Cessnock is a city located in the Hunter Valley region of New South Wales, Australia. It is situated approximately 52 kilometers (32 miles) by road west of Newcastle and serves as the administrative center for the City of Cessnock Local Government Area.
The city was named after the Cessnock Estate, a land grant from 1826 owned by John Campbell. Historically, the local area was known as "The Coalfields." Today, it is recognized as the gateway city to the Hunter Valley vineyards, which include locations such as Pokolbin, Mount View, Lovedale, Broke, Rothbury, and Branxton.