Wollombi is a historic town set in the Hunter Valley, one of the oldest and most prestigious wine regions in Australia. Stroll around the historic village and discover the town’s colonial past. Handsome 19th-century buildings line the streets and house cafes, boutiques and wine-tasting rooms.
From small, family-run vineyards to world-famous estates, you’ll find a huge variety of wineries in the Hunter Valley. Explore the wineries at your own pace or join a guided tour to learn more about the unique terroir of the Hunter Valley. The region produces award-winning Semillon with notes of honey, citrus and aromatic herbs.
Beyond wine, Wollombi is a gateway to Yengo National Park. It’s part of the Greater Blue Mountains UNESCO World Heritage Area and protects sandstone peaks, pristine eucalypt forests and ancient Aboriginal cultural heritage sites. Use well-marked bushwalking tracks to explore the park or venture off-the-beaten-track on a 4WD tour.
Getting there
Wollombi is in the Hunter Region of New South Wales, a one-hour drive from Newcastle and two hours from Sydney. A car is the best way to visit Wollombi and explore the Hunter Region at your own pace. Fly into Newcastle Airport or Sydney Airport.