Is the Hunter Valley a good place to visit in winter? Well, we think it’s one of the best times to visit!
Roaring fireplaces, incredible red wines, and farm-to-table dining. Why wouldn’t you say yes to winter in wine country?
Here are our top picks to wine, dine, stay and play.
Look, of course we are going to put ourselves first to come and visit. But when you’ve just been awarded 2022 Hunter Valley Cellar Door of the Year, why wouldn’t you want to visit?
Think handcrafted Hunter Valley wines for you to enjoy or discover more with a tour behind-the-scenes of our working winery. Your wine country adventure awaits!
Thomas Wines is known for showcasing the Hunter Valley at its best with the two signature varieties semillon and shiraz. Discover why these varieties thrive in the Hunter Valley and how different vineyards, soils, and winemaking practices can create a diversity of styles.
The cellar door may be new but PJ Charteris, winemaker and owner of Charteris Wines, has been making wine since 1988. Kiwi-born, PJ makes wines from both the Hunter and New Zealand which you can taste in their Pokolbin cellar door. Our pick of the bunch? It’s the Winter Vineyard Pinot Noir for us.
The ethos of éRemo Restaurant is all about connecting with local producers and trialling one-of-a-kind dishes making the éRemo experience, exceptional. That experience comes together with their Avido menu, which means “greedy” in Italian. The menu is complemented by a well-travelled wine list, including some of the Hunter Valley’s best wineries and a selection of those from further afield.
As the pioneers of Agri-Dining in the Hunter Valley Magran are committed to their ‘estate grown, estate made’ ethos. Menus are crafted around the harvest from their one-hectare kitchen garden & orchard to maintain a hyper-local focus. In addition, they have our own olive trees, free range chickens, beehives and raise our own lambs, all of which is incorporated into the menu.
Casual but delicious vibes all round at Mockingbird Café. It’s the lovechild of husband-and-wife team James & Tess Borg who also run Mockingbird Café in Newcastle. Open for breakfast and lunch, be treated to small and large plates bursting with flavour and freshness.
Welcome to the Hunter’s best-kept secret. Whether you’re after a low-key weekend or the perfect base to explore the Hunter, with our Winemaker’s Cottage located right next to our cellar door. The split-level house, with roaring fireplace, sleeps up to seven guests and has all the modern conveniences needed for a memorable weekend away with friends or family. And the best part? This is a pet-friendly zone, so bring your furry friends along too
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Hello luxury! Spicers Guesthouse in the Hunter Valley offers a modern elegance where wine & exploration is the talk around the table. A five-star hotel located in the heart of the Hunter Valley. You’ll feel a sense of relaxed luxury as soon as you arrive.
Perfect for a couples retreat, the boathouses continue Leaves & Fishes aim of providing a unique alternative in Lovedale, Hunter Valley. The Boathouses at Leaves & Fishes are a relaxed, secluded, indulgent retreat from day-to-day life with our four unique, stylish, private boathouses. It’s simply stunning!
Our Italian Table is located in the beautiful Nicita Estate in the heart of the Hunter Valley. Nestled amongst the vines, with views in all directions, you will experience a moment of true serenity as you surrender yourself to the aromas of the kitchen. From pasta to 3 course meals, sourdough bread and arancini, let Our Italian Table create an experience that will leave you wanting to come again.
At Hunter Valley Wildlife Park, there is a wide variety of mammals, birds, and reptiles from Australia and around the globe. Get up close with Meerkats, Tamarins, Capybara and Marmosets by booking an encounter. Bring along a picnic lunch or use their BBQs to make a day of it.
A sunrise balloon flight over the Hunter Valley is sure to impress with views of endless vineyards, picturesque farmland, mountain ranges and national parks all on display. Want to sleep in during winter? Then take to the sky with Hunter Valley Helicopters instead. You won’t need to wake up before the crack of dawn as their flights take off all day.
