Category: Hunter Valley
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Rothbury Riot Memorial
Rothbury Riot Memorial The Rothbury Riot Memorial, is located at Rothbury, in the Hunter Valley, New South Wales. This memorial is small, but stands out and is easy to see, sitting just off the road as you drive towards the vineyards. Worth a quick look, it commemorates the 1929 coal mine lockouts and riots. Monument Inscription Read more
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Great North Road Convict Trail
Built between 1826 and 1834 by convict labour the Great North Road was one of the first great projects undertaken by the colony of New South Wales. It was built to connect Sydney with Newcastle and the Upper Hunter Valley. Some of the stonework for culverts, buttresses and bridges can still be seen today. Getting To Read more
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Hunter Valley Horses
Hunter Valley Horses Hunter Valley Horses are located in the Hunter Valley Resort on Hermitage Road, Pokolbin in the Hunter Valley, the same place as the Segway Tours, which makes them easy to find. After filling out a small amount of paperwork and getting a helmet, you meet your horse. The guides teach riding basics Read more