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.
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Hunter Valley Smelly Cheese Shop offers French roquefort, Swiss gruyere and an impressive range of Australian cheese. With about 80 different varieties available, order a cheese platter that comes with your choice of cheese, antipasto and local breads and crackers. There are also 50 homemade gelato flavours to act as palate cleansers.
Leisure Inn Pokolbin Hill is a picturesque retreat set on 25 acres of tranquillity in the heart of the Hunter Valley Wine Country. With many cellar doors and attractions within easy strolling distance, the hotel is in an unbeatable location.
Feel at ease wine tasting in the relaxed atmosphere of the Pepper Tree Cellar Door.
Peterson House is unique to the Hunter Valley, specialising in premium sparkling wines made by the traditional methode champenaise process. Visit the cellar door and experience a series of wine styles to suit the discerning drinker.
Visit the contemporary Cellar Door at the historic Post Office Vineyard in Pokolbin in one of the oldest vineyards in the hub of the Hunter Valley. Poole’s Rock Wines offer a diverse selection of medal-winning wines.
Robert's Restaurant is the perfect choice when seeking out the best that the Hunter Valley has to offer in fine food and wine. Robert's Restaurant at Tower Estate is the Hunter Valley's most celebrated restaurant with many prestigious awards. The cuisine is Modern Australian and only the finest, freshest and highest quality produce is served in Robert's Restaurant which is located amongst the vineyards in a National Trust slab cottage, dated circa 1876. Filled with rustic antiques it offers charm, elegance and a sense of history. Every morsel of food is lovingly prepared by Head Chef, Daniel Hunt and his team.
One of the leading wine producers in the Hunter Valley, Scarborough Wine Co specialises in Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. The recent addition of Semillon, Pinot Noir Rosé, Shiraz and a luscious dessert wine has enhanced their premium wine portfolio. The Cellar Door's stunning views of the Hunter Valley confirms this is one experience not to be missed.
Located within the Hunter Country Lodge, Chef Paula Rengger's menu is classically inspired contemporary Australian, creatively interpreted, influenced by her Scottish heritage and cooked with honesty and passion. Paula's artistic and design talent extends far from the kitchen with her own gallery of modern paintings adorning the restaurant walls.
From the minute you walk through the doors its easy to see why so many come to taste the experience of SSS BBQ Barns exceptional meals and why they keep on coming back, everyone receives a warm welcome and after a couple of drinks at the bar sit down to a meal to suffice the heartiest appetite.
Tempus Two offers a diverse and attractive range of wine. Housed in a striking, ultra-modern structure, the Tempus Two complex comprises of a boutique winery, cellar door, Oishii Japanese Restaurant and huge amphitheatre that's played hosts to a range of artists including Elton John and Dame Kiri Te Kanawa.
Located at Pokolbin in the heart of the Hunter Valley, one of Australia's great wine regions, Tower Estate's philosophy is to produce wines of classic style. Winemaker Scott Stephens sources fruit from specific regions in Australia that are best suited to that variety. Cellar Door is open 7 days, 10am to 5pm.
At the entrance to the heritage style Tower Lodge, 100 year old French timber coach doors open into a reception with high ornate ceilings and a lounge with an enormous fireplace. Wine memorabilia and themed pictures dot the walls throughout the Lodge, giving an indication of the extent of the passion for wine which permeates the building. Catering to 24 guests only, each of the 12 guestrooms is highly individualistic, all with the modern comforts furnished with 19th Century charm.
Established over 150 years ago, Tyrrell's is proud to share their rich history and heritage with visitors to the Hunter Valley. Experience tastings at their cellar door, or discover the art of winemaking Tyrrell's style on a winery tour.
For more than 170 years Wyndham Estate has set the benchmark for quality Australian wines, proudly wearing the title of 'industry pioneer' responsible for launching Australian wines onto the world stage. Visit Wyndham Estate and enjoy a winery tour or sample wines that have won the Estate international acclaim at the cellar door.