Gardens & Nature

• Hunter Region Botanic Gardens

  Hunter Region Botanic Gardens –Hunter’s best kept secret!! 30ha of tranquil landscaped gardens displaying the beauty & diversity of Australian native flora. Over 3,000 living specimens in a natural bush setting with 8km of easy tracks & trails. Theme gardens include natives, exotics (an amazing succulent and cacti garden) and two wetland habitats as a Conservation Zone. Managed & maintained by volunteers, the Gardens also protect The Visitors Centre Gallery displays art by local artists.

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  • Alfresco Dining
  • Disabled Access
  • Entertainment
  • History & Heritage
  • Non-Smoking Establishment
  • Restaurant/Café on Site

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• Hunter Valley Gardens

  Just 30 minutes from Maitland, in the Hunter vineyards, you will find the magnificent Hunter Valley Gardens. Over 60 acres of spectacular international display gardens that will amaze you with sensational sights, colours, fragrances and adventures. Exploring over 8 kilometres of walking paths, visitors are able to discover each of the superb feature gardens, all of a standard you won’t see elsewhere in Australia. Some of their fantastic events include the Rose Spectacular from 15th October 2012 – 18th November 2012 and the Christmas Lights Spectacular from the 9th November 2012 – 26th January 2013. For a day out with a difference, discover Hunter Valley Gardens!

  Facilities

  • Alfresco Dining
  • Disabled Access
  • Entertainment
  • Meeting & Conference Facilities
  • Restaurant/Café on Site
  • Views

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• Olive Grove Beauty

  Olive Grove Beauty - Let Your Cares Melt Away The Hunters answer to the vineyard style day spa......without the vineyards price tag! Olive Grove Beauty is a small boutique salon set on 2 beautiful acres in Farley. Its located 2.6km from the New England Hwy at Rutherford and only 10 mins drive from the vineyards of Lovedale. Weather you want a quick skin pick me up or total body pampering, we have something to offer you.

  Facilities

  • Air Conditioning
  • BBQ
  • Credit Cards Accepted
  • Non-Smoking Establishment
  • Views

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