Hunter Valley
For a slice of the good life, look no further than the Hunter, just north of Sydney. Great wines, gourmet food, superb restaurants and cafes, rustic cottages and romantic beachside retreats.
Lake Macquarie
Get away from it all and relax on a houseboat on Lake Macquarie, or explore the broad ocean beaches and extensive forests nearby.
Newcastle
For a taste of culture and nightlife drop into Newcastle, Australia's second oldest city.
Wine and fine food country
Hunter Valley Wine Country is a mecca for food and wine enthusiasts. Explore the wineries by horse-drawn carriage, hot air balloon or bicycle.
Historic Maitland
Meander through Maitland's elegant heritage precincts or visit historic Morpeth, Australia's oldest river port.
Singleton and the Upper Hunter reflect Australia's rural heritage with small country townships and farm stays. The area also offers wineries, horse studs, forests and a wealth of outdoor activities, or for a change, experience Barrington Tops which features rugged mountains, gorges and dense forest. It's a magnet for horseback riders, bushwalkers, campers and 4WD tours.
Hunter Valley Wine Country - Take time for a little hunting.
Hunter Valley Wine Country is a 2-hour drive north of cosmopolitan Sydney. Set against the dramatic backdrop of the Brokenback Range, the area now yields more than a hundred wineries and cellar doors, embracing areas such as Pokolbin, Rothbury, Broke Fordwich, Lovedale, Wollombi Valley and Mount View.
If you are hunting for something new to do, you may wish to experience a glorious sunrise from a hot air balloon, horse ride through a vineyard, browse through galleries and antique shops, or see the Valley by horse and carriage, bicycle or even limousine!
The Hunter Valley is known for its award winning wines, however the Valley now supports a burgeoning olive industry with cold pressed olive oil and other olive products. You will also find wood fired bread, delicious Hunter cheeses, stone fruits, table grapes, honey, home made condiments and sauces, and even chocolate made with chilli.
Whatever your taste and budget, accommodation is in abundance with self contained cottages and cabins set amongst the vines, superb guesthouses, charming bed and breakfast, and 5 star resorts.
Your only challenge now is choosing where to begin your 'hunting' expedition in Hunter Valley Wine Country.
For more details of what to see and do in Hunter Valley Wine Country contact:
Hunter Valley Wine Country Visitor Information Centre
Ph: (02) 49 900 900
www.winecountry.com.au
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