Rydges Resort Hunter Valley

In 2 h drive north of Sydney, the hotel is ideally located on Wine Country Drive with easy access to wineries and attractions, making it the perfect place for a carefree break or stimulating meeting. It is about 210 km to Sydney Airport, 50 km to Newcastle Airport and 0.5 km to Cessnock Airport.The hotel offers comfortable quality rooms, all featuring private bathroom with bathtub, bathrobe and hair-dryer. Each guest accommodation is also equipped with individually controlled air conditioning, satellite TV and pay TV, mini bar, high speed and wireless internet access, work desk, direct dial telephone with voice mail, safe, iron and ironing board.The 24hr gymnasium offers extensive cardio and weight equipment with lots of space to move around. The choice of music or TV stations will keep entertained while exercising. Guests may take advantage of the magnificent golf club, an 18 hole resort course. Other resort facilities include the outdoor heated pool and spa, 4 tennis courts and basketball court.The Redsalt serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. The Star Anise captures a 'taste of Asia' showcasing three distinctive and different styles of cuisine that individually are popular and together are unique. Diners can choose from Chinese, Indian and Thai dishes, then mix and match as they wish.Directions from Sydney: Cross the Sydney Harbor Bridge and follow the Pacific Highway towards Hornsby. Before Hornsby (at Wahroonga) take National Highway 1 (F3 Freeway) north towards Newcastle. After 100kms (1 hour), exit the National Highway 1 at the Cessnock / Hunter Valley Vineyards sign. Follow the signs to Cessnock / Vineyards.