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With Australia\u2019s oldest wine region, bushwalks through ancient wilderness and coastal city adventures, there\u2019s lots to experience in the Hunter region. And at just an hour or two from Sydney, a trip here is an easy long weekend escape.<\/p>\n\n

Start by sipping that semillon among the vines of the Hunter Valley<\/a><\/u>, or by spending a morning wandering between the stores of a market, where local producers sell cheeses, food-fresh fruit and vegetables, and artisanal crafts. Cap it off with a romantic stay on a winery property, or sleep snugly in a swag in a national park.<\/p>\n\n

At Newcastle<\/a><\/u>, take a refreshing dip in the gorgeous art deco ocean baths, roam historic streets and museums, and don\u2019t stop till you\u2019ve tried at least a cocktail or two at one of the city\u2019s countless small bars. Round off the trip with a day or two on the waters of laidback Lake Macquarie.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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