Sydney - Australia's most cosmopolitan city is easily reached by the Central Coast and Newcastle Cityrail lines.
Hunter Valley - Australia's oldest wine-producing region; the town of Cessnock, adjacent to the Lower Hunter wine region including the Pokolbin district is 50 minutes drive from the Newcastle CBD.
Port Stephens - featuring Nelson Bay, a 45 minute drive north and famous for its holiday lifestyle and beaches, and for whale and dolphin watching.
Barrington Tops National Park - a protected area which contains World Heritage listed wilderness, to the north of the Hunter Valley.
Myall Lakes National Park - for camping and water activities.
