DISCOVER THE HIDDEN GEMS OF THE HUNTER VALLEY
Find out about the wealth of flora and fauna, trails and hikes in the Hunter Valley.
Author: Robyn and Alan Woolley, Valley View Cottage
Shh… here are the best local secrets and hidden gems to keep in mind when planning your next trip to the Hunter Valley. Discover the full article here https://sitchu.com.au/sydney/experiences/hunter-valleys-local-secrets-hidden-gems/
Fine wine, romantic restaurants, beautiful scenery and… your kids. How to navigate a weekend in the Hunter Valley with children. Discover the full article at https://sitchu.com.au/sydney/travel-guides/family-friendly-guide-hunter-valley/
Gum Blossom is a draw-card! For all to enjoy: artists, photographers, nature enthusiasts and bird watchers, and habitat for all sorts of wildlife! Free: Gums are all around the Lower Hunter Valley including the vineyard district. We love our trees: they sequest carbon, are vital in the management of our moisture, create oxygen, cool the…
Being Wholesome in the Hunter Valley For everyone: visitors and locals Costs: Visiting is free, purchases by choice. There is much to learn about The Hunter Regional foods and wines with a focus on chemically reduced or chemical free production, or simple and traditional preparation methods. Seeking out these products is an expanding focus with…
Discover: Days out from Around Hermitage Stay Another Day (or two) and Explore! Why not grab a picnic from Two Fat Blokes Gourmet Kitchen or other Hunter Valley Deli and a bottle of your favourite wine from one of the Around Hermitage producers then head out for the day, here’s just a few of the…
Cessnock City Council launched a campaign to raise awareness about the significance of our local bushland and Tim Faulkner came out to discover the unique wildlife within.
Discover: Werakata National Park For all visitors and locals, bush walkers, bird watchers, photographers, artists, nature enthusiasts and conservationists No charges apply – parking available at various entries, poor to no facilities The Werakata National Park is 3,337 hectares in size and is located north, east and south of Cessnock in fragmented pockets, all within…
Discover: Bridges Hill Playground Victoria Street Cessnock For all visitors, locals, families with young, and not so young children, people with disabilities No charges apply – parking available Bridges Hill Park and Convent Hill are significant open spaces with spectacular views across Cessnock to the Brokenback Ranges. This new adventure playground provides a creative play…
Discover: The Natural Night Life in the Hunter Valley For all visitors and locals, photographers, bird watchers, nature enthusiasts, artists No charges apply! The natural world of the Lower Hunter Valley is very active at night – and big skies and open spaces make for good viewing: stars, animals and birds, and reptiles. The Night…
Places on the Australian National Heritage List are places of outstanding heritage value for Australia and Mount Royal National Park was added in 2007. Day trip/ half day trip from the Lower Hunter Valley For bushwalkers, photographers, bird watchers, nature enthusiasts, artists Few facilities are provided for visitors – picnic tables, toilets in Youngville Campground,…