Barrington National Park, Hunter Valley and the vineyards.
Hunter Valley Tour - Day -
Hunter Valley Cycling specialise in bringing quality bicycle hire to you. All hires include delivery of bikes to your accommodation or any location in the Vineyard area. Helmet, cycling map and road-side-assistance are also included. It's not often that you are given the opportunity to enjoy the freedom of outdoor exercise in beautiful vineyard surrounds, indulge the senses with a peppery shiraz or a grassy verdelho, and then for all your efforts be rewarded with a gourmet extravaganza! Your senses will be invigorated. Go on, take up the challenge - this is definitely better then the gym!
The township of Wollombi is known, not only for its mixed
cultural ambience but primarily due to the towns close proximity to
the vineyards of the Hunter. Located 30km south of Cessnock (which is
25km west of Newcastle), the surrounding hillsides mark the gateway
to the Hunter Valley.
Indulge in the mind blowing Dr Jurd’s Jungle Juice at Wollombi Tavern
and on Sundays, you can’t go past a Hare Krishna Feast at the
local New Gokula Farm. As they say” chant the Hare Maha Mantra and your
life will be sublime”.
In nearby villages, Aboriginal rock art sites can be visited by foot
or horseback. You could even spend the afternoon, at an old colonial
homestead enjoying a not so traditional devonshire tea or the never
to be missed, "Sunday Roast!" Witha couple of good wineries in Wollombi you maynever have to leave. You can visit native Australian flower farms
or try your hand at grape picking.
There are over a dozen good wineries in the Hunter Valley, some offering light
meals or with restaurants overlooking vineyards and there are no shortages
of Gods nectar.
Don't miss a trip to Barrington Tops, truly one of this regions best
features. The Barrington and Manning Rivers are only two of the many
scenic rivers in this area and with a few adventure tour companies you
will be sure to make the most out of this world heritage listed area.
