Famousfor producing some of the best wines in the world, Hunter Valley region
is just around two hour drive north of Sydney city. If you are looking
for a vacation of a few days, a weekend break, a romantic escapade or a
trip to the wine country of New South Wales to taste and take back home
few bottles of top notch wines, enjoy cheese tasting and be delighted
with good food in some of the classy restaurants, then Hunter needs to
be on the top of your hot spots for a visitation. By the way check into
one of the accommodation in Pokolbin
or Cessnock such as cabins, motels including luxury accommodation in
Hunter so you don’t have to worry driving back after wine tasting and
after a couple of drinks of your favourite beverage.
If you think Hunter region is only about wine, then you will be
pleasantly surprised that we have more in store for you. A short drive
to Lake Macquarie will take you to coastal beaches to swim, kayak, surf
or wind surf as well as the chance to look around the craft shops,
galleries and historic towns such as Morpeth. If you like a sky ride
with a difference, take a hot air balloon ride to marvel Hunter region
from the sky.
You may want to explore historic Newcastle now a thriving university
township and a popular holiday destination where life is upbeat with
buzzing café culture and many classy alfresco dining options close to
beautiful beaches. Drive along the scenic roads in Hunter and you may
want to stop by and have a picnic in one of the many picturesque park
lands or even venture on a bushwalk in one of the national parks to
admire the local flora and fauna.
Hunter Valley region is a vast land mass covering many quaint
villages, national parks and hinterland. To fully explore the region
you must visit the scenic regions of Barrington Tops. The villages like
Dungog, Stroud and Gloucester in this area are so unique and if you are a
lover of nature, a visit here will delight you whether you arrive in
spring, summer, autumn or winter – the colours of the foliage and the
scenery is truly spectacular. If you are a keen bushwalker, the
Barrington Tops National Park will thrill you. Lush rainforest, open
scenic rest points and the inland waterways in the park are truly
amazing.
Visitorsto Hunter Valley region do realize that something exciting does take
place all the time. Jazz and Blues festivals, opera concerts, chocolate
tasting evens, antique fairs, sporting competitions are just to name a
few. While the month of June is popular for showcasing the Hunter Valley
food and wine, there are many outdoor concerts and events with popular
visiting musicians and artists arriving to perform ever so often in the
Hunter Valley.
If you are looking for gourmet delights in Hunter, you will not be disappointed if the visit is planned for the 3rd
weekend in May. You can wine and dine in seven wineries while enjoying
delightful gourmet meals prepared by region’s leading chefs. The event
is no other than the award winning Lovedale Long Lunch.
If you need a place to stay, book a Cessnock motel, one of the Pokolbin cabins or book online by clicking here. For online bookings select New South Wales as the state and region Hunter for your search.
