If you have a little spare time and you’re happy to travel 25 miles, take a look at Pokolbin. This popular place offers up plenty of things to keep you busy. See the sights beginning with Hunter Valley Gardens, Hope Estate and Roche Estate. The locals are also likely to point you toward Newcastle, 55 miles away. If you only see one attraction here, let it be Newcastle Beach. (But we’re also huge fans of Charlestown Square and Nobbys Head Beach.)