Local Happenings

Sydney Weekender Visits Wollombi, Hunter Valley

Meet the Farmer – Sydney Weekender

Driving up from Sydney? Check out the scenic route Tourist Drive 33: Hunter Valley’s foodie drive. For...

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Stonehurst Wines Wollombi

Mixed Blessings

“From building boutique lodging to growing grapes and farming deer and cattle, this local is proving...

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Folk in Broke, Hunter Valley music festival

Folk in Broke festival relaunch bolsters independent music events

“THE Hunter is known for attracting big rock acts in the vineyards, such as the Rolling...

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Hunter Valley Tree Change

Conditions ripe to snap up a vineyard as feeling of optimism returns

“IT’S a dream thrashed out over many a glass of fine chardonnay or shiraz — to...

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Newcastle Tomato Festival

Newcastle Tomato Festival

“IT’S not quite La Tomatina, but Newcastle will host its own tomato festival in Honeysuckle this...

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Places to go around Wollombi

Places to go: Wollombi

“TAKE a wander about 30 kilometres south-west of Cessnock and what will you find? Picturesque Wollombi,...

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TripAdvisor's Best of 2014 names Cessnock among Australia's top destinations

TripAdvisor’s Best of 2014 names Cessnock among Australia’s top destinations

“CESSNOCK has earned sixth position in a list of Australia’s best travel destinations of 2014. Compiled...

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Picking a good drop, Noyce Brothers Wines, Wollombi

Wahroonga wine expert Michael Noyce offers advice on picking a good drop

“Michael Noyce knows a thing or two about wine. The Wahroonga vineyard owner runs Noyce Brothers...

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Wollombi public toilets at Slacks Park

‘Spending a penny’ at Wollombi will soon be more appealing

“Construction of a new and improved toilet block and picnic shelter at Wollombi is well underway...

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