Great Eastern Ranges

Region: Hunter Valley and Surrounds

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The Hunter Valley, a leisurely 2 hours north of Sydney, is one of the most popular country getaway regions in New South Wales – known for its gourmet food and wine, sophisticated day spas, golf courses and heritage towns. With over 120 wineries, it's one of the world's most renowned cellar door wine regions.

Towns in the Region

• Broke
• Cessnock
• Copeland
• Dungog
• Singleton
• Gloucester
• Maitland
• Morpeth
• Newcastle
• Pokolbin
• Wollombi

Natural Highlights

Barrington Tops

This 25 km World Heritage listed plateau is set among a series of extinct volcanoes. Surrounded by subtropical rainforest and valleys, it is an excellent place for bushwalking.

Wollemi and Yengo National Parks

Part of the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area, these National Parks stretch up to the Hunter Valley. Enjoy the steep gorges, scenic drives and canoeing.

Watagan Mountain National Park

Watagan Mountain National Park is popular for its picnic spots. Magnificent Red Cedar and Flame Trees line the walk to Gap Creek Falls, where the lookout provides marvellous views of rainforest gullies.

Lake Macquarie

The largest coastal saltwater lake in Australia, Lake Macquarie is 4 times the size of Sydney Harbour. Sail, ski, canoe, jetski and fish on this 25 km stretch of water, and explore over 90 surrounding villages.

We Love…

• Glimpsing into the past – visiting the region's many antique stores, shops and galleries.
• Tasting the region's signature wines – semillon and shiraz.
• Nocturnal walks in the Watagan Mountains – in search of Bandicoots, Koalas and Wallabies.
• Sailing or cruising on Lake Macquarie.

Local Knowledge

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Further Information

• Hunter Valley Wine Country Tourism…
• Upper Hunter Tourist and Visitor Information…
• Tourism New South Wales…