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.
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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. |
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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. |
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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
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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. |
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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 |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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 900or visit the
Hunter Valley Tourist Info website
For pub style accommodation, visit
www.huntervalleyhotels.com.au
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Boutique Wine Tours offers day trips
from Sydney (with the option of staying overnight to enjoy ballooning).
Tel. (61 2) 9499 5444. For accommodation in Australia, tours, attractions and more information to help plan your trip to Australia, visit
www.clickforaustralia.com.
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