Adventure & Fun Activities Near The Charles at Broke

Elevate your Hunter Valley getaway with exciting activities and unique experiences — all just a short drive from The Estate @ The Charles at Broke.

🚦 Go-Karts Go Hunter Valley

Thrill seekers can race on an 850m outdoor track with high-performance RIMO karts for adults, juniors, and families.
📍 Kearsley – ~25 min drive
🔗 Visit Go Karts Go

🪓 Hunter Valley Smash Room (Sutton Estate)

Suit up, let off steam, and smash bottles and plates in this one-of-a-kind rage room experience.
📍 Pokolbin – ~20 min drive
🔗 Explore the Smash Room

Bonus: Sutton Estate also offers Wine Escape Rooms, Axe Throwing, E-Bike Wine Tours, and Chocolate Escape Rooms.
🔗 Discover Sutton Estate Experiences

⛳ Hunter Valley Gardens Aqua Golf & Putt Putt

Fun for all ages: hit floating golf targets on the lake, then take on the 18-hole mini-golf course.
📍 Pokolbin – ~20 min drive
🔗 Play Aqua Golf & Putt Putt

🏌️ Hunter Valley Golf Courses

• The Vintage Golf Club — Greg Norman–designed championship 18-hole course.
  📍 Pokolbin – ~20–25 min drive
  🔗 Visit The Vintage
• Cypress Lakes Golf & Country Club — Par 72 resort-style course set against the Brokenback Range.
  📍 Pokolbin – ~22 min drive
  🔗 Visit Cypress Lakes
• Hunter Valley Golf Club (Rydges Resort Hunter Valley) — Championship 18-hole, par-71 course among vineyards with pro shop and practice facilities.
  📍 Lovedale – ~20–25 min drive (≈27 km)
  🔗 Hunter Valley Golf Club — Rydges

Walks, Hikes & Lookouts Near The Charles at Broke

1. Fordwich Road Walk (Broke–Fordwich)

A gentle countryside stroll through vineyards and farmland, perfect for a sunrise or sunset walk.
📍 Broke–Fordwich – ~5 min drive
🔗 Hunter Moon – Broke Walks Guide

2. Wollombi Heritage Walk

Explore a charming ~1 km loop through the historic village, featuring sandstone buildings, St John’s Church, and the Wollombi Endeavour Museum.
📍 Wollombi – ~27 min drive (31 km)
🔗 Visit Wollombi Bushwalking

3. Great North Walk – Hunter Lookout Loop (Heaton State Forest)

A 5.6 km moderate trail offering ridge-line bushwalking and sweeping views from Hunter Lookout and Macleans Lookout.
📍 Heaton State Forest – ~25–30 min drive
🔗 Trail Hiking – Hunter Lookout Loop

4. Pokolbin Mountains Road Lookout Trail

A scenic Grade 3 hike with panoramic views across the wine country.
📍 Pokolbin – ~19 min drive
🔗 Huntlee Walking Trails

5. Hunter Valley Gardens Walks

Over 8 km of walking paths through themed gardens — from the whimsical Storybook Garden to the serene Oriental Garden.
📍 Pokolbin – ~17 min drive (21 km)
🔗 Hunter Valley Gardens

6. Basin Campsite to Watagan Valley (Olney State Forest)

A challenging Grade 4, 13 km trail through lush forest with swimming at Wollombi Brook Pool and an optional climb to Mount Warrawolong.
📍 Olney State Forest – ~1 hr drive
🔗 Trail Hiking – Basin to Watagan Valley