Pokolbin

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New South Wales featuring farmland and landscape views
Pokolbin showing farmland and landscape views
Pokolbin
Pokolbin
Pokolbin featuring farmland, a garden and a small town or village

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
$72 nightly
The price is $79 total per night from Sep 22 to Sep 23
$79 total
Sep 22 - Sep 23
Total with taxes and fees
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (992 reviews)
"⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A Hidden Gem in the Heart of Wine Country! I can’t say enough good things about Harrigan’s Pub in the Hunter Valley — it’s the perfect blend of charm, comfort, and convenience. From the moment we arrived, everything just felt easy and welcoming. The rooms were spotless, beautifully maintained, ..."

Reviewed on Aug 18, 2025

Harrigan's Hunter Valley
Chateau Elan At The Vintage

Chateau Elan At The Vintage

5 out of 5
Vintage Drive, Hunter Valley, Pokolbin, NSW
$111 nightly
The price is $122 total per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
$122 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Pokolbin. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Absolutely loved our stay. Staff were amazing and room was just Devine. I will definitely stay again."

Reviewed on Aug 19, 2025

Chateau Elan At The Vintage
Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort

Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort

4 out of 5
15 Thompsons Road, Pokolbin, NSW
$116 nightly
The price is $116 total per night from Sep 7 to Sep 8
$116 total
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Total with taxes and fees
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! (2,174 reviews)
"Great food options staff went above and beyond"

Reviewed on Aug 20, 2025

Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort
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! (2,174 reviews)
"Great food options staff went above and beyond"

Reviewed on Aug 20, 2025

Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort
H Boutique Hotel

H Boutique Hotel

4 out of 5
770 McDonalds Road, Pokolbin, NSW
Stay at this 4-star golf aparthotel in Pokolbin. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an attached winery. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (644 reviews)
"This room was very spacious and had a lovely view out the back. The fireplace was lovely as it was cold and nice to have a separate lounge"

Reviewed on Aug 10, 2025

H Boutique Hotel
Peppers Hunter Valley

Peppers 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! (524 reviews)
"Modern, spacious, beautifully presented and spotlessly clean."

Reviewed on Jul 21, 2025

Peppers 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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