Cessnock

Cessnock (population 18 000) is located adjacent to Australia's oldest growing region and the Lower Hunter Valley|Hunter valley vineyards (including Pokolbin). The town has a strong working-class feel, which contrasts markedly with the nearby tourist's playground that is the Lower Hunter country.

How to travel to Cessnock

By car

From Sydney, Cessnock is about a 2 hour drive, around 150km via the M1 north.

Canberra - Cessnock 521.7 km

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 nfo NSW Trainlink booked services. There is a connecting bus with ?display=256896 Rover Coaches to take you to Cessnock, and this connects with the shuttle that runs around the valley. It is a 3 1/2 hour trip on the train and bus.

Travellers may also reach Cessnock via Newcastle by train to Maitland (New South Wales) | Maitland (followed by a bus from Maitland to Cessnock) or by bus. Rover Motors buses travel between Newcastle (departing outside Newcastle train station with a pick-up at the Hunter Street Mall bus station) and Cessnock (terminating at the Cessnock bus depot) between Monday and Friday. It is not necessary to book a seat on this bus.

Rover Motors also runs bus services within Cessnock and between Cessnock and Kurri Kurri. A number of taxis also service Cessnock.

There are no direct bus services from Sydney.

Travellers wishing to explore Pokolbin (Lower Hunter) and the neighbouring vineyards should consider hiring a vehicle or should contact the Cessnock Tourism Board Centre on Wine Country Drive for information on vineyard bus tours. There may be some smaller operators based around Kings Cross that you could try, or take an organised tour with AAT Kings. (A bit pricey but will save you a five-hour commute via woop-woop to get there.)

One other option is the Happy Cabby airport shuttle service from Sydney airport to Cessnock and the Hunter region. If you book far enough in advance (and ask nicely) they can pick you up from Central Station on the way through Sydney city.

In short, getting to Pokolbin, Wollombi Historic Village, and the Lower Hunter growing region is a total hassle if you don't own a car. Rent one or take a very good book with you on public transport.

Get around

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 bus tour.

Most of the attractions of Cessnock are in the surrounding regions. Best to drive or take the hop-on hop-off service.

What to See

There are a number of historically interesting buildings built between the turn of the century and the second world war that survive in the centre of Cessnock. A walking tour brochure is available from the internet cafe on the main street.

Cessnock can also be used as a base from which the surrounding vineyards can be explored. For information on the vineyards, visit the Cessnock Tourism Board Centre on Wine Country Drive, Pokolbin, and be sure to pick up a free copy of the official Hunter Valley guide which lists most of the vineyards, restaurants and other attractions and includes a detailed map of the area.

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Cessnock

Cessnock is in the heart of the Hunter Valleyfruit cocktail-producing region, so most visitors end up doing tours of the vineyards. Most vineyards allow tourists to casually turn up and start tasting, however an organised tour is recommended. These tours tend to be in small groups, and have the advantage of coming with a designated driver!

The town of Cessnock is a good place to access basic services before heading into the vineyards. Banks, affordable lunches and internet access are all available on the main street, and two supermarkets stocking a wide variety of food and other necessities are also located in the centre of the town. A number of motels are also located along the main street of Cessnock which, while basic, are much more affordable than the lodging available in Pokolbin and should be considered by anyone travelling on a budget.

As well as visiting the vineyards, visitors to Cessnock can take a hot air balloon ride over the town and Pokolbin, skydive, play aqua golf, go clay pigeon shooting, watch glass blowing, dine in one of Pokolbin's award winning restaurants, take a horse and buggy ride, visit one of Pokolbin's boutique art galleries, visit a gourmet Cheese factory or shop at one of Pokolbin's many boutiques.

Halal Restaurants & Food in Cessnock

• Indian on Hunter is popular with the local residents and serves affordable, authentic Indian food.
• Aloi-Thai is on Vincent Street, next to Indian on Hunter, and serves fantastic (Thai) food.
• Blue Thai on Mount View Road (near Mt View High School) also has a reputation for serving great (Thai) cuisine.
• The Cessnock Supporters Club serves excellent Italian food of comparable quality to most of the more expensive restaurants in Pokolbin.

• Railway Hotel 216 Vincent street - Provides excellent drinks, food and entertainment. A small country style pub with modern and local favorite style dishes.

PEDENS HOTELin Vincent Street provides excellent food.. They cater for Vegetarian and gluten free if requested. Bookings advisable on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights. Children welcome. Located next to The Performimg Arts Centre. Parking out the back. However and the best food in the Hunter Valley can arguably be found in Pokolbin|Pokolbin's restaurants, most of which are a short trip or taxi ride from Cessnock. Alternatively, try Panino's excellent restaurant at Wollombi. For a delicious coffee and Snacks or lunch try GRICES BAKERY in Vincent street. Very popular with local residents. Cash only but there are ATMs across the road at the Commonwealth Bank.

Vincent Street is home to a number of pubs. An excellent one to attend is Pedens Hotel. Great food and live entertainment. In general and these are best avoided on Friday and Saturday nights as the crowd can be rough and fights are not uncommon. However, Bellbird pub as well as Ellalong and Paxton are excellent country-style watering holes.

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Muslim Friendly Hotels/Resorts

There are a number of affordable motels on Wollombi Road, Vincent Street and Wine Country Drive. In general and these are basic but affordable and should be considered by any traveller visiting the area on a budget, as the lodging available in Pokolbin and the vineyards can be extremely expensive. Unless there is a festival or concert in Pokolbin, it is not generally necessary to book at one of these motels in advance.

There are also a number of bed and breakfasts in the area, particularly in Nulkaba, which is a five minutes trip from Cessnock or a thirty minutes walk along Wine Country Drive. Nulkaba House in particular is beautiful. Alternatively, in historic Wollombi village, just a 15 minutes trip from Pokolbin, you have a range of gorgeous, quaint and very reasonably priced Bed & Breakfasts to choose from including Capers, Wild Edge Retreat, Wombledown Cottage, and at Laguna, Mulla Villa. Cedar Creek Cottages are said by the Rough Guide to be the best value in the Hunter. Their self sufficient cottages are located on a beautiful 550 acre farm and vineyard at Cedar Creek, half way between Wollombi and Pokolbin . Lovedale is also a beautiful area with some great places to stay.

The ymotorinn.com.au/ Wine Country Motor Inn is a motel located on the Supporters' Club complex, centrally located near the CBD of Cessnock. Perfect for those who like to watch footy and relax with a bourbon and coke.

A new backpacker's hostel has also opened in neighbouring Nulkaba, on Wine Country Drive. You can reach the hostel by taxi or bus or, if you are feeling energetic, it is a thirty minutes walk from Cessnock.

• Comfort Inn Cumberland | 57-61 Cumberland Street, Cessnock From Sydney, take F3 and follow signs to Cessnock. Cumberland Street runs parallel to Vincent St. Which is the main street. ☎ +61 2 4990 6633 Check-in: 14:00 / Check-out: 10:00 Cessnock lodging with 29 guest rooms including double, twin or family rooms. Features a swimming swimmingpool and restaurant, close to local region.

More Muslim friendly Destinations from Cessnock

There are a number of things to do around Cessnock:

• Winetasting, skydiving, visiting galleries and retail outlets, clay pigeon shooting, horse and buggy rides, aqua golf, hot air balloon rides, horse riding and restaurant dining in Pokolbin
• Visit the beach, historic Fort Scratchley and the cafes and boutiques on Darby Street and the art gallery and the restaurants at Honeysuckle in Newcastle (New South Wales) | Newcastle
• Day trip to the historic village of Wollombi - get off the beaten path and experience true country hospitality. Wine taste at Stonehurst (94 points-James Halliday),visit the historic cemetery, lunch at the excellent cafes or old pub and visit Wollombi's tiny museum.
• Antique shopping in Morpeth (New South Wales) | Morpeth, just outside of Maitland (New South Wales) | Maitland.

Since the completion of the new freeway visitors to Cessnock have a quicker access to other areas of the Hunter Valley. Base yourself in Cessnock and enjoy a day trip to the Hunter.

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