Pokolbin

Travel Guide
New South Wales featuring landscape views and farmland
This rural village in the heart of the Hunter Valley offers wine tours, family-friendly gardens and farm visits against the backdrop of the Brokenback Mountains.

Pokolbin is a rural area north of the city of Cessnock and has been the central village of the Hunter Valley’s wine industry for nearly two centuries. The region is famous for its local produce so be sure to include visits to the area’s vineyards, breweries, olive farms and cheese factories. After a day outdoors, dine in quality restaurants to sample some of the best food in the area.Pokolbin is a popular destination for those seeking a rural vacation experience within driving distance of Australia’s big cities on the east coast. Local accommodation options range from charming bed and breakfast rooms and luxury resorts with pools, to cabins in vineyards. There is a championship golf course for sporty visitors while art lovers will enjoy the landscape paintings and sculptures in the local galleries.Of course, the Hunter Valley is most popular because of its quality Australian wine. This is the birthplace of the nation’s wine industry and nowadays Pokolbin is surrounded by more than a dozen quality wineries and vineyards. Visit boutique vineyards, like Saddler’s Creek or Mistletoe, or larger export wineries like Pepper Tree. Because nearly all cellar doors are in a rural setting, the area is best explored by car. You can pick up a map and brochures at the tourist information center on the road to Cessnock to find out which wineries and farms suit your interests. For a fun and informative gourmet experience with a group and chauffeur, join the winery and lunch tours leaving from Sydney, Newcastle or Cessnock. While in Pokolbin, don’t miss the Hunter Valley Gardens in the center of town. Walk through the tranquil gardens and have lunch or a beer in the Irish pub. Let the children roam free in the Storybook Garden, where they can come face-to-face with world-famous nursery rhyme characters and listen to their stories. Pokolbin is located 7 miles (11 kilometers) north of Cessnock and can be reached by car or bus. Rover Coaches has a regular bus service that connects the two towns.

Harrigan's Hunter Valley
Harrigan's Hunter Valley
4 out of 5
2090 Broke Rd, Pokolbin, NSW
The price is €97 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
€97
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly motel in Pokolbin. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (993 reviews)
"Extremely enjoyable"

Reviewed on 25 Oct 2024

Harrigan's Hunter Valley
Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort
Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort
4 out of 5
15 Thompsons Road, Pokolbin, NSW
The price is €127 per night from 4 Nov to 5 Nov
€127
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov
Stay at this 4-star golf aparthotel in Pokolbin. Enjoy free parking, 3 outdoor pools, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,074 reviews)
"I have stayed many times at Cypress Lakes and will keep coming back. The staff are friendly and the rooms are spacious and clean."

Reviewed on 22 Oct 2024

Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort
The Lane Retreat
The Lane Retreat
3 out of 5
409 Palmers Ln, Pokolbin, NSW
The price is €135 per night from 3 Dec to 4 Dec
€135
includes taxes & fees
3 Dec - 4 Dec
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Pokolbin. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Hunter Valley Gardens and Bimbadgen Palmers ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (92 reviews)
"Beautiful views quiet location close to restaurants wineries rooms clean and tidy would recommend and come back again"

Reviewed on 29 Oct 2024

The Lane Retreat
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort
Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort
4 out of 5
15 Thompsons Road, Pokolbin, NSW
Stay at this 4-star golf aparthotel in Pokolbin. Enjoy free parking, 3 outdoor pools, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,074 reviews)
"I have stayed many times at Cypress Lakes and will keep coming back. The staff are friendly and the rooms are spacious and clean."

Reviewed on 22 Oct 2024

Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort
H Boutique Hotel
H Boutique Hotel
4 out of 5
770 McDonalds Road, Pokolbin, NSW
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Pokolbin. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge), and a conference center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (599 reviews)
"Great last minute stay in a good location"

Reviewed on 24 Sep 2024

H Boutique Hotel
Grand Mercure Apartments The Vintage Hunter Valley
Grand Mercure Apartments The Vintage Hunter Valley
4.5 out of 5
Cnr Vintage Road & McDonalds Drive, Pokolbin, NSW
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Pokolbin. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (506 reviews)
"Our room had 2 bathrooms both with lovely deep baths. I would have liked it even more if a bath bomb or bubble bath was provided to use with bath. A trip into town was needed for this to make best use of the bath… I’ve added it to my packing list. Would stay here again was close to wineries."

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2024

Grand Mercure Apartments The Vintage Hunter Valley
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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The area is clearly geared up for tourists with a nearby shopping centre having a poorly provisioned general store without air conditioning but a few boutique shops