Two hours north of Sydney, The Hunter Valley is Australia’s oldest wine region and a haven for food and wine enthusiasts. Renowned for its picturesque vineyards and rolling hills, Hunter Valley has over 200 years of winemaking history and boasts over 150 wineries with some interesting cellar doors. Over three-quarters of the vineyard land in the area is dedicated to Chardonnay, Semillon, Verdelho, Shiraz, Pinot Noir and Merlot.
Hunter Valley tours take visitors through vineyards to learn about award-winnning wine production. There are plenty of cellar-door tastings and restaurants offering gourmet dining experiences celebrating local produce. Every year the popular Hunter Valley Wine and Food Festival highlights the region’s flavours and culinary talent. The Hunter Valley is also a popular destination for hot air ballooning, cycling, and scenic drives through the impressive landscape.
Hunter Valley is situated northwest of Newcastle and extends from 162 kilometres to 310 kilometres north of Sydney. This scenic winegrape growing region is dotted with charming towns and quaint villages, each with its own characteristics, charm and unique attractions.
Historic Pokolbin, in the heart of the Hunter, is renowned for its picturesque vineyards, world-class wineries, fabulous restaurants and some of Australia’s top cellar doors. The award-winning Hunter Valley Gardens are another main attraction in Pokolbin. Opened in 2003, the property features 14 hectares of gardens with ten individually themed gardens consisting of over 6000 trees, 600,000 shrubs, over a million ground cover plants and so much more.
East of Pokolbin is the town of Lovedale. This tiny enclave is known for its cute wineries, cellar doors, boutique hotels and fine restaurants and is perfect for those seeking a more laid-back Hunter Valley holiday escape.
Cessnock is the largest town in the Hunter Valley and although it has no wineries, there are many on its doorstep so many Hunter Valley bus tours start here. The town has a mix of heritage architecture and modern amenities with vibrant cafes and restaurants and a renowned arts centre as well as the popular Hunter Valley Wildlife Park. It’s a great base for Hunter Valley trips.
The village of Broke has some of the best boutique and sustainable, organic, bio-dynamic wineries in the Hunter Valley area and all are located within a few kilometres of each other along with fine dining and a host of attractions and activities.
Singelton sits on the banks of the Hunter River at the northern edge of the Hunter Valley wine region. One of the oldest towns in the Hunter region, Singleton was founded over 200 years ago and features many beautifully preserved historic buildings.
The Hunter Valley produces a wide variety of wines including Chardonnay, Semillon, Verdelho, Shiraz, Pinot Noir and Merlot. Other varieties found in the Hunter region include Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Chambourcin, Malbec, Traminer, Barbera, Trebbiano, Viognier, Sangiovese, Tempranillo and Dolcetto.
Hunter Valley was formally named the Hunter in 1797 after Captain John Hunter, then Governor of the British colony in New South Wales.
There is so much to see and do in this wonderful wine region, you will need at least three days and two nights, just to scratch the surface. Take a little longer and unwind as you explore some of the many amazing attractions on offer during your Hunter Valley holiday.
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