In the Vicinity

Paterson Village

2.5 km away – a 3 minute drive.
Coffee & the Saturday papers are there.
Paterson is the gateway to the beautiful Paterson Alyn River valleys.

Paterson Museum
To find out more about the amazing history of Paterson, click here.

Paterson Golf Course
There is also a 9 hole golf course for a bit of fun & not too challenging.

Tocal

There are lots of things on in Tocal throughout the year.

Check out their website for more information.

• Homestead
• Field Day
• Courses
• Weddings

Gresford

This site gives a great introduction to what’s on & the excursions of the area.

Maitland

Further afield is Maitland – 17 minutes to the Regional Art Gallery.

If you head to Maitland do stop at Sticky Icky for a coffee & pastry (the best patisserie I know)

If you want something special do order ahead as they sell out quickly. 

Maitland Regional Gallery

Maitland has an excellent regional gallery,

The gallery has many exhibitions a year, as well as a restaurant with delicious food & an excellent shop for those who like to support artisans.

Art Excursions

An art excursion for those coming from Sydney;

• Lake Macquarie Art Gallery
• Newcastle Art Gallery
  
• Maitland Regional Gallery
• Dungog Contemporary
• Dungog By Design

Morpeth

Morpeth is also 17 minutes away. It has a rich heritage and is national trust classified. As you walk around & decide which of the many venues to visit for food & drink you are walking amongst beautifully preserved buildings.

Morpeth hosts a number of events during the year & it is worthwhile checking the website for information.

Dungog

In the other direction is Dungog – 30 minutes drive.

Dungog is well known for it’s Film Festival. This has morphed into the Dungog Festival which features Music , Food & Art as well as film… 29th September 2018

Another drawcard is the Wirragulla polo – also on in September next year – 16th September 2018

Check out what’s on in Dungog

Wedding Venues

Maybe you have been invited to a wedding at one of the 5 local wedding venues;

• Tocal Homestead
• Albion Farm Gardens
  
• All Saints Church Woodville
  
• Mindaribba House
  
• Wallalong House

Further a field – an hour

• Pokolbin
• Newcastle
• Port Stephens
• Hawks Nest
• Barington Tops National Park
• Lostock Dam