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Where is Cessnock, Australia?

Written and Fact-checked by Whereig Web Team | Updated On: December 10, 2025, 14:10 ET

Cessnock is located in the Hunter Region of New South Wales, about 50 kilometres west of Newcastle. It lies between the forested hills of the Lower Hunter Valley and the expansive vineyards of the Pokolbin wine country. It is famous for its proximity to the Hunter Valley wineries, hot-air ballooning, and rich mining heritage.

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Facts about Cessnock, Australia

Country	Australia
State	New South Wales
Region	Hunter Region
Location	In the Hunter Valley, southwest of Newcastle and north of the Watagan Mountains
Coordinates	32.83° S, 151.35° E
Local Government Area	Cessnock City Council
Founded	1840s (as a rural settlement)
Original Name	Cessnock (named after Cessnock Castle in Scotland)
Elevation	~53 m
Population	Approx. 24,000 (Cessnock urban area)
Area	Approx. 1,950 sq km (local government area)
Time Zone	AEST (UTC+10:00), AEDT (UTC+11:00 in summer)
Postcode	2325
Major Waterways	Black Creek, Wollombi Brook (nearby)
Top Attractions	Hunter Valley Vineyards, Hunter Valley Gardens, Cessnock Regional Art Gallery, Werakata National Park, local wineries and cellar doors.
Demonym	Cessnock residents
Main Industries	Wine production, tourism, agriculture, retail, hospitality
Nearest Airport	Newcastle Airport (NTL)
Website	https://www.cessnock.nsw.gov.au

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