Highlights of the Region
The Broke-Fordwich region is the Hunter Valley at its most authentic — boutique cellar doors, olive groves, country cafés and scenic drives just minutes from The Charles at Broke. Explore neighbouring villages, taste award-winning wines and enjoy relaxed days in true Hunter style.
Broke-Fordwich · Local Surroundings
Discover family-run vineyards, boutique wineries and charming eateries only minutes away:
- Margan Wines & Restaurant — Sustainable estate winery and Chef Hat restaurant · ~3 min drive
- 1813 Wines at Tinonee Vineyard Estate — Boutique tastings in a vineyard setting · ~5 min drive
- Greenway Wines — Small-batch handcrafted wines · ~5 min drive
- River Flats Estate — Olive grove and farm shop · ~5 min drive
- Talits Estate — Provence-inspired cellar door · ~5 min drive
- Magoonys Coffee House — Cosy café for coffee and light meals · ~5 min drive
- Broke-Fordwich Wine Trail Map — Plan your cellar-door route and seasonal events
Pokolbin · Hunter Valley Hub
The heart of the Hunter Valley is a short scenic drive from Broke, filled with iconic wineries, dining and family attractions:
- Hunter Valley Gardens — 25 hectares of themed gardens and events · ~17 min drive
- Sydney Brewery Hunter Valley — Craft beer paddles and casual dining · ~17 min drive
- Tyrrell’s Wines — Historic 1858 estate famed for Semillon · ~20 min drive
- Brokenwood Wines — Premium tastings and wine museum · ~20 min drive
- Audrey Wilkinson — Acclaimed cellar door with panoramic views · ~20 min drive
Wollombi · Heritage Village
Step back in time in heritage-listed Wollombi, a sandstone village alive with colonial history and creative culture:
- Wollombi Village & Heritage Walk — Historic sandstone buildings and trails · ~27 min drive
- Wollombi Endeavour Museum — Convict and colonial exhibits · ~27 min drive
- St John’s Anglican Church (c. 1849) — Hand-cut sandstone church · ~27 min drive
- Yengo National Park — World Heritage-listed wilderness · ~30 min drive