Hunter Valley
Wine Tours, Vineyards, Restaurants & Accommodation
The Hunter Valley in New South Wales is Australia’s oldest wine producing area. There are more than 80 wineries and vineyards that produce some of Australia’s finest wines. The Hunter Valley isn’t only about wine, the region also offers plenty of gourmet produce including olives and olive oil, cheese and hand-made chocolates. The Hunter Vallery is also home to a number of fantastic restaurants ranging from fine dining to casual cafes. There are old villages to explore, while the more adventurous can enjoy a range of activities including golf, horse riding and even hot air ballooning! For an overnight stay choose from accommodation such as cosy B&Bs or 5 star luxury hotels and resorts.
Situated high on a hill, with views over vineyards to the distant mountain ranges, Bimbadgen Estate is one of the Hunter Valley's most picturesque wineries. Bimbadgen Estate is also home to the popular outdoor concert series 'A Day on the Green' featuring Australian and International acts such as The John Butler Trio, Lionel Richie, John Mellencamp, Alicia Keys and Simply Red.
Audrey Wilkinson Vineyard is nestled in the foothills of the Brokenback Mountain range in the Hunter Valley. At the Cellar Door you can taste and buy the wide range of award winning wines on offer, take in breathtaking views of the entire Valley and visit the free museum detailing the history of the Wilkinson family.
Situated high on a hill, with views over vineyards to the distant mountain ranges, Bimbadgen Estate is one of the Hunter Valley's most picturesque wineries. Bimbadgen Estate is also home to the popular outdoor concert series 'A Day on the Green' featuring Australian and International acts such as The John Butler Trio, Lionel Richie, John Mellencamp, Alicia Keys and Simply Red.
Capercaille Wine Co is an outstanding winery, regularly producing wines of exemplary quality.
Cypress Lakes Resort is a golf and spa sanctuary, nestled amongst the vineyards in the heart of Hunter Valley wine country. A scenic 2-hour drive from Sydney, the Resort is surrounded by the beauty of native Australian bushland and mature gardens. Cypress is a world away from the pressures of everyday life.
A relatively new winery, Glandore Estate opened their cellar door in 2005. Producing wines of great character, Glandore Estate has forged ahead with new and exciting grape varieties to the Hunter Valley with the likes of Tempranillo and Alborino.
A scenic 2-hour drive from Sydney, the Resort is surrounded by the beauty of native Australian bushland and mature gardens. Cypress is a world away from the pressures of everyday life.
Hungerford Hill is an ultra-modern, sleek winery with a renowned and multi-award winning restaurant, Terroir. The Cellar Door has a comprehensive range of current, pre-release and museum wines to taste and buy.
Everything you love about the Hunter you can now enjoy in one resort. Home to the Hunter's first boutique brewery, Blue Tongue Brewery, you can taste a variety of quality beer including the signature Alcoholic Ginger Beer. Relax over lunch in the casual indoor/outdoor setting, or enjoy a memorable dinner at the San Martino restaurant. The Hunter Resort also offers 2 hour Wine School classes, daily tours of the vineyards and winery and overnight accommodation.
The Hunter Valley Chocolate Shop has an extensive range of products, including a wide selection of gift boxed Belgian, Swiss and French chocolates. Be tempted by the fine cabinet choice of assorted chocolates to chocolate coated fruit, nuts, and coffee beans, cream centres, infused flavoured bars, chocolate licorice, liqueur filled and plain chocolate bars and buttons. Not limited to chocolate, they also have a wide range of other products including candy, chocolate sauces, jams, gourmet sauces and marinades, honey, chilli products and mustards, as well as gift hampers and baskets.
Spanning over 60 acres, be amazed by the sensational sights, colours, and fragrances of the ten stunning feature gardens. Explore each garden one-by-one and enjoy an exciting journey through the thousands of flowers, trees, and shrubs with an air of discovery at every turn. Bask in a lavish array of colour and scent found in the Rose Garden with more than 8,000 roses on display; laze above the 10 metre waterfall and take in the superb views from the lookout; or step back in time with all our favourite fairytale characters in the Storybook Garden.
A one stop shop for all your visitor information needs for the Hunter Valley. Find out where to go and what to see in the Hunter Valley. Get directions to one of the many great restaurants in the area or to the nearest golf course for a round!
Door to door chauffeured tours highlighting the best of the Hunter Valley. Sit back and relax while someone else does the driving!
Visit Ivanhoe Wines and relish the wide verandahs and picturesque views while enjoying the wines from the estate. They specialise in producing wines with distinct Hunter characteristics that can be tasted at the cellar door. Ivanhoe Wines can also engrave personalised messages in wine bottles for those special occasions.
Nestled in a quiet corner of Pokolbin, wine journalists and consumers alike have discovered the quality of their unique vineyard.