Hunter Valley
The Hunter
Valley is one of Australia's premier wine growing districts and also a
varied and interesting tourist region in New South Wales. Whether you're
a lover of wine and great food, an enthusiast of natural beauty and wildlife,
or a keen golfer, the Hunter Valley has it all. It all begins just two
hours by car from Sydney, Locals, interstate visitors and overseas tourists
have enjoyed this fabulous region for years. Perhaps you're looking for
a weekend away from the city, or wish to sample the wine grown from the
many vineyards, then the Hunter Valley is the destination you've been
looking for. Visit some of the 80 wineries located in the Hunter Valley,
sample the finest cuisine in the state outside Sydney, stay in beautiful
country hotels and guesthouses, go aloft in a hot air balloon at dawn.
A Hunter Valley holiday has something for everyone…
The Hunter
Valley wine country is made up of several regions. Almost all of the Hunter
falls within an east-west strip about 80 kilometres wide beginning 160
kilometres north of Sydney. It is a very large area at 12,000 square kilometres
and a car is recommend if you plan on exploring the Hunter area during
your stay, if not you can relax comfortably at one of the many resorts
or guesthouses. Transfers from Sydney are available, as are local winery
and vineyard tours.
Cessnock is the southern gateway to the Hunter Valley wine region. Pokolbin is a town about 6 kilometres west of Cessnock and is the major centre in the region. It is surrounded by resorts and guesthouses, which add to the choice of restaurants and cafes in the town. Barrington Tops is a nearby area approximately 2 hours from Sydney, and 1 and half hours from Pokolbin. The Barrington Tops National Park features pristine rainforests with miles of hiking trails abound with native animals and birds, where you'll find peace, quiet and superb scenery and traditional country hospitality.
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Hunter Valley Day Tours are freely available from Sydney to the Hunter Valley Wine Country. If you are just looking for a great day out without worrying about tasting too much wine, just contact us. We have an excellent selection of tours from four-wheel-drive excursions to luxury coaches.
