Hunter Valley

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Hunter Valley
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Hunter Valley

Escape urban life and head to the countryside to enjoy the local produce, history and scenery of Australia’s oldest wine region.

The Hunter Valley is a must for wine lovers and foodies. The area also has excellent outdoor activities and a wealth of heritage buildings. Visit famous wine estates and vineyards, explore charming towns, hike through national parks, or spend the day in picturesque gardens in the heart of the valley. Soon after Australia was colonized, wineries sprung up in the fertile plains of the Hunter Valley. The first settlers found that grapes thrive in this region, thanks to a climate that is comparable to the Mediterranean. Now, nearly two centuries later, the valley is a leading producer of a distinct dry white wine: semillon.Visit some of Australia’s famous wineries and enjoy sampling the local produce as you go from estate to estate. To discover the legacy of Australia’s oldest wine region, visit Brokenwood Wines, Pepper Tree Wines or the Audrey Wilkinson Vineyard. For exclusive blends, visit the cellar doors of smaller boutique wineries, such as Mistletoe and Saddler’s Creek.Because the attractions are widespread and involve drinking, it’s recommended to book a tour of the region. Coaches leave from Sydney and pickups can also be arranged in the Hunter Valley townships and in Newcastle, the east coast city at the mouth of the Hunter River.If you decide to rent a car instead, pick up a map of all estates at the tourist information center just north of Cessnock. This rural township in the Lower Hunter Valley is full of colonial heritage, with rustic accommodation, restaurants and bars.To the northwest, Singleton is another great town in which to base yourself. In between lies Pokolbin, home to the Hunter Valley Gardens, a huge horticultural park with ponds and playgrounds.Rent equipment or book an adventure tour and go hiking, fishing, mountain biking or kayaking in one of the surrounding forests. Barrington Tops National Park, north of Newcastle, is part of the treasured Gondwana Rainforests of Australia.Just a two-hour drive north of Sydney, the Hunter Valley offers a typical Australian country escape for those who appreciate the simple gifts of nature.

Where to stay in Hunter Valley

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Rutherford

Unique features of Rutherford include the restaurants and shopping. Make a stop by Winter Art Bazaar or Aerohunter while you're exploring the area.

Rutherford
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Rosebrook

When in Rosebrook, you can plan a visit to Wyndham Estate and Aerohunter, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Rosebrook
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Lochinvar

Lochinvar might not have many top sights, but Gartelmann Wines and Aerohunter are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Lochinvar
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Lorn

When in Lorn, you can plan a visit to Maitland Regional Art Gallery and Maitland Showground, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Lorn
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Anambah

When in Anambah, you can plan a visit to Walka Water Works and Wyndham Estate, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Anambah
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Bolwarra

While Bolwarra may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Walka Water Works and Maitland Showground.

Bolwarra
Rydges Resort Hunter Valley
Rydges Resort Hunter Valley
4 out of 5
430 Wine Country Drive, Lovedale, NSW
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The price is €127 per night from 31 Jul to 1 Aug
€127
31 Jul - 1 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Lovedale. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Excellent resort and will definitely stay again. Staff were amazing, buffet breakfast was delicious and rooms clean and spacious. Beds were a little too hard."

Reviewed on 22 Jun 2025

Rydges Resort Hunter Valley
Chateau Elan At The Vintage
Chateau Elan At The Vintage
5 out of 5
Vintage Drive, Hunter Valley, Pokolbin, NSW
The price is €116 per night from 21 Jul to 22 Jul
€116
21 Jul - 22 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Pokolbin. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"A wonderful place to stay with great facilities and attentive staff. Surroundings are superb provide a relaxing environment for a getaway."

Reviewed on 3 Jul 2025

Chateau Elan At The Vintage
Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort
Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort
4 out of 5
15 Thompsons Road, Pokolbin, NSW
The price is €117 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
€117
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star golf aparthotel in Pokolbin. Enjoy free parking, 3 outdoor pools, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,153 reviews)
"The whole area where cabins were located was unique in itself. I took a party of 14 there only to find some of the rooms dirty and no eye to detail with cleaning. A unusable wardrobe due to the vacuum cleaner in one side and an ironing board and doona on the other side stopping the doors from even ..."

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2025

Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort
Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort
4 out of 5
15 Thompsons Road, Pokolbin, NSW
Stay at this 4-star golf aparthotel in Pokolbin. Enjoy free parking, 3 outdoor pools, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,153 reviews)
"The whole area where cabins were located was unique in itself. I took a party of 14 there only to find some of the rooms dirty and no eye to detail with cleaning. A unusable wardrobe due to the vacuum cleaner in one side and an ironing board and doona on the other side stopping the doors from even ..."

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2025

Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort
H Boutique Hotel
H Boutique Hotel
4 out of 5
770 McDonalds Road, Pokolbin, NSW
Stay at this 4-star golf aparthotel in Pokolbin. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an attached winery. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (630 reviews)
"Was a excellent stay great value for money only down fall the heater wasn’t working"

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2025

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Quest Maitland Serviced Apartments
Quest Maitland Serviced Apartments
4.5 out of 5
1 Ken Tubman Drive, Maitland, NSW
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Maitland. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Maitland Regional Art Gallery ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (266 reviews)
"It was excellent and very satisfied thank you"

Reviewed on 16 Jun 2025

Quest Maitland Serviced Apartments
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