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Amanda’s On The Edge Charades Restaurant Harvest Restaurant Restaurant Cuvee Shakey Tables The Cellar Restaurant The Mill Restaurant Twine Restaurant
Alfresco Dining
Amanda’s On The Edge Bistro Molines Blaxlands Inn Restaurant Botanica The Olive Tree Restaurant The Verandah Restaurant Twine Restaurant
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Hotel/ Bars/ Lounge/ Wine Bar Australian Hotel Bodega Restaurant & Bar Blaxlands Inn Brokenback Bar Royal Federal Hotel Wandin Wine Bar & Diner
Bistro
Bistro Molines Bistro Vinden
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Casual Cuisine / Dining Australian Hotel Black Creek Farm Café Enzo Cracked Pepper Leaves & Fishes Royal Federal Hotel SSS BBQ Barns
Contemporary Dining Boy-O-Boy Bistro Vinden Charades Restaurant Emerson’s At Pokolbin Muse Restaurant & Café Nightingale’s Restaurant Roberts Restaurant Shakey Tables The Cellar Restaurant
Dessert
Sabor In The Hunter
European
Bistro Molines Muse Kitchen Fine Dining Muse Restaurant & Cafe Margan Restaurant Roberts Restaurant
Food Sharing
Black Creek Farm Leaves & Fishes The Verandah Restaurant Wandin Wine Bar & Diner
Food / Wine Matching Bistro Vinden Charades Restaurant Harvest Restaurant RidgeView Sabor In The Hunter
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French/ Mediterranean/ Rustic Boy-O-Boy Bistro Molines Margan Restaurant The Olive Tree Restaurant
Gourmet Pies Blaxlands Inn
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Restaurant Japanese Oishii
Modern Australian
Amanda’s On The Edge Bodega Restaurant & Bar Charades Restaurant Cracked Pepper Nightingale’s Restaurant Restaurant Botanica Restaurant Cuvee Shakey Tables The Cellar Restaurant Twine Restaurant
Organic
Bistro Vinden Cracked Pepper Restaurant Botanica
Pasta / Pizza
1843 Harvest Café Brokenback Bar
Ribs
SSS BBQ Barns
Seafood
Bistro Vinden Leaves & Fishes Twine Restaurant
Steak
Blaxlands Inn SSS BBQ Barns
Tapas
Brokenback Bar Emerson’s At Pokolbin Harvest Restaurant RidgeView The Mill Restaurant The Verandah Restaurant Wandin Wine Bar & Diner
Thai
Blue Thai Oishii
Themed Restaurant Shakey Tables SSS BBQ Barns
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Winery/ Vineyard/ Restaurant/ Café/ Coffee 1843 Harvest Café 43 15 Amanda’s On The Edge 38 Bistro Vinden 2 Black Creek Farm 25 Café Enzo 14 Cracked Pepper Harvest Restaurant - Hope Estate 28 49 Margan Restaurant Muse Kitchen - Keith Tulloch Winery 18 51 Muse Restaurant & Café 24 Nightingale’s Restaurant 9 Restaurant Botanica 30 & 31 RidgeView 17 The Olive Tree Restaurant 41 The Verandah Restaurant
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hunter valley
Today, the Hunter Valley is certainly one of Australia’s most well-known wine regions, which, since its foundation, has produced many fine, world recognised wines. There are over 120 wineries producing a wide array of exceptional wines reflective of their origin. Whilst Hunter Valley Wine Country is famous for its great wines, there are also a number of other activities to discover and enjoy. From beautiful art galleries, gardens, bicycle tours & hot air ballooning, there are a myriad of things to do. When visiting the Hunter Valley, most people don’t want to leave, and why would you? With amazing wines, fabulous local produce & quality restaurants, cosy accommodation properties, quaint galleries showcasing talented local artists & gorgeous scenery. Whilst it is the Hunter Valley as a whole that is recognised and remembered as a world-class wine region and tourism destination, the region is made up of a number of small communities, townships and localities. Each of them has their own secrets to reveal and can be discovered on their own or as part of a Hunter Valley trail. Broke Fordwich is home to boutique wineries and quality country accommodation with splendid vistas. Exceptional wines, fine restaurants and a gourmet selection of local produce make a visit to this area a must. East of Pokolbin you will discover Lovedale. Known for its community of boutique wineries, cellar doors, quality accommodation, restaurants and unique galleries, Lovedale is also were the now famous Lovedale Long Lunch takes place every year in May. Pokolbin/Rothbury forms the epi-centre of Wine Country. It is where most of the Hunter Valley’s first vineyards were planted and were you will find the largest collection of wineries, accommodation houses, restaurants and activities. And, of course, you will also find many of the original families here. Mount View is one of the most idyllic and scenic parts of the Hunter Valley. Enjoy Mount View Road, from the south-eastern end of Pokolbin south to Millfield Village. The road winds its way around the breathtakingly beautiful Brokenback Range and reveals vistas you’ll just have to capture. 12
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The picturesque Wollombi Valley and its historic village are home to many old convict structures and ancient Aboriginal sites. Wollombi Village is famed for its heritage colonial architecture and is the gateway to the convict trail, National Parks, boutique wineries and museums. Dalwood is located off the New England Highway. You will find these small village centres displaying historic architecture, arts & crafts stores and friendly locals. Dalwood is also the site of the Hunter Valley’s first grapevines and you will find links to the area’s history at Wyndham Estate. Cessnock is just of the F3 Freeway and is Wine Country’s hub for business and shopping. Here you will find everything you need from groceries, gifts, fashion and the Performing Arts Centre as well as the essential services including post office and banks. There are also several accommodation options, restaurants, cafés and pubs.
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Singleton/Upper Hunter via the New England Highway, the Golden Hwy, Putty Road or Hermitage Road, this sub-region offers boutique wineries, rolling pasture, horse studs and natural wonders – including Lake St Clair – and an intriguing mix of heritage, country charm and modern sophistication. Around Hermitage at the northern end of Pokolbin this friendly rural destination offers a wide range of accommodation styles, restaurants, cafes and galleries. It is also where some of the region’s most acclaimed vignerons and winemakers both work and live. Another world awaits within Maitland, your opportunities and experiences are limited only by your imagination. On arrival to the area, adventure, exploration, indulgence and relaxation await you. This is your chance to start a new chapter and unearth another world. Step into the historic town of Morpeth, the Hunter Valley’s premier boutique shopping and dining venue. Wander down the gorgeous sandstone streets to find colonial buildings occupied by modern and inviting cafés, pubs, galleries, boutiques, antique shops and local businesses. Morpeth is situated on the banks for the Hunter River, just two hours drive north from Sydney. Come and explore……….. 13
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Divvy Dishes
(To Share Amongst Friends)
Chilli Cornbread w/ Tomato Chutney Warm Ciabatta w/ Grilled Chorizo & Olives Salted Baby Squid w/ Fresh Lemon Smoked Salmon & Crab Rolls Sizzling Garlic & Chilli Prawns Pan Seared Scallops w/ Pea Puree & Crisp Pancetta Gnocchi Gorgonzola Fried Goats Cheese w/ Caramelised Onions & Honey Pork Fajitas w/ Guacamole, Salsa & Sour Cream Wagyu Beef & Vintage Cheddar Sliders Spicy Lamb Cutlets w/ Cous Cous & Hummus Mini Fillet Mignon w/ Mustard & Red Wine Jus Salad Nicoise w/ Red Wine Vinaigrette Rocket, Pear, Parmesan & Walnut Salad ~Seasonal Menu ~
Cnr Wilderness & Lovedale Rds ~ Lovedale NSW 2320 Lunch 7 Days & Dinner Thursday to Saturday Bookings Recommended ~ 02 4930 9888
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special events
MARKETS IN THE HUNTER All year round FARMERS & ARTISAN MARKETS 3rd Saturday of each month - 8am to 4pm 133 Morpeth Road, East Maitland HAND MADE IN THE HUNTER 2nd & 4th Saturday of each month - 9am to 4pm Kevin Sobels Wines, Hall Road, Pokolbin HV GARDENS VILLAGE MARKETS 3rd Saturday of each month - 10am to 4pm Broke Road, Pokolbin MAITLAND MARKETS 1st Sunday of each month / 3rd Sunday October to December 8am to 2pm - Maitland Showground. MORISSET MEGA MARKETS Every Saturday, Sunday & Public Holiday Mondays - 8.30am to 4.30pm Off F3 Freeway, Morisset exit LAGUNA MARKETS - 3rd Sunday of each Month - 9.30am to 1pm Laguna 8kms south of Wollombi WYEE COMMUNITY MARKETS 2nd Saturday of each month - Wyee Hall Grounds CHRISTMAS LIGHTS SPECTACULAR 9 November 2012 - 26 January 2013 Hunter Valley Gardens Christmas Lights Spectacular has an exciting new display of over a million lights plus festive food, beverages, Children’s entertainment and Santa! Tickets: $20 Adults, $15 Children (4 - 15), Children 3 & under FREE, $60 Family (2 adults & 2 children) with $5 for an extra child. 6.30pm - 10pm Hunter Valley Gardens, Broke Road, Pokolbin www.hvg.com.au 44
CAROLS AT THE GARDENS 8 December 2012 Join Hunter Valley Gardens for this community event and experience the wonder and spirit of Christmas under the stars! 6.30pm - 9.30pm Hunter Valley Gardens, Broke Road, Pokolbin www.hvg.com.au JACK NEWTON CELEBRITY CLASSIC 18 - 19 December 2012 The Jack’ pro-am 36 hole golf tournament combines 50 celebrities ranging from sporting greats, comedians, entertainers, film stars and television personalities with 50 professional golfers. Ph: 02 4993 1524 www.cypresslakes.com.au ROTARY CAROLS IN ALL SAINTS 13 December 2012 5.30pm - 6.30pm All Saints Church, High Street, Singleton THIRSTY MERC 31 December 2012 7pm Tickets $53.50 Ph: 1800 800 522 Harrigans Irish Pub Broke Road, Pokolbin www.harrigansirishpub.com.au
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REG LINDSAY RODEO 9 March 2013 Gates open at 2pm and the Rodeo will start at 4pm Tickets Ph: 1800 777 444. Hope Estate 2213 Broke Road, Pokolbin www.reglindsay.com.au 4TH VINTAGE COMMERCIAL TRUCK SHOW 9 - 10 March 2013 The Truck Muster is a display of beautifully restored trucks and machinery from a bygone era to be enjoyed by both young and old members of the family. Maitland Showground www.hunteroldtrucks.com A LITTLE BIT OF ITALY IN BROKE 13 - 14 April 2013 Now in its 8th year, the festival that started out as a private dinner catered by an Italian chef has now grown into a celebration of all that is wine, food, music, family and community. 10am - 4pm Various venues around the Broke Fordwich Wine Region www.brokefordwich.com.au GROOVIN THE MOO 27 April 2013 With a penchant for assembling a handpicked and diverse range of international, national and local artists, GTM Maitland features an impressive double outdoor stage as well as the magnificent Moulin Rouge big top tent. www.gtm.net.au
GUM BALL 25 - 28 April 2013 The Gum Ball is a big slice of authentic country gold. A down to earth annual festival experience, designed for both young and old, located at Belford in the Hunter Valley. For tickets & more information go to www.thegumball.com.au STEAMFEST 13 - 14 April 2013 The weekend includes, the ever so popular Great Train Race on Sunday morning. The Grand Parade on the Rally Ground covering the evolution of transport through time, the Steamfest Bazaar with over 100 stalls & much more. Maitland Railway Station www.steamfest.com.au LOVEDALE LONG LUNCH 18 - 19 May 2013 A two day wine and food extravaganza in Lovedale the heart of the Hunter Valley! Take part in the progressive style lunch where you can sample gourmet foods from local restaurants and fine wine from a selection of Lovedale. For your ticket go to www.lovedalelonglunch.com.au
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live theatre and music
SIMPLE MINDS A Day on the Green 8 December 2012 3pm - 10pm Tickets Ph: 136 100 Bimbadgen Winery 790 McDonalds Road, Pokolbin www.adayonthegreen.com.au CHRISTMAS MELODIES 10 December 2012 11am Tickets - Adults $25.00 Concession $23.00 Cessnock Performing Arts Centre 198 - 202 Vincent Street, Cessnock www.cessnock.nsw.gov.au/cpac Ph: 02 4990 7134 ELVIS COSTELLO & THE IMPOSTERS A day on the Green 2 February 2013 Tickets Ph: 136 100 Bimbadgen Winery 790 McDonalds Road, Pokolbin www.adayonthegreen.com.au CAROLE KING The Natural Woman Tour 16 February 2013 For tickets Ph: 1800 777 444 Hope Estate 2213 Broke Road, Pokolbin www.hopeestate.com.au 46
COLIN HAY Finding my dance 27 February 2013 8pm Tickets - Adults $49.90 Member $44.90 Cessnock Performing Arts Centre 198 - 202 Vincent Street, Cessnock www.cessnock.nsw.gov.au/cpac Ph: 02 4990 7134 ANIMAL FARM 1 March 2013 8pm Tickets - Adult $40.00 Members $33.00 Pensioners $35.00 Cessnock Performing Arts Centre 198 - 202 Vincent Street, Cessnock www.cessnock.nsw.gov.au/cpac Ph: 02 4990 7134 NEIL YOUNG WITH CRAZY HORSE A day on the Green 9 March 2013 Tickets Ph: 136 100 Bimbadgen Winery 790 McDonalds Road, Pokolbin www.adayonthegreen.com.au
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CMC ROCK THE HUNTER 15 - 17 March 2013 American supergroup Rascal Flatts have been announced as the headline act. Joining them will be international and local stars, including Billy Ray Cyrus, Chris Young, The Band Perry, Adam Brand and Corb Lund and the Hurtin’ Albertans. Hope Estate 2213 Broke Road, Pokolbin Tickets Ph: 1800 777 444 or go to www.cmcrocks.com.au SUNDOWNER 26 & 27 March 2013 8pm Tickets - Adult $50.00 Student $30.00 Cessnock Performing Arts Centre 198 - 202 Vincent Street, Cessnock www.cessnock.nsw.gov.au/cpac Ph: 02 4990 7134 IT’S MY PARTY AND I’LL DIE IF I WANT TO 7 May 2013 8pm Tickets - Adult $40.00 Members $35.00 Pensioners $38.00 Cessnock Performing Arts Centre 198 - 202 Vincent Street, Cessnock www.cessnock.nsw.gov.au/cpac Ph: 02 4990 7134
R&J 21 - 22 May 2013 8pm Tickets - $40.00 Members $35.00 Student $25.00 Cessnock Performing Arts Centre 198 - 202 Vincent Street, Cessnock www.cessnock.nsw.gov.au/cpac Ph: 02 4990 7134
BUDDY ‘N’ ROY Together ‘n’ Alone 24 May 2013 8pm Tickets - Adult $65.00 Cessnock Performing Arts Centre 198 - 202 Vincent Street, Cessnock www.cessnock.nsw.gov.au/cpac Ph: 02 4990 7134
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