article_snippet: Cessnock, about two hours north of Sydney, slipped in at number 10 on TripAdvisor's list ahead of one of Australia's most popular tourist attractions - the Gold Coast in Queensland.
article_snippet: Cessnock, which is the gateway to the Hunter Valley wine region (pictured), was listed number ten in TripAdvisor's top 10 tourist destinations of Australia .
article_snippet: The other attractions in Cessnock mentioned on the site aside from the abundant vineyards are 'world-class golf courses, gourmet eateries, lush gardens and blissful spas'.
article_snippet: Mr Winter said Cessnock being included in the top 10 was a perfect example to illustrate Mr Winter point. '
article_snippet: Cessnock mayor Bob Pynsent said the quality of the visit to Cessnock mayor Bob Pynsent hometown made for a positive experience for people. '
article_snippet: When you compare the Gold Coast experience to a vineyard tranquility - whether it be wine tasting, golf, ballooning or just chilling out in the big city - we are attractive,' Cessnock mayor Bob Pynsent told Daily Mail Australia. '
article_snippet: Last but definitely not least - Cessnock which the mayors says is always a positive experience for visitors .
highlights_snippet: Old mining town of Cessnock came in at number 10 over the Gold Coast in TripAdviser's top 10 tourist destinations across Australia .
  