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Originally Posted by Andy01
Hey thanks very much for that info Glen! 
Yes, she wants to do wine touring so probably staying at an air b&b somewhere central, maybe near Pokolbin, any recommendations?
Needs to be kid friendly as our 3 boys (8,11,13) will be with us too.
Are there many IIS'ers or astro folk/societies in the Valley?
Cheers
Andy |
Andy, probably easiest is to ring the Hunter Valley Visitors Cente, they are open every day.
www.huntervalleyvisitorcentre.com.au
You can book accomodation through them as well. They run a big operation, and the place is always packed. Plenty of very nice accommodation. My daughter hired a house on a hill top with great views. Major resorts like Crown are there as well. You might enjoy Hunter Valley Gardens, and i recommend lunch at Harrigans nearby. Not sure about amusing the boys, especially a teenager. There are usually young kid friendly activities at Hunter Valley Gardens, but there is an entry fee.
Re IIS'ers in the area, there are a fair number of us on the coast (Central Coast to Newcastle) and one or two around Maitland i think. Societies or clubs, only the Newcastle Astro Society but not likely meeting during your stay.