Attractions around the Wollombi village
Whilst Hunter Valley Wine Country's main attraction is the wine, it isn't the only thing you will be able to discover. From beautiful art galleries, gardens, hot air ballooning, golf, horse riding, helicopter flights, shopping and tasting regional produce, there is something for everyone.
Local Attractions
Wollombi General Store
Fabulous range of local products and produce, including jams, pickles, olive oils, soaps and honey.
OPEN: 7 days
Rara Lifestyle
A rare and beautiful collection of decorative hand picked works of art and artefacts. Qualified interior designer graduated from academy of fine arts in Rome.
OPEN: Weekends
Bohemia
A gorgeous shop in the heart of Wollombi, full of pretty things for lovely ladies, clothes & cool stuff for blokes and a room dedicated to Bohemia bubs. Housed in Wollombi Cottage, built in 1846.
OPEN: Saturday & Sunday from 10am to 5pm
Wollombi Wool Store
Housed in Wollombi Cottage with Bohemia, built in 1846.
OPEN: Thursday - Tuesday from 10am to 3pm
Wollombi Tavern
Sample the infamous Dr Jurd's Jungle Juice!
OPEN: 7 days
Endeavour Museum
Wollombi's local museum contains an interesting collection from the rich colonial past of the Cessnock and Wollombi districts. Housed in the old Courthouse building.
OPEN: Most days
The heritage buildings in the village of Wollombi
Wander through the village and view the stunning sandstone buildings, all built before 1860.
The Gate Gallery
The new contemporary art gallery and sculpture garden along the Wollombi Wine Trail provides a perfect destination for a day trip. Set in the expansive grounds of Lavender Gate Farm, just 2kms from the Wollombi village.
OPEN: Friday - Sunday from 10am to 3pm or by appointment
Harrison's Picture Framing and Gallery
Discover a wonderful selection of Australian and international original art, photography and fine art prints all beautifully framed and surprisingly inexpensive.
OPEN: Most days
Undercliff Gallery
This unique boutique winery and gallery is located just 1.5kms from the village, and displays art from local and internationally acclaimed artists.
OPEN: 7 days
Lavender Gate Farm & Gift Shop
A range of lavender products and gifts, produced locally from Italian, French and Australian lavender, are available from the gift shop providing the perfect present or memento of your visit. Located in the grounds of Lavender Gate Farm just 2kms from the Wollombi village.
OPEN: Friday - Sunday from 10am to 3pm
Wollombi General Store
Fabulous range of local products and produce, including jams, pickles, olive oils, soaps and honey.
OPEN: 7 days
Rara Lifestyle
A rare and beautiful collection of decorative hand picked works of art and artefacts. Qualified interior designer graduated from academy of fine arts in Rome.
OPEN: Weekends
Bohemia
A gorgeous shop in the heart of Wollombi, full of pretty things for lovely ladies, clothes & cool stuff for blokes and a room dedicated to Bohemia bubs. Housed in Wollombi Cottage, built in 1846.
OPEN: Saturday & Sunday from 10am to 5pm
Wollombi Wool Store
Housed in Wollombi Cottage with Bohemia, built in 1846.
OPEN: Thursday - Tuesday from 10am to 3pm
Wollombi Tavern
Sample the infamous Dr Jurd's Jungle Juice!
OPEN: 7 days
Endeavour Museum
Wollombi's local museum contains an interesting collection from the rich colonial past of the Cessnock and Wollombi districts. Housed in the old Courthouse building.
OPEN: Most days
The heritage buildings in the village of Wollombi
Wander through the village and view the stunning sandstone buildings, all built before 1860.
The Gate Gallery
The new contemporary art gallery and sculpture garden along the Wollombi Wine Trail provides a perfect destination for a day trip. Set in the expansive grounds of Lavender Gate Farm, just 2kms from the Wollombi village.
OPEN: Friday - Sunday from 10am to 3pm or by appointment
Harrison's Picture Framing and Gallery
Discover a wonderful selection of Australian and international original art, photography and fine art prints all beautifully framed and surprisingly inexpensive.
OPEN: Most days
Undercliff Gallery
This unique boutique winery and gallery is located just 1.5kms from the village, and displays art from local and internationally acclaimed artists.
OPEN: 7 days
Lavender Gate Farm & Gift Shop
A range of lavender products and gifts, produced locally from Italian, French and Australian lavender, are available from the gift shop providing the perfect present or memento of your visit. Located in the grounds of Lavender Gate Farm just 2kms from the Wollombi village.
OPEN: Friday - Sunday from 10am to 3pm
Regular Events
Wollombi is home to a number of great regular events, including:
Wollombi Markets
Held on the Monday of the long weekends in January, Easter, June and October, from 8am to 1pm. Offering a range of stalls including antiques, household wares, bric-a-brac, food and local produce.
Laguna Markets
Held on the third Sunday of each month, from 9.30am till 1pm at the Old Northern Trading Post, Laguna. Local produce: veggies, free range eggs, fruit, herbs, plants, flowers, tubestock, olives, olive oil, preserves, lavender products, as well as: hand spun wool / beanies / scarves, jewellery, vintage linen, bric-a-brac, secondhand books, etc ... Coffee and refreshments available.
Art Exhibitions at the Wollombi Cultural Centre
Home of the Wollombi Valley Arts Council, whose mission is to encourage and foster all kinds of artistic expression within the community. If you are looking for a unique piece of artwork, why not visit one of the many exhibitions held on weekends throughout the year.
Wollombi Valley Short Film Festival
Established in 1998, the Film Festival has encouraged locals and the rest of the world to show their video activities to a most enthusiastic audience.
Wollombi Valley Country Fair
Held on the first weekend in November, the Country Fair incorporates the annual Wollombi Valley Woodchop, Endeavour Museum open day, market stalls, a farmers market and much more.
Sculpture in the Vineyards
Held annually from October to January. An exhibition of dynamic outdoor sculptures by accomplished local and Australian artists, located in three award winning boutique wineries in the historic and picturesque Wollombi Valley.
Why not browse through the full list of local events and other Hunter Valley events and concerts.
Wollombi is home to a number of great regular events, including:
Wollombi Markets
Held on the Monday of the long weekends in January, Easter, June and October, from 8am to 1pm. Offering a range of stalls including antiques, household wares, bric-a-brac, food and local produce.
Laguna Markets
Held on the third Sunday of each month, from 9.30am till 1pm at the Old Northern Trading Post, Laguna. Local produce: veggies, free range eggs, fruit, herbs, plants, flowers, tubestock, olives, olive oil, preserves, lavender products, as well as: hand spun wool / beanies / scarves, jewellery, vintage linen, bric-a-brac, secondhand books, etc ... Coffee and refreshments available.
Art Exhibitions at the Wollombi Cultural Centre
Home of the Wollombi Valley Arts Council, whose mission is to encourage and foster all kinds of artistic expression within the community. If you are looking for a unique piece of artwork, why not visit one of the many exhibitions held on weekends throughout the year.
Wollombi Valley Short Film Festival
Established in 1998, the Film Festival has encouraged locals and the rest of the world to show their video activities to a most enthusiastic audience.
Wollombi Valley Country Fair
Held on the first weekend in November, the Country Fair incorporates the annual Wollombi Valley Woodchop, Endeavour Museum open day, market stalls, a farmers market and much more.
Sculpture in the Vineyards
Held annually from October to January. An exhibition of dynamic outdoor sculptures by accomplished local and Australian artists, located in three award winning boutique wineries in the historic and picturesque Wollombi Valley.
Why not browse through the full list of local events and other Hunter Valley events and concerts.
