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Sandy Knob - NSW 

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PlaceID78443
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Latitude33.04391º S 33º 02' 38.08" S
Longitude151.3678º E 151º 22' 4.07" E
Altitude445m
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From Cooranbong, 8.8kms NW (19.7kms, 41mins driving) Driving Directions
From Ellalong, 15.32kms S (27.1kms, 53mins driving) Driving Directions
From Wyee, 19.04kms NW (33.1kms, 59mins driving) Driving Directions
From Glossodia, 77.69kms NE (164kms, 2hrs 57mins driving) Driving Directions
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Canyon & 4WD Wildlife Discovery Tour - NSW [5.62km]  
Activities 
Outdoor Nature & Eco
Journey by 4WD vehicle, with a nice scenic drive up to the Blue Mountains, travelling through Leura, Katoomba where you see the Three Sisters and enjoying a memorable wildlife exp
12 Lap WRX Rally Experience + 1 hot lap - NSW - NSW [22.02km]  
Activities 
Driving Rally Driving
Find out what rally driving is all about as you take a Subaru WRX for a 12 lap spin around our rally track!
Rally Driving Half Day (NSW) - NSW [22.02km]  
Activities 
Driving Rally Driving
Have you ever dreamed of driving a real rally car on a real rally track?
Rally Driving in a Suburu WRX - Full Day (NSW) - NSW [22.02km]  
Activities 
Driving Rally Driving
It takes around 10 years to reach the top in rallying and this is the first step!
Hunter Valley 'Private Charter' 4WD Tour for 2 - NSW [22.62km]  
Activities 
Outdoor Nature & Eco
Discover the best kept secrets of the Hunter Valley you thought you knew! We explore scenic and historic tracks to uncork boutique wines in exotic locations.
Full Day Chauffeur Driven Wine Tour - NSW [23.25km]  
Activities 
Getaway Relax & Unwind
As seen in Australia's Best Wine Tours! Join us for a VIP sheer indulgence, exclusive wine tour of the Hunter Valley.
12 Lap EVO Rally Experience + 1 hot lap - NSW - NSW [23.47km]  
Activities 
Driving Rally Driving
Find out what rally driving is all about as you take a Mitsubishi EVO for 12 laps + 1 hot lap around our rally track!
Magnificent Hunter Valley Winetaster - NSW [23.9km]  
Activities 
Attractions & Tours 1 Day Tours
Explore the fertile Hunter Valley and taste award-winning regional foods and wines. Enjoy private vineyard inspections and learn of the wine making process.
Hunter Valley Wine Tour - NSW [24.17km]  
Activities 
Getaway Relax & Unwind
Explore the small unique vineyards hidden in the Hunter Valley , accessible only to us!
Rally Driving Intro in Subaru WRX (1/2 Day) - NSW - NSW [24.53km]  
Activities 
Driving Rally Driving
Ever wondered where all great rally drivers start? Well this is your chance to find out and experience first hand how budding Rally Drivers build their confidence.
Kayak Tour Full Day - Pulbah Island - NSW [24.7km]  
Activities 
Outdoor Nature & Eco
Discover the hidden beauty of Lake Macquarie. On this tour we visit Crangan Bay, Nords Wharf, paddle past Gwandalan before heading over to Pulbah Island.
Hot Air Ballooning in the Hunter Valley - NSW [29.25km]  
Activities 
Family Hot Air Balloon
Hot air ballooning is a magical experience for everyone of all ages from 9 to 90 and the Hunter Valley is one of the best locations in Australia to fly.
Hot Air Ballooning (Hunter Valley) - NSW [29.3km]  
Activities 
Family Hot Air Balloon
Want to go hot air ballooning? Then come fly with Australia's oldest and most experienced ballooning company.
L-39 Fighter Jet Low Level Land Strike Mission - NSW [29.31km]  
Activities 
Extreme Jet Fighter Flights
For 30 minutes live the adventure of being a jet combat pilot on a top secret flight mission in your Fighter Jet Low Level Land Strike Mission.
L-39 Fighter Jet Airshow Aerobatic Mission - NSW [29.31km]  
Activities 
Extreme Jet Fighter Flights
Your 20 minute Airshow Aerobatic Fighter Mission adventure will involve a guided tour of the L-39 Jet Fighter as well as a full mission flight and safety briefing.
Wine, Cheese, Chocolate, Champagne Safari - NSW [29.52km]  
Activities 
Getaway Relax & Unwind
Enjoy a day of indulgence in the picturesque Hunter Valley. Let us do the driving as we take you to a selection of the best wineries, chocolate, cheese and liqueur venues.
Hunter Valley Wineries Tour (299) - NSW [29.98km]  
Activities 
Attractions & Tours 1 Day Tours
Visit world acclaimed Australian wines from the vineyards of the rolling hills and valleys of the Hunter Valley region.
Helicopter Picnic Escape For Two - NSW [30.75km]  
Activities 
Flying Helicopter Flights
Experience the absolute romance of being whisked to picturesque, historical Wollombi in your own private helicopter.
Hunter Valley Gardens - NSW [31.67km]  
Activities 
Family Kids Activities
Located in the heart of the Hunter vineyards at the foothills of the Brokenback Ranges are the spectacular Hunter Valley Gardens.
Mountain Bike Half Day Tour - The Dharug Loop - NSW [32.97km]  
Activities 
Outdoor Bike & Skate
Enjoy the isolation and beauty of this area as we ride through the Dharug National Park.
Scenic Wine Tasting Tour - NSW [33.87km]  
Activities 
Attractions & Tours History & Culture
Join us on our full day "Grand Tour" of the superb Hunter Valley wine region. Taste the best of the vineyards!
Adventure & Indulgence 2 Day Safari - NSW [34.18km]  
Activities 
Getaway Unique Destinations
Ready for some adventure? Explore Port Stephens (NSW's dolphin capital) on one day, then visit the Hunter Valley, the next day.
Microlight Flying Adventure - NSW [36.55km]  
Activities 
Flying Scenic Flights
Come along for a training and introductory flight and enjoy this fabulous experience on the New South Wales Central Coast.
Hunter Vintage Winetasters Tour - NSW [37.24km]  
Activities 
Attractions & Tours 1 Day Tours
Journey by mini coach or 4WD through the peaceful Watagan Mountains, looking out for wildlife, to the historic Hunter Valley and some of the best vineyards in the count
Mid Week - Bed, Breakfast and Ballooning for 2 - NSW [38.09km]  
Activities 
Family Hot Air Balloon
Book for your balloon flight and your accommodation will be automatically booked for the night before your flight at our 4 Star Bed and Breakfast Guest house in the Hunter Valle
Scenic Flight Over Wine Country - NSW [38.23km]  
Activities 
Flying Vintage Aircraft
A breathtaking 30 minute scenic flight enjoying the stunning views of the Lower Hunter Valley and its picturesque vineyards and coastline from the open cockpit of a classic bip
The Adrenaline Shot 15 mins - NSW [38.77km]  
Activities 
Flying Vintage Aircraft
An easy to afford, short boost of excitement! This 15 minute Pitts Special Biplane flight cuts straight to the action!
Aerobatic Flight - Sky Dancer - NSW [39.21km]  
Activities 
Flying Vintage Aircraft
Take a 30 minute flight in a Pitts Special S2A, 'The Ferrari of the Sky'.
Thrill Seeker Aerobatic Flight - 30 mins - NSW [39.75km]  
Activities 
Flying Vintage Aircraft
Are you a thrill seeker?
Flight- 40 minute Sky Blazer - NSW [40.1km]  
Activities 
Flying Vintage Aircraft
40 minute flight in a Pitts Special beginning with a cruise over the Lower Hunter Valley followed by higher altitude flying for some sensational views.
Mountain Bike & Kayak Overnight Tour - NSW [42.25km]  
Activities 
Outdoor Bike & Skate
Travel the historic Old Great North Road by mountain bike and camp out under the clear skies of Dharug National Park.
Quad Bike Adventure - NSW [42.4km]  
Activities 
Driving Offroad Driving
Get ready to have the most fun you can have on four wheels as you ride around bush trails and open paddocks on the back of a quad bike!
Outdoor Tactical Laser Skirmish for 10 people - NSW [42.45km]  
Activities 
Extreme Paintball
Experience outdoor combat without pain. Play over huge bush battlefields with hi-tech, long range weapons. You can push your limits, while still having a whole lot of fun!
4 Island Cruise Tour - NSW [43.27km]  
Activities 
Attractions & Tours 1 Day Tours
From the decks of the MV Lady Kendall, cruise the waterways of the Central Coast , viewing Palm Beach, Pittwater, and the Hawkesbury River.
Walkabout Tour - NSW [44.16km]  
Activities 
Outdoor Nature & Eco
Join us for a fully guided tour to discover the surprises held within the Australian bush.
Kayaking Half Day - Central Coast NSW - NSW [46.87km]  
Activities 
Water Activities Canoe & Kayak
Harness the wild side of life and enjoy an exciting guided kayak adventure through some of the NSW coasts most breathtaking scenery.
Mountain Bike Full Day Tour - Rocky Ponds - NSW [47.11km]  
Activities 
Outdoor Bike & Skate
Experience the Brisbane Water National Park in all its glory. Enjoy a ridgetop fire trail ride through bushland with a stop off at Mt Wondabyne.
Mountain Bike Half Day Tour - Rocky Ponds - NSW [49.07km]  
Activities 
Outdoor Bike & Skate
Experience the Brisbane Water National Park in all it's glory with a mountain bike adventure. Ride along a ridgetop fire trail ride through untouched bushland.
Kayak Tour Full Day - Brisbane Water - NSW [49.12km]  
Activities 
Outdoor Nature & Eco
Enjoy a leisurely paddle around the jewel of the Central Coast - Brisbane Water National Park.
Kayak Tour Half Day - Woy Woy Bay - NSW [49.15km]  
Activities 
Outdoor Nature & Eco
This kayak tour explores Brisbane Water, down to Woy Woy and into Woy Woy Bay. Here, experience another world as houses give way to bushland.
Canyon & 4WD Wildlife Discovery Tour - NSW [5.62km]
12 Lap WRX Rally Experience + 1 hot lap - NSW - NSW [22.02km]
Rally Driving Half Day (NSW) - NSW [22.02km]
Rally Driving in a Suburu WRX - Full Day (NSW) - NSW [22.02km]
Hunter Valley 'Private Charter' 4WD Tour for 2 - NSW [22.62km]
Full Day Chauffeur Driven Wine Tour - NSW [23.25km]
12 Lap EVO Rally Experience + 1 hot lap - NSW - NSW [23.47km]
Magnificent Hunter Valley Winetaster - NSW [23.9km]
Hunter Valley Wine Tour - NSW [24.17km]
Rally Driving Intro in Subaru WRX (1/2 Day) - NSW - NSW [24.53km]
Kayak Tour Full Day - Pulbah Island - NSW [24.7km]
Hot Air Ballooning in the Hunter Valley - NSW [29.25km]
Hot Air Ballooning (Hunter Valley) - NSW [29.3km]
L-39 Fighter Jet Low Level Land Strike Mission - NSW [29.31km]
L-39 Fighter Jet Airshow Aerobatic Mission - NSW [29.31km]
Wine, Cheese, Chocolate, Champagne Safari - NSW [29.52km]
Hunter Valley Wineries Tour (299) - NSW [29.98km]
Helicopter Picnic Escape For Two - NSW [30.75km]
Hunter Valley Gardens - NSW [31.67km]
Mountain Bike Half Day Tour - The Dharug Loop - NSW [32.97km]
Scenic Wine Tasting Tour - NSW [33.87km]
Adventure & Indulgence 2 Day Safari - NSW [34.18km]
Microlight Flying Adventure - NSW [36.55km]
Hunter Vintage Winetasters Tour - NSW [37.24km]
Mid Week - Bed, Breakfast and Ballooning for 2 - NSW [38.09km]
Scenic Flight Over Wine Country - NSW [38.23km]
The Adrenaline Shot 15 mins - NSW [38.77km]
Aerobatic Flight - Sky Dancer - NSW [39.21km]
Thrill Seeker Aerobatic Flight - 30 mins - NSW [39.75km]
Flight- 40 minute Sky Blazer - NSW [40.1km]
Mountain Bike & Kayak Overnight Tour - NSW [42.25km]
Quad Bike Adventure - NSW [42.4km]
Outdoor Tactical Laser Skirmish for 10 people - NSW [42.45km]
4 Island Cruise Tour - NSW [43.27km]
Walkabout Tour - NSW [44.16km]
Kayaking Half Day - Central Coast NSW - NSW [46.87km]
Mountain Bike Full Day Tour - Rocky Ponds - NSW [47.11km]
Mountain Bike Half Day Tour - Rocky Ponds - NSW [49.07km]
Kayak Tour Full Day - Brisbane Water - NSW [49.12km]
Kayak Tour Half Day - Woy Woy Bay - NSW [49.15km]

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 Weather & Climate for Sandy Knob

Closest Weather Station

Cessnock at 15:00 22 Nov EDT
Distance from Sandy Knob 26.13km N
TemperatureFeels LikeRel. HumidityDew PointPressureRainfallWind DirectionWind SpeedGusts
39.9°C 30.5°C 18% 11.5°C -hPa 0.0mm WNW 52km/h
28knots		 -km/h
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Closest Climatic Station

Cessnock (Nulkaba)
Distance from Sandy Knob 26.13km N
 JanFebMarAprMayJun JulAugSepOctNovDec
Mean Max. °C 30.429.627.524.7 21.018.217.719.7 22.625.327.329.5
Mean Min. °C 17.617.715.511.6 8.65.84.54.8 7.710.913.616.1
Mean Rain mm 89.6100.987.954.9 54.656.132.536.9 42.059.368.267.8

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 Treks passing Sandy Knob

Watagan Mountains Watagan Mountains
Only 100km North of Sydney on the edge of the Great Divide, behind the Central Coast lies the rainforest gullies of the mountains. Accessible by 2WD unless raining, this area is quite popular with excellent campsites, walking trails and lookouts. [Feature Story]

 Recommended Reading for Sandy Knob

NSW South Topo DVD NSW South Topo DVD
The ultimate 4WD, bushwalking, hunting & outdoor companion. NSW Topo includes a comprehensive selection of full color 3D maps and map data. Compatible with a PC, Pocket PC or WM Smartphone. Chances are you'll never need to buy another bush map of anywhere in Australia again.
$159.95 [Add to Cart]Allow 2 weeks for delivery
NSW Topo DVD NSW Topo DVD
The ultimate 4WD, bushwalking, hunting & outdoor companion. NSW Topo includes a comprehensive selection of full color 3D maps and map data. Compatible with a PC, Pocket PC or WM Smartphone. Chances are you'll never need to buy another bush map of anywhere in Australia again.
$249.95 [Add to Cart]
Central Coast Central Coast
This map covers the state forests from Brisbane Water National Park north to Wallaroo State Forest and includes Yengo and Dharug National Parks plus Putty State Forest and more. Includes highlights in the area, bushwalks, history and camping/picnic facilities in each of the state forests.
Natmap Digital Maps 2008 Natmap Digital Maps 2008
NATMAP Digital Maps 2008 is the next generation of Geoscience Australia's popular NATMAP Raster 1:250 000 scale topographic digital maps. NATMAP Digital Maps 2008 are exact digital copies of Geoscience Australia's NATMAP topographic maps. They cover the whole of Australia at 1:250 000 scale, and are current to 2006.
SI5605 Sydney Special SI5605 Sydney Special
This 1:250K topographic paper map covers an area about 150km from east to west and 110km from north to south (1.5 degrees longitude by 1 degree latitude). The map contains natural and constructed features including road and rail infrastructure, vegetation, hydrography, contours (interval 50m), localities and some administrative boundaries.
$10.00 [Add to Cart]Allow 2 weeks for delivery
Australia Aus Tour DVD Australia Aus Tour DVD
A must have for the long distance explorer. Here, Memory-Map teams up with Hema to bring you their acclaimed 4WD and regional maps together with 13 interactive Map Guides.The Map-Guides provide great information on each region, bushwalking, campsites and 4x4 tracks with text and photos.
$199.95 [Add to Cart]
Sydney & Region Handy Map Sydney & Region Handy Map
Hema’s major city maps clearly highlight all freeways and major and minor roads. A complete overview of the city is provided by a fully-indexed suburban road map which includes an inset of the CBD. A regional map complements the street maps by showing all the through roads and regional centres in the surrounding area.
Sydney 4WD Adventures Map Sydney 4WD Adventures Map
This map covers the best of the 4WD tours around Sydney and central New South Wales' national parks and forests. The map has been produced in conjuction with Boiling Billy Publications, and references the popular 4WD Treks Close to Sydney.