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Werakata National Park Cessnock National park offering bushwalking, mountain bike riding and picnicking located near Cessnock. Werakata National park is located within one of the largest patch of remnant vegetation on the floor of the Hunter Valley. Picnic tables are located at Astills Picnic Area off Lomas Lane.

Undercliff Winery and Gallery Wollombi Undercliff Winery was established as a mixed farm in 1846. In 1990 vineyards were planted with Semillon and Shiraz, varieties having a long successful association with the region.

Blackbutt Reserve New Lambton Blackbutt Reserve occupies approximately 182 hectares of land six kilometres from Newcastle city centre.

Yara Balba Art Studio Mandalong Yara Balba Art Studio at Mandalong near Morisset - only one hour North from Wahroonga along the F3, offers a unique Farm Studio for creative arts workshops and specialist classes. Catering for individuals and groups of up to 25 People, Children, Youth, Adults and people living with Disabilities.

Nobbys Beach Newcastle Newcastle's highest profile beach, with council Lifeguard Services provided Monday to Saturday year round and volunteer members of Nobbys Surf Lifesaving Club provide beach patrols on Sundays during the swimming season.

Bogey Hole Newcastle Take a dip in the Bogey Hole, which was cut into ocean rocks by convict labour in 1819.

Paintball Petes Toronto Paintball is a unique game of tag, hide and seek in the bush or on manmade fields.

Newcastle Beach Newcastle Newcastle Beach has a reputation for being one of the best surf locations in Australia and is a favoured spot for board riders wishing to catch that perfect wave off Newcastle Point.

Barrington Tops National Park Gloucester Carved out of an ancient volcano, the Barrington Tops National Park rises from near sea level to over 1500 metres. In the lower valleys, you will find World Heritage-listed subtropical rainforests. Up on the plateau, there is subalpine woodland which regularly sees snow in winter.

Newcastle Ocean Baths Newcastle With its distinctive and architecturally significant Art Deco pavilion, Newcastle Ocean Baths is one of the city's outstanding historic landmarks and is a popular informal open air studio for amateur photographers. The Ocean Baths were constructed and in use before WWI, though not formally opened until the 1920s.

Dixon Park Beach Merewether Dixon Park Beach has Council Lifeguard Services provided Monday to Saturday during swimming season and volunteer members of Dixon Park Surf Lifesaving Club providing beach patrols on Sundays during the...

Lake Macquarie State Conservation Area Morisset East Seven areas around the foreshore of Lake Macquarie make up the state conservation area.

Lake Macquarie Blacksmiths One of Australia's largest permanent coastal salt water lake, also the name of the surrounding city with the main towns being Belmont, Charlestown, Cooranbong, Toronto, Swansea and Morisset.

Stockton Beach Stockton Situated at the southern end of Newcastle Bight there is a sweeping expanse of sand and sand dunes, as well as views stretching back to Port Stephens. Council Lifeguard Services provided Monday to Saturday during the swimming season and Easter Holiday periods.

Barrington Tops National Park - Honeysuckle Forest Track Barrington Tops From the Honeysuckle day use area on the Barrington Tops Forest Road, this sheltered circuit walk loops through magnificent Antarctic beech forest and thickets of soft tree fern. It's a special delight in the misty rain, common on the Barrington tops.

Fort Scratchley Historic Site Newcastle East There is so much to do at Fort Scratchley Historic Site.

Hunter Valley Zoo Nulkaba Located within the Hunter's scenic and popular Wine Country, Hunter Valley Zoo has acres of both Australian and exotic animals. Feed the animals...

Tocal Homestead Paterson Tocal Homestead is an important rural heritage site because much of the site, including barns, stables and the original residence built in 1822, remains intact. The Homestead (built in 1841) is set on a 2200ha property encompassing natural wetlands, dry sclerophyll forests and rainforest remnants.

King Edward Park Newcastle King Edward Park was dedicated as a recreation reserve in 1863.

TreeTop Adventure Park - Newcastle Minmi The TreeTop Adventure Park consists of 96 challenges in the tree tops, where participants can slide down flying foxes, move from tree to tree on suspension bridges and enjoy many other exciting activities up to 20 metres above the forest floor! Within the beautiful site of Blue Gum Hills Regional Park...

Moorebank Vineyard Estate Pokolbin Moorebank is a family owned and operated vineyard estate located in Pokolbin in the Hunter Valley with a relaxed and informative cellar door where you can taste a range of sustainably grown wines along with a range of wine inspired handmade condiments including the famous Spicy Grape Sauce and fresh...

Yengo National Park Bulga Stretching over 70 kilometres from Wisemans Ferry to the Hunter Valley, Yengo National Park is a wild area of steep gorges and rocky ridges. The area is rich in Aboriginal and cultural heritage. Yengo, especially Mount Yengo, is significant to local Aboriginal communities.

Barrington Outdoor Adventure Centre Gloucester Barrington Outdoor Adventure Centre offers exciting half day, one day and two day tours in the scenic foothills of the World Heritage-listed Barrington Tops wilderness area, just over an hour north-west of Newcastle. Go on a thrilling white water adventure by canoe or kayak, or on an adrenalin pumping mountain bike...

Merewether Beach Merewether Merewether Beach, home of four times World Surfing Champion, Mark Richards and Malibu Surfboard Riding Champion, Martin McMillan.

The Bathers Way Newcastle Stretching from the commanding lighthouse at Nobbys Headland to the coastal wilderness of Glenrock Reserve and the early coal workings at Burwood Beach, Newcastle's Bathers Way is a scenic five kilometre coastal walk waiting for you to discover, play, swim and eat any way you choose. Take two hours to walk...

Hunter Wetlands Centre Shortland The Hunter Wetlands Centre is a conservation sanctuary, providing a habitat for over 250 wildlife species.

Barrington Tops National Park Walks Gloucester This rugged park is full of contrasts. Carved out of an ancient volcano, Barrington Tops National Park rises from near sea level to over 1500 metres.

Blacksmiths Beach Blacksmiths Blacksmiths Beach is a patrolled beach at the southern end of a nine-mile stretch of coastline. It is popular with families, as it is known as being safe for swimming.

Earlyn Tea-Garden Gloucester Earlyn Country Tea-Garden has been developed on a rural property as a specialty tea-garden. The gardens and associated infrastructure have been established as an original and interesting display set in an idyllic location that offers visitors the opportunity to relax and take time to enjoy the surroundings.

Newcastle East Heritage Walk Newcastle Newcastle East is the birthplace of the city and the Hunter Region.