All The Details Behind ‘Married At First Sight’s’ Stunning Wedding Locations
“Married At First Sight might be known for its inevitable drama, but every year gives us a newfound appreciation for some of Australia’s most spectacular…
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Local artists exhibit at Wollombi
“Local artist Tim Selwyn of Point Clare and Nicole de Mestre of Long Jetty are two Central Coast artists currently exhibiting at the historic township…
Bare Productions presents Bombshells at the Harp of Erin Theatre
“In a year that has found the art world struggling to survive during the COVID-19 pandemic, Wollombi-based theatre company Bare Productions will be very proud…
No sculpture at Bondi? Wollombi offers a fix
“At this time of any other year Sydney is getting ready for its regular fix of Sculpture by the Sea (SXS), one of the most…
Sculpture Festival takes over Wollombi
“Some of the country’s most unique and daring creations have gone on show at the Wollombi Valley Sculpture Festival. For many of the exhibiting artists,…
Wollombi Wild Ride 2020 a huge success
“From “eventis horribillis” to huge success: that’s how Wollombi Wild Ride event director Paul Humphreys has described the rollercoaster that was this year’s event. On…
The Bachelor Australia finale filmed in the Hunter Valley
“Fans of The Bachelor Australia may have noticed some familiar sights in Thursday night’s season finale. The finale – in which Bachelor Locky Gilbert chose…
Wollombi Wild Ride calls on local riders to fill the gaps
“After a three-week postponement and a few course and capacity changes, the 12th annual Wollombi Wild Ride will finally take place on Saturday, September 26.…
SINV Locals Prize winner installed in heart of Wollombi
“The 2019 Sculpture in the Vineyards acquisition prize winner has been installed in the heart of Wollombi. Lost Language, by Amanda Lockton, now takes pride…
More than 200 people attend Laguna’s Music 4 Mental Health concert
” A spectacular evening of music, comedy, local flair and fundraising ended with a standing ovation by more than 200 people at Laguna Village Hall…
‘Solitary’ lyrebirds band together to save themselves
“PJ Wallis, nervous and filled with adrenaline, was preparing to defend her friend’s home from a raging bushfire when she saw something remarkable. We were…
Wollombi businesses out of the fires and moving back onto the tourist map
“When the fires advanced through the rugged landscape around Wollombi in December, residents feared their historic village would be devoured. It was only the weather…
Wollombi volunteer firefighters battle for their historic village on multiple fronts
“As they watched the pictures of towns on the New South Wales south coast and in Victoria being devastated by flames, members of the Wollombi…
NYE fireworks at Wollombi cancelled due to bushfire conditions
“New Year’s Eve fireworks displays at Wollombi, Pokolbin and Lovedale have been cancelled due to the ongoing bushfire crisis. With a total fire ban in…
Barker College for Indigenous primary school to students to open at Wollombi
“A new school specifically for First Nations children will open at Wollombi next year. Barker College and Kiray Putjung Aboriginal Corporation have partnered to make…
Sculpture in the Vineyards runs at various venues around Wollombi Valley
“Works by some of Australia’s best sculptors are on exhibition around the Wollombi Valley until November 10 as part of the 17th annual Sculpture in…
Author Gael Winnick to speak about book on the Church of St Michael
“It has been flooded, rebuilt, rocked by an earthquake, closed, auctioned and even dynamited. Now the extraordinary story of The Church of St Michael the…
Diana Baker and Sylvia Roberts present Our Journey Continues exhibition
“Works by Hunter artists Diana Baker and Sylvia Roberts are on exhibition at the The Old Fireshed Gallery, Wollombi until the end of the month.…
The Church that would not Die, St Michael the Archangel, Wollombi
“Launched in Sydney last Tuesday and in Wollombi, NSW on Saturday, The Church that would not Die, St Michael the Archangel, Wollombi is a book…
Wollombi’s Valley Artists will debut their first major production of 2019 this month
“Wollombi’s not-for-profit theatre group Valley Artists will debut their first major production of 2019 this month. Playwright Alan Ayckbourn’s Woman in Mind – described as…
Long-time country musician finds his voice
“Wollombi-based singer songwriter Andy Abra has released his first album, Andy Abra and The Big River Band, after decades of playing and performing throughout the…
Paddock Sessions defies genres
“Paddock Sessions 2019 is just three weeks away. Have you bought your ticket yet? It’s on Saturday, May 25, at Taer Angwidd Farm – on…
Wollombi Music Festival organises Auslan interpreters
“To celebrate its 10th birthday, Wollombi Music Festival will have Auslan (Australian Sign Language) interpreters side of stage at this year’s festival from September 27-29.…
Why Wollombi Valley and Broke Fordwich?
“Why Wollombi Valley and Broke Fordwich? The Hunter Valley is the perfect place to re-visit – if you don’t like visiting the same place twice.…
In2TheWild – Tiny Houses
“Tiny houses have become a social movement and a worldwide craze. In2TheWild allows anyone to experience the concept of a tiny house, where you can…
Laguna, NSW: Yengo Unchained
“CYCLIST. Rugged, rocky and remote – that was the description given by NSW National Parks. What we found inside Yengo, though, was far beyond our…
Inside a Sydney PR’s countryside wedding
“Montarna McDonald, the founder of PR firm The Audience Agency, met lawyer Nick Pitt through mutual friends in 2013. After dating for four years, Nick…
Business in Profile – Little Valley Farm
“Little Valley Farm is an alpaca breeding farm located at Laguna in the Wollombi valley. They specialise in breeding Huacaya alpaca’s in white and fawn…
The 16th annual Sculpture in the Vineyards will kick off in Wollombi this weekend
“More than 40 sculptors will descend on Wollombi next month for the annual Sculpture in the Vineyards festival. The popular event, now in its 16th year…
Wollombi Market Day Wrap up
Visit historic Wollombi on the holiday Monday of each long weekend (Easter, June and October) and on Australia Day for this great market of over…
Escape and Relax
Any time of the year is the perfect time to hop on your bike and tour around Wollombi Valley, then relax in the architecturally designed,…
Wollombi Wild Ride has become a family affair
“The annual Wollombi Wild Ride is taking on a father’s day theme for a number of competitors with a number of father-son combinations participating together…
Big win for Wollombi author Tea Cooper
“Author Tea Cooper has two more reasons to smile after taking out two Romance Writers of New Zealand Koru awards earlier this month. The Wollombi-based…
Gravel Grit Returns
“Gravel Grit has found a new home amidst the Hunter Region of New South Wales. Situated less than two hours from Sydney, an hour and…
Where to go on holiday to avoid kids
“Heading south, spectacular bush vistas are the theme of choice for both Kudos Villas in Hepburn Springs, Victoria, and Wild Edge Retreat in Wollombi, Hunter…
Wedding Venue Winner from Wollombi
On Tuesday 10th April 2018 at the Novotel Newcastle Beach, ‘Redleaf’ was awarded ‘the #1 wedding venue in Newcastle and the Hunter Valley in the…
Off the grid train in Laguna – one for the bucket list
“We were looking for a unique experience in the bush not too far from Sydney and came across this Sydney train on Little Valley Farm…
Sojourn to a Village and its Markets
“Historical Wollombi village is just under two hours drive from Sydney, or a little longer if you take the scenic route on Tourist Drive 33.…
Autumn Menu April 2018
Our new Autumn menu is here and she has been proving very popular with visitors and locals alike. Here at GNTP we do our best…
Wollombi’s Paddock Sessions festival
“Multi-ARIA and Golden Guitar-winning artist Shane Nicholson will headline a bumper lineup for the 2018 edition of Wollombi’s Paddock Sessions festival. Now in its third year,…
Hunter Valley Produce wins Bronze medal
“Cedar Creek business Hunter Valley Produce is celebrating after winning a bronze medal at the 2018 Australian Food Awards. The award are conducted by the Royal Agricultural…
Under Milk Wood in Wollombi
“Wollombi-based theatre company Valley Artists is staging Under Milk Wood at Laguna Hall for seven 8pm performances between March 30 and April 7. The production…
Watermelons for sale
“Melon mania has hit Newcastle in a fruitful bid to save food waste and get some tasty fruit into the bellies of locals. A sale of…
Bare Productions presents ‘Love Letters’
“A heart-warming romantic comedy is coming to two Hunter Valley venues, just in time for Valentine’s Day. Bare Productions will present AR Gurney’s Love Letters at Kevin Sobels…
Among first to tie the knot
“As December loomed, Xavier Huitorel and Bastian Storch had “made peace” with the fact that same-sex marriage would not be legal in time for their…
Rediscovering the history and flavour of Wollombi
“I’ve lost count of the number of times I’ve visited the NSW Hunter Valley over the past 40 years or so. Perhaps 50, perhaps more.…
Mulla Villa’s Barn Wedding venue wins Brides Choice Award
The recent Brides Choice Awards were held at Pullman Magenta Shores Golf & Country Club on the Central Coast as part of the Australian…
Wollombi’s Sculpture in the Vineyards 2017 opens
“Wollombi’s annual celebration of art, wine and culture, Sculpture in the Vineyards opens this Saturday. Now in its 15th year, Sculpture in the Vineyards is one of Australia’s longest-running regional…
Couple create dream home on Laguna property
“For the past 10 years a couple from Sydney have been working tirelessly during many of their weekends to create their dream home and business…
Wollombi festival moves
“THE Wollombi Music Festival will move to a slightly bigger venue “down near the millpond” this September to cater for the growing appeal of the…
4 Directions plus one hold craft exhibition
“The crafty collaboration known as 4 Directions have welcomed a fifth member for their next exhibition at Wollombi Cultural Centre’s Old Fireshed Gallery. This year’s…
Wollombi Music Festival lineup announced
“Five-piece outfit from Sydney’s Northern Beaches Lime Cordiale and soul/rhythm and blues songstress Caiti Baker will headline the Wollombi Music Festival later this year. Organisers announced…
Where Pigs Fly Expansion Project
We have just launched a crowd-funding campaign on Chuffed to raise funds for our sanctuary expansion project, which will allow us to save more animals in…
Wollombi Music Festival Lineup Announced
Wollombi Music Festival returns for its 8th year with a stellar lineup of Australian talent sure to further enhance its reputation as one of the…
Rock on at Stonehurst Wines
“Wine, a picnic and live music among the poplar groves. Sound tempting? Then bring your picnic blanket or chair to Stonehurst Wines, just outside Wollombi,…
Wollombi School Community Education Trust returns to former school site
“Community programs including a mobile preschool will return to the former Wollombi Public School site after the Wollombi School Community Education Trust secured an ongoing short-term licence…
Anglers come from far and wide for Wollombi Carp Fishing Competition
“Occasional showers were not enough to keep anglers from far and wide away from the third annual Wollombi Tavern Carp Fishing Competition. A total of…
Valley Artists present Jonathan Gavin’s ‘The Business’ at Laguna Hall
“Wollombi-based not-for-profit theatre company Valley Artists next production, The Business, opens at Laguna Hall this Friday night. The Business is a family drama and black comedy by…
Tea Cooper launches new novel The Currency Lass at Cessnock Library
“If Australia’s convict-built roads and sandstone cottages could talk, one could only imagine what they would say. Romance writer Tea Cooper has spent countless hours in museums…
Wollombi Classic Film Festival runs from February 24 to 26
“Wollombi will roll out the red carpet this week for three days of classic cinema. After a fantastic inaugural year in 2016, the Wollombi Classic Film Festival…
Noyce ideas in Wollombi
“When Phillip Noyce first drove into the Wollombi Valley almost half a century ago, he recalled how he clattered over colonial history. “Parts of the…
New colours in old village
“IF you could somehow drain the colour from what you are looking at as you stand in Wollombi’s main street, you would create a picture of…
Feast for the senses
“Chefs can be artists beyond the kitchen. Armando Percuoco, owner of Sydney dining institution Buon Ricordo, has a keen appreciation of sculpture and gardens –…
Wollombi’s Sculpture in the Vineyards in its 14th year
“Australia’s longest-running regional sculpture exhibition returns to Wollombi this weekend. Now in its 14th year, Sculpture in the Vineyards celebrates the essence of the Hunter Valley’s…
Wollombi Festival 2016
“Well what an amazing Wollombi Festival for 2016! The smiles on the faces leaving the festival are a credit to the promoters, all the acts…
A Weekend in Wollombi
“Escaping the drudgery of the daily grind is always front of mind for me. I excel at, and thrive on, planning holidays, getaways, escapes, trips…
Disabled athletes among big field for Wollombi Wild Ride mountain bike event
“Vision-impaired rider John Dormandi and amputee athlete Scott Edgar are part of a big field in the annual Wollombi Wild Ride mountain bike event on…
Head off-road for Wollombi adventure
“Things are about to get wild in Wollombi as hundreds of mountain bike enthusiasts go off-road for a race full of thrills – but hopefully…
Wollombi Music Festival Releases 2016 Line-Up
“The Hunter Valley’s Wollombi Music Festival has announced its 2016 line-up including Australian artists Hot Potato Band, Lachy Doley Group and Kallidad. The family-friendly festival will…
Village life in modern times
“Beset by an ever-quickening pace of life, city-dwellers sometimes lament the loss of simpler times and contact. They needn’t, writes village-dweller Marguerite Winter. A short-break…
A romantic escape in the Hunter Valley
“At Wild Edge Retreat, it seems, you propose. The engagement you celebrate together at Somewhere Unique and some time later you join immediate family at…
Wollombi Ghost Tour
“Love it when things go bump in the night? Then get your heart pumping and pulse racing with a ghost tour in historic Wollombi. Start…
Win a Wollombi Weekend
Blair Athol Estate Wollombi in partnership with Wollombi Valley Tourism are giving you the chance to win an exclusive luxury 3 night stay indulgence package…
The Wollombi Shandy
“Your correspondent has never been, is not and never will be a MAMIL. I did however participate in a mountain bike race on the weekend.…
Lantern parade a highlight of Wollombi Country Fair
“The spirit of community will light up Wollombi during the town’s annual country fair this weekend. Second only to New Year’s Eve, the fair draws…
$1.07 million in Black Spot funding for local roads
Two projects worth $1.07 million have been approved for construction by Cessnock City Council un- der the 2015-16 Australian Government Black Spot Programme. $460,000 has…
Settlers Kitchen @ Mulla Villa Opens its Doors
Settlers Kitchen at Mulla Villa (c 1840) is a new dining experience in Wollombi – the restaurant is in the old house that was built…
Hunter Valley’s Route 33, the back way
100 AMAZING PLACES YOU HAVEN’T BEEN TO YET – #7-10 “Route 33 is ‘the back way’ to the Hunter Valley, and it’s a place of…
Laguna, back road of the Hunter
100 AMAZING PLACES YOU HAVEN’T BEEN TO YET – #6 “The sleepy Hunter Valley town of Laguna may look small but it’s hiding some seriously…
Meet the Farmer – Sydney Weekender
For a paddock to plate experience right in the Hunter’s gateway, join the guys at My Father’s Table. In their cooking class you’ll learn to…
Mixed Blessings
“From building boutique lodging to growing grapes and farming deer and cattle, this local is proving variety is the spice of life. Inheriting a property…
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 Stones, the Eagles and Bruce Springsteen. Adrian Buckley wants…
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 sell the city house and buy a vineyard in…
Newcastle Tomato Festival
“IT’S not quite La Tomatina, but Newcastle will host its own tomato festival in Honeysuckle this month. A whopping 700kilograms of the rich red fruit…
Places to go: Wollombi
“TAKE a wander about 30 kilometres south-west of Cessnock and what will you find? Picturesque Wollombi, rich in Australian history, both indigenous and colonial. The…
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 from travellers’ ratings and reviews, the TripAdvisor list puts…
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 Wine in Wollombi with brothers Peter and Phillip, who…
‘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 to increase convenience for locals and tourists alike. Cessnock…
Scarecrows take over Wollombi Small Farms Fair 2014
“SCARECROWS dressed as characters such as Darth Vader and Dr Who’s Tardis will welcome visitors to Wollombi this weekend. The Small Farms Fair started life…
Big weekend at Wollombi
“The heat and the afternoon storm that hit the Hunter on Saturday did not deter the Wollombi community from turning out to the official opening…
All Systems Mow
“Quirky farm vehicles lead the fun as a Hunter town celebrates. The Blue Mountains celebrates its assets with garden festivals, Young has its cherry festival,…
Spectacular Wollombi sculpture festival starts Saturday
“Wollombi Valley’s spectacular Sculpture in the Vineyards is back again for 2014, launching this Saturday. The Hunter Valley’s largest sculpture festival, this year’s edition is…
My Father’s Table Middle Eastern Extravaganza
“At last weekend’s Middle Eastern Extravaganza, we were joined by a film crew who, along with eating some yummy food, were busy capturing us having a…
John Farnham, Olivia Newton-John announce joint national tour
“If too much classic (and cheesy) Australian pop is barely enough, prepare for double helpings as ageless icons John Farnham and Olivia Newton-John go on …
We’ll drink to the 2014 vintage
“Thanks to perfect ripening conditions in the Hunter Valley, winemakers are declaring this a year to remember. The 2014 Hunter Valley vintage is being hailed…
My Father’s Table – Hunter Valley Cooking Classes
“My Father’s Table “Middle Eastern Extravaganza” workshop is held in Laguna Valley local resident Rita Dixon’s gorgeous home. Located just 4km’s south of the Hunter…
Hidden gem opens its doors
“Wollombi has much to offer those seeking a memorable and unique weekend escape, writes LISA ROCKMAN. On a cliff-top plateau overlooking the valley are lounge…
Valley New Art Group’s ‘Symposium’ at Wollombi gallery
“Cutting-edge works by the Valley New Art Group are on display at Wollombi Cultural Centre’s Old Fire Shed Gallery until August 31. ‘Symposium’ – an…
Hunter Valley operators dominate tourism excellence awards
“Hunter Valley operators have once again succeeded at the Hunter Central Coast Awards for Excellence in Tourism, held at Wests New Lambton last Wednesday. Wollombi…
Hunter wineries in Lonely Planet’s top 20 Aussie east coast list
“HUNTER Valley wineries have been named among the top 20 must-see destinations on the Australian east coast by travel content provider Lonely Planet. Just three…
Hunter gigs for Barnes anniversary
“LEGENDARY rocker Jimmy Barnes has announced he’ll come back to the Hunter for the second time this year as part of a concert series to…
Sting, Paul Simon heading for the Hunter
“MUSIC legends Sting and Paul Simon will perform together in the Hunter Valley in February. The duo bring their acclaimed On Stage Together tour to…
Less is more: Stalls a sweet deal
“FARMER’S gate roadside stalls are my favourite place to shop. Buying direct from the farmer is a great way to source local seasonal food. The…
A Unique way to celebrate World Environment Day
An eco-certified accommodation business located in historic Wollombi in the NSW Hunter Valley is doing their bit for the environment on World Environment Day, announced…
Hunter Valley Wine and Food Month in June
“Amateur cooks, serious foodies, wine lovers and lifestyle enthusiasts are gearing up for the year’s ultimate celebration of flavour, the famous Hunter Valley Wine and…
Somewhere Unique earns 2014 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence
Somewhere Unique, a couples-only accommodation property in the NSW Hunter Valley, announced today that it has received a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence Award for 2014.…
Eagles to swoop on the Hunter next year
“The Eagles are heading back to Australia and New Zealand for a tour. The seven-date Australian leg of the History of the Eagles tour will…
Get up close and personal with Hunter Valley’s culinary heroes
“Have you ever wondered about the talented and crafty hands that created your favourite bottle of Shiraz? Wonder no more. June 14th will see the…
Roxette to tour Australia in February
“Legendary Swedish rockers Roxette will return to Australia next year for eight dates. The duo of Per Gessle and Marie Fredriksson will play arena shows…
Be immersed in Aboriginal Culture
Join us on a 2 or 3 day camp at some of our culturally significant sites. Our camps are ideal for people looking to develop…
Theatre Preview: Educating Rita
“STAND-UP funny man Alan Glover is engaged in a very different sort of comedy in Willy Russell’s play Educating Rita, which is being staged by…
Wollombi Music Festival line-up announced
“Returning Saturday the 27th of September is the 5th (Day/Night) Wollombi Music Festival. The festival is fast becoming one of the most loved small festivals…
Rolling Stones announce extra Australian tour dates
“The Rolling Stones will play two additional shows, one in Perth and one in the Hunter Valley, when the rescheduled 14 On Fire tour arrives…
Hunter named Australia’s best food and wine region
“THE Hunter has been named Australia’s best food and wine region in the latest instalment of the Gold List Awards, a nationwide survey conducted by…
New tourist map highlights Wollombi attractions
“A new map of the Great North Road was officially launched at the Wollombi Museum. Designed to encourage more people to visit the 240-kilometre stretch…
Wollombi Tavern now offering Dinner 7 nights a week
Wollombi Tavern now has evening meals available 7 days a week! As well as our Friday and Saturday night menu, from Sunday through to Thursday,…
Hunter winemakers gush over corker vintage
“THE Hunter Valley has the wine industry abuzz with calls that this year’s crop is producing the “best vintage of the century”. Heavy rains in…
Broke-Fordwich: the Hunter Valley’s best kept secret
“Animals have a nice life in the Broke Fordwich wine region, a subregion of the lower Hunter Valley in NSW that has been planted with…
2014 Noyce Brothers Wine Vintage
It’s vintage time, a bit early but good. Here is the Noyce Brothers Wine Homestead Verdelho being picked with the historic and restored James Milson…
Living Green: Simply hard work
“I THINK it was my regular visits to my grandparents’ farm at Wollombi when I was a child that got me interested in food, farming…
Funding for our historic church
Wollombi village proper has a range of buildings which make up a heritage precinct. In our beautiful green valley, it is this core – amongst…
Mount Yengo, Uluru of the East, protection bid
“THEY call it the “Uluru of the east” – a sacred Aboriginal place within a world heritage area in the Hunter. Mount Yengo is a…
Sonny Vandevelde visits Mystwood
Fashion Photographer Sonny Vandevelde visits Mystwood Retreats in Wollombi … “Camera in hand I venture around and enjoy the things I see” … “we check…
Did your family build the Great North Road?
“HAVE you ever driven down an old country road only to wonder how it was built back in the day? Let’s set the scene. It’s…
Farnham and Richie: Together at Tempus Two
“Fans are going to be Dancing on the Ceiling when John Farnham teams up with Lionel Richie for a show in the Hunter this March.…
A hunt for sustainable tourism in NSW
“Sydney-sider, I adore skirmishes around our beautiful countryside in NSW. I marvel at the fact that I can be in the bush within an hour…
Jimmy Barnes Day on the Green Sold Out
“A Day On the Green’s annual classic Aussie rock show has once again proved popular with all 8,000 tickets sold out on the first day.…
Ready, set, mow
“The inaugural Mower Mardi Gras proved a major highlight of the Wollombi Small Farms Fair held over the weekend. On Sunday dozens of creative entries…
A Big Weekend in Wollombi
“Organisers are expecting this year’s Wollombi Small Farms Fair to be the biggest one yet. Everything that is great about Wollombi and its surrounds will…
Dolly Parton plays Hunter vineyards
“LARGER than life singer, songwriter, musician, actress and philanthropist Dolly Parton will bring her world tour to Hope Estate in February. The Tennessee-born singer was…
New Wollombi Map now available
A great new Wollombi Map and Business Directory is now available. Plan your trip to Wollombi and find out where everything is around the Valley.…
Hunters & Collectors touring for the first time since 1998
“The beloved Aussie post-punk rock icons will play 10 winery gigs around the country in 2014 – scenes a world away from the grotty pubs…
Timetravellers offer Concert Weekend Special
For guests of accommodation in the Wollombi valley area, Timetravellers always provides free hire of helmet, jacket, boots & gloves for Half Day and One…
Bruce Springsteen announces more shows
“BRUCE Springsteen has added another three shows to his one-off tour of Australia in 2014 to satisfy demand as scalper tickets flood resale sites. While…
Alicia Keys at Hope Estate
“GRAMMY award winning singer songwriter Alicia Keys will perform at Hope Estate in December. Keys will be joined by John Legend on the final leg…
Locals shine at Hunter and Central Coast tourism awards
“Local operators shone brightly at the 2013 Hunter and Central Coast Tourism Awards last Wednesday. Gold award winners included Esca Bimbadgen (tourism restaurants and catering),…
Hall of Fame for Unique Hunter Valley Experience
Somewhere Unique was the GOLD WINNER of the ‘Unique Accommodation’ category at the 2013 Hunter & Central Coast Tourism Awards, and was entered into the…
Springsteen heads for Hunter
“ONLY months after playing a string of sell-out shows across Australia, The Boss is returning and this time he’s coming to the Hunter Valley. The…
Emerging Artists Awards – Entries now open!
Wollombi Valley Arts Council (WVAC) invites entries from all emerging artists of any age in any medium! The WVAC is a non-profit volunteer community group…
Leonard Cohen to play A Day on the Green
“SONGWRITING legend Leonard Cohen is set to return to the Hunter Valley in November for an encore performance at outdoor concert series A Day On…
Bohemia’s Name My Frog Competition
“I would like to introduce you to one of Bohemia’s permanent residents. This Very Loud Frog lives in the water tank and is rarely sighted,…
Tourism Award Finalists in Wollombi
Two Wollombi businesses have just been announced as Finalists at the 2013 Hunter & Central Coast Tourism Awards – “Somewhere Unique” is a Finalist in the…
Back to the Root of Hunter Valley
Billy Law (MasterChef contestant 2011) enjoys a day out with Ngurra Bu Aboriginal Cultural Tours … “The Ngurra Bu cultural tour is definitely one of…
Day Trip to Wollombi – The quintessential Hunter Valley
“If you imagine the Hunter Valley to be a big circle, then Wollombi is down the bottom on the left. Depending on how you arrive…
Wild Edge Retreat receives “TripAdvisor 2013 Excellence Award”
‘We’re delighted to have received this award and thank you to our valued guests who have submitted such great reviews’. Winners of the Certificate of…
Cycle Torque Competition
Cycle Torque Magazine is teaming up with the businesses of the idyllic Hunter region of Wollombi Valley to offer readers the chance to win a…
Somewhere Unique earns 2013 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence
Somewhere Unique, a couples-only accommodation property in the NSW Hunter Valley, announced today that it has received a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence Award for 2013.…
Bernard Fanning to play wineries
“THE voice of Powderfinger, Bernard Fanning, will kick off A Day on the Green’s next series of outdoor concert events. Fanning will headline the event…
Wollombi announced as part of the Lucky Country Hall Tour!
Folk and country ensemble Bob Corbett & the Roo Grass Band will be making their way to Wollombi during their national Lucky Country Hall Tour…
Mulla Villa opens its doors
“Iconic 1840 convict-built Guesthouse Mulla Villa will open its doors to the public this Sunday afternoon. Don’t miss out as this historic monument is now…
Hunter Valley, NSW Wedding from The Robertsons
“I have to say, I am a bit at a loss for words. Which, as you can imagine, doesn’t happen often. Because this wedding is…
Niamh + Gary in Wollombi
“It was out under a string of lights and the stars at Wollombi in the Hunter Valley that we heard some of the best wedding…
Wollombi cut off in weekend deluge
“Torrential rain hit Cessnock City on Saturday, resulting in flash flooding and a number of road closures. Wollombi was one of the worst affected areas,…
Postcards from Wollombi, NSW, Australia
“Whilst I was back in Australia I had a lovely day out with my mum for her birthday which involved a drive to Wollombi on…
‘Sydney Weekender’ visits Wollombi
Karen Ledbury from Sydney Weekender visits Somewhere Unique in Wollombi, and also enjoys a tour with TimeTravellers Motorcycle Tours. Imagine somewhere so unique it takes…
Legendary music for Easter
“MUSIC legends Paul Simon and Robert Plant will perform at Hope Estate over the Easter weekend. Paul Simon will play on Easter Saturday, March 30,…
Internationally Renowned Director Phillip Noyce
“Distinguished Australian film director Phillip Noyce is set to attend a special outdoor screening of his critically acclaimed 1978 film “Newsfront” on Saturday, January 19,…
10 Best Wine Travel Destinations
The Hunter Valley has been named as one of the 10 Best Wine Destinations for 2013 by Wine Enthusiast Magazine!! “Each year, our editors travel…
Raising awareness of bushfire safety
“The combined efforts of four local volunteer bushfire brigades to protect and educate residents have been recognised at the Resilient Australia Awards. The Wollombi Valley…
Forward in time
“THERE is much excitement in the historic, and renowned motorcycling destination of Wollombi, as Timetravellers has finally won its two year wrangle with Cessnock City…
Hunter Valley celebrates an award-winning year
“The Hunter Valley is celebrating being recognised as a world-class wine and tourism destination in a bumper year of accolades. The region scooped up several…
Best Wine Destinations 2012
The Hunter Valley was recently voted one of the 5 best Wine Destinations in the world by the popular Traveller’s Choice Awards on TripAdvisor. Find…
Another win for Unique Accommodation in Wollombi
Somewhere Unique was announced as the GOLD WINNER in the ‘Unique Accommodation’ category at last night’s 2012 New South Wales Tourism Awards. “We are very…
Star Performers
“With the reassuring combination of the new T-QUAL Tick and the recently-updated STAR Rating Scheme, you can relax in the knowledge that an establishment delivers…
Win a Weekend for Two in Wollombi!
Noyce Brothers Wines are giving away a Weekend for Two in Wollombi – simply visit their Facebook page, Like them and Enter to Win! The…
Enjoy dinner at Guesthouse Mulla Villa
Guesthouse Mulla Villa will be opening for dinner some nights over the next couple of months. The menu is only $45 per person for a…
Sculptures on Show
“ONE hundred outdoor sculptures will be a feature of the Wollombi Valley Country Fair this weekend. While the fair is only a two-day event, the…
Village boasts notable past
“FOR a small village, Wollombi has a rather large reputation as a must-see destination for visitors to the Hunter Region. To the west is the…
A fair bet for retail relaxation
“THE streets of Wollombi are set to ripple with activity this weekend, November 3 and 4, during the Wollombi Valley Country Fair. Negro Street will…
Sculpture lines Wollombi wine trail
“Sculpture in the Vineyards 2012, an exhibition of large scale out-door sculptures along the Wollombi Valley Wine Trail, opens on November 3 and will run…
Twilight Trading in Wollombi
Have you seen all the new shops in Wollombi? Here’s your chance. The retailers of our fair hamlet introduce Twilight Trading. On Friday 26th October,…
‘Somewhere Unique’ a NSW Tourism Awards Finalist
Somewhere Unique was announced as a Finalist in the ‘Unique Accommodation’ category at the 2012 New South Wales Tourism Awards. The winners will be announced…
Wollombi Wild Ride
The Wollombi Wild Ride has had another successful year! A great day was had by all, and the village was a busy little place on…
Looking for ‘Unique Accommodation’ in Wollombi?
Somewhere Unique was announced as the GOLD WINNER in the ‘Unique Accommodation’ category at the recent 2012 Hunter & Central Coast Tourism Awards. The Awards are held annually to celebrate…
Millbrook Estate Winery saves power
Millbrook Estate Winery has just been successful in winning the “Business Energy Saving Tips” competition from TRUenergy for the month of March. The competition was…
A Day on the Green with classic Oz rock
“Classic Australian rock returns to Bimbadgen Winery in November, led by the Hoodoo Gurus. Day on the Green has announced that its first concert for the…
Lulu and Rory’s Fun Vintage Wollombi Wedding
“An awesome country farm in Wollombi, Hunter Valley. Vintage suits, braces, lace and lavender. 1950’s furniture scattered under a brilliant white marquee. Endless beautiful details and thoughtful touches. Most…
Win a Wollombi Experience for 2!
Today we launch our Win a Wollombi Experience for 2 valued at over $900! Thanks to all the local businesses taking part including the fantastic…
Devo and Simple Minds headed to Hunter
“Simple Minds and Devo will headline the first A Day On The Green show at Bimbadgen Estate this summer. The line-up has a retro feel…
Green Feet: compostable slippers – a first for Australian luxury accommodation
Somewhere Unique have become the first Australian accommodation property to supply guests with 100% biodegradable BioFootwear slippers! Following a number of guest comments in the colder…
Somewhere Unique earns 2012 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence
Somewhere Unique , a couples-only accommodation property in the NSW Hunter Valley, announced today that it has received a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence Award for 2012.…
The Lost Post Offices of Australia – Wollombi (2325)
“Today Wollombi is a quaint village, that is steeped in Australia’s convict history, with many fine buildings that have stood the test of time, including…
Back on the chain gang
Ben Stubbs walks to Wisemans Ferry along the Convict Trail, a 43-kilometre remnant of mighty road works begun in the 1820s. “We have a real…
Avoca House B&B Farmstay
“Tempted to make a tree-change but not sure how to bridge the gap between your lifestyle and the lifestyle you want to lead? Angela and…
Olives and oranges
“The view from the little villa’s front deck is of silvery-leafed olive trees planted in parades. It could be somewhere deep in Italy were it not…
George Michael to perform in Hunter Valley
“Pop Star George Michael will wrap up his Australian tour in the Hunter Valley in December. The British singer has announced he will return to Australia…
St Heliers prison art on show
“It has been nine years of sometimes nail-biting anxiety, but the Wollombi Cultural Centre’s Inside Art show, which brings the works of prison inmates to…
Grow old along with me
“A little story about Amanda and Graham… Girl sees boy. Boy sees dimples. They fall in love. Boy does incredibly romantic things for girl, including finding vintage copy of…
Tea & Tarot at Bohemia
Join Haydn Scullin of Divinity Tarot, psychic & tarot reader par excellence for a cuppa home grown peppermint tea & a reading on the Australia Day Saturday…
Wollombi & Exisle Publishing
“We were headed, in particular, for Wollombi, a small country town hiding some famous locals like ex-News Limited CEO John Hartigan, John Newcombe, Philip Noyce…
A secret wedding ceremony
“WEARING a secret smile and pre-loved Armani, Channel 7’s star newsreader Chris Bath has married sports reporter Jim Wilson. And as The Sunday Telegraph’s exclusive…
Wollombi bridge work complete
“Work to replace several timber bridges in the Cessnock area has been completed. Cessnock City Council matched funding on a dollar for dollar basis and contracted…
Wollombi Accommodation the most ‘Unique’ in NSW
Somewhere Unique was announced as the GOLD WINNER in the ‘Unique Accommodation’ category at the 2011 New South Wales Tourism Awards. The NSW Tourism Awards are held annually to celebrate…
Wollombi Artist wins Sculpture by the Sea
“Hunter Valley artist Paul Selwood was announced at this year’s launch, on Thursday 3 November, as the winner of Sculpture by the Sea, Bondi 2011…
Regional Flagship Events Funding for Sculpture in the Vineyards
Sculpture in the Vineyards has received Regional Flagship Events funding for 2012. A big congratulations to the organisers who work tirelessly to create this fantastic…
Tourism Award Finalist – ‘Somewhere Unique’
Somewhere Unique was announced as a Finalist in the ‘Unique Accommodation’ category at the 2011 New South Wales Tourism Awards. The NSW Tourism Awards are held annually to celebrate…
Sculpture in the Vineyards
“SCULPTORS have mixed cheese, wine and the countryside to bring artwork to the public. Sculpture in the Vineyards has opened along the Wollombi Valley Wine Trail…
Artwork in the vineyards
“Wollombi attracts many tourists over the summer period and this exhibiton is a way of showing the world what we can do. This year’s contemporary…
Sculpture has fluid appeal
“IN just two years emerging Marks Point sculptor Joanna O’Toole has won several awards for her work. Now the mother of three is bringing one…
Baby steps in the bush
“Joel Gibson introduces his daughter to the farmyard at a stylish retreat near Wollombi. Avoca House B&B Farmstay … seem to have struck the perfect…
I love you infinity
“Melissa Singer takes the opportunity to advance the romance at a bush retreat in the Hunter. New owners have given Wild Edge a nip and…
Boutique boozing in the Hunter Valley
“Catriona was surprised to see that Wollombi is a bustling village. It’s rich in Aboriginal and colonial history, there is a museum, historical buildings and…
Aboriginal culture comes alive at Wollombi Corroboree
“THE fires of history and tradition will burn brightly in the Hunter Valley tonight at the annual Wollombi Corroboree. More than 100 people are expected…
A vine setting for art spectacle
“There was an obvious reason for Undercliff Winery co-owner Jane Hamshere to offer her acreage as a venue for Sculpture in the Vineyards. ‘‘It’s my…
DVD promotes Wollombi village
“It may have taken two years but Wollombi has finally clawed its way out of tough economic times, and a special event tomorrow will signal…
Stuck in a rut
“Debra Jopson finds herself on the edge of wine country and in the middle of deer mating season at Cedar Creek Cottages. There are six…
To avoid wildlife, go bush
“We have just come from checking into our tranquil haven, Somewhere Unique … touches are abundant and thoughtful: Natio bath products, candles, local soaps and…
Wollombi scarecrow festival begins
“THEY might keep birds off crops, but Wollombi is hoping they do not scare away tourists. In its fourth year, the event was a bit…
The magnetic north
“Our destination, Settlers Cottage at Undercliff Winery, is on a well-used dirt road just outside the village. It’s dark when we arrive but the winery…
Tipple among the lavender
“Cedar Creek is a 220-hectare property with seven hectares of vineyards, 40 head of cattle, more than 200 deer and its own cellar door, Stonehurst…
Go ahead, shake your grove thing
“Valleyfield Escape is the perfect spot for doing absolutely nothing. A villa on a 100-plus-hectare property owned by restaurateur Armando Percuoco, who operates Paddington’s revered…
So near and yet so far
“It doesn’t take long before you feel like a local in this friendly country town, writes Louise Southerden. This is Wollombi, a little country town…