Cessnock

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The largest town in the Hunter Valley wine region is your gateway to all the best wineries in the region and a great place for a rural holiday.

Cessnock is known as the gateway to some of the best wineries in the country. The town’s restaurants and bars serve local produce and wines from the area. The colonial heritage buildings and rural surroundings are the other perfect ingredients for a relaxing holiday in the Australian countryside. Popular activities in the Cessnock area include skydiving, hot air ballooning and playing golf.

Cessnock, the largest town in the Lower Hunter Valley, was once a thriving mining town. Discover the history and creativity of the region at the town’s many cultural institutions, including the Marthaville Arts & Crafts Centre and the Cessnock Court House. Of course, most people come here for the gourmet food and drinks many wineries and farms are within a short driving distance from the township.

Explore the Hunter Valley’s famous wine region by renting a car or joining a coach tour. Visit the wineries and cheese factories in Pokolbin and Mount View, and stop at cellar doors and farm gates to taste fresh local produce. Many have on-site restaurants and some offer behind-the-scenes tours.

Cessnock is surrounded by natural beauty, with the Brokenback Mountains visible from the town. Nearby Werakata National Park is great for bushwalking and mountain bike riding, so pack a picnic and enjoy a day outdoors.

Bring your binoculars because Cessnock is situated within the Hunter Valley Important Bird Area, and is home to many endangered species. See if you can spot a regent honeyeater or the colourful swift parrot.

To get a bird’s-eye view of it all yourself, glide over the town in a hot air balloon as the sun comes up, or sky dive above the wineries. Book these adventures through one of the operators in the township. The Cessnock golf club is near the town centre and welcomes visiting players.

Cessnock is just over 50 kilometres (31 miles) from Newcastle, in the Lower Hunter Valley wine region. Visitors from Sydney can reach the town by car in about two hours or book a seat on the Rover Coaches bus service.

Hunter Valley Motel
Hunter Valley Motel
3 out of 5
30 Allandale Road, Cessnock, NSW
The price is P3,667 per night from 5 Jun to 6 Jun
P3,667
per night
5 Jun - 6 Jun
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly motel in Cessnock. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a terrace. Popular attractions Hunter Valley Gardens and Oaks Golf ...
8/10 Very Good! (182 reviews)
"Great"

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Hunter Valley Motel
Cumberland Motor Inn
Cumberland Motor Inn
3 out of 5
57-61 Cumberland St, Cessnock, NSW
The price is P3,964 per night from 6 May to 7 May
P3,964
per night
6 May - 7 May
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Cessnock. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 15 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (549 reviews)
"It was nice and clean and good to stay in that’s why I keep coming back here"

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Cumberland Motor Inn
Cessnock Motel
Cessnock Motel
4 out of 5
13 Allandale Road, Cessnock, NSW
The price is P3,985 per night from 7 May to 8 May
P3,985
per night
7 May - 8 May
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly motel in Cessnock. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (273 reviews)
"Good and affordable"

Reviewed on Apr 22, 2024

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Jesmond Executive Villas
Jesmond Executive Villas
4 out of 5
189 Newcastle Road, Jesmond, NSW
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Reviewed on Apr 8, 2024

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Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort
Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort
4 out of 5
15 Thompsons Road, Pokolbin, NSW
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Cardiff Executive Apartments
Cardiff Executive Apartments
4 out of 5
49 Macquarie Road, Cardiff, NSW
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Newcastle. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an airport shuttle. Popular attractions Hunter Ice Skating Stadium and Twin Creeks ...
7.8/10 Good! (666 reviews)
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Cardiff Executive Apartments
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