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Briar Ridge Vineyard

593 Mount View Road, Mount View NSW 2325

There's no place like Briar Ridge.

Nestled amongst the rolling hills of Mount View, Briar Ridge is an iconic vineyard producing classic Hunter Valley wines. Gywn Olsen, the 2014 Gourmet Traveller WINE's Young Winemaker Medal recipient, works her magic as Chief Winemaker and is passionate about producing estate grown wines for the Briar Ridge range.

Enjoy a tasting while taking in the tranquil gardens and mountain views, or why not relax a little longer over an antipasto or cheese plate and be ensconced in the beauty that is Briar Ridge.

The natural beauty of Briar Ridge is also a perfect function or wedding venue.

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Savannah Estate

402 Mount View Road, Sweetmans Creek NSW 2325
Savannah Estate lies on the beautiful gateway to Mount View, which boasts some of the most stunning views of the whole Hunter Valley. Take the time to come and visit Savannah Estate and the friendly staff will gladly guide you through a tasting of their wide range of luscious wines. As well as having superb wines, staff are passionate about enjoying their work - your tasting will be informative, educational and very entertaining! They have a very wide selection of wines, including all the Hunter favourites, and some rarer offerings such as Chambourcin, Moscato, and Sparkling Red wines. Savannah Estate wines are produced from small select parcels of premium fruit grown in renowned viticulture regions throughout Australia. Varietals are hand selected from Australia's most unique regions and wines are produced that best reflect their unique regionality and character.
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Savannah Estate Winery and Cellar Door

402 Mount View Road, Mount View NSW 2325
Savannah Estate Winery and Cellar Door are specialists in premium shiraz, chardonnay, port, muscat, moscato, chambourcin and verdelho amongst others! Come and visit their little cottage on beautiful Mount View Road, just minutes from Cessnock. Their friendly and knowledgeable staff can help guide you through the broad range of wines. They are a boutique, family owned winery, making small amounts of high quality wine at reasonable prices. They also have a popular members club, and as a part of that you get member's prices at any Petersons property - Savannah is named for the youngest granddaughter of Ian and Shirley Peterson!
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Cedars Mount View

60 Mitchells Road , Mount View NSW 2325
Cedars Mount View has five modern and fully self-contained spa villas for couples, that are thoughtfully spread over the stunning surrounds of a 40 hectare mountain valley in beautiful Mount View. While Cedars Mount View is self catering, they offer the type of service expected at a motel (except 24 hour room service and a lobby). They can arrange personal itineraries, romance packages and proposal set ups. They also offer self check in and check out, are flexible with breakfast provisions and cater for vegetarians and food intolerances. Each villa has an Expresso machine that is easy to operate (Nespresso "U Milk" with milk frother) and coffee pods are provided along with the full breakfast supplies and a bottle of local wine. Helicopters can land outside each villa for scenic flights lunch/cellar door tastings - all organised with prior notice. ...

Lyrebird Studio

405 Wallaby Gully Road , Ellalong NSW 2325
Lyrebird Studio is a beautiful country cottage located on a secluded rural property of over 100 acres on the edge of the Watagan Range, suitable for a couple or two adults. Offering reverse cycle air-conditioning, a compact kitchen for self catering, and living area with comfortable couches and antique furniture. A potbelly wood burning stove adds to the ambience in the cooler months. Enjoy the wide screen television and barbecue area. Approximately 1.5 hours along the M1 from northern Sydney, one hour from Newcastle and 20 minutes from Cessnock and the vineyards area. Lyrebird Studio offers a break away from the electronic world, a truly peaceful retreat where couples can relax and generally switch off! Details on rental of the art studio onsite are available upon request. The owner of Lyrebird Studio is a full time practising artist who hangs paintings throughout the accommodation, available for sale for art lovers. ...

Savannah Estate

402 Mount View Road, Mount View NSW 2325
Savannah Estate lies on the beautiful gateway to Mount View, which boasts some of the most stunning views of the whole Hunter Valley. Take the time to come and visit Savannah Estate and the friendly staff will gladly guide you through a tasting of their wide range of luscious wines. As well as having superb wines, staff are passionate about enjoying their work - your tasting will be informative, educational and very entertaining! They have a very wide selection of wines, including all the Hunter favourites, and some rarer offerings such as Chambourcin, Moscato, and Sparkling Red wines. Savannah Estate wines are produced from small select parcels of premium fruit grown in renowned viticulture regions throughout Australia. Varietals are hand selected from Australia's most unique regions and wines are produced that best reflect their unique regionality and character....
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Mount View

42592 - Mount View NSW 2325
Mount View is home to award-winning boutique cellar doors, wineries and unique accommodation. Sitting in one of the most idyllic and scenic areas of the Hunter Valley, drive the Mount View Road that winds its way around the breathtakingly beautiful Brokenback Range and its wineries. The drive reveals vistas you'll just have to capture....
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Finchley Lookout

Finchley Track, Paynes Crossing NSW 2325
Looking out across the remote wilderness from Finchley lookout, you would never know you were just a few hours from Sydney or Newcastle. Take in the spectacular views and perhaps enjoy a cold drink, or a cup of tea from the picnic basket in the car. Look closely and you might just see a wedge-tailed eagle soaring high above in search of prey. Marvel at the majestic Mount Yengo standing tall in the distance and read about the rich Aboriginal heritage in the park and surrounding area. Then, why not head to the nearby Finchley campground? Be sure to take a short stroll and see the fascinating Aboriginal rock engravings....
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Heaton State Forest - Watagan Mountains

Heaton Road, Olney NSW 2325
Heaton State Forest, part of the Watagan Mountains, is a beautiful forest encompassing a variety of visitor experiences and spectacular lookouts showcasing views over the Hunter and Lake Macquarie regions. Heaton State Forest complements the picnic and camping facilities in nearby Olney State Forest McLean, Hunter and Heaton lookouts offer outstanding coastal and mountain views. Watagan HQ camping area, an old forest worker campsite, is also available. And of course - being State Forest - you can bring your dog. And don't forget - your visit is free!...
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The Narrow Place lookout

The Narrow Place lookout, Olney NSW 2325
This lofty vantage point was named by the local Hall family, long-established landowner graziers. They would use the steep narrow track to lead their horses up onto the escarpment from well below the lookout. Today, the name has stuck, but there's no need to saddle up for a visit. It’s easily accessible by car and is popular with 4WD tourers, or it can be accessed on foot as part of Great North walk. Positioned high amidst dry grassy woodland with prominent rocky outcrops and scree slopes below, The Narrow Place lookout offers scenic northern views over Hunter Valley towns including Quorrobolong, Paxton, Ellalong, Cessnock and Kurri Kurri. A truly idyllic spot, it's a favourite with Watagans National Park visitors and offers inspiration for photographers, sightseers and trekkers alike. Keep an eye out for wildlife when you visit, too. Endangered brush-tailed rock wallabies are known to sun themselves below the escarpment, and birdwatching is at its best in summer when mighty wedge-tailed eagles take to the skies....