The terroir of the valley leaves an unmistakable mark in many of the wines, which delights winemakers and drinkers alike. Older establishments include McWilliam’s Mount Pleasant, Tyrrell’s and Lake’s Folly. Emerging newcomers include Tulloch Wines, De Iuliis and Tower Estate. Great food and accommodation is also in abundance. The region’s most applauded restaurant is Terroir at Hungerford Hill, offering Asian and Western fusion cuisine by chef Darren Ho. For a lovely vineyard setting and excellent modern Australian cuisine, stop for lunch at Bimbadgen Estate. And if you’re interested in attending a ‘wine school’, head to Hermitage Road Cellars & Winery. The Upper valley has not captured the public’s interest like its lower counterpart, despite embodying the same hilly scenery fanning out around the towns of Muswellbrook, Aberdeen, Scone and Denman. This may be because of the various large operations, yet there are still many fantastic wines to be discovered. The large Rosemount Estate’s Roxburgh label sets the benchmark for the region’s outstanding chardonnays, while its Diamond label has had success with shiraz and riesling. Other wineries to visit are Pyramid Hill Wines, James Estate and Yarraman Estate. Watagan National Park This park features several lookout points over mountains and valleys. The lookout at Gap Creek Falls reveals rainforest gullies of magnificent red cedar and Illawarra flame trees, and the Monkey Face Lookout takes in the Martinsville Valley below. There are many scenic rainforest walks along the creek, which is ideal for swimming. Some walks lead to picnic and barbecue facilities at Heaton, Hunter and McLean's lookouts and the serene Boarding House Dam picnic area, which is set among large blackbutt and blue gum trees. 33 km SE. Hunter Valley Zoo: hands-on zoo where most animals (native and introduced) can be patted and fed; 7 km NW. Lovedale: home of the Long Lunch (food, wine and music), held at various vineyards in May; 10 km N. Bimbadeen Lookout: spectacular views over Hunter Valley; 10 km E. Hunter Valley Cheese Factory: factory tours, tastings and sales; McGuigan Cellars Complex, McDonalds Rd; 13 km NW. Richmond Vale Railway Museum: rail and mining museum with steam-train rides and John Brown's Richmond Main Colliery, once the largest shaft mine in the Southern Hemisphere; 17 km NE. Wollombi: picturesque village with a wealth of historic sandstone buildings. Tour the Aboriginal cave paintings (inquire at general store). Visit Undercliff Winery and Studio (for etchings); 29 km SW. Galleries and Craft shops: arts and crafts by local artists; maps from visitor centre.

Fishing spots near town

Port Stephens 71 km

 Port Stephens is about 220 km north of Sydney and offers a mixed bag of quality species. In the estuaries, bream, flathead, mulloway and whiting dominate the catch while beach anglers do well on tailor, whiting and... Find out more


Hawkesbury-Nepean River 84 km

The Hawkesbury River is regarded as one of the most consistent waters for big mulloway, or jewfish as they are called. It was with mulloway in mind that I went to the river to fish with Colin Tannahill. The river flows... Find out more


Botany Bay 130 km

Recently I fished a hot-water outlet alongside the Kurnell refinery pier in Botany Bay, a few hundred metres from a monument dedicated to Captain James Cook’s landing in Australia in April 1770. A year before,... Find out more


Lithgow to Mudgee 136 km

Early settlers following in the footsteps of Blaxland, Wentworth and Lawson took three weeks of hard trudging to cross the majestic Blue Mountains. These days the drive from the Penrith plains in western Sydney takes... Find out more


Port Hacking 140 km

In my youth, bream was a species anglers sought to put food on the table. It was a ‘kill it and fillet’ favourite. Both yellowfin and black bream fought well, but the sedentary nature of bait fishing –... Find out more


Eco-friendly activities around town

Birdwatching near Newcastle 41 km

A reclaimed 45-hectare wetland area just 10 minutes drive from the centre of Newcastle has been Ramsar-listed and is an excellent spot to see up to 213 bird species, including more than 2000 pairs of breeding egrets. The... Find out more


Snorkelling and diving around Nelson Bay 75 km

Nelson Bay and surrounds offer some superb snorkelling and diving. Many locations are accessible by boat only, such as beautiful Broughton Island, but there are some exceptional shore dives and snorkelling – some... Find out more


The Great North Walk 88 km

Although it links two of Australia’s most populated cities, Sydney and Newcastle, and passes through some beautiful bushland, the Great North Walk does not get the foot traffic you might expect. A 250-kilometre,... Find out more


Barrington Tops National Park 88 km

Best known for its superb bushwalking among ancient Antarctic beech forest and rainforest that receives snow several times a year, this 83 403-hectare park is one of the highest spots on the Great Dividing Range and even... Find out more


Bushwalking in and around Sydney 92 km

Surprisingly, Sydney does offer some superb bushwalking through secluded bushland. Aboriginal engraving and art sites are quite common, and many are not publicised, simply leaving you to discover them, appreciate them,... Find out more


Kayaking, Newcastle to Port Macquarie 108 km

Barrington Outdoor Adventure Centre at Gloucester offers an exciting one-day tour down the Barrington River. Guides can tailor the trip for beginners or family groups, choosing a quieter part of the river where there are... Find out more


Kayaking in Sydney 111 km

Surprisingly, this activity has only taken off in Sydney in the past few years. With a city centred on such great waterways, there is plenty to explore, whether just for an hour or two, or a whole week. Sydney Harbour... Find out more


Taronga Zoo 113 km

One of the world’s best zoos, Taronga is involved in a wide variety of threatened species recovery operations, wildlife rehabilitation and animal research work. As well as having a great day by Sydney Harbour,... Find out more


Burning Mountain Nature Reserve 116 km

Forget global warming for a while and marvel at this coal seam, about 30 metres underground, that has been burning as hot as 1700°C for an estimated 5500 years. A 3.5-kilometre walk to the top of the mountain through... Find out more


Picnicking in the Blue Mountains 117 km

Take a picnic up to the Blue Mountains Botanic Garden in Mount Tomah at any time of year and you will not be disappointed. At 1000 metres above sea level, it is usually cool in summer, brimming with flowers in spring,... Find out more


Golf courses around town

The Vintage Golf Club 11 km

Hunter Valley semillon, with its zesty aromas and flavours, is sometimes described by wine experts as ‘Australia’s wine gift to the world’. Its appeal also lies in its capacity to age well. The same... Find out more


Newcastle Golf Club 41 km

Long before American Tom Doak became the revered course designer he is today, he travelled the world playing and studying more than 800 courses. He made notes on every one, before compiling them into what he called ... Find out more


Pacific Dunes Golf Club 49 km

Advances in club and ball technology, aimed at helping players hit longer and straighter, have had a big effect on golf course architecture since the early 1990s. Many new developers have urged designers to stretch... Find out more


Kooindah Waters Golf & Spa Resort 51 km

Throughout his playing career, Craig Parry has won tournaments around the world thanks to a mix of sound strategy, good ball-striking and a first-class short game. He brought those same key elements – golfing... Find out more


Magenta Shores Golf & Country Club 56 km

There is something truly inspiring about a golf course – whatever the quality of its playing surfaces – that offers the smells and sounds of the ocean. This is perhaps what first persuaded the Scots to use... Find out more


Terrey Hills Golf & Country Club 94 km

A golf course, by its very nature, is a living and constantly changing thing. A fine example of the way a course can grow and the effect this can have on its original design lies at Terrey Hills, about 40 minutes... Find out more


Monash Country Club 95 km

The first few years after World War II were boom years for golf course construction in Sydney, particularly north of the harbour. The founding members of Monash Country Club – which is today located high in the... Find out more


Long Reef Golf Club 101 km

Occupying the Long Reef headland on Sydney’s northern beaches – ‘one of the best sites of any golf course in Sydney’, according to five-time British Open champion Peter Thomson – this... Find out more


Pymble Golf Club 101 km

Pymble Golf Club has a rich history of nurturing some of the finest ball-strikers Australia has seen. The great Kel Nagle was the club’s resident professional for five years, and it was on the Pymble practice... Find out more


Avondale GOLF CLUB 104 km

When 19th-hole conversation turns to discussing the best places to play golf in Sydney, one course often slips under the radar. Avondale Golf Club quite rightly ranks among the harbour city’s finest courses. Yet... Find out more


Cafes & restaurants around town

Esca Bimbadgen

Awarded Best Tourism Winery in 2006 and 2007 by Tourism Australia, Bimbadgen Estate’s restaurant is the best lunch spot in the Hunter Valley to savour the area’s picturesque vine-swept hills. The food is... Find out more


The Kurrajong Restaurant

The Kurrajong is the Cessnock Hotel’s in-house restaurant, serving meals from breakfast through to dinner. ‘Eggs Kurrajong’ is a favourite on the breakfast menu: poached eggs on toasted ciabatta bread... Find out more


Swill N Grill

One of Cessnock’s favourite eateries, the Swill N Grill boasts a fantastic mural along one wall, commissioned by a local artist, as well as lots of memorabilia including their most prized possession: the old canary... Find out more


Nearby eco-friendly places to eat

Billy Kwong 117 km

This up-market restaurant in Surry Hills claims to have been the first restaurant in New South Wales that chose to become carbon neutral. Owned and run by passionate advocate of sustainability and ethical eating Kylie... Find out more


Green Gourmet 119 km

These totally vegan restaurants have fascinating dishes including mock fish, made from taro, mushroom steaks and desserts such as green tea moon cake.... Find out more


Nearby breweries

Hunter Beer Company 3 km

Potters Brewery, as this microbrewery is also known, might seem like a rather odd addition to this convention-based accommodation complex, which is named after the historic beehive-shaped pottery kilns scattered around... Find out more


Bluetongue Brewery 24 km

Set up in 2004 by a consortium of Hunter region identities, including wine man Bruce Tyrell and hotelier Ian Burford, Bluetongue Brewery soon established a significant regional market for its premium lager and alcoholic... Find out more


Steel River Brewery 35 km

Every brewhouse has its own distinct personality – new ones are punched out in uniform fashion and pretty much look the same, but pre-loved ones tend to have a bit more character and, more often than not, a... Find out more


Murray's Craft Brewing Company 60 km

But there’s a-nothing so lonesome, morbid or drear, Than to stand in the bar of a pub with no beer. So sang the late country singing legend Slim Dusty and, more importantly, the words of the famous song were penned... Find out more


4 Pines Brewing Company 107 km

What do Margaret River and Manly have in common? Well, they both have popular surfing spots and craft breweries or, at least, they do now. The Mitchell family had seen the burgeoning Margaret River microbrewing scene... Find out more


Lord Nelson Brewery Hotel 115 km

Sydney’s longest-running brew-pub is many things rolled into one fine watering hole – an institution for ale lovers, a tourist magnet and a haven for homesick Poms. The historic sandstone pub is as comfy as a... Find out more


Redoak Brewery 116 km

Redoak burst onto the craft-beer scene by winning a swag of medals at the 2004 Australian International Beer Awards before they had sold even a single drop. And they have continued to collect an impressive array of... Find out more


Tooheys Brewery 116 km

Tooheys remains the last of Sydney’s long-running mainstream breweries still currently operating. Founders James and John Toohey were cattle farmers before they entered the beer game, buying the Darling Brewery (it... Find out more


Schwartz Brewery 117 km

Tucked away in the basement of the heritage-listed Macquarie Hotel in Surry Hills, this 8-hectolitre microbrewery is the hub of a burgeoning craft-beer empire run by owner Dr Jerry Schwartz. Apart from supplying the pub,... Find out more


Campsites around town

Watagan Headquarters camping area 17 km

Once a forest workers’ camp, this is now a quiet, grassy area ringed with protective native forest and blue-leaved stringybark. You’ll find it off Watagan Rd, 3 km north of Watagan Forest Rd. Firewood and... Find out more


Gap Creek camping area 21 km

To get here, continue along Bangalow Rd for 1 km past Bangalow Road camping area. Bring your own firewood; gas/fuel stove preferred. Gap Creek is situated near 2 rainforest walks, one of which wends its way beneath red... Find out more


Bangalow Road camping area 21 km

As its name suggests, you’ll find this on Bangalow Rd, 3.8 km from the Mt Faulk Rd intersection, amid majestic blue gum and blackbutt forest. There are wood barbecues, although you’ll need to bring your own... Find out more


The Watagan Track 24 km

This 61 km track from Flat Rock you through rural farmland and Awaba State Forest, past the Sugerloaf Range and on to the town of Teralba on Lake Macquarie. There are 3 camping areas on this stretch, and accommodation at... Find out more


Casuarina camping area 25 km

No prizes for guessing what trees you’ll be surrounded by at this camping area, but wait until you hear the music the wind makes when it brushes through the casuarina leaves. This is a good spot for large groups as... Find out more


Turpentine camping area 25 km

This is only 100 m away from Casuarina camping area, and provides secluded camping sites that are perfect for small groups and families. Boil or treat water from the creek before drinking it or bring your own.... Find out more


The Pines camping area 26 km

A nice shaded area under – you guessed it – pine trees, this is the starting point for several walks including Abbotts Falls Trail and The Pines Trail. Follow the signs along Watagan Forest Rd, 300 m north of... Find out more


Wattle Tree camping area 26 km

This is close to The Pines camping area, so if you prefer wattles and eucalypts over pine trees, this is your spot. It’s off Watagan Forest Rd, 1 km south of the junction of Watagan Forest and Walkers Ridge Forest... Find out more


The Cedar Brush Walk 26 km

Beginning in Somersby and ending 61 km later at Flat Rock Lookout, this section of the Great North Walk includes 8 camping areas and take in Jilliby State Conservation Area, farmland and Olney State Forest.... Find out more


The Basin camping area 33 km

The Basin is open and grassy, and you can swim in the creek here if it’s warm enough. The Rock Lily Walking Trail starts here – a pleasant trip through eucalypt forest, rocky overhangs and rainforest gullies.... Find out more


Caravan parks around town

BIG4 Valley Vineyard Tourist Park 2 km

This is the best-located park for exploring the Hunter Valley wineries. Just 3 km from the centre of Cessnock, the park offers good facilities including a Thai restaurant.... Find out more


Bellhaven Caravan Park 36 km

With good access to the Pacific Highway, this basic park has grassy drive-through sites ideal for an overnight stop. The town centre is only a short drive away. Bookings are recommended all year round.... Find out more


Belmont Pines Lakeside Holiday Park 37 km

Not far south of the city of Newcastle, this park is in a superb position on the shores of Lake Macquarie, in a quiet, off-the-highway location. It faces north, with great views across the water. It is a good family park... Find out more


Swansea Gardens Lakeside Holiday Park 38 km

This large, council-operated park is located in a quiet area on the shores of Lake Macquarie. Facilities are good and include tennis courts and a half court basketball area. There are a small number of absolute... Find out more


Blacksmiths Beachside Holiday Park 39 km

A very appealing park with modern amenities, this place is just 100 metres from the surf club. The photos in reception are testament to its popularity with caravan clubs. We like it. Bookings are required in peak periods... Find out more


Newcastle’s Stockton Beach Tourist Park 41 km

This park is located on the beachfront, just north of the port of Newcastle. Stroll along the beach, join in with the fishing on the breakwater, or just watch the large ships come and go. The park has large grassy areas... Find out more


Munmorah State Conservation Area 47 km

The National Parks and Wildlife Service manage this recreation area. There are two camping areas, Fraser and Freemans, with tent sites and a limited number of unpowered caravan sites. It is just a short walk through the... Find out more


Budgewoi Holiday Park 49 km

This large council-operated park has good facilities and is well suited for a beachside family holiday. Those wanting to fish can make use of the nearby boat ramp.... Find out more


Australian Motor Homes Tourist Park 52 km

This park is designed for big rigs. Located alongside the Pacific Highway, west of Karuah, it is a great place for an overnight stay and popular with groups on weekends. The owners also operate a commercial fish farm,... Find out more


Canton Beach Holiday Park 52 km

On the shores of Tuggerah Lake, this is a large council-operated park with good facilities. It is a great spot for a family holiday on the protected waterway and ideal for watersports enthusiasts. The park offers the... Find out more


Hotels, motels & B&Bs around town

Cessnock Heritage Inn

Cessnock Heritage Inn dates back to 1922. Today, it’s a friendly B&B offering four-star comforts to guests looking for reasonably priced accommodation in the Hunter Valley. The queen- and family-sized guest... Find out more


Greta Main Pay Office B&B

This B&B was once the pay office of an early 20th-century coalmine, which ceased operation in 1973. The surrounding 33 hectares was returned to natural bushland. The original pay window, brick entrance and safe... Find out more


Peppers Guest House

From the outside, Peppers Guest House is a charming country-style homestead surrounded by gardens and overlooking the Hunter Valley's vine-swept fields. But inside each of the 48 deluxe rooms, you'll discover... Find out more


Eco-friendly places to stay around town

Somewhere Unique, Wollombi 22 km

The two stand-alone, couples-only cottages here are stylish, contemporary and have passive solar design. They are eco-accredited, on an 8-hectare bushland reserve, and use only renewable energy and Greenfleet vehicles.... Find out more


Banjo’s Bushland Retreat, Vacy 35 km

With three self-contained lodges of various sizes and a recreation room that includes an environmental centre, this eco-accredited resort keeps nature as its focus. Even the nine-hole minigolf course weaves around the... Find out more


Australia Walkabout Park, Calga 67 km

You can camp out with the 180 species of wild animal in this 32-hectare feral-proofed wildlife park that has a solid history of conservation and caring for injured and orphaned wildlife. The overnight camping experience... Find out more


Wollemi Wilderness Retreat, Bilpin 114 km

These unusual self-contained cabins of various sizes feature passive solar design and are mainly constructed from recycled and salvaged materials. Although not high-class, they all have a spa and are in isolated bush... Find out more


Dargan Springs Mountain Lodge, Clarence 127 km

At the soft end of ecotourism, this pleasant lodge and wellness retreat has advanced eco-certification. It is surrounded by a mountain ash forest dotted with waratahs, the habitat of wombats and wallabies. With a maximum... Find out more


Jemby-Rinjah Eco Lodge, Blackheath 133 km

One of the first working examples of large-scale sustainable tourism to exist in Australia, Jemby-Rinjah has advanced eco-accreditation, and one of the most extensive systems of composting toilets in the country. Ten... Find out more


Bunjaree Cottages, Wentworth Falls 133 km

Great for families, Bunjaree Cottages have been designed to make a small environmental footprint, with full solar power and earth-brick insulation. One is built with recycled car tyres and mud, providing even better... Find out more


Kanimbla View, Blackheath 136 km

Solar-powered, the two- and three-bedroom cottages here are surprisingly large inside. They are partially constructed from recycled and salvaged timbers, have composting toilets and a great view of the Kanimbla Valley... Find out more


Woolshed Cabins, near Blackheath 136 km

Eleven kilometres from Blackheath and surrounded by a glorious natural amphitheatre of towering sandstone walls, the Woolshed Cabins sit on 100 hectares of cleared farmland (a working cattle farm) in the Kanimbla Valley,... Find out more


Old Leura Dairy 136 km

This creative collection of six buildings, which can sleep up to 30 people in various combinations, has been renovated and fitted out with all manner of recycled bits and bobs. There are old oven doors, rusted corrugated... Find out more


Rest areas around town

Pothana Lane Rest Area 20 km

30 km NW of Maitland (L) or 17 km SE of Singleton (R) Small area just off the highway via the old road. Limited shade. GPS: S32 39.433 E151 17.667  ... Find out more


Golden Highway Junction Rest Area 24 km

36 km NW of Maitland (L) or 11 km SE of Singleton (R) Small area just off the highway. Good facilities. Limited shade. GPS: S32 38.553 E151 14.005  ... Find out more


Singleton Park Area 33 km

South side of town Small parking area just off the highway. Good facilities and shade. GPS: S32 34.321 E151 10.852... Find out more


Singleton North Rest Area 40 km

6 km NW of Singleton (R) or 43 km SE of Muswellbrook (L) Small area just off the highway. Good facilities. Limited shade. GPS: S32 31.437 E151 07.945 ... Find out more


Service Centre 47 km

93 km N of Sydney (L) or 74 km S of Raymond Terrace (R) Highway Service Centre just off the highway. GPS: S33 15.322 E151 24.172... Find out more


Medowie Road Rest Area 48 km

58 km S of Bulahdelah (L) southbound only Small area adjacent to the highway. Good facilities. GPS: S32 40.225 E151 50.113... Find out more


Twelve Mile Hill Rest Area 49 km

15 km N of Raymond Terrace (L) northbound only Large area just off the highway. Good facilities. GPS: S32 39.744 E151 50.559... Find out more


Ourimbah Exit Rest Area 57 km

82 km N of Sydney (L) or 85 km S of Raymond Terrace (R) Large area just off the highway. Good facilities. Limited shade. GPS: S33 20.594 E151 22.046  ... Find out more


Station Creek Rest Area 74 km

42 km N of Raymond Terrace (L) northbound only Large area just off the highway. GPS: S32 36.535 E152 05.746  ... Find out more


Muswellbrook North Park Area 78 km

2 km N of Muswellbrook (R) or 23 km S of Scone (L) Small area adjacent to the highway. Good facilities. Limited shade. GPS: S32 14.858 E150 53.764... Find out more


Hawkesbury River Rest Area 79 km

49 km N of Sydney (L) northbound only Large area just off the highway on the banks of the river. GPS: S33 32.029 E151 11.845... Find out more


Browns Flat Rest Area 81 km

20 km S of Bulahdelah (L) southbound only Large area just off the highway. Good facilities. GPS: S32 33.335 E152 08.982  ... Find out more


Nerong Waterholes Rest Area 81 km

54 km N of Raymond Terrace (L) northbound only Large area just off the highway. Good facilities. Limited shade. GPS: S32 32.904 E152 09.206  ... Find out more


Aberdeen Park Area 86 km

North side of town Small parking area adjacent to the highway. Good facilities and shade. GPS: S32 09.641 E150 53.343... Find out more


Bulahdelah Rest Area 95 km

2 km N of Bulahdelah (R) or 70 km S of Taree (L) Small area just off the highway. Limited shade. GPS: S32 23.506 E152 13.310   ... Find out more


Scone Park Area 97 km

At the information centre Parking area adjacent to the highway. Good facilities and shade. GPS: S32 03.401 E150 52.174... Find out more


Newmans Road Rest Areas 105 km

13 km N of Bulahdelah (L) or 59 km S of Taree (L) Small areas just off the highway (both sides). Good facilities. Limited shade. GPS: S32 21.059 E152 18.905 (NORTHBOUND) &        ... Find out more


Burning Mountain Rest Area 116 km

24 km N of Scone (R) or 108 km S of Tamworth (L) Large grassed area well off the highway. Good facilities and shade. GPS: S31 51.383 E150 54.016... Find out more


Wang Wauk Rest Area 118 km

36 km N of Bulahdelah (L) or 36 km S of Taree (R) Large area just off the highway. Good shade and facilities. GPS: S32 09.295 E152 19.352 ... Find out more


Blandford Park Area 125 km

North end of town Small parking area adjacent to the highway. Limited shade. GPS: S31 46.675 E150 53.547 ... Find out more


Talawahl Creek Rest Area 134 km

18 km S of Taree (L) southbound only Large area adjacent to the highway. Good facilities. Limited shade. GPS: S32 02.987 E152 26.816 ... Find out more


Lake Wallace Park Area 136 km

T/O 51 km E of Bathurst (L) or 11 km W of Lithgow (R) Large area 2 kilometres north of the highway on the shores of the lake. Good facilities but only limited shade. GPS: S33 24.849 E150 04.255 ... Find out more


Four Mile Hill Rest Area 142 km

65 km N of Bulahdelah (L) northbound only Large area just off the highway. Good facilities. Limited shade. GPS: S31 57.781 E152 27.925 ... Find out more


Teamsters Rest Camp Area 144 km

T/O 82 km N of Scone (R) or 5 km E of Tamworth to Nundle (L) Secluded area by the creek 14 km south of Nundle via Crawney Road. Good shade. NOTE: Part unsealed access. GPS: S31 33.399 E151 03.390... Find out more


Sheba Dams Camp Area 149 km

T/O 82 km N of Scone (R) or 5 km E of Tamworth to Nundle (L) Large secluded area on the shore of the dam 11 kilometres east of Nundle via Hanging Rock Road. Good facilities and shade. GPS: S31 29.890 E151 11.843 ... Find out more


Sunny Corner Camp Area 150 km

T/O 34 km E of Bathurst (L) or 28 km W of Lithgow (R) Secluded campground located 7 kilometres north of the highway. GPS: S33 23.267 E149 53.542  ... Find out more


What's on around town

Harvest Festival: throughout region; Mar–Apr.

Hunter Semillon and Seafood Festival: Apr.

Jazz in the Vines: Oct.

Opera in the Vineyards: Oct.

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