
Hotels in Hexham, New South Wales
Former Traveller's Rest Hotel
Former Traveller's Rest Hotel Now a McDonalds Restaurant.
Information on Hexham, NSW
Hexham is a small suburb located in the Hunter Valley region near Newcastle, New South Wales. Positioned strategically in Australia's oldest wine region, this quiet residential area serves as a gateway between Newcastle and the renowned Hunter Valley wine country. The town benefits from its proximity to both urban amenities and natural attractions, including nearby wetlands and the Hunter River system.
Hexham sits conveniently on the doorstep to the Hunter Valley, approximately two hours' drive from Sydney, making it an ideal base for exploring the region's wineries, natural parks, and Newcastle's coastal attractions.
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Travel options
Hunter Line train services connect the area to Newcastle, with services running four times daily in each direction from nearby stations. By road, Hexham is easily accessible via the Pacific Highway and offers straightforward connections to Newcastle (15 minutes), the Hunter Valley wine region (30 minutes), and Sydney (2 hours).
The town provides convenient access to Hunter Wetlands National Park, just a short drive away, while Newcastle's airport and port facilities are readily accessible for longer-distance travel.
- Tarro (3km)
- Woodberry (4km)
- Maryland (6km)
- Shortland (Newcastle) (6km)
- Jesmond (Newcastle) (8km)
- Minmi (Newcastle) (8km)
- Mayfield (Newcastle) (9km)
- Wallsend (Newcastle) (9km)
- Raymond Terrace (9km)
- Elermore Vale (Newcastle) (10km)