HISTORIC
ATTRACTIONS &
ACCOMMODATION FEATURING LOCAL PRODUCE
BOMBAH POINT ECO COTTAGES (P, T, G)
969 Bombah Point Road via Bulahdelah
Phone: (02) 4997 4401 www.bushandbeach.com
Open Ring for appointment preferably.
Large organic garden - chillies. Holiday cottages promote self sufficiency through a permaculture garden, reuse, recycling, green power and responsible disposal of waste.
3620 Clarence Town Road Brookfield
Phone: (02) 4996 5515 www.gumnutglen.com.au
Fax: (02) 4996 5661
Mobile: 0411507744
Thompson Road, Bulga via Singleton
Phone: (02) 6574 5173 Hillsdale Citrus Orchard
Farm stay cottage. Bush walking, aboriginal artefacts, rural heritage artefacts, bush fernery and citrus.
Museum and tours by appointment, activities phone before attending.
TOCAL HOMESTEAD (P, T, G) GPS Location: 32° 37' 22 S - 151° 35' 34 E
Tocal Road, Paterson
Phone: (02) 4939 8888 (Mon. to Fri.) (02) 4939 8891 (Weekends) www.tocal.com
Open Weekends 10am to 4pm, April to November
Visitor information, historic buildings and local products.
Convict history
Aboriginal history
National Trust registered Homestead
Heritage farm buildingsWalka Water Works
Scobies Lane
Oakhampton (via Maitland)
Open 7 days a week
Walka Water Works is a National Trust listed complex featuring a water pumphouse with striking chimney and ornate brickwork and is one of the largest and most intact 19th Century industrial complexes in the Hunter Valley. Walka Water Works, as well as being a popular picnic and recreation area in the Maitland district, is also steeped in history that gives it a special place in the Lower Hunter's heritage.he large lake area with over 300 species of birdlife is suitable for water sports like canoeing and sailing and walking trails surround the lake. On Saturdays and Sundays there are miniature train rides or at other times by arrangement for group bookings. Country folk music is also held on the last Sunday of the month. Site tours and ecological tours by arrangement.
Powered and non powered campsites are available by booking through the caretaker on (02) 4932 0522.
Picnic and barbeque facilities are available and there is a children's playground area at the old pumping station built in 1887. The area is also available for outdoor and indoor weddings and functions and a Kiosk which is open 7 days a week.Come and see for yourself the historical and recreational value of Walka Water Works.
