CESSNOCK - NEW SOUTH WALES - 2325
Population: 17,790,  
Height above sea level: ,  
Latitude: -32.5300
Longitude: 151.2000
Location:  155km.north of Sydney
Highway: Off New England Hwy (15) 
Nearest Major Town: Cessnock
Nearest Airport: Cessnock
Touring Area: Hunter Valley and Coast
The Cessnock Hotel
In the Hunter Valley wine region of mid-northern NSW it was formerly a coal mning town. Plenty of galleries, wineries antique and craft shops to visit.
Jazz concerts in October, Vintage Festival in February.
An easy 45 minute drive from the Pacific Highway west of Newcastle and you'll arrive in Australia's oldest wine region. It's a perfect detour with a great variety of attractions for a few hours break or a relaxing overnight stay. Enjoy over 50 wineries, 40 places to stay and restaurants to match. Go hot air ballooning, horse riding, 4WD & cycle touring or a round of golf at Australia's newest golf resort.
PLACES OF INTEREST:
  • Wineries
  • Hot Air Ballooning over the Hunter Valley
  • Horseriding
    ACCOMMODATION & SERVICES:

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    INFORMATION CENTRE:
    Cessnock Visitor Informtion Centre
    Turner Park, Aberdare Rd. Cessnock. N.S.W.
    Ph: (02) 4990 4477. Fax: (02) 4991 4518
    HOW TO GET THERE:
  • By car or coach along the New England Highway from Sydney.
  • Coach or Rail
  • Airport at Newcastle

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