Hunter Valley Hot Air Ballooning meet at Cessnock Airport. The following accommodation suggestions are all within 5-15 minutes of the airport. Prices quoted include GST and are subject to change.

For more information, please call them or go to their respective web sites.
 
Hunter Valley Traveller's Rest "A Quiet Place to Stay and Relax"  Lisa & Adrian invite you to share their good old fashioned country service. The Hunter Valley Travellers Rest Motel is located in Cessnock within easy reach of the picturesque vineyards of the Hunter Valley and the Hunter Valley Gardens.  Phone 4991 2355 relax@hvtr.com.au

Vintage Motor Inn is located only a short walk from Cessnock and only minutes from the famous Pokolbin vineyards and restaurants.  Phone 02 4990 4333.

Bimbadeen Estate offers superbly comfortable split-level one bedroom villas, with the best view in the valley. 'On a clear day you can see forever.....'. Phone 02 4990 1577.
Lovedale Cottages - Peacefully nested down a short country lane is your own 1, 2 or 3 bedroom cedar cottage.  Relax in your own 2 person corner spa or in front of the fire.  All cottages are self-contained and have A/C, DVD's and CD player.  The property now features an indoor heated swimming pool.  Enjoy your coffee on the verandah after devouring your huge complimentary breakfast hamper!  Tel. 02 4991 5599  relax@lovedalecottages.com.au
Elfin Hill is set in peaceful bushland surroundings at the foothills of the Brokenback Mountain Range. Their Big Log Cabin is divided into six motel style units, offering air-conditioning, TV, and en-suite. Phone 02 4998 7543.
 

Group Accommodation

Wilderness Cottages on Wilderness Road sleeps 2 to 16 adults in fully self-contained units. Features include swimming pool and Mojo's Restaurant on the property.  Phone 02 4930 7244 or email: stay@mojos.net.au
Cypress Lakes Resort provides spacious luxury villas with enough room to unwind and seriously relax.  Activities include golf, swimming pools and spa, saunas, tennis courts, fitness centre and kids club.  Cypress Lakes has a number of dining alternatives and bars.  Phone. 4993 1555.
 

Accommodation Packages

Cessnock Motel:  Enjoy the best aspects of Wine Country without blowing the budget.  Located at opposite McDonald's in Cessnock, this motel is 5 minutes drive from Cessnock Airport.  Package includes one night's stay and 2 places in the balloon.  Midweek $695 for two people, Weekend $775 for two people.
Wilderness Grove We think this is the best accommodation you will find in the Hunter Valley.  This beautiful new guesthouse is immaculately furnished and is the perfect place for a romantic night away.  With a spa bath (subject to availability), open fire, balcony looking over the olive grove, it doesn’t get much better!  This package includes:  1 or 2 night's stay including breakfast, and 2 places in the balloon. Mid-week rates 1 night $855, 2 nights weekend $1220.
Potters Hotel & Brewery: is located at the Gateway to the Hunter Valley in close proximity to the Hunter’s 120 wineries, just 2-hours from Sydney. Overlooking the heritage listed Brick Beehive Kilns of Nulkaba; the lively resort style complex, features 68 rooms with a variety of twin rooms, king and queen villas and fully self-contained spa villas. Extensive recreational facilities include tennis courts, swimming pools & spa, children’s playground and relaxing destination spa. A unique point of difference is the microbrewery, which brews a range of boutique beers. Guests can enjoy tours of the Hunter’s first microbrewery and try the award-wining beers from the 2005 Australian International Beer Awards and dine with a difference in the Old Brickworks Brasserie, recently named the Lower Hunter's Best Restaurant for 2005.

The Brasserie features a range of beer inspired creations and modern Australian cuisine. Kids are also well catered for with a modern children's playground and kiddies corner menu.

This package includes: Two nights Queen Villa accommodation, 2 places in balloon,
Hot Brewery Breakfast for two, Dinner and a drink in the Old Brickworks Brasserie, Brewery Tour & Beer Tasting, and Magnum of Hunter Beer.

Rates (for two people):  Midweek $979; Weekends $1129. 



More information on accommodation can be obtained from:
Hunter Tourist Accommodation: Phone 4998 6977
or
Hunter Valley Wine Country Visitors Centre on 02 49 900 900

or visit the Hunter Valley Tourist Info website

For pub style accommodation, visit www.huntervalleyhotels.com.au

Boutique Wine Tours offers day trips from Sydney (with the option of staying overnight to enjoy ballooning).  Tel. (61 2) 9499 5444.

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