Cessnock lies in the Hunter Valley at the base of the Watagan and Broken 

Back Ranges, adjacent to the oldest wine growing region in Australia.

Built on the road known as the Convict Trail, the original road from Sydney to

the Hunter Valley, which was hand built by 3000 convicts.

Named "Cessnock Estate" after an 1826 land grant, Cessnock became a major 

coal mining centre at the turn of the century, but only 1 coal mine still

operates in the area today. The local name " The Coalfields" is now the

gateway to the vineyards of the Hunter Valley.

The members of Hunter Coalfields welcome you to our website 

Our branch holds their social meeting on the first Tuesday of each month at

East Cessnock Bowling Club.

Social meeting starts at 7.00pm (dinner & drinks in bistro prior)