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Hunter Region: Home
| In search of natural beauty or adventure, this beautiful region of NSW has so much to offer. Award winning wines from ancient vines to gourmet restaurants. An abundance of wildlife in deep river valleys, mile high mountains, old forests to the oldest country towns in Australia. Sail on Lake Macquarie, one of the largest coastal saltwater lakes in the Southern Hemisphere, or soak up the sun on golden sand beaches. Walking trails, cycling ways, horseriding, ballooning, jumping out of a plane or flying a Jet. Stay a day or 2, a week or more, at Historic B and B’s or in a 5 star Resort. The Hunter has it all and you’re always welcome. |
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'What's On' in the Hunter Region of NSW
JANUARY 2012
Events in Lake Macquarie
New Beginnings 2012 14 Jan.
Morriset Showground. 6 stages / 80+ acts. www.newbeginnings.com.au
Lake Macquarie International Amateur Golf Championship 26-29 Jan.
Belmont Golf Club, Lake Macquarie. Enter online at www.golfnsw.org. Entry $70.
Music in the Podium until 30 Mar.
6pm–9pm (every Friday evening).Warners Bay Foreshore. Newcastle Permanent Music in the Podium is the perfect setting to unwind, watch the sunset across the lake and catch up with friends. There will be a fantastic mix of popular covers, rock, jazz, blues, swing, brass and concert bands throughout the season.
Events in Hunter Valley Wine Country
Visit www.winecountry.com.au for more details
Croc Stars - January 2012 School Holidays
Throughout the January School Holidays children will be amazed by the Australian outback animals with an interactive reptile display.
Buy tickets online at www.hvg.com.au/events/events-listing/details/30
Christmas Lights Spectacular - December until January 14
Hunter Valley Gardens, Broke Road, Pokolbin. Ph 4998 4000
www.hvg.com.au
Events in Maitland
Australian Museum of Clothing and Textiles Bomb to The Beatles
Maitland Gaol, Lt. Governor’s Residence, John St, East Maitland. Ph: (02) 4988 6448.
www.sites.google.com/site/amcatmuseum
6, 13, 20 & 27 Jan - Summer Night Flicks: Off the Planet
Maitland Gaol, John St, East Maitland Ph: (02) 4931 2800
www.maitlandhuntervalley.com.au/summernightflicks
12,14, 22 & 28 Jan - Historic Morpeth Cruise
Departs Lee Wharf, Newcastle. Ph: 0400 381 787
www.novacruises.com.au
28 - 29 Jan - Indulge your Senses - Shiraz Master Class
Wyndham Estate Winery, 700 Dalwood Rd, Branxton
Ph: (02) 4938 3444. www.wyndhamestate.com
Events in Singleton
16th-20th January Singleton Alive 2012
Singleton Public School. Kids holiday fun?(for 4yrs olds up to year 12).
Come along for a week full of FREE games, craft and learning about Jesus! For more details contact Scott Mackenzie on (02) 6573 4198.
28th & 30th January Shiraz Master Class
Step back to where it all began -?Wyndham Estate, the home of Australian Shiraz, will present a Shriaz Master Class to indulge your senses.?Taste and appreciate award winning wines, selected from our past & present vintages, and Shiraz blends varietals.?Celebrate and explore the many dimensions of Australian Shiraz.?Immerse yourself in the history of Australian Shiraz.
Join us in our VIP tasting room for this fun and interactive class.?Bookings Essential!
Tastings will be at 2pm in the Cellar Door VIP Tasting Room.?Tastings inc. shared cheese plate $9.50 per person. Places are limited.?BOOKINGS 1800 677 366. For more information phone (02) 4938 3444.
www.wyndhamestate.com
For more info: www.visitsingleton.com
Events in Upper Hunter Country
7 January: Denman Farmers Markets
8am-1pm. Lions Park, Denman
www.denmanfarmersmarket.com.au
19 January: Muswellbrook Race Club Meeting
www.muswellbrookraceclub.com.au
Events in Liverpool Plains
Royal Theatre Quirindi Movies for January:
“Puss in Boots” Saturday 7th: 7.30pm; Sunday 8th: 5.30pm TBA
“The Adventures of Tin Tin” Saturday 21st, Sunday 22nd - 3pm
“New Years Eve” Saturday 21st: 7.30pm; Sunday 22nd: 5.30pm Romantic comedy starring Sarah Jessica Parker, Jessica Biel, Ashto Kutcher, Kathryn Heigl.
Admission Charge $10, Children under 6 $5. Canteen Facilities available.
Quirindi Rural Heritage Village
Open 10am – 4pm Friday to Sunday
Ph (02) 6746 5596.
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 Festivals and Events in the Hunter RegionDates for your Diary - Upcoming Events
 Newcastle Maritime Festival 2012
25th January 2012
The first Newcastle Harbour Regatta was held in 1834, consisting mainly of sailing events. By the turn of the 19th century the Newcastle Harbour Regatta had become the major sporting festival for the town.
Today, 24 years on, the festival exists to raise awareness of our wonderful, foreshore museum and the history of our seafaring ancestors. For many, celebrating the Australia Day National Maritime Festival doesn’t get much better than getting together with friends and family to relax and enjoy a day out on the harbour foreshore and beautiful beaches that Newcastle is renowned for.
The Newcastle Maritime Centre and Festival brings together the community to share and celebrate our rich maritime heritage that makes our region so unique.
For over 25 years the National Maritime Festival has provided a link between maritime heritage and the community. The new Australia Day National Maritime Festival has developed to tell the story of Australia through our relationship with sea. The event provides a grand canvas reflecting the history of our nation as a whole and has the potential to develop into an attraction of National and International significance. Events like the participants in citizenship ceremonies being delivered to the wharves where immigrant vessels used to dock and a harbour lights spectacular make it an event that attracts both local and national media attention.
A new piece of song and theatre is set to stun onlookers when it premieres on Australia Day Eve, 25 January 2012! This unique show will celebrate the romance and challenges experienced by all those touched by life at sea and will be part of the two day Australia Day Maritime Festival and free family fun, that includes a spectacular fireworks display, the Stockton Cross Harbour Swim, Ducks for Dollars fundraiser, Hunter Wetlands Canoe Race, RAN Orchestra, fighter jet fly pasts, Newcastle Port Corporation harbour tours, National Ski Racing, jet-ski trials, Tug Boat Ballet with Baby Ballerinas, market stalls, face painting, boat building, nautical games, carnival activities and a Pirate Muster! AND so much more!!
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Food and Wine in the Hunter Region NSW
 Hunter Valley Wineries
Undercliff Winery – Winery, Gallery, Settlers Cottage
Fines wines, beautiful art and accommodation.
Sample fine hand made wines and enjoy beautiful artwork in a tranquil vineyard.
Yango Creek Rd Wollombi
Ph/Fax 02 4998 3322
www.undercliff.com.au
 Stonehurst Cedar Creek
Great wines grown organically!
Explore the Wollombi Valley, taste the difference!
Stay in one of our delightful cottages.
Open 7 Days
Wollombi Rd Cedar Creek Ph: 4998 1576
www.cedarcreekcottages.com.au
 Draytons Family Wines
New Cellar door NOW OPEN
Oakey Creek Rd, Pokolbin. Ph: 4998 7513
www.draytonswines.com.au
 Wollombi Village Vineyard
Discounts on Cellar Door Sales
2971 Payne's Crossing Road, Wollombi
Ph: 0419 997 434
www.wollombivillagevineyard.com.au
 Wollombi Wines
Family owned and operated. Open Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Public holidays
25 Charlton Street, Wollombi Road, Wollombi
Ph: 02 4998 3427 Fax: 02 4998 3472 Mob: 0408 410 772
www.wollombiwines.com.au
 Noyce Brothers Wines - Taste Noyce Brothers beautiful and distinctive estate grown wines at our sales outlet in the heart of historic Wollombi Village.
Noyce Brothers are a boutique wine producer with our vineyards in Wollombi on land that was first settled in 1823. Through the unique combination of soil and climate our vineyards produce quite distinctive Hunter style wines, particularly our semillon and shiraz.
Our wines, including our Directors Cut Shiraz, are available in a select number of restaurants, independent bottle shops, the internet, mailing list and we now now sell direct to the public in Wollombi Village.
www.noycebros.com.au
 Littles Wines offers a range of award-winning wines. The Reserve range of wines is made from grapes grown in their own vineyards while the Art series range combines their own grapes with those from other carefully selected premium wine regions. They are available from selected Sydney retail outlets and restaurants, cellar door, by mail order, or by ordering on line through the website. Open 10am - 4.30pm Fri, Sat & Public Holidays.
270 Palmers Lane, Pokolbin. Ph: 4998 7626.
www.littleswinery.com.au
 Noonji Estate - Classic Hunter wine. Dry-grown vines are more than 40 years old produce grapes of outstanding quality. Open Sat & Sun from 10am for wine tasting and sales.
386 Wilderness Road, Lovedale.
 Eating Out in the Hunter Region
 Chinois Restaurant
For Chinese Food Lovers!
Open for lunch Tuesday to Friday. Open for dinner Monday to Saturday. Winner of the Restaurant & Caterers Assoc. Hunter Region Chinese Restaurant Awards for Excellence 2001-2006. Regional NSW winner 2005.
326 King Street (cnr Union Lane), Newcastle. Phone 02 4926 2333
 Lynkeys of Lovedale
Afternoon Tea woth Alpaca? Grinders coffee, tea or light refreshments. All day BBQ. Lynkeys also offers accommodation, self contained apartment set in bush land on a hobby farm with alpaca, mini horses, rabbits, chickens, ducks & dogs.
332 lovedale Rd, Lovedale. Ph: 0411 715 843
www.lynkeys.com.au
 Hunter Valley Chocolate Company
One of the area's most popular destinations offering premium hand made chocolates, chocolate & fudge products.
Open 7 days, 9am - 5pm. Specialising in beautifully boxed wedding chocolate.
 Oscars Cafe and Restaurant
Open 7 days for Breakfast and Lunch. Picnic Hampers, Gourmet Pizzas, Fresh Salads, Sandwiches, Take Aways and Pasta.
Shop 15, Hunter Valley Gardens, Pokolbin. Ph: 02 4998 7355
www.thewinnerisoscars.com.au
Majors Lane Restaurant
Specialising in fresh, local produce including meats from our own smokehouse.
Indoor & alfresco dining with vineyard views. Fully licensed. Recommended by SMH Good Food Guide 2008.
Open Thurs to Mon. Dinner from 6pm. Lunch 11.30am - 4pm. Brekkie Sat & Sun 9am - 11am
64 Majors Lane Lovedale. Ph: 02 4930 7832
www.majorslane.com
 Kurri Workers' Club
Chinese restaurant open 7 days (closed Monday night)
Entertainment every Friday & Saturday nights
Monday Madness 1st Monday each month. $10 includes lunch, raffle ticket + entertainment. Bingo Wed, Thu & Fri 11am + Thu 7pm
Raffles Tues 4.30pm, Fri 5.30pm, Sun 11am
209 Lang Street, Kurri Kurri. Ph: 02 4937 1542
 Bolwarra General Store & Cafe
Old fashioned service with a smile
Mon- Fri 7am - 6pm • Sat - Sun 7am - 5pm. Breakfast all day 7 days
Gourmet Sandwiches & Wraps, Homemade Cakes & Slices, Award winning jams, pickles & sauces, Gluten free bread & cakes, Diabetic fruit cake
Quiet Courtyard. Belroma coffee, Variety of freshly brewed tea in a pot (our tea doesn't jiggle.)
22 Paterson Rd, Bolwarra. Ph: 4930 0988
 CBC Bed & Breakfast & Cafe
Our luxurious country retreat, where you can step back in time and still enjoy the comforts of modern life, is waiting for you. Be surprised by our unique range of gift items and home wares waiting for you in the Old Vault Shop and Gallery. When you’ve finished your browsing enjoy our selection of tasty bites in the beautiful historic surrounds of our café. Bookings are appreciated for dinner or small functions.
19 King Street, Paterson. Ph: 4938 5767
 The Hotel Beatty
Bistro at The Beatty - Dine in or take away. Open for lunch & dinner Thurs to Mon. Quality B&B accommodation. ideally located in historic East Gresford, close to boutique vineyards, heritage sites and the magnificent Barrington Tops. Experience the friendly service and family atmosphere that the locals have known for generations!
Park St, East Gresford. Phone: 4938 9451
 Clevedon B&B
Hosts Ellis & Belinda Richards welcome you to historic Clevedon. Open from 10am to 5pm, visitors can browse through the many quality items in the shop, tour the house and gardens, or enjoy morning or afternoon tea or a light lunch. Guests at Clevedon, can enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. Bed and Breakfast available. Bus Bookings Welcome.
Gresford Road, East Gresford. Phone: 4938 9488
 Noah's in the Valley
A friendly smile and inviting atmosphere greet you when you arrive at NOAH'S Bar & Grill. Enjoy a relaxing drink before dinner or liqueurs with coffee at our Cocktail Bar. NOAH'S Bar & Grill enjoys an excellent reputation amongst our regular visitors and is also well patronised by members of the local community.
Comfort Inn Noah's in the Valley
91 Bridge Street Muswellbrook. Ph: 02 6543 2833 Fax 02 6543 2170
Choice Booking - Phone: 13 24 00
www.noahsinthevalley.com.au
 Cessnock Supporters Club - Kee Ho Restuarant
Open Lunch and Dinner 7 days
1 – 7 Darwin Street, Cessnock
Ph: 02 4993 2655 Fax: 02 4991 1506
www.cessnockleaguesclub.com.au
 Wollombi Tavern
Home of Dr Jurd’s Jungle Juice.
Counter lunches available 7 days, Dinner Friday and Saturday.
BBQ and dining area, log fire.
An old fashioned country pub.
Old North RoadWollombi. Ph: 4998 3261 Fax: 4998 3106
www.wollombitavern.com.au
 Lovedale Smokehouse and Gourmet Pantry Discover our range of mouth watering, premium quality, grapevine smoked produce. Open Thursday to Monday 11am-4pm.
Located at Majors Lane Restaurant. 64 Majors Lane Lovedale. Ph: (02) 49307832
www.majorslane.com
 The Hunter Valley Cellars Deli and Café Open 7days from 7.30am
The Café serves realistically priced breakfasts and light lunches
Shop 20 – 21 Hunter Valley Gardens Village
Broke Rd Pokolbin Ph: 4998 74 66
 The Hunter Olive Centre - Featuring the Hunter Valley's largest range of Olive products. Also over 400 other locally produced delicacies, from olives, olive oil and olive oil products to jams, chutneys, dukkahs, vinegars, spices and much more. A purchase at the Hunter Olive Centre will entitle you to a further discount at Pokolbin Estate Vineyard. Pokolbin Estate Vineyard, 298 McDonalds Road, Pokolbin. OPEN 10am - 5pm 7 Days. Ph - (02) 4998 7524.
 Hunter Valley Snails from Snails Bon Appetite - For that special Hunter taste sensation...try the Australian Escargot.
 Carr's Traditional Butchery - Licensed Wholesaler and Retailer
Open 7 Days: Mon to Fri - till 6pm. Sat & Sun - till 1pm.
Family owned and operated. 137 Wollombi Road, West Cessnock. Ph 4990 1168
 Pasta Making Classes at Sandalyn Estate - Experience a 3-hour hands-on Tuscan style “Pasta making class” under the direction of an experienced chef in our underground cellar. Teaching you the traditional art of pasta making. Classes are held most weekends and during the week if you have 10 or more people. Bookings essential. Ph 4930 7611. 162 Wilderness Road, Rothbury/Lovedale
www.huntervalleyboutiques.com.au
 Nagisa Japanese Restaurant. Lunch - Tues to Sat 11.30-2.30; Sun 11.30-3.30. Dinner - Tues to Sat 5.30-9.30 (last orders).
N2 The Boardwalk, 1 Honeysuckle Drive, Newcastle. Ph 4929 4122.
www.nagisa.com.au
 Larnna Thai - Authentic Thai Cuisine. Lunch Tuesday to Friday 11.30am - 2.30pm, Dinner Monday to Sunday 5.30pm till late. Fully Licenced. Winner Restaurant and Catering's Hunter region award for excellence.
1 South Boardwalk, Honeysuckle Drive, Newcastle 2300. Ph: 02 4926 2481
 The Lakehouse at Murrays Beach - For a truly great coffee made by professional baristas serving Ducale coffee. Open 7 days for breakfast and lunch. Handmade, preservative free cakes, muffins, friands and pies baked daily. Delicious soup and daily specials. Great breakfast and lunch menu. Perfect wedding venue. Private events/parties welcome
Murrays Beach, 2 minutes south of Swansea on Lake Macquarie. Ph 49 711 745
www.lakehousecafe.com.au
 Tides Cafe & Restaurant - Modern Australian menu. Prices range from $15 to $32. Open 7 days 9am to 9pm Mon - Thurs; 9am to late Friday, 8am till late Sat; 8am till 8pm Sun.
Shop 3, Paris Apartments, 2 Belmont Street Swansea. Ph: 4971 5152.
 Moto Cafe - Large range of gluten free and vegan options available. Function & Corporate catering available. Open Mon - Fri 8am to 4pm, Sat 8am to 3pm; Sun 8am to 3pm (weather permitting).
58 Victory Parade, Toronto. Ph: 4959 3355  The Gate Cafe at Lavender Gate Farm - Open Fri to Mon for breakfast and lunch from 8.30 to 4pm; Fri and Sat nights 5.00 to 8.30. Catering for weddings, functions, bus tours, car clubs, bike clubs, business lunches, birthdays. Gift shop with a variety of lavender products, giftware, jewellery, culinary products, art and old wares.
Reservations are required for bookings 4998 3377. 2480 Wollombi Rd, Wollombi
 Wine Country Cafe - The first and last stop on your visit to the Hunter.
Wine Country Visitors centre, 455 Wine Country Road, Pokolbin. Ph: 4990 9208.
www.winecountrycafe.com.au
Coffee in the Hunter Region
 Cafe Loco - Maitland Railway Café and book store
Open 6:30am to 6:00pm Mon - Fri and 8:00am to 1:00pm Saturday.
Segafredo Coffee • Sandwich platters • Freshly made wraps Light meals • Homemade slices.
Cnr Church St & Railway Street Maitland Ph: 4934 4608
 Suspension Espresso Coffee - Open 7 days – Mon to Sat 7am to 6pm; Sundays 8am to 5pm. Purchase a wide variety of freshly Roasted Coffee Beans. Sit and enjoy a relaxing coffee and delicious homemade cakes in our cafe. 3 – 5 Beaumont St, Islington Ph: 4962 2717
 River Roast Crafted Coffee - The Hunter’s Freshest Coffee Company. Gold Medal Espresso - Paterson Blend. 2009 Sydney Royal Fine Food Show. Ph: 0433 728 400 (Edwardo) or 0406 398 001 (James) www.riverroast.com.au
 Your Coffee Retail Shop & Espresso Bar - Specialising in Gourmet Coffee and Equipment incl Bodum plungers and Professional Espresso Machines and Grinders for Home. Open 8 - 3 Mon-Fri, 8 - 12 Sat. Ph: 0416 004 586 www.realcoffee.com.au
 Baristaba Espresso - Cakes, coffee, locally roasted Peaberrys gourmet coffee. Light lunches, breakfast, corporate catering, cheese and antipasto platters. Open Mon til Friday 7am-5pm, Sunday 8.30am til 4pm.
Shop 2 / 1 Honeysuckle Drive Honeysuckle Ph 4926 2722 Fax 4926 5793
 Cafe-Bar Twist - great food with a twist. Open 8-5 Monday, 8-10 Tuesday to Thursday, 8-11 Friday Saturday Sunday.
The Boardwalk Honeysuckle Newcastle. Phone 4926 1766
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 Retail outlets in the Hunter Region
Taylors of Maitland
For Fine Living  Casual Classy Homewares • Fine Foods For Entertaining
Quality Linens And Nightwear • Classic Furniture For Beautiful Living Beautiful decorating ideas, giftware, unique furniture pieces, organic skin and bodycare and delicious foods for entertaining.
437 High Street Maitland 2320 Ph: 4934 2505 (in Maitland’s most charming building)
 Simply D'Vine
A well established garden centre providing beautiful gardens, homewares and water features to fit any budget.
The gift gallery has an ever changing display of pots, plants, statues, bird baths, furniture, gifts, jewellery,
accessories and homewares.
Enjoy a cup of tea, coffee or lunch in our café overlooking the Koi pond.
151 Wine Country Drive, Nulkaba. Ph: 4990 4291
www.simplydvine.com.au
 Ritzy Fashion
A large selection of retro to New Clothing for ladies and men.
Bags, Jewellery, Scarves, Sarongs, Hats, Shoes, Tye Dye & Men's Clothing too.
The biggest and the best in Newcastle!
291 Hunter Street Newcastle
Ph/Fax:4926 5009
 Traveller's Services Newcastle Airport
We handle: Hotel Accommodation Bookings, Train Information & Tickets
Door to Door Shuttle Bus Ticket Sales, Sightseeing Tours & Tour Information
Half & One Day Tours & Excursions, Limousine Services
We provide: Trained Quality Staff, Brochure Distribution, Maps, etc. Signage to identify services offered.
Point of Sale Material for the products we sell, Specially negotiated Hotel rates
Phone 4965 1700 for more information
 Ronnies Flower Shop
Our flowers really do say it all! Specialising in gift baskets and beautiful rose bouquets,
fresh flower arrangements for weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, new babies and funeral flowers.
Wedding Packages from $450!
41 Harrison Street, Cardiff
Phone 0249549397 Fax 0249567661
www.petalsflorists.com/florists/australia/cardiff/ronnies-flower-shop/
 Paper & Stuff
Scrapbooking, Cardmaking, Wedding Stationery, Giftware & Fun Stuff!
Open Mon - Thurs 9am - 5pm, Fri 9am - 4pm. Sat and Sun Closed.
37 Currans Rd Cooranbong
Ph: 4977 3200
 End of the Line
If you love shoes then this is the place to shop!
Greatly reduced prices - Discounts of up to 50%.
Fashion footwear from France, Italy, Spain, Austria and Australia.
A wide range of handbags and accessories - Stock is Seasonal.
Open 10 - 4.30pm Tues to Fri, 9 - 12noon Sat.
27A Vincent St Cessnock
Ph: 4990 7266
 Steptoes
The largest antique & second-hand furniture warehouse in the Hunter!
Open 7 days Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 9am-3pm, Sun 10.30am-3pm.
Always buying antiques & secondhand furniture, so come on in
and browse.
105 Lang St Kurri Kurri
Ph: 4936 1511
 Country Decor
For the best country gifts at the best prices.
Country signs - tin and wood, enamelware, throw rugs, runners, placemats
wooden bread and veg boxes, bears, dolls and tinware.
We offer fantastic products, friendly service at unbelievable prices with
EFTPOS, lay-by and gift Vouchers. Open Mon-Fri 9am to 5pm; Sat 1pm to 5pm.
1/138 Lang St Kurri Kurri
Ph: 49361633
 Abbyz Designz
We cater for everyone sizes 8-26.
Wide range from casual to formal, mother of the bride, accessories
shoes, lingerie and sleepwear.
Now also selling School Wear.
128 Lang St Kurri Kurri. Ph: 49364822
 Australian Alpaca Barn
The Australian Alpaca Barn specialises in quality Alpaca Homewares, Fashion and Accessories
that are luxuriously soft, amazingly warm and lightweight. Wholesale enquiries are welcome.
Open 7 days: 10am - 5pm
135 Swan St, Morpeth
Ph: 4933 5787
www.australianalpaca.com
 Rare Find Country Antiques
The Hunter’s largest selection of genuine Australian antique cedar furniture.
Most of our stock is pictured on our website.
Hours by appointment but we are there most of the time as we live on site.
38 Denison St, Hamilton Ph 49693801 Mobile 0418 684 724
www.rarefindantiques.com.au
 Teddy Bears Upstairs
Open 7 Days 10.30 - 4pm
164 Swan Street, Morpeth
Above GRANDMA'S FEATHER BED "The Village Home Store" EST. 1990
Ph: 4933 9794
 Bolwarra General Store and Cafe
Old fashioned service with a smile.
Trading Hours
Mon- Fri 7am - 6pm • Sat - Sun 7am - 5pm
Breakfast all day 7 days
Shop 2/165 Swan St, Morpeth
Ph:4934 2542
 Bunna Bunoo Olive Grove
Extra virgin olive oil and traditionally cured olives.
Open Friday, Saturday & Sunday 10 - 4pm
Other days and group tours by appointment
237 Fishers Hill Rd, Vacy Ph: 4938 8086
www.bunnabunooolives.com.au
 The Natural Furniture Works
Quality, very solid hand-made furniture made to last forever … indoor or outdoor … custom made.
Come check out the style of something different in furnishing, some wild, some nearly conventional.
All timber used is from ‘dead’ or ‘rescued’ trees and are ‘one-offs’.
Ring or visit Stephen Wright. He’ll be happy to show your future heirlooms.
Next to the Caltex Garage, East Gresford
Ph: 4938 9501
 Pickled & Pitted
Nestled in the village of Broke surrounded by great scenery & plenty of things to do. Producers of fine
Hunter Valley olive oils, vinegars, relish, chutney, pickles, mustards, metwurst, pesto & pasta.
Open 10am - 5pm Friday, Saturday & Sunday & Public Holidays.
67 Wollombi St Broke NSW 2330
Ph: 02 65791063 Fax: 02 65791363
 Precious Pieces
Fine Jewellery & Giftware. Specialising in Gold & Silver Jewellery. Gold sold by the gram
Antique reproductions, Gifts for all occasions, Stockist of Pandora Jewellery.
Open 9am-5pm Mon to Fri, 9am-1pm Sat
31 Ogilvie St Denman
Tel: 6547 2016
 The Hunter Valley Chocolate Company
Specialising in beautifully boxed wedding chocolate.
One of the areas most popular destinations
Broke Rd, Pokolbin
Ph: 4998 7221
www.hvchocolate.com.au
 Wholly Relics
Over 50 Years knowledge and expertise for good Old fashioned Service.
Open Thursday – Sunday 10am – 4pm
99 Newcastle Road, East Maitland
Ph: 4933 4966
 Wollombi Markets
Held every Monday of every long weekend
Local Produce, Bric a Brac and general items for sale.
Held at Wollombi Saleyards
Ph: 4998 3254
 Heartland Antiques & Arts
Recent estate acquisitions of antique furniture have us bursting at the seams.
Generous discount for cash, trade wholesale prices.
321 High Street, Maitland
Phone 02 4933 9923 or mobile 0414 012 608
Open 6 days 10am - 4pm. Closed Tuesdays
 Covelli - the Shoe Specialists
Classic and Distinctive Fashion as well as
• Shoes • Dance Shoes • Rock ‘N Roll Shoes • Wedding Shoes
Open Mon - Sat
Shop 9-116 High St, East Maitland 2323. Ph 49347434
www.covelli.net.au
 Pearsons Meats
Trading 7 days
Prime Quality Beef, Lamb & Chicken Products
German small goods & Gluten free sausages made in-house
275 Lang Street Kurri Kurri
Ph: 4937 1023
 Des’s Health Foods
For all your health food & health supplement needs
Huge supply of health products...which means you save money!
Shop 12 Pender Place Shopping Centre
Maitland
Ph: 4933 1718
 Herbalist - Bronwyn Shaunessy Dip H. M. 25 years experience in the Hunter Valley. Drug Free Treatment • Liver Detox • Time to lose weight?
Open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 32 Aberglasslyn Rd, Rutherford
Open Friday & Saturday at Grays Inn, 2884 Wollombi Rd, Wollombi
All enquiries and appointments Ph: 4932 7533 Rara - Rare pieces from the world. A rare and beautiful collection of decorative hand picked work of arts & artefacts. Qualified interior designer graduated from academy of fine arts in Rome. For design services contact by appointment only. Open Fri, Sat, Sun & Mon from 9:30am – 5pm
2883 Wollombi Rd, Wollombi.
Ph: 0415 497 616
 Gems4U
Gemstones • Minerals • Fossils • Crystals • Beading / Freshwater Pearls.
Gift Certificates available. Open 7days 10am - 5pm
Hunter Valley Gardens Village. Ph: 49986647 Mobile: 0409666242 Hunter Healthy Spines - Is poor health holding you back? Discover how good life can be... Call us now during February to have your child checked for FREE! Questions always welcome.
3/8 Garnett Rd, Green Hills Just down from the RTA. Ph: 4933 0588.www.hunterhealthyspines.com.au Heart & Soil Garden Design - Local Arts & Crafts • Giftware • Plants • Teddy Bears • Garden Advice & Design. Sunday Fun Days -Spend the day in a friendly, clean, fun environment doing arts and crafts of your choice. Locals can get 10% off our locally grown, Native tube stock. Open Tuesday - Friday: 9am to 5pm; Saturday & Sunday: 9am to 4pm
33 Station Street, Weston (between the chemist and discount store)
Ph: 4937 4494 Fax: 4937 4496
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 Galleries and Theatres in the Hunter Region
What's On this month in the Galleries
 Fathom the Depths
9 December 2011 – 5 February 2012
Lake Macquarie City Art Gallery
Where there is water …
…there is Lake Macquarie City Art Gallery. ‘Nestled as we are on the foreshore of this country’s largest coastal saltwater lake, overlooking an active marina,’ it impossible not to consider water an ongoing theme in our programming,’ says Gallery Director Debbie Abraham. ‘The changing weather reflected in the lake’s surface each day, visitors’ delight in the splendour of the site, the yachts sailing by, and the deep sense of its Aboriginal significance, always remind us of where we are.’
Curated by Meryl Ryan, Where there is water…brings together 11 contemporary artists whose works explore the theme of water from diverse perspectives and using a wide range of media, from photography and digital video to sculptural installation, painting and printmaking. These artists examine their relationship with this mesmerizing subject, often using it as a metaphor to describe human emotion and states of being.
Through thought-provoking works by artists Narelle Autio, Deidre Brollo, Maria Fernanda Cardoso, Julia Ciccarone, Shaun Gladwell, Helga Groves, Jess MacNeil, Todd McMillan, Harry Nankin, Bill Viola, and Wukun Wanambi, the exhibition holds something for everyone.
 Colours of the Country II
Maitland Regional Art Gallery
Artback NT are proud to be touring another fabulous exhibition. The beanie is an icon of Australian headwear and has been celebrated by the Alice Springs Beanie Festival since 1996. This collection demonstrates the imagination, creativity and fine craftsmanship presented in each piece. The collection also highlights the works produced by Indigenous artists from the Central Desert region.
The exhibition will inspire audiences to laugh, don crazy headwear and bring out those knitting needles all over again.
Colours of the Country II opens along with 4 other exciting new exhibitions and will be on view throughout the Summer holidays. In addition to Colours of the Country you can also see A Hector Tjupuru Burton Initiative 2011- artwork by Indigenous artists from the AMATA region of north western South Australia, Lifestyles of the neither rich nor famous by LUCY BARKER, A Corridor of Keelers, LEWIS MORLEY and Dreamweavers a touring exhibition from Gippsland Art Gallery and NETS Victoria.
At Maitland Regional Art Gallery, from 9 Dec 2011 – 22 Jan 2012
Tuesday – Sunday 10am – 5pm. Everyone is welcome and entry is free.
 Muswellbrook Australia Day
Acquisitive Art Award
An exhibition of all the entries. Closing 29 February.
Upper Hunter Regional Library, Muswellbrook Branch, 126 Bridge St, Muswellbrook. Mon to Wed 10.30am-5.30pm, Thur 10.30am-8pm, Fri 9.30am-5.30pm, Sat 9am-12pm, Sun 2pm-5pm. Call 6543 1325. www.uhrl.nsw.gov.au
Pictured: The winning work from the Muswellbrook Australia Day Art Award 2011 Andrew Davis "Eco Operatives" synthetic polymer paint on canvas Muswellbrook Shire Art Collection image used courtesy of the artist.
What's On this month in the Theatre
 John Waters in “Looking Through a Glass Onion”
28th January, 8pm
Cessnock Community Performing Arts Centre
In 1992, John Waters and Stewart D’Arrietta took to the small stage at the Tilbury Hotel, Woolloomooloo, Sydney with their debut production of “Looking Through A Glass Onion”. What was an initially a one week booking quickly sold out and extended into a six week, sell out season.
Fast forward 20 years and after many successful and sold out Glass Onion tours, John and Stewart have decided to return to their ‘up close and personal’ intimate 2 man show tour commencing in January 2012.
“This is a last chance opportunity for regional Australia to see this show as we’ll be taking it to Broadway in New York in 2013 and are in discussion with Yoko Ono on aspects of the New York shows”, says John Waters.
“Although we’ve done two tours with the full band we were constantly inundated with requests from areas we had yet to tour to come and perform, so we’ve yielded to the call and decided to go back out of the road with the original 2 Man show” cites Waters.
The show is not a cut-and-paste biography of Lennon or an emulation of the original recordings. It’s part concert and part biography, though it doesn’t seek to tell the full story of Lennon’s life. Rather than impersonate it is intended to evoke Lennon’s honesty, bitter-sweet humour, self criticism and disdain for pretentiousness and pomposity. The song Glass Onion was John Lennon’s postscript to The Beatles.
An emotional trip down memory lane and a wonderful introduction to the life and times of one of the most fascinating icons of our time. With 31 songs performed including, ‘A Day in the Life’, ‘Strawberry Fields Forever’, ‘Revolution’, ‘Lucy In the Sky with Diamonds’, ‘Woman’, ‘Jealous Guy’, ‘Imagine’ and more, this is a show for all ages.
Adults $55, Pensioner/Student $50.
Hunter Valley Art Trail
Lorn Gallery
17 Belmore Road, Lorn. Open: 10am-4pm Thurs to Sun.
Ph. 02 4933 2533
Maitland Regional Art Gallery
230 High St. Maitland. Open: 10am-5pm Tues to Sun.
Ph. 02 4934 9859. www.mrag.org.au
Vivid Gallery
Shop 1, 10-14 North Avenue, Cessnock. Open: 9am-5pm Mon to Fri.
Ph. 4990 3230. www.vividartgallery.com.au
Cessnock Regional Art Gallery
16 Vincent St. Cessnock. Open: 10am-4pm Tues to Sat, 12 noon - 4pm Sun
Ph. 02 4991 6619. www.crag.net.au
Peter Sesselmann
245 Frame Rd, Sawyer’s Gully. Open: 10am-4pm every day except Wednesday.
Ph. 0408 722 092. www.peterman.com.au
Lake Macquarie City Art Gallery
First St., Booragul. Open: 10am-5pm Tues to Sun
Ph. 02 4965 8260. www.lakemac.com.au
Mandalong Gallery
29 Little Valley Road, Mandalong. Open: Sat & Sun 9am-5pm or by appointment.
Ph. 02 4977 2316. www.mandalonggallery.com.au
Muswellbrook Regional Arts Centre
Cnr. Bridge & Williams Sts. Open: 10am-5pm Tues to Fri, 10am-1pm Sat, 2pm-5pm Sun.
Ph. 6549 3880. www.muswellbrookartscentre.nsw.gov.au
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 Markets in the Hunter Valley NSW
Hunter Street Markets, Newcastle
5 days every week, Wed - Sun 9am-3pm. Hunter St, Newcastle. Ph 02 99992226. www.organicfoodmarkets.com.au
The Olive Tree Market
First Sat of every month 9am - 3pm. Newcastle’s handmade artisans market. Held at the Junction Public School and operates Rain, Hail or Shine!
Ph: Justine on 0439 649 058.
Raymond Terrace Market
Third Sat of every month at Riverside Park, Raymond Terrace 9am to 2pm. Free entry. Selling a variety of fresh locally grown produce and handmade products.?Enquiries: 0412 721 723.
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Medowie Market
Second Sat of each month from 8-12.30am outside the Bull & Bush Pub, Ferodale Road, Medowie. For more information please contact the Admin Office on 49829123.
Blackbutt Markets
Held at the Blackbutt Reserve on the last on the last Saturday of the month from 8.30am to 1.30pm. 51 stalls with top quality goods at this beautiful location in Richley Reserves car park.
Email:
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Swansea Market
Fourth Sat of the month. Quinn Park, Swansea next to pool. 7:30am - 12:30pm. Stallholders ph Val McCarter 4972 1705.
Laguna Markets
All local produce as well as hand spun wool, jewellery, vintage linen, bric-a-brac, secondhand books etc. Phone 4998 8244 or see the website for more info www.wollombimarkets.com
Farmers and Artisans Market
3rd Sat of each month 10am-2pm
at Linuwel School 133 Morpeth Rd, East Maitland. Locally produced organic food and wine, quality handcrafts, music and wholistic services. Ph: Amelia 4936 6220.
www.farmersandartisansmarkets.com.au
Gresford Community Markets
Third Sun of each month, new stall-holders welcome. Ph: 4938 9488.
Kurri Kurri Farmers Markets
2nd Sat of month: Rotary Park, Kurri Kurri 8am-1pm. Ph: 4937 2640.
Gloucester Farmers Market
2nd Saturday of each month from June until 10th December. A selection of fresh fruit and vegetables together with olives, jams, honey, wine and other tasty foods! 8:30am til 12:00noon. When there is an opportunity, buy some fresh and tasty lunch to enjoy in the park!
Ph 6538 5250
Maitland Fair Market
First Sun of every month (except Jan); third Sun in Oct, Nov & Dec. Maitland Showground, Blomfield St, 8am - 2pm. Over 600 stalls. Australia’s largest and most successful regional Market.
Ph: 02 4962 5522.
www.maitlandmarkets.com.au
Maitland Fresh Food Markets
Every Thur in the Maitland Heritage Mall from 9am until 3.30pm. Live entertainment. Also visit and enjoy all of the local boutiques, local cafes and restaurants.
Branxton Lions Club Market
Saturday 16th April from 8am - 2pm at Branxton Community Hall,
Bowen Street, Branxton.
Parklea Markets Newcastle
Open Sat & Sun 8.30am to 4pm at corner Sunnyholt and Old Windsor Rds, Parklea. All the best Australia has to offer under one roof. Ph: 9629 3311 www.parkleamarkets.com.au
Morisset Mega Markets
Off the F3 Freeway, Morisset exit. Open Sat, Sun & Public Holiday Monday.?8.30am to 4.30pm. 3 acres undercover - 100’s of market stalls. www.megamarkets.com.au
Singleton Markets
4th Sat of every month at Singleton Showground. Ph: 6574 5390.
Singleton Farmers Markets
Corner York & Bathurst St, Singleton.
Buy direct from quality NSW farmers and producers. Ph: 4930 5159.
Muswellbrook Markets
2nd Sunday of every month (except Jan) at Muswellbrook Showground 8am to 1pm. Home cooking, craft, soaps and second hand goods. Ph 02 6543 1141.
Denman Farmers Market
1st Saturday of each month except May. 8am to 1pm. Lions Park, Denman.
www.denmanfarmersmarket.com.au
Thornton Markets
First Saturday of every second month beginning in March and finishing in November, in the church grounds on the corner of Taylor Avenue and Government Road, Thornton, from 8am till 1pm. Huge variety of stalls like craft, cakes, plants, bric a brac, jewellery, trash n treasure, and a BBQ to whet anyone's appetite! Site booking: Michelle 4966 3335.
Wyee Community Markets
2nd Sat of month, Wyee Hall Grounds, Cnr Wyee Rd & Hue Hue Road. Stall Holders welcome. Ph: Janet 4357 1426.
Quirindi Quota Club Markets
Second Saturday in the month at Rose Lea Park, Quirindi. Wide variety of stalls selling plants, cakes, honey, fruit, bric a brac, jewellery etc.
For further information phone Jan Forscutt 6747 1490.
Handmade in the Hunter Markets
January Markets: 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th @Kevin Sobels Wines (cnr Broke & Halls Rds) Polkolbin. 9am-4pm. Wide variety of unique items that are all 100% handmade and homegrown in the Hunter area by Hunter residents.
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Davistown RSL Markets
19 Murna Road, Davistown. All weather undercover markets selling a huge variety of goods. Oct-no market, Nov 20 and Dec 18 (all Sundays 9am-2pm). Ph 0407757866 |
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