Cessnock is a city located within the Hunter Valley region of New South Wales. What used to be a progressive mining town is now a thriving service center for the surrounding areas, which comprise mostly of vineyards and wineries that Hunter Valley is known for.

First-time visitors to Cessnock should take time to visit the Hunter Valley Wine Country Visitors' Centre in Aberdare Street for information on how to go about in the city and in surrounding areas.

The area is known for producing high-quality wines, and most of the vineyards cultivate the Shiraz grape variety. Touring visitors can get to taste the different wine products offered by wineries in Hunter Valley. Read more...