Highlights of The Region
🍇 Broke–Fordwich (Local Surroundings)
Discover boutique wineries, family-run vineyards, and charming eateries just minutes from The Charles at Broke. Highlights include:
- 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. 📍 ~3–5 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
- Magoony’s Coffee House — Cozy café with coffee & light meals. 📍 ~3–5 min drive
- Broke Fordwich Wine Trail Map — Guide to boutique wineries & seasonal events. 📍 All within minutes
🍷 Pokolbin (Hunter Valley Hub)
The heart of the Hunter Valley is just a short drive from Broke, filled with iconic wineries and attractions:
- Hunter Valley Gardens — 25-hectare wonderland with themed gardens & events. 📍 ~17 min drive
- Sydney Brewery Hunter Valley — Craft beer paddles & dining at Lovedale. 📍 ~17 min drive
- Tyrrell’s Wines — Historic winery since 1858, famed for Semillon. 📍 ~20 min drive
- Brokenwood Wines — Premium tastings & wine museum. 📍 ~20 min drive
- Audrey Wilkinson — Acclaimed cellar door with breathtaking views. 📍 ~20 min drive
🏡 Wollombi (Heritage Village)
Step back in time with a visit to historic Wollombi, a sandstone village rich in colonial history and culture:
- Wollombi Village & Heritage Walk — Historic sandstone town & trails. 📍 ~27 min drive
- Wollombi Endeavour Museum — Convict & colonial history exhibits. 📍 ~27 min drive
- St John’s Anglican Church — Sandstone church from the 1840s. 📍 ~27 min drive
- Yengo National Park — World Heritage–listed wilderness. 📍 ~30 min drive