Guidebook for Bucketty
Food Scene
Jerrys' Gourmet Kitchen & Cafe
1154 George Downes DrVery tasty traditional milk-bar burgers.
The Springs
1080 Peats Ridge RdThe best local restaurant - 'TOTALLY DELICIOUS'
The Hunter Valley is one of Australia's major wine regions. It is home to numerous wineries, including world-renowned brands and family-run boutiques. Most offer cellar door wine tastings and vineyard tours. CONCERTS Bimbadgen Estate & Hope Estate both frequently host world-class concerts.
45 yerel halk öneriyor
Hunter Valley Visitor Information Centre
455 Wine Country DrThe Hunter Valley is one of Australia's major wine regions. It is home to numerous wineries, including world-renowned brands and family-run boutiques. Most offer cellar door wine tastings and vineyard tours. CONCERTS Bimbadgen Estate & Hope Estate both frequently host world-class concerts.
Travel towards Wisemans Ferry down the Great North Road and you will drive down a spectacular gorge. Please take care to slow down on bends and we would not advise taking this road in wet conditions. At St Albans you will find the Settlers Arms, a country pub with the best rhubarb pie.
15 yerel halk öneriyor
Saint Albans
Travel towards Wisemans Ferry down the Great North Road and you will drive down a spectacular gorge. Please take care to slow down on bends and we would not advise taking this road in wet conditions. At St Albans you will find the Settlers Arms, a country pub with the best rhubarb pie.
Perfect stop for lunch or dinner, or just a drink. And a must stop for anyone interested in a #instagramable weekend.
30 yerel halk öneriyor
Great Northern Trading Post
3718 Great N RdPerfect stop for lunch or dinner, or just a drink. And a must stop for anyone interested in a #instagramable weekend.
Parks & Nature
Take in the spectacular views, immerse yourself in World Heritage-listed wilderness, and visit Aboriginal cultural heritage sites at Yengo National Park.
16 yerel halk öneriyor
Yengo National Park
Take in the spectacular views, immerse yourself in World Heritage-listed wilderness, and visit Aboriginal cultural heritage sites at Yengo National Park.
Olney State Forest is in the Watagan Mountains near the Central Coast. Numerous free picnic, camping areas and walking trails are available.
Olney State Forest
Olney State Forest is in the Watagan Mountains near the Central Coast. Numerous free picnic, camping areas and walking trails are available.
Looking out across the remote wilderness from Finchley lookout, you would never know you were just a few hours from Sydney or Newcastle.
Take in the spectacular views and perhaps enjoy a cold drink, or a cup of tea from the picnic basket in the car. Look closely and you might just see a wedge-tailed eagle soaring high above in search of prey.
Marvel at the majestic Mount Yengo standing tall in the distance and read about the rich Aboriginal heritage in the park and surrounding area.
Then, why not head to the nearby Finchley campground? Be sure to take a short stroll and see the fascinating Aboriginal rock engravings.
Finchley Track
Finchley TrackLooking out across the remote wilderness from Finchley lookout, you would never know you were just a few hours from Sydney or Newcastle.
Take in the spectacular views and perhaps enjoy a cold drink, or a cup of tea from the picnic basket in the car. Look closely and you might just see a wedge-tailed eagle soaring high above in search of prey.
Marvel at the majestic Mount Yengo standing tall in the distance and read about the rich Aboriginal heritage in the park and surrounding area.
Then, why not head to the nearby Finchley campground? Be sure to take a short stroll and see the fascinating Aboriginal rock engravings.
Umina Beach
The south end of the beach is a great spot for small kids to swim.
Shelly Beach
Great beach
Essentials
Kulnura General Store, Indian Restaurant & Cafe
4 Greta RdLimited range but they sell most things you need.
Entertainment & Activities
Glenworth Valley is one of Australia’s largest outdoor activities centres and you can enjoy horse riding, kayaking, abseiling and quad biking. It has a range of tours for riders of all skill levels, including beginners. Children under seven can enjoy pony rides.
13 yerel halk öneriyor
Glenworth Valley
Glenworth Valley is one of Australia’s largest outdoor activities centres and you can enjoy horse riding, kayaking, abseiling and quad biking. It has a range of tours for riders of all skill levels, including beginners. Children under seven can enjoy pony rides.
A wonderful places for kids and overseas travellers to see all kinds of Australian wildlife
20 yerel halk öneriyor
Walkabout Wildlife Park
1 Darkinjung RdA wonderful places for kids and overseas travellers to see all kinds of Australian wildlife
Australian Reptile Park is a hands-on zoo located in a natural bush setting on the Central Coast of NSW, home to exotic reptiles from around the world and a wide variety of Australian native animals. Enjoy live entertaining shows, themed exhibits and behind the scenes tours.
182 yerel halk öneriyor
Avustralya Sürüngen Parkı
Pacific HighwayAustralian Reptile Park is a hands-on zoo located in a natural bush setting on the Central Coast of NSW, home to exotic reptiles from around the world and a wide variety of Australian native animals. Enjoy live entertaining shows, themed exhibits and behind the scenes tours.
Play golf at the local Mangrove Mountain Memorial Golf Course
8 yerel halk öneriyor
Mangrove Mountain Memorial Club & Golf Course
18 Hallards RdPlay golf at the local Mangrove Mountain Memorial Golf Course
Here you can climb, weave and fly through the tree tops in the the iconic Australian bush. The park contains the world’s longest rollercoaster zip-line.
115 yerel halk öneriyor
TreeTops Central Coast
1 Red Hill RdHere you can climb, weave and fly through the tree tops in the the iconic Australian bush. The park contains the world’s longest rollercoaster zip-line.
Sightseeing
At Wollombi you’ll find a small township full of sandstone buildings from the 1800s, including a courthouse, cemetery, churches, a school, several inns and two general stores. You can enjoy lunch or dinner at Wollombi Tavern’s bistro and try the infamous Dr. Jurd’s Jungle Juice.
50 yerel halk öneriyor
Wollombi
At Wollombi you’ll find a small township full of sandstone buildings from the 1800s, including a courthouse, cemetery, churches, a school, several inns and two general stores. You can enjoy lunch or dinner at Wollombi Tavern’s bistro and try the infamous Dr. Jurd’s Jungle Juice.
Drive north along the Great North Road you will be travelling back into Australia’s colonial history. Bucketty is the best location to begin exploring the convict-built road which traverses sandstone gorges, razorback ridges and towering passes. You can still find original stone retaining walls and stone cut drains.
Convict Trail Project - Bucketty Site
Drive north along the Great North Road you will be travelling back into Australia’s colonial history. Bucketty is the best location to begin exploring the convict-built road which traverses sandstone gorges, razorback ridges and towering passes. You can still find original stone retaining walls and stone cut drains.
Everything Else
Golden Door Wellness Retreat & Spa
165 Thompsons RdHeaven on earth!
Arts & Culture
Baiame Cave is of state significance for its association with the main figure depicted in the cave, believed to be Baiame, who is understood by some Aboriginal people across NSW to be the creator, the 'Father of All', the most important ancestor and law-maker.
Baiame Cave
Old Bulga RoadBaiame Cave is of state significance for its association with the main figure depicted in the cave, believed to be Baiame, who is understood by some Aboriginal people across NSW to be the creator, the 'Father of All', the most important ancestor and law-maker.