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The Hunter Valley

The Hunter Region, more commonly known as the Hunter Valley, is a region of New South Wales, extending from approximately 120 km (75 mi) to 310 km (193 mi) north of Sydney, Australia with an approximate population of 590,000 people.

 

The Hunter Region is one of Australia's most famous wine-growing regions, known for both its red and white wine varieties.


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More than half of the population live in the coastal cities of Newcastle and Lake Macquarie. There are also numerous other towns and villages scattered across the valley in the eleven Local Government Areas that occupy the region. These eleven LGAs are:


  • Cessnock City Council
  • Dungog Shire Council
  • Gloucester Shire Council
  • Great Lakes Council
  • Lake Macquarie City Council
  • Maitland City Council
  • Muswellbrook Shire Council
  • Newcastle City Council
  • Port Stephens Council
  • Singleton Shire Council
  • Upper Hunter Shire Council
 

Industries

The Hunter Region is one of Australia's most famous wine-growing regions, known for both its red and white wine varieties. The most important economic activity in the valley is coal mining (through businesses such as CSR & BHP), mostly for export. Other major industries include power generation through the Bayswater & Liddell Coal fired power station's, dairy farming and beef cattle farming. The port at Newcastle is the world's largest export facility for coal, most of which is brought to the port via railway.

Tourism

The Hunter Valley is a major tourist destination in New South Wales and is the 6th most visited place in Australia attracting more than 2.5 million people annually. The Pokolbin area has a large number of vineyards, restaurants, shops, golf courses and country guesthouses. Other parts of the valley are also well known for wine. The Upper Hunter area around Scone is one of the largest horse breeding areas in the world.

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There are regular events held in the Hunter for visitors, including the Hunter Valley Steam Trains running the first three Sundays of each month and regular scenic cruises on the Hunter River and Lake Macquarie.

 Towns and cities

Newcastle, situated at the mouth of the Hunter River, is the largest city in the region. Its immediate metropolitan area includes Lake Macquarie, though its statistical division also includes the Maitland, Cessnock and Port Stephens areas. Other major centres of the Hunter Region are Dungog, Forster/Tuncurry, Gloucester, Kurri Kurri, Muswellbrook, Scone and Singleton.


 

Activities and Tours

 


Growth

The Hunter Region is growing both economically and culturally. New residential areas are being developed throughout the region to accommodate people attracted to the area by employment opportunities, the family-friendly environment and affordable housing prices. The state government is working with local government to plan for further growth which is expected to continue for several decades. There is even a proposal for a new town of 50,000 to be built near Branxton.



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Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley

430 Wine Country Drive, Lovedale.
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Cypress Lakes Resort

Cnr McDonalds & Thompsons Roads, Pokolbin.
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Eaglereach Wilderness Resort

Summer Hill Road, Vacy

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Harrigans Irish Pub & Accommodation

Broke Road, Pokolbin.

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Hunter Resort

Cnr Broke & McDonalds Roads, Pokolbin.
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Peppers Convent

Halls Road, Pokolbin.
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Peppers Guesthouse

Ekerts Road, Pokolbin.
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Pokolbin
Village Resort

188 Broke Road Pokolbin.

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Sebel
Kirkton Park

Oakey Creek Road, Pokolbin.
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Tallawanta Lodge

Cnr Broke and McDonalds Rd, Pokolbin.

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The Vintage by Grand Mercure Apartments

Vintage Drive, Rothbury, Hunter Valley.

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Tower Lodge

Halls Road, Pokolbin.
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Wineries

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