The surrounding regions that circle Redleaf Wollombi is enriched with some truly breathtaking wineries, boutique stores and deep history. Use our guide below, and explore the magic that Wollombi, Hunter Valley and surrounding regions have to offer
A true summer destination to enjoy lounging by the pool, afternoon siesta’s and making use of the shady outdoor dining options, or enjoy as a cosy winter destination with open fire, billiards and the aroma of slow cooking from the kitchen as you contemplate another glass of wine.
Play croquet on the lawns while your family and friends look on laying out under the trees. Take a bush walk and adventure up the valley to the mountain where you will find extraordinary rock formations to explore.
Food & Beverage
- Bistro Molines – Highly recommended for lunch or dinner and be sure to let Sally know you are staying at Redleaf
Visit Bistro Molines Website - In house dining – Private Chef Catering www.privatechefcatering.com.au
- Panino Restaurant, Cafe and Deli – Deliscious Italian style food – 2884 Wollombi Road – 4998 3403
- Myrtle & Stone – great for breakfast and lunch – 2877 Wollombi Road
- GNTP Laguna – great for dinner on Friday night
Visit GNTP Laguna Website - Margan Restaurant and Vineyard
Visit Margan Wines Website - My Father’s Table (cooking classes with Rita Dixon) – Rita offers a range of relaxed, informal ‘paddock to plate’ and ‘meet the farmer’ cooking programs as well as Lebanese and Middle East cooking schools at Redleaf.Make use of the onsite Barn, where Rita will set up a tailored program from 4 – 8 hours. A perfect way to bond with each other and sitting down to a beautiful lunch you have all helped to prepare with Rita’s expertise. Alternatively, have Rita cook a meal at Redleaf for you, ready for your arrival or, upon your return from a days wine tour. Please contact Rita via her website:
myfatherstable.net - Personal wine tastings – Phillipa Heslop and her team from Stonehurst Wines are available for private (min 12) wine tastings at Redleaf or at their cellar door, 3 minutes from Redleaf. Stonehurst’s boutique wines are made using best practice organic principles including grapes which are handpicked and pruned, make contact on 02 4998 1576.
- Greater Hunter Valley Wine Tours
www.wollombiwinetours.com.au
Cultural
- Experience rich aboriginal and colonial history, including the convict-built Great North Road, museum, and historical buildings. The name “Wollombi” is derived from the Aboriginal meaning ‘meeting place’ or ‘meeting place of the waters’
www.visitwollombi.com.au - Come and visit our Uluru
Join experienced Aboriginal guides as they share with you their knowledge of the culturally significant sites of Wollombi and Broke Valleys which are home to numerous Ceremony and Lore sites. The tours follow the Traditional Ceremonial journey to share the stories including why Mt Yengo (15kms from Redleaf) is as significant to NSW Aboriginal people as Uluru is to the Central Desert people.
Minimum 4 people for tours. 0466 917 715 or 02 4998 3499 or ngurrabu@gmail.com
Massage & Remedial Therapies
- Huntert Massage Co of Wollombi. Phone 0437 977 798
Jo Potter -Dip Rem, provides a wonderful experience and is available for visits to Redleaf with prior arrangement. A certified Healer, providing a blend of Remedial, Deep Tissue, Trigger Point, Reiki and Relaxation, giving you a whole body holistic treatment for the mind and body. Or you can choose one modality. All Funds health care rebates. - Yoga, Tai Chi, Pilates – all available with prior arrangement.
Visit Wollombi Website for further details
Provisions
- Wollombi General Store – 2886 Wollombi Road
- Cessnock – Woolworths, Big W, Target Country
- Wollombi Road Providore – Organic food and deli – 80 Wollombi Road, 4990 2468, 8am – 6pm
Arrive to Redleaf via Cessnock and collect everything you should need for the weekend. Great organic wholefoods, deli, fresh fruit and vegies. (Great variety of vegetarian precooked food as well as gluten free) - Sciberras Fresh – Kulnura
Stop in on your way to or from Redleaf for fresh local produce. Refer to website for opening and closing details as they change seasonally.
sciberrasfresh.com.au