The 10 Best Museums in Greater Newcastle, New South Wales

Over 130 artworks to view and for sale by renowned Australian Artist's Howard and Scott Ireland. Depicting landscapes, seascapes, bush and various other subjects. Largest range of Port Stephens scenes.

Located in the historical village of Morpeth in the Lower Hunter Valley, Morpeth Gallery has an excellent selection of fine traditional Australian landscape & wildlife art by internationally and nationally acclaimed artists. The gallery specialises in investment art with pieces which appreciate over time. The gallery opened in 1991 as a part of the Campbell's Store Craft Centre complex.

An annual celebration of arts and culture held across three boutique vineyards and Wollombi's historic village. Hear the inside story, join an artist-led creative workshop or chat about wine making and intricacies of growing a good wine-making grape with one of our experienced local vignerons. 'Wollombi' means meeting place of the waters MAKE OUR MEETING PLACE YOUR MEETING PLACE

Browse the extensive & colourful collection of local & Australia wide fossils, minerals, Argyle Pink Diamonds, Australian Opals, crystals & gemstones. Kids can pick up a 'Mini Dig Pit' with sieve to take home and fossick for real crystals, gemstone rough & fossils like real pro. Chat to the knowledgeable owner about rocks, fossils, local fossicking spots or life in general. A great experience on your own or for the whole family!

A gallery of stunning Limited Edition Fine Art Photography that brings elegant beauty to your home or business. Daniel Courtney absolutely loves being outdoors amongst nature, capturing all its beauty (in any weather) through Fine Art Photography. His work showcases Australia’s/ the World's most beautiful and spectacular places, in all their glory. The focus is beautiful illustrative Landscapes.

Studio Amsterdam shows the artworks of Patricia Van Lubeck. Realism, Surrealism and Magic realism. Patricia’s recently created oil paintings are all about ‘individualism’. Human characteristics translated into slightly neo-surrealistic landscapes. Most of the people can associate themselves with one of the trees in the paintings. The trees are performing like actors.

The Artisan Collective is a gallery shop showcasing local Port Stephens talent. A variety of artworks and produce by a range of makers; photography, ceramics, paintings, glass work, mosaic, weaving, sculpture, candles, gyotaku, prints, jewellery, flowers, yupo, resin work, books, indigenous art, homewares, skinfood, t-shirts, cards and more. An artist led initiative, open 10 - 4 pm 7 days a week.

Mistletoe is a small family owned vineyard and winery that was established by the current owners in 1989. Three generations of the family are actively involved in its day to day operation. Mistletoe is not just a "Cellar Door" it is a genuine working winery and vineyard with all wine being made on site. Mistletoe’s multi award winning wines are sold exclusively from the winery and cellar door located in the beautiful Hermitage Road area of Pokolbin just off the recently completed Hunter Expressway. Now in its 31st. year,Mistletoe’s “ no compromise” approach to producing “ true to origin” premium quality wines, has seen it receive many,many, hundreds of awards and accolades. Mistletoe has been rated a 5 star winery in the 2007 to 2020 editions of James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion. This rating places Mistletoe in the Top 10% of wineries in Australia. With more than 20 wines on offer Mistletoe has one of the most comprehensive ranges of wine to be seen in the Hunter Valley.