24 HOURS in HUNTER VALLEY | GUIDE on THINGS TO DO in AUSTRALIA's oldest WINE REGION
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There's so much to do in Sydney, and if you ever run out of things to do (though highly unlikely), there is still a plethora of things to do. A couple hours drive from Sydney CBD is Hunter Valley, Australia's oldest and arguably most famous wine region. There is so much to do in the Hunter Valley, and whether you are looking to indulge, escape, or invigorate your senses, there is something for you.
Not too long ago, i spent a weekend in the Hunter Valley with a few of my friends, tasting a bunch of wine, eating a moderate amount of cheese and soaked in those beautiful vineyard views. I've complied a list of top things to do whenever you're in the Hunter Valley region, so if you're ever also in the area, here's a list of things you can also consider doing:
1. Stop over at Simply D'vine Cafe for some brunch food
Address:151 Wine Country Dr, Nulkaba NSW 2325, Australia
2. Alternatively, head over to Cafe Enzo for some hearty brunch
Rustic dining spot with a courtyard, coffee and Italian dishes cooked with locally sourced produce.
Address: Broke Rd &, Ekerts Rd, Pokolbin NSW 2320, Australia
3. Check out the Hunter Valley Chocolate Company
Petersons Champagne House corner Broke & Branxton Rd Pokolbin, Corrabare NSW 2325, Australia
4. Check out Hunter Valley Cheese Company
447 McDonalds Rd, Pokolbin NSW 2320, Australia
5. Go wine tasting at a plethora of vineyards & estates in the Hunter Valley:
i) McGuigan Wines, Hunter Valley
Address: 447 McDonalds Rd, Pokolbin NSW 2320, Australia
''A celebrated Hunter Valley winery offering boutique wines including the McGuigan Cellar Select Chardonnay 2017.''
ii) Audrey Wilkinson Vineyard, Hunter Valley
Address: 750 De Beyers Rd, Pokolbin NSW 2320, Australia
Rated by Gourmet Traveller Wine as one of the Top 10 Cellar Doors in the country, and the only one in NSW, our Cellar Door is perched atop a foot hill of the Brokenback Mountain Ranges, and is a true must see site of the Hunter Valley.
iii) Hanging Tree Wines, Hunter Valley
Address: 294 O'Connors Rd, Pokolbin NSW 2320, Australia
he Hanging Tree Wines Vineyard is perched on the most scenic ridge of Pokolbin in the sensational Hunter Valley, an easy 2 hour drive from Sydney and 40 minutes from Newcastle. Featuring a fully stocked cellar, prominent cellar door, luxury accommodation and access to a wide variety of attractions in the Hunter Valley, Hanging Tree Wines is your new home away from home.
6. Grab some comfort food at Kee Ho Restaurant, Hunter Valley
132 Vincent St, Cessnock NSW 2325, Australia
7. Head on over to the Hunter Valley Gardens
Hunter Valley Gardens is in the heart of Hunter Valley wine country, located in Pokolbin, NSW, Australia. It opened in 2003 and is now open everyday of the year except Christmas Day.
Address: 2090 Broke Rd, Pokolbin NSW 2320, Australia
Additional things to check out:
1. Muse Dining - Award Winning Hunter Valley Restaurant
Located at the entrance to Pokolbin in the iconic Hungerford Hill Winery, Muse Restaurant aims to be a showcase of Hunter Valley produce with an emphasis on seasonality and quality.
Address: 2450 Broke Rd, Pokolbin NSW 2320, Australia
2. Hot air balloon Hunter Valley
Multi-award winning Balloon Aloft has been offering Hunter Valley balloon flights for over thirty-five years. Hunter Valley balloon flights begin at sunrise and take in views of the picturesque wine regions of Pokolbin, Lovedale, Rothbury or Broke.
Address: 1/26 Lodge Rd, Lovedale NSW 2325, Australia
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Meet the McGuigans - Australian Wine Makers in Hunter Valley Winery
We meet the team behind the prestigious McGuigan Wines in Australia's Hunter Valley. Find their wines in our range of Australian Wines always available at
Neil: Hi, I'm Neil McGuigan. I run the vineyards, the wineries, and the wine making for McGuigan wines. The McGuigan family has been in the wine industry for a long time. Our great-grandfather was involved in the wine industry back in the last 1880's. Then really we started to get into wine making with my father, and that was in the early '40's when Dad was a winemaker for one of the major companies here in the valley. Then he started his own company which was called Wyndham Estate. He started that in 1968, and then my brother, Brian, joined him in 1970, and then we started the McGuigan brand in 1994.
Why we're passionate about wine. We love wine, because wine is an agricultural pursuit. It starts in the ground. You nurture a vine until it bears fruit, and then you take it from fruit into wine, and then you package it, and then you sell it. I suppose that's why we're passionate about it. It starts at the land, and finishes with the consumer, and we follow it all the way through.
Peter: Hello, my name is Peter Hall. I am McGuigan wines Senior Wine Maker at our Hunter Valley Winery. As a wine maker our main objective is actually to make the best possible wine that we can. I think that we're putting wines out there that really are a brilliant road at the cross point.
Neil: The 2010 vintage is upon us. We're about half way through across Australia. We're basically finished in the Hunter Valley, and the Semillon and the Shiraz this year have just been outstanding from the Hunter.
As we work our way across Australia the fruit from some ranges in the river land of south Australia are looking very, very good. The Barossa, we're about half way though the Barossa as well. It looks fantastic, has a big rich flavor, some reds. We're just about to start in the Adelaide Hills, and the Adelaide Hills are where we produce fantastic Sauvignon Blanc. The cool nights and the warm days we think are going to produce fantastic wines this year.
What do I like to drink? For everyday drinking, and I've got to say I like a glass of wine each day, I love our McGuigan Gray Label Chardonnay, not too much Merlot, a lovely delicate wine, lovely long palate. This is a sort of new style of Australian Chardonnay. When I'm having a meat dish, I love our Signature Barossa Valley Shiraz, beautiful wine.
Peter: The McGuigan wines had an absolutely fantastic year in the show circuit. We've won 14 trophies, 41 gold wines, 72 silver medals, and 160 bronze medals.
Neil: I think the future for McGuigan wines is very, very rosy. We have so many things happening in our wineries, and in our vineyards, which I believe will even make our wines better, and more prominent in years to come.
Find out more at where we feature various McGuigan wines such as
diVine tours - Hunter Valley Wine Tours
A great Hunter Valley Wine Tour. divinetours.com.au Wine Tours since 2006. Producing Shiraz since 2013.
Hunter Valley Wine and Wildlife Tour by Around Sydney Tours
1-day tour from Sydney, pat koala and kangaroos, taste premium wines, olives, cheese and chocolate
Wine Event - Hunter Valley #hunterwine Twitter Event With Rick Bakas
Join the Spitbucket team today in Sydney as we participate in the Rick Bakas Hunter Valley Tweet Up Tour. Unfortunately we couldn't take Spitbucket to the Hunter Valley for the actual event (we're busy working on several other exciting episodes at the moment) so we've decided to do the next best thing -- a live video event from the Spitbucket headquarters in Sydney which will coincide with the Tweet Up tour!
Rick will be taking a look at what makes Hunter Valley wines unique to the world and we will too. Some of the Hunter's best winemakers have kindly provided us with their booze to taste during the event and we can't wait to get stuck into these.
So may we suggest that you guys at home join in on the fun too. Grab a couple of bottles of Hunter Valley wine, invite your friends over and participate in the Hunter Valley Tweet Up Tour with Spitbucket on Twitter at #hunterwine
Wine Making Tour in the Hunter Valley
Experience first hand a behind the scenes wine making tour at a boutique winery in the Hunter Valley near Sydney.
Hunter Valley Wine & Food Festival
The annual Hunter Valley Wine and Food Festival is the perfect antidote to cure those winter blues.
Held each year in May and June, it provides you with the chance to wine and dine with leading Hunter Valley winemakers and chefs, take part in an array of fun and interactive classes to fine tune your culinary skills, or if you're after a more relaxing experience, simply curl up beside an open fire with a glass of premium Hunter Valley wine and a cheese plate.
Hunter Valley wine region - Audrey Wilkinson Vineyard
Explore Hunter Valley in style with our tours. Visit some of the best wineries including Audrey Wilkinson.
Vineyard producing stellar wines above mines [Part 2]
Bob has been growing world class grapes above a coal mine in the Hunter Valley for years. While at first he was concerned about the mine beneath his vineyard, he has found that it hasn't impacted the quality of his produce.
You can read more about this vineyard successfully operating above a coal mine, and see other examples of NSW mining and farming working together, at
The Hunter Valley - Our Most Dynamic Region | Wine Selectors
The Hunter is now our most dynamic wine region thanks to the talents of fresh winemaking faces. Find out how they're combining tradition with exciting new styles!
Hunter Valley Accommodation and Vineyard - DenMar Estate
DenMar Estate
Hunter Valley Accommodation and Vineyard
479 Hermitage Road, Pokolbin NSW 2320
p. 02 6574 7291
f. 02 6574 7292
e. enquiries@denmarestate.com.au
w: denmarestate.com.au
Welcome to DenMar Estate, a picturesque property in the popular Hermitage Road area of Pokolbin.
DenMar Estate is a 10.12ha (25 acres) property with approximately 4.25ha (10.5 acres) of vines, majestic views of the Brokenback Ranges, distant views to the Barrington Tops and surrounding vineyards.
DenMar Estate has two self-contained, luxury 2-bedroom Villas, Villa Semillon and Villa Chardonnay, a Cellar Door which only sells wine made from grapes grown on the property and Café DenMar which offers home style food at affordable prices.
Café DenMar opened its doors Easter 2011 and has become popular with visitors looking for something different and more affordable to eat and locals who just want to relax and unwind. Located in a picturesque veranda setting adjacent to our Cellar Door with spectacular views across our vineyard to the mountains. During the colder weather dining is available inside our Cellar Door.
Your hosts Dennis & Marie Eldridge will ensure your stay at DenMar Estate is a memorable one, whether it is the luxury newly built self contained cottages with quality inclusions, a tour of our vineyard, or tips on how to make your stay in Australia's premier wine region a most pleasant one - you won't be disappointed!
Photography and Video by: Vizionz Photography
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Los viñedos de Verdejo se encuentran al oeste de Segovia, sobre suelos muy arenosos y cubiertos de cantos rodados, la vendimia se hace de forma manual. El mosto es fermentado en depósitos de acero inoxidable con control de temperatura obteniéndose este vino fácil de beber y muy agradable.
The Hunter Valley - Hard to grow, easy to drink!
Watch as some of the Hunter’s brightest young winemakers talk about what makes their region so special.
Australia as a Wine Making Country
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A well established garden centre for over two decades, 'Simply D'Vine Garden and Gift Gallery' continues to provide beautiful fountains, water features, plants, nursery, garden products and accessories to suit any budget.
Our stunning nursery is located in the beautiful Hunter Valley of NSW Australia, where you will find a large range of seasonal plants, along with one of the largest displays of Fountains and Water Features in Australia.
Our nursery has new and exciting displays of quality plants at realistic prices, and our water features are one of the major attractions at Simply D'Vine. Our Gift Gallery has an ever changing display of furniture, gifts, jewellery, accessories and home wares to complete the picture. Buying something beautiful for your home or garden should be an inspiring experience.
At Simply D'Vine we want people to fall in love with a piece, take it home, plug it in, and add water. Our happy, friendly staff, qualified designers and horticulturalists are only too willing to assist. We will wrap your purchase while you continue to browse our beautiful surroundings or experience the divine tastes of our gourmet treats in our fantastic new coffee shop.
So come and explore the wonders of Simply D'Vine at the gateway to the Hunter Valley's famous vineyards and wine country only 2 minutes north of Cessnock, 2 hours from Sydney and 50 minutes from Newcastle . . . you'll be amazed.
Issac Fung Presents | Sandalyn Wilderness Estate, 162 Widlerness Rd, Lovedale NSW
Historic home, profitable business and glorious lifestyle in one covetable package
As investment opportunities go, Sandalyn Wilderness Estate is the dream property and lifestyle. The ultimate purchaser will call home one of the Hunter Valley’s most prestigious assets in Lovedale one of Australia’s oldest wine regions, includes a working vineyard, winery, olive grove, cellar door operation and charming home. Onsite production of traditional Methode Sparkling wines, Verdelho, Semillon Verdelho, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Shiraz, Semillon Late Harvest and Fuchs Sparkling has positioned Sandalyn as one of the premier boutique wine producers of the region. Additionally, the Hunter’s longest-standing and continuously operating cooking school is a part of Sandalyn’s stable of attractions. Visitors flock to the cellar door for wine and olive oil tastings and to enjoy fine local cheeses, fully immersing themselves in the indulgent foodie culture of the area.
Upon entering the estate, you’ll instantly notice the hush of the gentle breezes and the sound of the peaceful birdlife. All around you is majestic beauty with views stretching to the Brokenback, Watagan and Molly Morgan ranges. When wine season is in full operation, the vines add a verdant lushness to the property and groan under the weight of countless bunches of grapes. Aside from the daily visits by the resident kangaroos, you could be forgiven for thinking you are on a magnificent Tuscan holiday.
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Contact Isaac Fung 0450 679 388 email: Isaac.fung@smileelite.com WeChat: isaacvchat
A Taste of Cassegrain Winery - Port Macquarie, NSW
Cassegrain Winery is one of the premier tourist destinations in Port Macquarie, on the Mid North Coast of NSW.
An idyllic setting with expansive gardens, the winery offers visitors a wide range of services and amenities including tours and tastings at Cellar Door plus a French-inspired eatery, Seasons Café-Restaurant.
Their picturesque grounds regularly play host to headlining musical acts and concerts, community events, weddings, corporate functions and of course, the popular monthly ‘Artist Markets in the Vines’ and ‘Port Macquarie Horse Riding Centre’.
Grabbing grapes
Harvesting grapes in the Hunter Valley. Video: Jim Kellar. Music: All the Pieces Come Together by Dave Depper.
Lot 6 Kelman Estate, Pokolbin
A beautifully situated 3 year old McDonald Jones 4 bedroom home on a 3900sqm block with a north east facing outdoor living and alfresco area with exquisite views of the Kelman Vines.
This unique home offers you;
-4 bedrooms; all with built in's and the master bedroom has two separate large walk in robes.
-Ducted air conditioning and ceiling fans throughout all rooms and gas heating and hot water.
-Spacious family bathroom with a separate toilet and extra deep bathtub.
-Ensuite with double sinks and spacious double shower.
-Beautiful modern kitchen with large island stone bench top, large pantry, plenty of storage, stainless steel gas stove top and large electric oven
-Open planned kitchen, living & dining area with separate formal living area.
-Large double car garage with automatic door
-The gardens have been designed to ensure minimal maintenance on this 3900m2 lot. A large garden shed also provides additional outdoor storage.
-2kw Solar System installed
Kelman living is about lifestyle. You will enjoy the opportunity to live in a vineyard with access to the cellar door where you can taste and buy from a range of quality Kelman wines (at owners prices of course!). Tennis and bocce courts are available for year round use and there is the security of a gated complex. Kelman has a thriving community atmosphere that caters for young families through to retirees. Kelman Vineyard is conveniently located to Cessnock, Newcastle and Sydney together with the restaurants, vineyards, golf courses and many other attractions of the beautiful Hunter Valley Wine Country.This property is part of a unique development and you are invited to call now and arrange your personalised inspection.
Hunter Valley Wine Region Trip
Trista, Rob and I got to explore NSW's famous wine region over a three day venture.