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- Destinations
- Australasia
- Australia
- New South Wales
- Sydney surrounds
- Hunter Region
Hunter Region
The Hunter Valley region is a 60-mile (100km) drive north of
Sydney. It is a region already known to the world for its high
quality wine, but is also fast becoming famous as an eco-tourism
destination. Besides its vineyards and eateries, there are a myriad
places of interest like Lake Macquarie, a glistening lake with
magnificent beaches about 12 miles (19km) south of Newcastle; the
beautiful Myall Lakes; and the attractive stretch of surfing
beaches near Newcastle. Nearby is the Barrington Tops World
Heritage Wilderness Site, which, at 5,203 feet (1,586m) above sea
level, contains some of the highest untamed natural bushland in
Australia. One of the most popular coastal destinations in the
region is Port Stephens, renowned for its crystal clear water and
golden beaches. The harbour of Port Stephens is home to about 80
dolphins and many cruise boats offer close up views of these
animals. Port Stephens coastline is also a wonderful vantage point
for whale watching in season.
Information & Facts
Language
English is the official language of Australia.
Money
The Australian Dollar (AUD) is divided into 100 cents. Banks and
bureaux de change exchange most foreign currencies. Travellers
cheques are also welcome everywhere, but banks take a small
commission and it is better to take cheques in major currencies
(e.g. US dollars or Euros) to avoid additional charges. Credit
cards are widely accepted and ATMs are freely available throughout
the country. Banking hours are generally 9.30am to 4pm Monday to
Thursday, and 9.30am to 5pm on Friday, but some banks offer
extended hours and some are open on Saturday mornings.