Hunter Region Attractions
The Hunter Region have many attractions for all to enjoy here are a few to choose from.
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Hunter Valley Gardens
in historic Pokolbin’s town centre, features 12 spectacular gardens over 25 hectares that will amaze you with sights, colours and fragrances you won't see elsewhere in Australia. Set in the historic district of Pokolbin, Hunter Valley Gardens is ideal destination for your next holiday or short break. During your visit to the gardens, take time out to relax in the elegance of Lazzarini's Restaurant, the Hunter Valley's premier award-winning dining experience. Or why not experience the relaxed atmosphere of Harrigan's Irish Pub overlooking the vineyards, that is if you make it past the Cellar Doors of the Harrigan's Cellars next door where you can sample and purchase a premium range of award-winning Hunter wines. |
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Maitland Goal
John St, East Maitland. A key attraction of the Hunter, Maitland Gaol has a vibrant history spanning more than 150 years. After housing some of Australia's most hardened and notorious criminals, Maitland Gaol closed in 1998. The cell doors have now been swung open, with visitors invited to serve a small amount of time learning about the facility, past prisoners and daring escapes. Open 7 days, visitors can try self-guided tours or take a themed-guided tour or torchlight tour by night. Only the brave can battle a group sleepover night or pursue the supernatural on a Psychic tour. BYO torch. |
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Australian Reptile Park and Wildlife Sanctuary
Regarded as one of Australia’s premier attractions. Featuring a staggering array of Australian snakes, reptiles & fauna and a Venom-Milking Program used for all snake and funnel-web anti-venom in saving over 300 lives each year |
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The Fragrant Garden
Where you’ll be transported to another world exploring a range of rare and popular herbs and plants in the nursery. Their mud brick gift shop is bound to have a gift to delight or simply sit and relax in our cafe and enjoy a meal prepared using herbs picked fresh from our chefs gardens. Get yourself along the Chilli Festival in March – a culinary & cultural treat! |
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Bouddi National Park
Bouddi National Park provides locals & visitors with endless bushwalking, swimming, snorkelling with and picnic and barbecue areas. The park boasts woodlands, heathlands & Eucalypt forests hosting a large range of wildlife including bandicoots, wallabies, wombats, possums & many bird & reptile species. |
For Reservations and Enquiries: Freecall in Australia 1800 222 426 and New Zealand 0800 222 826
