Hunter Valley

Hunter Valley, Australia

Australia's oldest wine region is a beautiful destination. From fine wine and gourmet food to elegant accommodation and fabulous events, a Hunter Valley getaway offers a taste of the good life. Australia's most visited wine region is home to 150 top-class wineries, vineyards and cellar doors. Whether you're wine tasting, being pampered in one of the valley's day spas, or teeing off from a championship golf course, you'll enjoy a warm country welcome in the Hunter Valley.

Population:

Approximately 590,000 according to the latest census.

Currency:

Australian Dollar (1 AUD = 100 cents)

Emergency Numbers:

Police, Fire and Ambulance 000

Opening Hours:

Typical hours for shops are 9am – 6pm Monday to Friday. Most shops open during the weekend but with restricted hours.

Newspapers:

Lakes Mail
Singleton Argus
The Advertiser, Cessnock
The Maitland Mercury
The Newcastle Herald
The Star, Newcastle
Muswellbrook Chronicle

Top things to do

This is wine country, so sampling the region's award-winning drops is top of the to-do list. To experience nature visit the World Heritage-listed Barrington Tops National Park. For a bird's-eye view, enjoy an exhilarating balloon ride over the verdant valley and marvel at a glorious sunrise. Explore the gorgeous Hunter Valley Gardens and its themed gardens.

The towns of the Hunter Valley

The Hunter Valley is world-class wine region and tourism destination with a number of charming towns and villages which each offer plenty to be discovered on their own or while enjoying the delights of a food and wine trail.

Do & See

In addition to exceptional food and wine, the Hunter Valley offers many delightful experiences and adventures. This is a place where nature is on a grand scale with extraordinary environmental diversity. And you'll find the fascinating history and lively cultural scene enchanting.

Cafés, restaurants and bars

The Hunter Valley has forged a reputation for high quality food using the freshest local ingredients to match its acclaimed wines. Many of the wineries double as restaurants or bars, serving delicious meals to complement their award-winning wines.