Australia's favourite winery event A Day on the Green kicks off its 2008/2009 summer series with another spectacular concert. It will be Mellencamp's first tour in 15 years. He will perform his hits as well as debuting material from his brand new album Life, Death, Love & Freedom album (released on Hear Music thru Universal Music on July 12 2008).
John will bring with him his legendary touring band; Mike Wancic (his veteran guitarist of 30 years), Troye Kinnett (keyboards), Miriam Sturm (violin), Dane Clark (drums), Andrew York (guitar) and John Gunnell (bass).
Joining John on tour will be special guest Sheryl Crow. Returning to Australia for the first time since 1997, Sheryl will also perform her hits; All I Wanna Do, If It Makes You Happy plus feature material from her album Detours released earlier this year (Universal Music). There will also be a Sheryl Crow Live DVD released through the Soundstage imprint, distributed by Liberator in Australia to coincide with the tour.
Staying overnight?
The Bradford Hotel is Maitland's newest accommodation. Only 20 minutes from the vineyards.
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| $20 Local Shuttles: every 30 minutes from 3:00pm to 7:30pm |
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- Best Western Wine Country Inn
- Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley
- Cypress Lakes Resort
- Grand Mercure Hunter Valley Gardens
- Grand Mercure Hunter The Vintage ($10)
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- Harrigans Irish Pub
- Peppers Guest House
- Potters Brewery
- Sebel Kirkton Park
- Valley Vineyard Tourist Park
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Coaches
| Adamstown $35 coach only |
| 2:45pm |
Adamstown, Bus Zone Glebe Rd opp. Uniting Church |
| 2:55pm |
New Lambton, Bus Zone Duke Hotel, Portland Place |
| 3:05pm |
Jesmond, Bus Zone outside Dental Clinic, Newcastle Rd |
| 3:15pm |
Wallsend, Bus Zone outside Lemon Grove Hotel |
| Coaches return to Wallsend by 10:30pm, Jesmond by 10:35 and New Lambton by 10:45pm. ALL TIMES APPROXIMATE |
| Charlestown $35 coach only |
| 3:00pm |
Charlestown, Smart St. Bus Zones (East side of Pacific Highway) |
| 3:15pm |
Cardiff Railway Station Bus Zone (Station Side) |
| Coaches return to Cardiff by 10:45pm and Charlestown by 11:00pm. ALL TIMES APPROXIMATE |
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| Central Coast $40 coach only |
| 2:30pm |
Gosford Railway Station, Showground Rd side |
| 3:00pm |
Wyong Railway Station |
| 3:20pm |
Lakehaven, Wyong Leagues Club |
| Coaches return to Wyong at 11:00pm and Gosford at 11:30pm. ALL TIMES APPROXIMATE
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| East Lakes $35 coach only |
| 2;45pm |
Swansea, Dan Murphy Bus Zone (Pacific Highyway) |
| 3:00pm |
Belmont, Bus Stop Go-Lo Shop (Pacific Highway) |
| 3:15pm |
Warners Bay, Boulevarde Bus Stop (lake side) |
| 3:20pm |
Speers Point, Bus Zone outside Pipis |
| Coaches return to Warners Bay 11:00pm, Belmont 11:15pm and Swansea 11:30pm ALL TIMES APPROXIMATE |
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| Newcastle $35 coach only |
| 2:45pm |
Merewether, Bus Zone opp. Beaches Hotel (Frederick St.) |
| 3:00pm |
Newcastle, Bay 4 Coach Terminal (behind Railway Station) |
| 3:15pm |
Mayfield, Club Phoenix (Bus Zone on Industrial Drive) |
| Coaches return to Mayfield by 10:45pm, Newcastle by 11:00pm and Merewether by 11:15pm. ALL TIMES APPROXIMATE
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| Muswellbrook $40 coach only |
| 2:45pm |
Muswellbrook McDonald's |
| Coaches return to Muswellbrook by 11:00pm. ALL TIMES APPROXIMATE |
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| West Lakes $35 coach only |
| 3:00pm |
Morisset Railway Station |
| Coaches return to Morisset by 11:00pm. ALL TIMES APPROXIMATE |
| Concert finish time is unknown but is usually between 9:30pm and 10:00pm. Coaches depart 20 mins after the main act. Be aware music may still be playing and people NOT catching buses keep on dancing but your buses are getting ready to leave. It is your responsibility to make your way to the bus parking area immediately after the Concert. If you miss the bus there is NO alternative transport other than taxis at your own cost. |
Gateway Bus $25 bus only
| Green Hills |
| 3:00pm | |
Beresfield Railway Station |
| 3:05pm | |
Thornton Railway Station |
| 3:15pm | 5:15pm |
Molly Morgan Motel |
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| Maitland |
| 3:00pm | 5:00pm |
The Quest Apartments |
| 3:05pm | 5:05pm |
Maitland Railway Station |
| 3:10pm | 5:10pm |
Country Comfort Monte Pio |
| 3:15pm | 5:15pm |
Old Maitland Inn |
| 3:20pm | 5:20pm |
The Bradford  Visit site |
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| Kurri Kurri |
| 3:00pm | 5:00pm |
Kurri Kurri Motor Inn |
| 3:10pm | 5:10pm |
Denman Hotel |
| 3:15pm | 5:15pm |
Abermain Hotel |
| 3;25pm | 5:25pm |
Neath Hotel |
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| Wollombi |
| 3:30pm |
Guest House Mulla Villa |
| 3:35pm |
Wollombi Tavern |
| 3:45pm |
Cedar Creek Cottages |
| 4:00pm |
Greta Main Pay Office ($20) |
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| Singleton |
| 3:15pm | 5:15pm |
Singleton Heights, Blaxland Ave. |
| 3:20pm | 5:20pm |
Mid City Motor Inn |
| 3:25pm | 5:25pm |
The Royal Hotel |
| 3:30pm | 5:30pm |
Opp. Country Comfort |
| 3:35pm | 5:35pm |
Charbonnier Hallmark Inn |
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| Broke |
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| Bookings advised 2 days prior, book and pre-pay to guarantee transport! |
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| Concert finish time is usually between 9:30pm and 10:00pm. Buses depart 20 mins after the main act. Be aware music may still be playing and people NOT catching buses keep on dancing but your buses are getting ready to leave. It is your responsibility to make your way to the bus parking area immediately after the Concert. If you miss the bus there is NO alternative transport other than taxis at your own cost. |
Wine Country Shuttles $20 bus only
| Route 1 |
| 3:15pm | 5:15pm |
Billabong Moon |
| 3:20pm | 5:20pm |
Thistle Hill Guest House |
| 3:30pm | 5:30pm |
Splinters Guest House |
| 3:40pm | 5:40pm |
Belford Country Cabins |
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| Route 2 |
| 3:15pm | 5:15pm |
Araluen |
| 3:20pm | 5:20pm |
Catersfield House |
| 3:30pm | 5:30pm |
Tuscanny Wine Estate |
| 3:40pm | 5:40pm |
The Hunter Resort |
| 3:50pm | 5:50pm |
Woolshed Hill |
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| Route 3 |
| 3:20pm | 5:20pm |
Hunter Hideaway |
| 3:30pm | 5:30pm |
Hunter Country Lodge |
| 3:40pm | 5:40pm |
Windsor's Edge ($10) |
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| Route 4 |
| 3:15pm | 5:15pm |
Bluebush Estate |
| 3:20pm | 5:20pm |
Winemakers Cottage |
| 3:30pm | 5:30pm |
Madigan Vineyard |
| 3:40pm | 5:40pm |
Pokolbin Cabins |
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| Route 5 |
| 3:15pm | |
Hunter Valley Country Cabins |
| 3:30pm | |
Bimbadeen Estate |
| 3:35pm | 5:35pm |
Kelman Estate |
| 3:40pm | 5:40pm |
Elfin Hill Motel |
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| Route 6 |
| 3:05pm | 5:05pm |
Opp. Lochinvar Hotel |
| 3:15pm | 5:15pm |
The Tables at Greta |
| 3:20pm | 5:20pm |
Branxton House Motel |
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| Route 7 |
| 3:15pm | 5:15pm |
Manzanilla Ridge |
| 3:20pm | 5:20pm |
Sovereign Hill |
| 3:25pm | 5:25pm |
Rothbury Estate |
| 3:30pm | 5:30pm |
The Tonic Hotel (gates) |
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| Route 8 |
| 3:15pm | 5:15pm |
Adina |
| 3:20pm | 5:20pm |
Rosedale B & B |
| 3:30pm | 5:30pm |
Vineyard Hill |
| 3:35pm | 5:35pm |
Hunter Valley Accomm. Centre |
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| Route 9 |
| 3:15pm | 5:15pm |
Travellers Rest |
| 3:20pm | 5:20pm |
Comfort Cumberland Motel |
| 3:30pm | 5:30pm |
Rear of Wentworth Hotel |
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| Route 10 |
| 3:10pm | 5:10pm |
Royal Oak Hotel |
| 3:20pm | 5:20pm |
Cessnock Motel |
| 3:25pm | 5:25pm |
Opp. Hunter Valley Motel |
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| Route 11 |
| 3:15pm | 5:15pm |
Vintage Motor Inn |
| 3:20pm | 5:20pm |
Cessnock Pool bus zone |
| 3:25pm | 5:25pm |
Getaway Inn (opp. YHA) |
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| Route 12 |
| 3:15pm | 5:15pm |
Brokenview Estate |
| 3:25pm | 5:25pm |
Sweetwater Villas |
| 3:35pm | 5:35pm |
North Lodge Cottages |
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| Route 13 |
| 3:30pm | 5:30pm |
Twin Trees Cottages |
| 3:35pm | 5:35pm |
The Convent |
| 3:40pm | 5:40pm |
Tower Lodge |
| 3:45pm | 5:45pm |
Pokolbin Village General Store |
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| Route 14 |
| 3:15pm | 5:15pm |
Ellalong Hotel |
| 3:25pm | 5:25pm |
Bellbird Hotel |
| 3:30pm | 5:30pm |
Australia Hotel |
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| Route 15 |
| 3:30pm | 5:30pm |
GlenAyr |
| 3:40pm | 5:40pm |
Cam Way Cottages |
| 3:50pm | 5:50pm |
Pokolbin Hill Chateau |
| 3:55pm | 5:55pm |
Hermitage Lodge ($10) |
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