Newcastle is perfectly positioned for great pre and post touring options.
Capital of and gateway to the Hunter Region, Newcastle is within 55
minutes drive from the world famous Hunter Valley Wine Country, offering
wine, cheese, beer and chocolate tasting, unique accommodation, galleries,
shopping, the largest display gardens in the southern hemisphere and
much more. To the north is Port Stephens Blue Water Wonderland where
you can enjoy a whale and dolphin watching cruise, go four wheel driving
on the sand dunes or experience the excitement of deep sea fishing.
Newcastle also offers a great variety of Activites
and Attractions.
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From golden surfing beaches and tranquil lake cruising to untouched
mountain wilderness and quaint waterfront towns, Lake Macquarie is the
perfect destination for relaxation and indulgence. All located only
25 minutes south of Newcastle.
This vast blue saltwater expanse is one of the largest lakes in the
Southern Hemisphere and at four times the size of Sydney Harbour is
perfect for sailing, fishing, swimming, cruising and scuba diving.
Enjoy peaceful strolls around the lake foreshore, or take a swim
at one of the many sun-drenched beaches that dot the coastline. From
sheltered sandy coves to rock pools and sea caves, the beaches of Lake
Macquarie are there to discover and explore.
The Watagan Mountains are a stunning backdrop to the Lake and well
worth visiting for the panoramic views. Take one of the many hiking
tracks, or traverse the mountains by bike, horseback or four-wheel drive.
Suggested Inclusions
- Take a Lake Cruise and explore the spectacular waterways of Lake
Macquarie.
- Enjoy a BBQ lunch or fish & chips and picnic on the foreshore
- relax, take a walk, bike ride, or roller blade around the foreshore
at Warners Bay.
- Test your skill at sailing, scuba diving, jet skiing, water skiing,
boating and fishing.
- Listen to Jazz by the Lake on Friday evenings at Warners Bay and
Sunday afternoons in Toronto.
Port Stephens Blue Water Wonderland boasts a waterway two and a half
times the size of Sydney Harbour.
The diversity of this unique region is one of its main attractions
- one minute you’re cruising with the local dolphins the next
careering down the face of a monumental sand dune. A total experience
for delegates and families alike - all year round. Golf, gamefishing,
snorkelling, sailing, koalas, kayaks, camel rides, cruises, hydrotherapy,
hiking, wine tasting, windsurfing and much more.
Suggested Inclusions
- Go for a Quad Bike Ride on the Stockton Sand Dunes
- Enjoy a dolphin and whale watching cruise and swim in the boom
net!
- A seaside lunch at the marina surrounded by water and resort boutiques
Hunter Valley Wine Country is a 55 minute drive from Newcastle. Set
against the dramatic backdrop of the Brokenback Range, the area now
yields more than a hundred wineries and cellar doors, embracing areas
such as Pokolbin, Rothbury, Broke Fordwich, Lovedale, Wollombi Valley
and Mount View.
If you are hunting for something new to do, try experiencing a glorious
sunrise from a hot air balloon, horse ride through a vineyard, browse
through galleries and antique shops, or see the Valley by horse and
carriage, bicycle or even limousine!
The Hunter Valley is known for its award winning wines, however the
valley now supports a burgeoning olive industry with cold pressed olive
oil and other olive products. You will also find wood fired bread, delicious
Hunter cheeses, stone fruits, table grapes, honey, home made condiments
and sauces, and even chocolate made with chilli.
Suggested Inclusions
- Leisurely lunch at one of the Hunters fine restaurants or cafes.
- Take a walk through the Hunter Valley Gardens, the largest display
gardens in the southern hemisphere
- Enjoy wine tasting at one of 100 wineries in Hunter Valley Wine
Country
- Sunrise hot air balloon flights including champagne breakfast and
flight certificate
- Shopping and browsing and Art and craft galleries, gift shops.
- Enjoy a round of golf on one of the Hunter Valley’s world
class courses
Explore the Hunter's World Heritage Area – Barrington Tops
Tour historic towns and small country villages, go bushwalking, four
wheel driving, swimming, canoeing and horse riding. Enjoy a picnic lunch
in World Heritage surroundings next to fast flowing streams, laze in
the sunshine and admire the beautiful scenery – the Antarctic
beech forests, the waterfalls, the sphagnum moss areas.
Accommodation ranges from luxury resorts to basic cabins, from bed
and breakfast to caravan and camping in the picturesque mountain ranges
and riverside areas. There is an extensive range of eateries to suit
all palettes. The Information Centres at Gloucester and Dungog will
guide you through your choices.
Suggested Inclusions
- Tour historic towns and small country villages
- Explore the picturesque mountain ranges and riverside areas
- Visit the Devils Hole lookout and view the magnificent wilderness
area
In Hunter River Country you will meet farmers selling fresh local
produce, chefs with amazing culinary skills, cosy heritage riverside
cafes, and quiet vineyards where you can hear tales of each wine from
the maker.
Challenge yourself with something new- take a flight into a world
past, spend a night in a gaol cell or sit back and watch a movie under
the stars.
Remember how to take pleasure in the small things - the smell of
fresh bacon and eggs, the feel of crisp white sheets, the taste of homegrown
tomatoes, courtesy of our many quality accommodation providers.
Hunter River Country includes the villages of Bolwarra, Largs, Lochinvar,
Lorn, Luskintyre, Morpeth, Paterson, Rosebrook and Tocal and the areas
of East Maitland and Rutherford.
Suggested Inclusions
- Discover Morpeth, a village with boundless charm and character,
unforgettable hospitality, the finest fashion, art & distinctive
crafts, fabulous restaurants & boutique function centres - all
in a settlement that is steeped in Australian colonial history.
- Experience what life was like ‘on the inside’ at the
Maitland Gaol, a maximum security prison for 150 years. Take part in
an ex-inmate, ex-officer or psychic tour where the walls of the Gaol
will speak a thousand chilling words! Self-guided tours are also available.
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