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'What's On' in the Hunter Region of NSW

March 2010

4 & 20 Historic Morpeth Cruise
Departs Lee Wharf, Newcastle. Re-live the historic voyage from Newcastle to Morpeth with NOVA Cruises. Enjoy Morning Devonshire tea and sample some local produce from unique Morpeth. Visit the Morpeth Museum in this once thriving river port. Departure times 10am. Cost: Adult $79, concession $74, student (12 - 17 years) $64, children (3 - 11 years) $54. Ph: 0400 381 787.
www.novacruises.com.au

7 Maitland Markets
Maitland Showground, Blomfield St, Maitland. Come and explore Australia’s biggest regional markets with over 600 variety stalls displaying old fashioned home made, home grown goods, musicians, gourmet foods and fine quality art. When: 8am - 2pm. Cost: FREE. Ph: (02) 4962 5522.
www.maitlandmarkets.com.au

13 Branxton Lions Club Inc. Market Day
Branxton Community Hall, Bowen St, Branxton. Stall Holders are invited- $10 per site is required for bookings contact Warwick on 02 49381599. Bacon & egg rolls will be available at a cost with cold drinks and Morning Tea. On sale there will be crafts, Bric a Brac, Plants etc. When: 8am - 2pm. Cost: FREE. Ph: (02) 4938 1599

13 & 14 Festival Of Two Palettes
Morpeth Gallery, 5 Green St, Morpeth
Chat to the artists who exhibit their work at Morpeth Gallery in an informal, relaxed environment. Watch the artists at work at their easels. Hunter food and wine will be available for tastings and sales. Its a Festival of Two Palettes. When: 10am - 5pm. Cost: FREE ENTRY. Ph: (02) 4933 1407.
www.morpethgallery.com

13 From Across The Sea - Fashion Parade
Polish Hall (behind Town Hall), Grant St, Maitland
A fashion parade celebrating the rich culture in Australia brought by those who came from across the sea. Items featured are both from AMCAT collection and privately owned garments. When: 2pm. Cost: $15 Adult, $12 Concession/Member. Ph: (02) 4988 6454

13 Psychic Torchlight Tour Of Maitland Gaol
Maitland Gaol, John St, East Maitland
Do you believe in the paranormal? Both believers and non-believers alike are fascinated by the psychic stories and phenomena described by our resident psychic guide. When: 8pm. Cost: $28 Adult, $23 Concession (Age restrictions apply) Bookings essential. Ph: (02) 4936 6482.
www.maitlandgaol.com.au

15, 17 & 18 Irish Week At Buttai Barn
Buttai Barn, 162 Lings Rd, Buttai
St Patrick’s celebration with traditional Irish step dancing and entertainment. Devonshire Tea and old fashioned baked lunch. When:10.30am - 2pm. Cost: $36 per person. Bookings Essential. Ph: (02) 4930 3153.
www.buttaibarn.com.au

20 The Artisan Markets
Linuwel School,133 Morpeth Rd, East Maitland
You can find fresh produce, beautifully unique hand made clothing, quality toys supporting imaginary play in children, Steiner based art and craft, deliciously healthy food, all natural skincare products, and live music – just to name a few! When: 10am - 2pm. Cost: FREE ENTRY. Ph: (02) 4933 1791.
www.farmersandartisansmarket.com.au

26, 27 & 28 Kurri Kurri Nostalgia Festival
Various around Kurri Kurri area
A weekend of Classic American Cars, Hot Rods and Rock & Roll. Cost: Some events
are ticketed. Ph: (02) 4936 1909.
www.kurrikurrinostalgiafestival.com.au

27 Counterpoint Concert
Maitland Gaol Auditorium, John St, East Maitland. Counterpoint Chamber Choir, a Maitland-based, 20 voice mixed choir will present a variety concert featuring choral music ranging from sacred to secular, classical to contemporary. 8pm. $25 per person (incl. Champagne Supper) - Bookings essential. Ph: (02) 4933 3703.
www.maitlandgaol.com.au

27 & 28 Maitland Taste - Food, Wine & Jazz Festival
Maitland Heritage Mall, High St, Maitland
The annual Maitland will transform the Heritage Mall over the last weekend in March into a celebration of food and wine, set to the accompanying dulcet sounds of live jazz. When: 10am – 8.30pm (Sat) & 10am – 5pm (Sun). Cost: FREE. Ph: (02) 4934 1981
www.maitlandcitycentre.com.au

27 Tapas
Arnott’s Sourdough Restaurant, 148 Swan St, Morpeth. Wine Dinner to experience the history of Spanish Tapas together with dishes and matching wines. 6.30pm. $95 pp for food only or $150 pp for food and wine matching. Bookings for tables of 2 to 8 people. Ph: (02) 4934 4343.
www.arnottsbakehouse.com.au

28 Vacy Village Country Carnival
Gresford Rd, Vacy. Enjoy a great family day out. Jack Russell races with novice races for family pet Jack Russells. Music, country food, wine tasting. Entertainment plus helicopter, camel and pony rides. Market stalls, Children’s activities. 10am - 3pm. Cost: FREE. Ph: (02) 4938 8227.
www.vacynsw.com

Festivals and Events

Festivals and Events in the Hunter Region

Dates for your Diary - March Events

The Wine and Waves Festival at Merewether
Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th March

This local and highly successful free-entry event, presented in conjunction with the world class Surfest carnival, welcomes some of the Hunter’s top restaurants, wineries and gourmet producers with their award winning products in a stunning location.
Experience the diversity of signature dishes from restaurants including The Verandah Restaurant, Nelson Bay Seafood’s and Crust Gourmet Pizza Bar together with multicultural cuisine such as Turkish Gozleme, and sweet and savoury Corn Pancakes.
Gourmet delights will be a plenty from Lush Berries, Hunter Belle Cheeses and Pukara Estate.
Local Hunter Valley wineries such as Margan Family Wines, RidgeView Wines, Mount Pleasant Wines, Calais Estate, Peterson House and Stonehurst Wines will be on hand to showcase their
finest drops.
Signature event wine glasses will be on sale for $5 to sample the fantastic range of beverages, or perhaps enjoy a range of James Squire boutique beers by the beachside.
Wine and Waves will continue to present a family friendly atmosphere incorporating the ever-popular Kids Play Zone, high-quality market stalls along the ‘Market Bazaar’ of Henderson Parade and some of the best known live entertainment including Iguana, Mark Wells and Amy Vee.
Entry is free, with food, wine, and gourmet products available for purchase to take home at the end of the day.
For more details or site enquiries please phone Eclipse Media, Events and PR on 02 4961 3200.

Wollombi Valley Scarecrow Festival
20th March to Sat 17th April
Over 100 scarecrows line the main road between Murrays Run and Millfield, through the Wollombi village. The scarecrows are all on display over Easter and remain for a month, so why not come along and visit the Wollombi Valley and vote for your favourite scarecrow - fun for both visitors and locals of all ages!
The Wollombi Valley is a beautiful area covering three villages, Laguna, Wollombi and Millfield, situated along the convict built Great North Road, the original route from Sydney. Known for its vibrant art community, the Scarecrow Festival adds yet another dimension. The Scarecrow Festival is a fundraising event, with money raised through voting in the People’s Choice Award being donated to the Lower Hunter Mobile Pre-school, which visits Wollombi every Wednesday and Thursday during the school term. For more information, visit www.wollombiscarecrowfestival.com.au

Hamilton Celebrates St Patricks Day with Music Food and Wine Festival 2010
Sunday 21 March, Beaumont Street, Hamilton 9am - 4.30pm
Beaumont Street in Hamilton will for one day at least, become ‘A Little bit of Ireland’. As part of the World Wide St Patrick’s Day celebrations, the Hamilton Food & Wine Festival attracts the Irish and the ‘Irish at heart’ to celebrate their national day in the centre of Newcastle.
Whether you choose to pull up a seat and enjoy some fantastic music with a glass of the Hunter’s best wine or a pint of Guinness, indulge in excellent cuisine from any of Beaumont Street’s multitude of great eateries or browse the many eclectic market stalls, the Hamilton Food & Wine Festival has something for all tastes.Live entertainment running throughout the day, quality market stalls and local boutiques as well as fabulous amusements and entertainment for the kids. www.hamiltontown.com

Kurri Kurri Nostalgia Festival
26, 27 and 28 March
Kurri Kurri comes alive over this weekend with Rock n Roll, Classic cars, Hot rods, Entertainment, Dances, Market stalls, Competitions and much more.
On Saturday the 27th March we have the ‘superstar’ talent quest for any young up and coming ‘stars’ under 18 years old. There is up to $600 in prize money for the winning entrants. For young and old alike we also have a ‘Famous Fifties’ competition with a $1000 prize for the winner. If you think you’ve got what it takes to be Buddy Holly, Johnny O’Keefe, Marilyn Monroe, Elvis Presley or another 50’s star, then book your spot in the contest.
Another exciting aspect of the Nostalgia festival is the extensive display of classic cars and hot rods. Motoring enthusiasts will love seeing the variety of cars and those of you who own one, cruise on down to be a part of the event on Saturday 27th (100 car spaces) or Sunday 28th (400 car spaces). Make sure you book your car in so not to be disappointed.
There will also be ‘Vegas style’ weddings on Saturday, anyone is welcome to book in and renew their wedding vows in 50’s and 60’s style. You will be transported to the main stage via a vintage car and receive your ‘vow renewal certificate’ along with photographs of your special day. Last year a couple requested an official wedding, so as you can see this is a very popular part of the Nostalgia weekend program and lots of fun to watch.
Don’t miss the many ticketed dances also taking place at multiple venues throughout Kurri, Abermain and Weston.
You can see rock n Roll and rockabilly shows for a great price and enjoy the atmosphere and vibe of the 50’s and 60’s era.
There will also be dance lessons throughout the weekend and lots of ‘dancing in the street’. We’ll see you there!!!
For information, details, event program, dance tickets and entry forms visit www.kurrkurrinostalgiafestival.com.au or call Kurri Visitor centre on (02) 4936 1909

Maitland TASTE: Food, Wine and Jazz Festival
Sat 27 & Sun 28 March 2010
Maitland Heritage Mall in the Hunter Valley of NSW will be transformed into a sea of Food, local produce and wine accompanied by the “toe tapping” sounds of Jazz on the weekend of 27 & 28 March 2010.
The Festival features the fine foods of Maitland restaurants as they showcase their signature dishes in the Mall as well as the local boutique wineries presenting their most recent and signature vintages supported by a wide variety of complimentary activities including:

• Celebrity Chef Cooking demonstrations featuring Miguel Maestre of Foxtel’s Miguel’s Tropical Kitchen, Boys Weekend, Channel 7’s Sunrise and Better Homes & Gardens fame. There will be other exciting cooking demonstrations lead by local chefs.
• Wine Appreciation Master Classes with Gavin Lennard.
• Jazz Gospel Concert featuring Geoff Bull’s New Orleans Jazz Band supported by Gospel Singer Carol Ralph and many other Jazz & Blues musicians including the Wizard & Oz from Melbourne and local groups the “Hip Sister”, Le Toot, Strictly Dixie and many more.
• Double Decker Jazz Bus tours.
• Historic Guided Tours by Horse and Carriage.
• Aerobatic Displays.

This is a very special and unique festival in the heart of the Hunter. Enquiries can be directed to Maitland City Centre on 02 49 341 981 or visit www.maitlandcitycentre.com.au

Food & Wine

Food and Wine in the Hunter Region NSW

Hunter Valley Wineries

Undercliff Winery – Winery, Gallery, Settlers Cottage
Fines wines, beautiful art and accommodation.
Sample fine hand made wines and enjoy beautiful artwork in a tranquil vineyard.
Yango Creek Rd Wollombi
Ph/Fax 02 4998 3322
www.undercliff.com.au

Stonehurst Cedar Creek
Great wines grown organically!
Explore the Wollombi Valley, taste the difference!
Stay in one of our delightful cottages.
Open 7 Days
Wollombi Rd Cedar Creek Ph: 4998 1576
www.cedarcreekcottages.com.au

Draytons Family Wines
New Cellar door NOW OPEN
Oakey Creek Rd, Pokolbin. Ph: 4998 7513
www.draytonswines.com.au

Wollombi Village Vineyard
Discounts on Cellar Door Sales
2971 Payne's Crossing Road, Wollombi
Ph: 0419 997 434
www.wollombivillagevineyard.com.au

Wollombi Wines
Family owned and operated. Open Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Public holidays
25 Charlton Street, Wollombi Road, Wollombi
Ph: 02 4998 3427 Fax: 02 4998 3472 Mob: 0408 410 772
www.wollombiwines.com.au

Noyce Brothers Wines - Taste Noyce Brothers beautiful and distinctive estate grown wines at our sales outlet in the heart of historic Wollombi Village.
Noyce Brothers are a boutique wine producer with our vineyards in Wollombi on land that was first settled in 1823. Through the unique combination of soil and climate our vineyards produce quite distinctive Hunter style wines, particularly our semillon and shiraz.
Our wines, including our Directors Cut Shiraz, are available in a select number of restaurants, independent bottle shops, the internet, mailing list and we now now sell direct to the public in Wollombi Village.
www.noycebros.com.au

Littles Wines offers a range of award-winning wines. The Reserve range of wines is made from grapes grown in their own vineyards while the Art series range combines their own grapes with those from other carefully selected premium wine regions. They are available from selected Sydney retail outlets and restaurants, cellar door, by mail order, or by ordering on line through the website. Open 10am - 4.30pm Fri, Sat & Public Holidays.
270 Palmers Lane, Pokolbin. Ph: 4998 7626.
www.littleswinery.com.au

Noonji Estate - Classic Hunter wine. Dry-grown vines are more than 40 years old produce grapes of outstanding quality. Open Sat & Sun from 10am for wine tasting and sales.
386 Wilderness Road, Lovedale.

Eating Out in the Hunter Region

Chinois Restaurant
For Chinese Food Lovers!
Open for lunch Tuesday to Friday. Open for dinner Monday to Saturday. Winner of the Restaurant & Caterers Assoc. Hunter Region Chinese Restaurant Awards for Excellence 2001-2006. Regional NSW winner 2005.
326 King Street (cnr Union Lane), Newcastle. Phone 02 4926 2333

Lynkeys of Lovedale
Afternoon Tea woth Alpaca? Grinders coffee, tea or light refreshments. All day BBQ. Lynkeys also offers accommodation, self contained apartment set in bush land on a hobby farm with alpaca, mini horses, rabbits, chickens, ducks & dogs.
332 lovedale Rd, Lovedale. Ph: 0411 715 843
www.lynkeys.com.au

Hunter Valley Chocolate Company
One of the area's most popular destinations offering premium hand made chocolates, chocolate & fudge products.
Open 7 days, 9am - 5pm. Specialising in beautifully boxed wedding chocolate.

Oscars Cafe and Restaurant
Open 7 days for Breakfast and Lunch. Picnic Hampers, Gourmet Pizzas, Fresh Salads, Sandwiches, Take Aways and Pasta.
Shop 15, Hunter Valley Gardens, Pokolbin. Ph: 02 4998 7355
www.thewinnerisoscars.com.au

Majors Lane Restaurant
Specialising in fresh, local produce including meats from our own smokehouse.
Indoor & alfresco dining with vineyard views. Fully licensed. Recommended by SMH Good Food Guide 2008.
Open Thurs to Mon. Dinner from 6pm. Lunch 11.30am - 4pm. Brekkie Sat & Sun 9am - 11am
64 Majors Lane Lovedale. Ph: 02 4930 7832
www.majorslane.com

Kurri Workers' Club
Chinese restaurant open 7 days (closed Monday night)
Entertainment every Friday & Saturday nights
Monday Madness 1st Monday each month. $10 includes lunch, raffle ticket + entertainment. Bingo Wed, Thu & Fri 11am + Thu 7pm
Raffles Tues 4.30pm, Fri 5.30pm, Sun 11am
209 Lang Street, Kurri Kurri. Ph: 02 4937 1542

Bolwarra General Store & Cafe
Old fashioned service with a smile
Mon- Fri 7am - 6pm • Sat - Sun 7am - 5pm. Breakfast all day 7 days
Gourmet Sandwiches & Wraps, Homemade Cakes & Slices, Award winning jams, pickles & sauces, Gluten free bread & cakes, Diabetic fruit cake
Quiet Courtyard. Belroma coffee, Variety of freshly brewed tea in a pot (our tea doesn't jiggle.)
22 Paterson Rd, Bolwarra. Ph: 4930 0988

CBC Bed & Breakfast & Cafe
Our luxurious country retreat, where you can step back in time and still enjoy the comforts of modern life, is waiting for you. Be surprised by our unique range of gift items and home wares waiting for you in the Old Vault Shop and Gallery. When you’ve finished your browsing enjoy our selection of tasty bites in the beautiful historic surrounds of our café. Bookings are appreciated for dinner or small functions.
19 King Street, Paterson. Ph: 4938 5767

The Hotel Beatty
Bistro at The Beatty - Dine in or take away. Open for lunch & dinner Thurs to Mon. Quality B&B accommodation. ideally located in historic East Gresford, close to boutique vineyards, heritage sites and the magnificent Barrington Tops. Experience the friendly service and family atmosphere that the locals have known for generations!
Park St, East Gresford. Phone: 4938 9451

Clevedon B&B
Hosts Ellis & Belinda Richards welcome you to historic Clevedon. Open from 10am to 5pm, visitors can browse through the many quality items in the shop, tour the house and gardens, or enjoy morning or afternoon tea or a light lunch. Guests at Clevedon, can enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. Bed and Breakfast available. Bus Bookings Welcome.
Gresford Road, East Gresford. Phone: 4938 9488

Noah's in the Valley
A friendly smile and inviting atmosphere greet you when you arrive at NOAH'S Bar & Grill. Enjoy a relaxing drink before dinner or liqueurs with coffee at our Cocktail Bar. NOAH'S Bar & Grill enjoys an excellent reputation amongst our regular visitors and is also well patronised by members of the local community.
Comfort Inn Noah's in the Valley
91 Bridge Street Muswellbrook. Ph: 02 6543 2833 Fax 02 6543 2170
Choice Booking - Phone: 13 24 00
www.noahsinthevalley.com.au

Cessnock Supporters Club - Kee Ho Restuarant
Open Lunch and Dinner 7 days
1 – 7 Darwin Street, Cessnock
Ph: 02 4993 2655 Fax: 02 4991 1506
www.cessnockleaguesclub.com.au

Wollombi Tavern
Home of Dr Jurd’s Jungle Juice.
Counter lunches available 7 days, Dinner Friday and Saturday.
BBQ and dining area, log fire.
An old fashioned country pub.
Old North RoadWollombi. Ph: 4998 3261 Fax: 4998 3106
www.wollombitavern.com.au

Lovedale Smokehouse and Gourmet Pantry Discover our range of mouth watering, premium quality, grapevine smoked produce. Open Thursday to Monday 11am-4pm.
Located at Majors Lane Restaurant. 64 Majors Lane Lovedale. Ph: (02) 49307832
www.majorslane.com

The Hunter Valley Cellars Deli and Café Open 7days from 7.30am
The Café serves realistically priced breakfasts and light lunches
Shop 20 – 21 Hunter Valley Gardens Village
Broke Rd Pokolbin Ph: 4998 74 66

The Hunter Olive Centre - Featuring the Hunter Valley's largest range of Olive products. Also over 400 other locally produced delicacies, from olives, olive oil and olive oil products to jams, chutneys, dukkahs, vinegars, spices and much more. A purchase at the Hunter Olive Centre will entitle you to a further discount at Pokolbin Estate Vineyard. Pokolbin Estate Vineyard, 298 McDonalds Road, Pokolbin. OPEN 10am - 5pm 7 Days. Ph - (02) 4998 7524.

Hunter Valley Snails from Snails Bon Appetite - For that special Hunter taste sensation...try the Australian Escargot.

Palmers Lane, Pokolbin. Phone 0419 291 866
www.snails.com.au

Carr's Traditional Butchery - Licensed Wholesaler and Retailer
Open 7 Days: Mon to Fri - till 6pm. Sat & Sun - till 1pm.
Family owned and operated. 137 Wollombi Road, West Cessnock. Ph 4990 1168

Pasta Making Classes at Sandalyn Estate - Experience a 3-hour hands-on Tuscan style “Pasta making class” under the direction of an experienced chef in our underground cellar. Teaching you the traditional art of pasta making. Classes are held most weekends and during the week if you have 10 or more people. Bookings essential. Ph 4930 7611. 162 Wilderness Road, Rothbury/Lovedale
www.huntervalleyboutiques.com.au

Nagisa Japanese Restaurant. Lunch - Tues to Sat 11.30-2.30; Sun 11.30-3.30. Dinner - Tues to Sat 5.30-9.30 (last orders).
N2 The Boardwalk, 1 Honeysuckle Drive, Newcastle. Ph 4929 4122.
www.nagisa.com.au

Larnna Thai - Authentic Thai Cuisine. Lunch Tuesday to Friday 11.30am - 2.30pm, Dinner Monday to Sunday 5.30pm till late. Fully Licenced. Winner Restaurant and Catering's Hunter region award for excellence.
1 South Boardwalk, Honeysuckle Drive, Newcastle 2300. Ph: 02 4926 2481

The Lakehouse at Murrays Beach - For a truly great coffee made by professional baristas serving Ducale coffee. Open 7 days for breakfast and lunch. Handmade, preservative free cakes, muffins, friands and pies baked daily. Delicious soup and daily specials. Great breakfast and lunch menu. Perfect wedding venue. Private events/parties welcome
Murrays Beach, 2 minutes south of Swansea on Lake Macquarie. Ph 49 711 745
www.lakehousecafe.com.au

Tides Cafe & Restaurant - Modern Australian menu. Prices range from $15 to $32. Open 7 days 9am to 9pm Mon - Thurs; 9am to late Friday, 8am till late Sat; 8am till 8pm Sun.
Shop 3, Paris Apartments, 2 Belmont Street Swansea. Ph: 4971 5152.

Moto Cafe - Large range of gluten free and vegan options available. Function & Corporate catering available. Open Mon - Fri 8am to 4pm, Sat 8am to 3pm; Sun 8am to 3pm (weather permitting).
58 Victory Parade, Toronto. Ph: 4959 3355

The Gate Cafe at Lavender Gate Farm - Open Fri to Mon for breakfast and lunch from 8.30 to 4pm; Fri and Sat nights 5.00 to 8.30. Catering for weddings, functions, bus tours, car clubs, bike clubs, business lunches, birthdays. Gift shop with a variety of lavender products, giftware, jewellery, culinary products, art and old wares.
Reservations are required for bookings 4998 3377. 2480 Wollombi Rd, Wollombi

Wine Country Cafe - The first and last stop on your visit to the Hunter.
Wine Country Visitors centre, 455 Wine Country Road, Pokolbin. Ph: 4990 9208.
www.winecountrycafe.com.au

Coffee in the Hunter Region

Cafe Loco - Maitland Railway Café and book store
Open 6:30am to 6:00pm Mon - Fri and 8:00am to 1:00pm Saturday.
Segafredo Coffee • Sandwich platters • Freshly made wraps Light meals • Homemade slices.
Cnr Church St & Railway Street Maitland Ph: 4934 4608

Suspension Espresso Coffee - Open 7 days – Mon to Sat 7am to 6pm; Sundays 8am to 5pm. Purchase a wide variety of freshly Roasted Coffee Beans. Sit and enjoy a relaxing coffee and delicious homemade cakes in our cafe. 3 – 5 Beaumont St, Islington Ph: 4962 2717

River Roast Crafted Coffee - The Hunter’s Freshest Coffee Company. Gold Medal Espresso - Paterson Blend. 2009 Sydney Royal Fine Food Show. Ph: 0433 728 400 (Edwardo) or 0406 398 001 (James) www.riverroast.com.au

Your Coffee Retail Shop & Espresso Bar - Specialising in Gourmet Coffee and Equipment incl Bodum plungers and Professional Espresso Machines and Grinders for Home. Open 8 - 3 Mon-Fri, 8 - 12 Sat. Ph: 0416 004 586 www.realcoffee.com.au

Baristaba Espresso - Cakes, coffee, locally roasted Peaberrys gourmet coffee. Light lunches, breakfast, corporate catering, cheese and antipasto platters. Open Mon til Friday 7am-5pm, Sunday 8.30am til 4pm.
Shop 2 / 1 Honeysuckle Drive Honeysuckle Ph 4926 2722 Fax 4926 5793

Cafe-Bar Twist - great food with a twist. Open 8-5 Monday, 8-10 Tuesday to Thursday, 8-11 Friday Saturday Sunday.
The Boardwalk Honeysuckle Newcastle. Phone 4926 1766

Retail

Retail outlets in the Hunter Region

Taylors of Maitland
For Fine Living
Casual Classy Homewares • Fine Foods For Entertaining
Quality Linens And Nightwear • Classic Furniture For Beautiful Living
Beautiful decorating ideas, giftware, unique furniture pieces, organic skin and bodycare and delicious foods for entertaining.
437 High Street Maitland 2320 Ph: 4934 2505 (in Maitland’s most charming building)

Simply D'Vine
A well established garden centre providing beautiful gardens, homewares and water features to fit any budget.
The gift gallery has an ever changing display of pots, plants, statues, bird baths, furniture, gifts, jewellery,
accessories and homewares.
Enjoy a cup of tea, coffee or lunch in our café overlooking the Koi pond.
151 Wine Country Drive, Nulkaba. Ph: 4990 4291
www.simplydvine.com.au

Ritzy Fashion
A large selection of retro to New Clothing for ladies and men.
Bags, Jewellery, Scarves, Sarongs, Hats, Shoes, Tye Dye & Men's Clothing too.
The biggest and the best in Newcastle!
291 Hunter Street Newcastle
Ph/Fax:4926 5009

Traveller's Services Newcastle Airport
We handle: Hotel Accommodation Bookings, Train Information & Tickets
Door to Door Shuttle Bus Ticket Sales, Sightseeing Tours & Tour Information
Half & One Day Tours & Excursions, Limousine Services
We provide: Trained Quality Staff, Brochure Distribution, Maps, etc. Signage to identify services offered.
Point of Sale Material for the products we sell, Specially negotiated Hotel rates
Phone 4965 1700 for more information

Ronnies Flower Shop
Our flowers really do say it all! Specialising in gift baskets and beautiful rose bouquets,
fresh flower arrangements for weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, new babies and funeral flowers.
Wedding Packages from $450!
41 Harrison Street, Cardiff
Phone 0249549397 Fax 0249567661
www.petalsflorists.com/florists/australia/cardiff/ronnies-flower-shop/

Paper & Stuff
Scrapbooking, Cardmaking, Wedding Stationery, Giftware & Fun Stuff!
Open Mon - Thurs 9am - 5pm, Fri 9am - 4pm. Sat and Sun Closed.
37 Currans Rd Cooranbong
Ph: 4977 3200

End of the Line
If you love shoes then this is the place to shop!
Greatly reduced prices - Discounts of up to 50%.
Fashion footwear from France, Italy, Spain, Austria and Australia.
A wide range of handbags and accessories - Stock is Seasonal.
Open 10 - 4.30pm Tues to Fri, 9 - 12noon Sat.
27A Vincent St Cessnock
Ph: 4990 7266

Steptoes
The largest antique & second-hand furniture warehouse in the Hunter!
Open 7 days Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 9am-3pm, Sun 10.30am-3pm.
Always buying antiques & secondhand furniture, so come on in
and browse.
105 Lang St Kurri Kurri
Ph: 4936 1511

Country Decor
For the best country gifts at the best prices.
Country signs - tin and wood, enamelware, throw rugs, runners, placemats
wooden bread and veg boxes, bears, dolls and tinware.
We offer fantastic products, friendly service at unbelievable prices with
EFTPOS, lay-by and gift Vouchers. Open Mon-Fri 9am to 5pm; Sat 1pm to 5pm.
1/138 Lang St Kurri Kurri
Ph: 49361633

Abbyz Designz
We cater for everyone sizes 8-26.
Wide range from casual to formal, mother of the bride, accessories
shoes, lingerie and sleepwear.
Now also selling School Wear.
128 Lang St Kurri Kurri. Ph: 49364822

Australian Alpaca Barn
The Australian Alpaca Barn specialises in quality Alpaca Homewares, Fashion and Accessories
that are luxuriously soft, amazingly warm and lightweight. Wholesale enquiries are welcome.
Open 7 days: 10am - 5pm
135 Swan St, Morpeth
Ph: 4933 5787
www.australianalpaca.com

Rare Find Country Antiques
The Hunter’s largest selection of genuine Australian antique cedar furniture.
Most of our stock is pictured on our website.
Hours by appointment but we are there most of the time as we live on site.
38 Denison St, Hamilton Ph 49693801 Mobile 0418 684 724
www.rarefindantiques.com.au

Teddy Bears Upstairs
Open 7 Days 10.30 - 4pm
164 Swan Street, Morpeth
Above GRANDMA'S FEATHER BED "The Village Home Store" EST. 1990
Ph: 4933 9794

Bolwarra General Store and Cafe
Old fashioned service with a smile.
Trading Hours
Mon- Fri 7am - 6pm • Sat - Sun 7am - 5pm
Breakfast all day 7 days
Shop 2/165 Swan St, Morpeth
Ph:4934 2542

Bunna Bunoo Olive Grove
Extra virgin olive oil and traditionally cured olives.
Open Friday, Saturday & Sunday 10 - 4pm
Other days and group tours by appointment
237 Fishers Hill Rd, Vacy Ph: 4938 8086
www.bunnabunooolives.com.au

The Natural Furniture Works
Quality, very solid hand-made furniture made to last forever … indoor or outdoor … custom made.
Come check out the style of something different in furnishing, some wild, some nearly conventional.
All timber used is from ‘dead’ or ‘rescued’ trees and are ‘one-offs’.
Ring or visit Stephen Wright. He’ll be happy to show your future heirlooms.
Next to the Caltex Garage, East Gresford
Ph: 4938 9501

Pickled & Pitted
Nestled in the village of Broke surrounded by great scenery & plenty of things to do. Producers of fine
Hunter Valley olive oils, vinegars, relish, chutney, pickles, mustards, metwurst, pesto & pasta.
Open 10am - 5pm Friday, Saturday & Sunday & Public Holidays.
67 Wollombi St Broke NSW 2330
Ph: 02 65791063 Fax: 02 65791363

Precious Pieces
Fine Jewellery & Giftware. Specialising in Gold & Silver Jewellery. Gold sold by the gram
Antique reproductions, Gifts for all occasions, Stockist of Pandora Jewellery.
Open 9am-5pm Mon to Fri, 9am-1pm Sat
31 Ogilvie St Denman
Tel: 6547 2016

The Hunter Valley Chocolate Company
Specialising in beautifully boxed wedding chocolate.
One of the areas most popular destinations
Broke Rd, Pokolbin
Ph: 4998 7221
www.hvchocolate.com.au

Wholly Relics
Over 50 Years knowledge and expertise for good Old fashioned Service.
Open Thursday – Sunday 10am – 4pm
99 Newcastle Road, East Maitland
Ph: 4933 4966

Wollombi Markets
Held every Monday of every long weekend
Local Produce, Bric a Brac and general items for sale.
Held at Wollombi Saleyards
Ph: 4998 3254

Heartland Antiques & Arts
Recent estate acquisitions of antique furniture have us bursting at the seams.
Generous discount for cash, trade wholesale prices.
321 High Street, Maitland
Phone 02 4933 9923 or mobile 0414 012 608
Open 6 days 10am - 4pm. Closed Tuesdays

Covelli - the Shoe Specialists
Classic and Distinctive Fashion as well as
• Shoes • Dance Shoes • Rock ‘N Roll Shoes • Wedding Shoes
Open Mon - Sat
Shop 9-116 High St, East Maitland 2323. Ph 49347434
www.covelli.net.au

Pearsons Meats
Trading 7 days
Prime Quality Beef, Lamb & Chicken Products
German small goods & Gluten free sausages made in-house
275 Lang Street Kurri Kurri
Ph: 4937 1023

Des’s Health Foods
For all your health food & health supplement needs
Huge supply of health products...which means you save money!
Shop 12 Pender Place Shopping Centre
Maitland
Ph: 4933 1718

Herbalist - Bronwyn Shaunessy Dip H. M. 25 years experience in the Hunter Valley. Drug Free Treatment • Liver Detox • Time to lose weight?
Open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 32 Aberglasslyn Rd, Rutherford
Open Friday & Saturday at Grays Inn, 2884 Wollombi Rd, Wollombi
All enquiries and appointments Ph: 4932 7533

Rara - Rare pieces from the world. A rare and beautiful collection of decorative hand picked work of arts & artefacts. Qualified interior designer graduated from academy of fine arts in Rome. For design services contact by appointment only. Open Fri, Sat, Sun & Mon from 9:30am – 5pm
2883 Wollombi Rd, Wollombi.
Ph: 0415 497 616

Gems4U
Gemstones • Minerals • Fossils • Crystals • Beading / Freshwater Pearls.
Gift Certificates available. Open 7days 10am - 5pm
Hunter Valley Gardens Village. Ph: 49986647 Mobile: 0409666242

Hunter Healthy Spines - Is poor health holding you back? Discover how good life can be... Call us now during February to have your child checked for FREE! Questions always welcome.
3/8 Garnett Rd, Green Hills Just down from the RTA. Ph: 4933 0588.
www.hunterhealthyspines.com.au

Heart & Soil Garden Design - Local Arts & Crafts • Giftware • Plants • Teddy Bears • Garden Advice & Design. Sunday Fun Days -Spend the day in a friendly, clean, fun environment doing arts and crafts of your choice. Locals can get 10% off our locally grown, Native tube stock. Open Tuesday - Friday: 9am to 5pm; Saturday & Sunday: 9am to 4pm
33 Station Street, Weston (between the chemist and discount store)
Ph: 4937 4494 Fax: 4937 4496

Galleries & Theatres

Galleries and Theatres in the Hunter Region

Whats on at the Galleries this month

Cessnock Regional Art Gallery March Exhibition
Exhibition: Hadyn Wilson
Stories from the Archive: A Palaeobotanical Narrative
Ends Sunday 14 March 2010.
Wollombi artist Hadyn Wilson’s latest exhibition Stories from the Archive:
A Palaeobotanical Narrative explores his ongoing interest in the art historical past, and his deepening engagement with the natural world.
Seen together for the first time, the works document the artist’s personal and artistic journey. Broadly and collectively this body of work explores relationships between past and present, the real and surreal, history and myth. From his base at Wollombi, influences as diverse as 17th Century Dutch flower painting, the landscapes of the Australian Impressionists, detailed notebooks of 19th century naturalists and explorers such as Banks and Darwin and botanical art all find their way into his work.
The results can often be surreal – the familiar juxtaposed with the strange, figures at ease in alien landscapes, humans reduced to the scale of insects, plants so large they block the sky – all executed in passages of very fine painting. The phrase ‘True Fictions’ has been used in relation Hadyn’s work and it is a fitting description for in most of these works Hadyn takes the fact of the fossil or botanical archive and ‘imagines’ them into existence, creating places none of us have ever been to before.
This is a not to be missed and a not to be repeated show. These paintings, drawings and mixed media pieces have been gathered from private and public collections across Australia to make this exhibition possible.
The Gallery is open Tuesday to Friday between 10am and 5pm, and on Saturday and Sunday from 11am to 4pm.

Newcastle Theatre Company
presents the powerful Tennessee Williams play
Orpheus Descending
Opening Friday March 12th
Directed by John McFadden, Orpheus Descending is a modern version of the legend of Orpheus and Eurydice, a story that deals, in the most elemental fashion, with the power of passion, art, and imagination to redeem and revitalize life, giving it new meaning.
After a young charismatic musician descends on a small, repressive southern town he forms a relationship with a passionate woman with a tragic past who is trapped in a bad marriage. The play exhibits many of Williams’ typical themes: loneliness and desire, sexuality, repression, and the longing for freedom. On another level, it is also about trying to live bravely and honestly in a fallen world.
Violence lurks just below the surface, and it bursts into the open at the play's end. The play set in Southern Gothic melodramatic glory is rich in imagery, lush, poetic lyrical dialogue and symbolism is recognized as one of Williams's weightier plays.
The play runs through to Saturday March 27th and bookings may be made by contacting Newcastle Theatre Company on 4952 4958, 90 De Vitre Street, Lambton.

Maitland Regional Art Gallery March Exhibitions

ARCHIBALD PRIZE 09: 5 March - 18 April - NSW regional tour
BRIGHTEN MY DAY: Colour In The Everyday 5 March - 6 June
FACES IN THE STREET: Max Cullen performance Saturday 6th March 6pm
A salute to Henry Lawson. Actor/writer Max Cullen takes us on an hilarious and moving journey through the life and times of this great Australian. Refreshments supplied by Mansfields after the performance. 6pm for 6.30pm start. Tickets $25 non-members / $20 con / $18 members
30 YEARS WITH GLASS: Julio Santos 26 March - 23 MayProgression: Brian Roberts and Shirley Cameron-Roberts 26 March - 23 May
LOVE ON MT PLEASANT: Garry Shead Toasts Morris O’shea 26 March - 16 May

Wollombi Endeavour Museum Located in historic stone courthouse constructed in 1866. This beautiful heritage courthouse contains an interesting collection from the rich colonial past of the Cessnock and Wollombi districts. Souvenirs and family history literature available for sale. Open 7 days. Entry fee to the museum; adults $2, children free. Shady picnic table on grounds.
Main Road, Wollombi. Phone 02 4998 3375

Maitland Regional Art Gallery
Maitland Regional Art Gallery hosts a vibrant calendar of ever changing exhibitions that promote visual arts and craft in the region. Visit the Art Gallery shop where you can purchase unique pieces by local artists such as Giselle Penn and Julio Santos. Open Tuesday-Sunday 10am-5pm. Closed Mondays and public holidays.
230 High Street, Maitland. Phone 02 4934 9859 www.mrag.org.au

Cessnock Regional Art Gallery
Showcasing an exciting and contemporary program across all forms of the visual arts.
16 Vincent St, Cessnock NSW 2325. Phone: 02 4991 6619. Fax: 02 4991 6620
www.crag.net.au

Mandalong Gallery
Lake Macquarie Premier Aboriginal Fine Arts Gallery - presenting Quality Investment Paintings, Pottery & Glassware. Works from the famous Petyarre sisters, Ronnie Tjampinjimpa, George Ward, Lilly Kelly, Dorothy Napangardi, Gabriella Possum, Minnie Pwerle and many more.
Open: Sat & Sun 9am - 5pm or by appointment
29 Little Valley Road Mandalong NSW 2264 (5 mins from Morisset F3 Interchange)
Ph:0249772316 Fax: 0249773788

Markets

Markets in the Hunter Valley NSW

Morisset Mega Markets
Off the F3 Freeway, Morisset exit. Open Sat, Sun & Public Holiday Mondays.?8.30am to 4.30pm.
3 acres undercover - 100’s of market stalls. 50 mins north of Sydney. 40 mins south from Newcastle. www.megamarkets.com.au

Kurri Kurri Farmers Markets
Second Sat of the month: Bake it, grow it or sow it. Rotary Park, Kurri Kurri 8am-1pm. Ph: 4937 2640.

Maitland Fresh Food Markets
Every Thursday in the Maitland Heritage Mall from 9am until 3.30pm. Live entertainment.
Also visit and enjoy all of the local boutiques, local cafes and restaurants.

Maitland Fair Market
First Sunday of every month (except January): also third Sun in Oct, Nov & Dec. Maitland Showground, Blomfield St, Maitland, 8am - 2pm. Over 600 stalls. Now recognised as the largest and most successful regional Market in Australia. Ph: 02 4962 5522. Fax: 02 4962 5302.
www.maitlandmarkets.com.au

Wyee Community Markets
Second Sat of month, Wyee Hall Grounds, Cnr Wyee Rd & Hue Hue Rd. Stall Holders welcome.
Ph: Janet 4357 1426.

Farmers and Artisans Market
3rd Saturday of each month 10am-2pm at Linuwel School 133 Morpeth Rd East Maitland.
Locally produced organic food & wine, quality handcrafts, music and wholistic services.
Ph: Amelia 0413910155. Come rain, hail or shine... www.farmersandartisansmarkets.com.au

Redhead Markets
Second Saturday of the Month 7:30am – 1pm at Industrial Car park off Kalaroo Rd. Fresh fruit & Vege, homemade jams, wide variety of stalls. Stall holders welcome.
Contact 0410 400 717.

Wollombi Market
Every Holiday Monday. Come to historic Wollombi for this great market of over 100 stalls which attracts 1000s to the beautiful countryside of the lower Hunter Valley: 8am-1pm at the Saleyards on Paynes Crossing Road. NO BOOKING required EXCEPT food and/or drink stalls only by prior negotiation.
Market enquiries: Wollombi Firebrigade 49983293 (leave message).

Gresford Community Markets
Third Sunday of each month, new storeholders are always welcome.
Ph: 4938 9488.

Singleton Farmers Markets
Corner York & Bathurst Street, Singleton.
Buy direct from an abundance of quality NSW farmers and producers.
Ph: 4930 5159.

Thornton Markets
Start at 8 am, a huge variety of stalls including cakes, jams and honey, craft, woodwork, bric a brac, clothing, plants and plant supplies, trash n treasure, and a barbecue to whet anyone’s appetite! Markets are held in the Church grounds on the corner of Taylor Avenue and Government Road, Thornton, and to book a site, please ring Michelle on 49663335.

Newcastle Farmers Markets
August 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd & 30th. Newcastle Showground, (Griffiths Rd entry) 8am till 1pm.
Enquiries & bookings 4930 5156.

The Olive Tree Artisans Market
Sat October 3rd 9am- 3pm - Sat 7th November 9am - 3pm and Sat 12th December is a Christmas Twilight Market 3pm-8pm. at The Junction Public School Union St The Junction.

Third Saturday of the month
Abermain Girl Guide Markets, Centennial Park Bathurst St Abermain
Ph: Heather 4930 4625.

Fourth Saturday of the month
Swansea, Quinn Park next to pool. 7:30am - 12:30pm
Stallholders phone Val McCarter on 02 4972 1705.