There are a number of things to do around Cessnock:
Winetasting, skydiving, visiting galleries and shops, clay pigeon shooting, horse and buggy rides, aqua golf, hot air balloon rides, horse riding and restaurant dining in Pokolbin
Visit the beach, historic Fort Scratchley, the cafes and boutiques on Darby Street, the art gallery and the restaurants at Honeysuckle in Newcastle
Day trip to historic Wollombi - get off the beaten path and experience true country hospitality. Wine taste at Stonehurst 94 points-James Halliday,visit the historic cemetery, lunch at the excellent cafes or old pub and visit Wollombi's tiny museum.
Antique shopping in Morpeth, just outside of Maitland.
