Pokolbin

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

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 holiday 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 centre 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 centre 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 11 kilometres (7 miles) north of Cessnock and can be reached by car or bus. Rover Coaches has a regular bus service that connects the two towns.

Chateau Elan At The Vintage
Chateau Elan At The Vintage
5 out of 5
Vintage Drive, Hunter Valley, Pokolbin, NSW
The price is S$157 per night from 23 Jul to 24 Jul
S$157
23 Jul - 24 Jul
includes taxes & 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! (1,002 reviews)
"Great location, spacious and relaxing. Lovely fire place and view of golf-course. Bathrooms would benefit from a deep clean."

Reviewed on 8 Jul, 2025

Chateau Elan At The Vintage
Harrigan's Hunter Valley
Harrigan's Hunter Valley
4 out of 5
2090 Broke Rd, Pokolbin, NSW
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! (994 reviews)
"There is no on-site reception, which is weird. The bathroom wasn't clean on arrival. Found hair in the bath and on the floor. Not good."

Reviewed on 6 Jul, 2025

Harrigan's Hunter Valley
Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort
Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort
4 out of 5
15 Thompsons Road, Pokolbin, NSW
The price is S$158 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
S$158
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & 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! (2,154 reviews)
"We stayed at Elysia Wellness Retreat through Cypress Lakes. Our room was huge and had a beautiful view. The price was great. We ate dinner at Cypress Lakes and it was delicious."

Reviewed on 5 Jul, 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! (2,154 reviews)
"We stayed at Elysia Wellness Retreat through Cypress Lakes. Our room was huge and had a beautiful view. The price was great. We ate dinner at Cypress Lakes and it was delicious."

Reviewed on 5 Jul, 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! (631 reviews)
"This hotel is one of the best hotels I've ever been to. It was so clean and the room and living room were spacious. It was the best for our family."

Reviewed on 7 Jul, 2025

H Boutique Hotel
Pokolbin Farm Stay
Pokolbin Farm Stay
4 out of 5
536 De Beyers Road, Pokolbin, NSW
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Pokolbin. Enjoy free parking, a garden, and a picnic area. Popular attractions Hunter Valley Gardens and Roche Estate are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (232 reviews)
"Close to many of the major wineries, accommodation was very clean and tidy and felt newly renovated."

Reviewed on 10 Jun, 2025

Pokolbin Farm Stay
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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The area is clearly geared up for tourists with a nearby shopping centre having a poorly provisioned general store without air conditioning but a few boutique shops