Rally School runs its Hunter Valley track at Cessnock, one of several venues the company operates around Australia, where you drive a performance car on a gravel circuit with an instructor alongside. Packages scale from a three-lap ride as a passenger to a half day at the wheel, so a first-timer and someone chasing seat time can book the same morning. The Triple Hotlap sits at $195, the XLR8 puts you behind the wheel for eight laps at $295, and the Half Day Extreme runs to 28 to 32 laps for $695.
It makes an easy change of pace from cellar doors, and it gives a designated driver something to do that isn't pouring. Groups of six to 20 can book together, and children from age ten are allowed to drive. The site publishes no set opening hours, so book ahead by phone or online and confirm your time before you make the drive.
At this attraction
- Tasting
- Cellar-door tastingWalk-ins welcomeBuy on site
- On site
- Events programme
What’s on offer
- Triple Hotlap$195pp
3 professional hotlap rides with instructor
- XLR8 Package$295pp
You drive 8 laps
- 2 Car Blast$395pp
You drive 16 laps
- 13 Lap Combo$345pp
4 individual laps with instructor driving
- Half Day Extreme$695pp
You drive 28 to 32 laps
Getting here & good to know
Rally School is at 44 Quarrybylong Street, Cessnock, in Hunter Valley.
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Details last checked 2026-08-09.