Wollombi
From wombats to Wollombi, new mining plans stoke community concerns
The government's release of its 'future of coal' statement has made those communities located in designated exploration zones wondering what's going to happen to them.
- Peter Hannam
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'Like throwing a grenade': historic town braces for coal mining threat
Residents of Wollombi in the Hunter Valley have vowed to resist plans for mining in their region.
- Peter Hannam
Wild Edge Retreat, Wollombi: A romantic escape in the Hunter Valley
This historic village is the perfect jumping off point for Hunter Valley wineries – but it also does a brisk trade in romance.
- Marguerite Winter
Wollombi, New South Wales: Travel guide and things to do
Wollombi (including Laguna and Bucketty) is a picturesque and historic rural village in the mountains south of the Hunter Valley.
Avoca House B&B Farmstay, Wollombi review: Baby steps in the bush
Joel Gibson introduces his daughter to the farmyard at a stylish retreat near Wollombi.
Wild Edge Retreat, Cessnock review: I love you infinity
Melissa Singer takes the opportunity to advance the romance at a bush retreat in the Hunter.
Stuck in a rut
Debra Jopson finds herself on the edge of wine country and in the middle of deer mating season.
Somewhere Unique, Wollombi review: To avoid wildlife, go bush
After a, well, unique introduction to Wollombi locals, David Sygall retreats to the elegant embrace of his secluded cabin.
Wollombi
Wollombi (including Laguna and Bucketty) A picturesque and historic rural village in the mountains south of the Hunter Valley Wollombi is a very small but picturesque and historic rural village. Where many country towns appear slight and ephemeral Wollombi's modest size is offset by its substantial 19th-century sandstone buildings. Its considerable charm arises in part from the quality of its architecture but also from its leisurely feel and its idyllic location within a small and pretty valley which is rife with the sound of birds and ringed around with imposing tree-lined mountains.
Wollombi - Fast Facts
Wollombi (including Laguna and Bucketty) A picturesque and historic rural village in the mountains south of the Hunter Valley Wollombi is a very small but picturesque and historic rural village. Where many country towns appear slight and ephemeral Wollombi's modest size is offset by its substantial 19th-century sandstone buildings. Its considerable charm arises in part from the quality of its architecture but also from its leisurely feel and its idyllic location within a small and pretty valley which is rife with the sound of birds and ringed around with imposing tree-lined mountains.