Events & news

Callicoma Hill Events

The next event at Callicoma Hill in 2010 is the annual Mt Royal Mountain Bike ride on Sunday 29 August.

Later in the year Callicoma Hill will be hosting an Eco-home talk and walk on Sunday 31 October. This guided tour of environmentally friendly buildings and sustainable living will be followed by an afternoon bushwalk. You can download more information about the October talk and walk by following the links on the Activities page.

Callicoma Hill will be showing Historic Movies under the Stars on 27 November.

Download or view the full list of events from the Callicoma Hill website by going to the Activities page, and following the links.

New Hunter Bushwalks Map!

Callicoma Hill eco-cabins has produced a map and guide to 20 great bushwalks of the Hunter Valley.

The map outlines 20 Great Walks suitable for people with a range of experience and fitness.

"The walks showcase the diverse natural areas of the Hunter Valley, and there is a walk suitable for everyone", says Martin Fallding from Callicoma Hill.

The walks may may be purchased from Singleton Visitor Information Centre (phone 02 6571 5888), Scone, Maitland, Dungog, Murrurundi, Tea Gardens and Gloucester Visitor Information Centres, Hunter Wetlands Centre, the Mountain Designs shop in King Street, Newcastle, and Trek & Travel in Kent Street, Sydney.

Contact us for more details about the map.

If you are interested in joining a guided bushwalk in the Hunter Region (including walks on the map), please register your interest by emailing info@calli.com.au.

Zero carbon footprint offer!!

We are offering free accommodation to anyone whose travel to and from Callicoma Hill is 100% carbon neutral. If you think you qualify (eg travelling by bicycle and train) please let us know and we will accommodate you at no charge.

Baerami Bush Dance 2011

The annual Baerami Dance was held on 17 April 2010 featuring traditional, acoustic music in a unique country hall.

The next bush dance and campout at Baerami Hall, near Sandy Hollow in the Upper Hunter Valley will be held on Saturday 9 April 2011. Put the date in your diary now!!

You can download the brochure for the 2011 dance by following the links below.