Chapman Valley Horse Riding

Steeped in history, the federation gothic building housing Maitland Regional Art Gallery is an awe inspiring example of early 1900's architecture. Officially opened in 1910, the building was constructed to house the Maitland Technical College, which it continued to do until 1987. Known locally as MRAG, each year the gallery shows thousands of artworks and …

This collection includes unusual and exquisite items of clothing and handwork that reflect the fashion and ingenuity of Australians during times of deprivation such as the Great Depression, WWI and …

Try exciting whitewater adventures in a kayak or canoe in Barrington Tops National Park, or go mountain biking on trails through the park's forests. Join a guided tour designed to suit your experience with all equipment provided. Or hire a kayak or canoe and paddle at your own …

Chapman Valley Horse Riding provides horses for all levels of experience, from beginners to advance riders. Experience nature up close as you travel on horse-back through the scenic valleys and mountains of the 2,600-hectare property which has been owned by the Chapman family for more than 170 …

This is a picturesque 6,487 metre, par 72 18-hole championship golf course and is ranked among the top resort courses in …

The eclectic collection reflects the area's rural history, including its dairying, timber and manufacturing industries. A wide range items are on display including household goods, photographic collections, dentist equipment and horse carts and buggies. Guided tours of the museum are available by …

Learn how to create alcohol-infused candy at the Hunter Valley Resort's 90-minute Big Kids Candy cooking classes. Working alongside one of the resort's executive chefs, you will make peanut brittle, marshmallows and rocky road …

With a spectacular backdrop of vineyards and rugged mountain ranges, the Hunter Valley Golf and Country Club is a beautiful 18-hole championship course. Located at Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley, the fully accredited course measures 5,170 metres in length and is suited to golfers of all …

James Estate offers sweeping views of the spectacular mountain ranges and Baerami vineyard from the spacious cellar door sales and tasting area. Enjoy tasting the range of wines as you take in the natural beauty of the region. The ridge walk and mountain bike trails are accessible from the cellar …

The lake is a premium outdoor leisure facility nestled among the hills at the foot of Mount Royal Range near Singleton. Swimming, sailing, water skiing, and camping are a few of the activities enjoyed on the lake. The NSW State Fisheries regularly stocks the lake with bass, golden and silver perch and catfish, making …

Prepare a feast using local produce to create Asian cuisine in a covered courtyard with gorgeous vineyard views. Thai, Balinese, Sichuan, Indonesian and Vietnamese classes are available. Small class sizes (maximum 14) with individual and group bookings are also …

The centre hosts to a variety of events, exhibits and activities as well as displaying for sale a wide range of arts and crafts made by residents of the Cessnock area. Marthaville is the oldest timber sawn home in Cessnock and still retains many of its original …

Admire the charming scenery at Middle Falbrook Bridge over Glennies Creek. The Hunter region has 15 historic bridges constructed before 1905. This timber truss bridge was built in 1904 and gains heritage significance from its design - based on American Ernest de Burgh's truss design - and its association with the expansion of the …

The centre presents travelling and local exhibitions, and art prizes (including the Muswellbrook Photographic Award and the biennial Muswellbrook Open Art Prize) along with periodic selections from the permanent …

The museum houses railway memorabilia from both the steam and diesel eras. The site includes the old Station Master's residence that has been restored to its 1930s exterior appearance and colour scheme. The Rail Motor Society offers visitors tours on board the historical rail motors around the local area and across the …

This volunteer non-profit museum was formed in 1979 to preserve the railway and mining heritage of the Hunter Valley. The museum runs trains on the first three Sundays of each month and every Sunday during school holidays, as well as offering mid week tours and special night time …

The museum is based within the old Council Chambers (formerly lock-up cells) and has a wide variety of interesting artefacts on the history of Singleton including an original horse-drawn ambulance cart, farm machinery and …

Relax and rejuvenate at this luxurious spa offering a wide range of treatments including facials, massages, manicures, pedicures and Healite ll therapy. The Spa Hydrotherapy Lounge features plunge pools overlooking the golf course and an infrared detox …

The Anglican Parish of St Peter at East Maitland is one of the oldest in Australia, commencing with the appointment of the Reverend George Rusden in 1834. The church is decorated in 14th century gothic style and features stained glass and other striking …

The giant sundial in Singleton was built for Australia's bicentennial celebrations in 1988, marking 200 years since the arrival of Britain's First Fleet. It stands as a visible link between the old and the new - an ancient method of time telling set in the midst of the new development in Singleton. The sundial …

The Vintage is a Greg Norman-designed golf course which blends in with the natural surroundings, gently winding its way around undisturbed wetlands, trickling creeks, eucalypt forests, and the vineyards of Beggars Bridge and …

Tocal is a 2,200-hectare property that features one of Australia's finest collections of colonial farm buildings dating from the 1830s. Book a tour to take in the highlights of the heritage site, including the Homestead, the Blackett Barn, Thunderbolt's Cottage and a range of original outbuildings and …

Werakata National Park is loved by locals and its perfect for a day trip from Sydney. There are great cycling and walking trails and in spring they're lined with purple, orange and yellow wildflowers, like acacias and banksias. Birdwatchers are never disappointed as the abundance of food in the park attracts endangered swift parrots, …

A steep and rugged landscape with wet and dry rainforest, rocky outcroppings, and eucalypt groves. Explore one of the many family friendly hiking tracks for the chance to see the park's animals including the wedge-tailed eagle, lyrebird and the endangered brush-tailed rock wallaby. River camping and barbecues make it great location for settling down …

A rugged landscape of steep gorges and rocky ridges, just waiting to be explored by 4WD, mountain bike or foot. Part of the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area, Yengo has spectacular views, remote wilderness and unique Aboriginal cultural heritage, with an abundance of Aboriginal sacred sites and rock engravings to …