OBSERVATORIES PLANTARIUMS RAYMOND TERRACE

The Hunter's only Botanic Gardens feature more than 30 hectares of tranquil landscaped gardens displaying the beauty and diversity of Australian native flora. There are more than 3,000 living specimens in a natural bush setting with eight kilometres of easy tracks and trails. Theme gardens include natives (grevillea, acacia, hakeas, ferns) and exotics (orchids, bromeliads and an amazing succulent and cacti garden). The result of community initiative and run by volunteers, the gardens also protects 140 hectares of land in the Tomago sand beds catchment area, including two wetland habitats. Plants are cultivated for sale. There is a visitor centre with a cafe and gift shop. There are also a library, herbarium, wildflower walks/trails and an abundance of wildlife.

The town of Duckenfield is located on the banks of the Hunter River surrounded by rich pasture and farmlands. It was originally part of the estate of the wealthy landowner and businessman John Eales from 1799 to 1871. You can still view two of the estate's houses, Berry Park House and Berry House along Duckenfield Road. Duckenfield sits six kilometres from the historic river port of Morpeth and has beautiful views across the plains to the Hunter River. The town and neighbouring Berry Park offer a mix of Georgian architecture and modern housing. The area has bred fine racehorses and is known as a horse-breeding region today....

The town of Duckenfield is located on the banks of the Hunter River surrounded by rich pasture and farmlands. It was originally part of the estate of the wealthy landowner and businessman John Eales from 1799 to 1871. You can still view two of the estate's houses, Berry Park House and Berry House along Duckenfield Road. Duckenfield sits six kilometres from the historic river port of Morpeth and has beautiful views across the plains to the Hunter River. The town and neighbouring Berry Park offer a mix of Georgian architecture and modern housing. The area has bred fine racehorses and is known as a horse-breeding region today....

MarketPlace is the largest retail shopping complex within Raymond Terrace. It is serviced by a Woolworths Supermarket, BWS, Woolworths Petrol, Big W including a complete Garden Centre as well as 42 shops and services. The Centre has been developed with a retail mix that is designed to suit not only the local market but also the expanded markets of Port Stephens and the surrounding areas of the Maitland Local Government Area. The retail focus is on fresh food, takeaway, speciality retail, fashion and financial services supported by friendly and helpful staff to meet all of your shopping needs. MarketPlace provides a venue for local community, sporting and charity groups to meet with the wider community. Raymond Terrace is the commercial centre of Port Stephens and is located, just 30 minutes from either Newcastle or Maitland. Newcastle Airport is a short 15 minute drive from the centre of Raymond Terrace. ...