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Town in New South Wales, Australia
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Cessnock (population 18,000) is adjacent to Australia's oldest wine growing region, the Lower Hunter Valley vineyards (including Pokolbin). The city has a strong working-class feel, which contrasts markedly with the nearby tourist's playground that is the Lower Hunter wine country.
Popular with the locals and serves inexpensive, Indian food.
On Vincent Street, next to Indian on Hunter, and serves fantastic Thai food.
Also has a reputation for serving great Thai cuisine.
Serves excellent Italian food of comparable quality to most of the more expensive restaurants in Pokolbin.
Provides excellent drinks, food and entertainment. A small country style pub with modern and local favorite style dishes.
Cessnock accommodation with 29 guest rooms including double, twin or family rooms. Features a pool and restaurant, close to local wine region.
Set on 10 hectares in the Hunter Valley wine region, this serene hotel with vineyards and woodland is 2 km from Hunter Valley Gardens and 4 km off the B82, about 15 minutes drive from Cessnock.
By train and bus
If you're planning a public transport trip from Sydney, the most convenient method is to take the direct booked train to Morisset, on NSW Trainlink booked services.
Please be aware that Australia has strict drink driving laws that are policed throughout Cessnock and the Hunter Valley, so unless you have a designated driver who has agreed to stay sober, you should join an organised…
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