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For thirty years Pepper Tree has been a beacon for quality wine in the heart of Hunter wine country. Founded in 1991 it continues to flourish as one of the stalwart wine companies of the region. Pepper Tree started with a focus on grapes from the Hunter Valley but today the roots run deep for owner John Davis with vineyard sites in four premium wine growing regions across Australia. Open 7 days a week, our Cellar Door and The Vault are ready and waiting for you to experience our extensive range of award-winning wines.Visit us from 9am-5pm Monday to Friday, and 9.30am-5pm Saturday and Sunday (bookings essential).

The Vault is a designated space to relax in splendour and enjoy a tasting of our single vineyard and museum wines. Select from your choice of one of our exclusive experiences. Included in all tastings is a selection of our rare museum wines, available under Coravin (bookings essential).

Gwyn Olsen Head Winemaker


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86 Halls Road | Pokolbin NSW 2320 P hone: 02 4909 7107 e mail : cellardoor@peppertreewines.com.au Bookings: peppertreewines.com.au/experiences

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HERE’S TO THE GOOD LIFE Only two hours from Sydney and well-connected by train and plane, Australia’s premier wine region invites you to enjoy the good life in the Hunter Valley. Surrounded by stunning natural beauty and undulating vineyard landscapes, more than 150 cellar doors, award-winning restaurants, innovative paddock to plate produce and unique and bespoke experiences, treat yourself to a regional getaway like no other.

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WELCOME TO COUNTRY We wish to acknowledge the Wonnarua people who are the traditional landowners in the Hunter Valley. The Wonnarua Nation Aboriginal Corporation focuses on nurturing the history and culture of the Wonnarua Nation.

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Special acknowledgement to Chris Elfes at Photography On Hermitage, the photographer of our striking Hunter Valley Map cover and many images in the magazine. Chris is an internationally celebrated photographer and Wine Country local, who has long been dedicated to our region.


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DISCOVER THE HUNTER VALLEY WINE & TOURISM ASSOCIATION MEMBERS: • CELLAR DOORS – 58 • BREWERIES & DISTILLERIES – 74 • RESTAURANTS & CAFÉS – 76 • GOURMET – 86 • EXPERIENCES – 88 • TOURS – 93 • ACCOMMODATION – 98 • WEDDINGS – 108 • SERVICES – 112 TOURISM ALLIANCE PARTNERS:

THE HUNTER VALLEY WINE & TOURISM ASSOCIATION ACKNOWLEDGES OUR CORPORATE PARTNERS: WINE SELECTORS • ROVER COACHES • COMMONWEALTH BANK • FIRST CREEK WINES • HUNTER VALLEY STAYS • CCL LABEL • CBTECH • PRESTIGE WEDDING & EVENT HIRE • JURDS REAL ESTATE • ORORA • ENIGMA COMMUNICATION • HUNTER CULINARY ASSOCIATION • RIEDEL AUSTRALIA • HUNTER BOTTLING COMPANY • ELDERS INSURANCE • VITIBIT • SHINE ON

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DREAMS ARE MADE OF THIS Discover an estate like no other in the Hunter region. Enjoy the serenity and elegance of beautiful lavender fields, explore the ever evolving oriental display garden and discover the natural secrets of the Hunter’s Dream culinary range. With award winning estate wines by master wine makers Kees van de Scheur and David Fatches, Hunter’s Dream is the place to leave the everyday behind and do some dreaming of your own. Weddings, events or just yourself are all welcome.

Hunter’s Dream is located at 149 Deasys Road. Monday-Saturday: 10am-5pm. Sunday: 11am-4pm P 02 4998 6509 E enquiries@huntersdream.com.au W www.huntersdream.com.au/cellar


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WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME ... YOU ENJOYED A GREAT EVENT?

EVENTS AND EXPERIENCES FOR EVERY SEASON

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he Hunter Valley knows how to have a good time, whatever the season. From concerts, markets and intimate dinners to festival celebrations and exciting children’s entertainment, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

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Country markets are a vital part of rural communities and who doesn’t love strolling around the outdoor stalls brimming with local artefacts? Enjoy regular weekly and monthly markets at Broke, Branxton, Singleton and Wollombi, as well as weekly or monthly markets held at some of the region’s cellar doors.

As the first spring leaves appear on the vines at budburst, our event calendar takes to the skies and bursts into life with the start of the concert season.

AUTUMN Autumn provides the perfect opportunity for lazy afternoons and evenings spent under the wide-open skies at our many outdoor events, festivals and concerts.

WINTER The most wonderful time of the year? Indulge in Winter’s abundance at the Hunter Valley Wine & Food Festival, showcasing the region’s amazing wine and food culture with a range of epicurean events and activities, including the Hunter Valley Wine & Beer Festival in June.

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SUMMER ‘Tis the season for making merry and what better way to kick things off than a visit to delight in millions of Christmas lights shining through until the end of January. As we harvest the grapes, join us for vintage-inspired dinners and experiences.

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OUTDOOR FUN AND GAMES 60 acres of space to run around in the show-stopping Hunter Valley Gardens. Visit the Storybook Garden, jump on the ‘train’ and enjoy the playgrounds at the Shopping Village. Check the calendar for school holiday events.

GET ACTIVE On your bike! Explore the vine-fringed path of Hermitage Road, on a 10km bike friendly pathway. Bring your own or hire an electric bike.

SWEET SPOT Eat your body weight in treats at one of Hunter Valley’s sweet spots – Cocoa Nib Chocolates, Sabor Dessert Bar, Hunter Valley Chocolates and Hunter Valley Cheese Co.

CHILD-FRIENDLY CELLAR DOORS You’ll be happy to know that wine-tasting can be fun for the whole family. Try the Junior Tasting Experience at Tulloch Wines or visit child-friendly cellar doors to keep the little ones occupied.

COOKING SCHOOLS Junior MasterChefs will not be disappointed. Learn how to make pizza, pasta and cheese or discover the provenance of local produce with educational garden tours.

DAY ON THE GREEN Tee off with 18 holes of putt-putt on the miniature greens or whack a few floating golf balls into the lake.

GIDDY UP Saddle up and soak in the views with a gentle horse ride between the vineyards and the bush. Or hit the region’s biggest go-kart racetrack or take a Segway tour.

GET UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL WITH WILDLIFE Daily shows and animal encounters await at the hands-on Hunter Valley Zoo.

BALLOONING A magical experience high above the vines for the whole family!

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It's wine, your way

Experience beyond the bottle www.tullochwines.com Open 7 Days, 10-5pm 638 DeBeyers Rd Pokolbin (02) 4998 7580

At Tulloch we have been crafting wines & experiences that reach beyond the bottle for over 120 years and across four generations, helping to create better lives with wine, food, family & friends. Visit our Cellar Door to experience the bespoke range of tasting experiences available for you to enjoy. Its wine, your way.




McLeish Estate,

in the heart of the Hunter Valley in Pokolbin, celebrates 36 years as one of the region’s most awarded boutique producers. Our 11 hectare, single estate vineyard produces quality and varietal purity that has seen our Semillon awarded the Trophy for Best International Semillon. Australia’s best and the region’s most celebrated wine. Our exclusive and exceptional range is only available through our cellar door and selected outlets.

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any winemakers say the older the vine, the better the wine. Now we don’t like to brag but did you know some of our vines are older than those in France? Grapevines were planted in the Hunter by early settlers in the 1820s, making us Australia’s oldest continuous wine region. What you probably didn’t know was that the European vineyards where our vines came from were pretty much wiped out in the late 1800s thanks to a root-sucking bug called phylloxera. The devastating pest didn’t attack the Valley, so we’re blessed to have 11 historic blocks of the original vines (all over 100 years old) still producing iconic wines today… and that makes us pretty unique. So where can you find these prized Shiraz, Semillon and Chardonnay vineyards and gawk

at the gnarly old vines in all their twisted glory? You’ll have to ask their custodians that: Drayton’s, Mount Pleasant, Poole’s Rock and Tyrrell’s, who owns seven of the 11 blocks, including the oldest Shiraz vines in the region planted in 1867. As you’d expect, wines of such great pedigree are as rare as hen’s teeth and embody the spirit of the region. We’re all about quality over quantity. We are one of the smallest wine-growing regions in the country after all, but we hang our hats on delivering big results, consistently producing benchmark wines vintage after vintage… whether they’re our classic drops, creative blends or obscure varieties you’ve probably never heard of. One thing they all have in common though… they’re all downright tasty. WINECOUNTRY.COM.AU

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ith a winegrowing heritage dating back 200 years, it’s no surprise we have a rich history of traditional winemaking methods, but the pioneering spirit is alive and well in the Hunter Valley with a maverick mob of winemakers spearheading a bunch of new varieties and wine styles. Our flagship Semillon, Chardonnay, Shiraz and Verdelho are still our reigning champs, but European varieties from the Mediterranean are winning favours with wine lovers and awards by the bucketload too. Just like Spain and Italy, the Hunter Valley has a warm, humid climate so it’s the perfect place to grow and produce wines native to Southern Europe. We now produce crisp whites like Vermentino, Savagnin and Fiano as well as easy-drinking reds including Tempranillo, Sangiovese and Barbera. Our game-changing winemakers also love testing and trialling new things. We’ve got winemakers who are crazy about wild yeast ferments, some into vegan wines and others who like to experiment with funky new blends – one fondly known as the dyslexic blend made with five different varieties. And then there are those who have adopted the latest leading-edge technology and ferment their wine in oversized eggs!

SUSTAINABLE Our grape growers have always had a deep connection to the land; cultivating and cherishing our vineyards from generation to generation. That legacy continues today with sustainable farming methods, including organic and biodynamic techniques, part of our winemakers’ ethos. They’re committed to reducing their carbon footprint, cutting their chemical and energy use, conserving water and recycling winery waste. That’s why you’ll see sheep grazing in vineyards and cover crops planted between rows of vines, drip irrigation in vineyards and solar panels galore soaking up the rays so more of our worldclass wines are made with power by the sun. We’ve got carbon neutral wines – Keith Tulloch Wine is the first Hunter Valley winery to be certified carbon neutral and only the second in the country – as well as organic and biodynamic players too with the largest organic producer – Tamburlaine – as well as Krinklewood, Ascella and Stonehurst all taking a holistic approach to winemaking. These new-age alchemists are creating magical wines that are gloriously drinkable and good for the planet too.

With more than 120 wine producers and a dizzying number of wine varieties (close to 30 at last count) we have a wine for every whim.

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he Hunter Valley isn’t just home to an assortment of dazzling wines, we’ve also got a talented team of people behind the labels.

Gardens are in bloom, you’ll see romantic weddings that will make you swoon, and the start of concert season = feel-good tunes.

And they’re as cosmopolitan as our wines with friendly folk from all around the world calling Wine Country home.

In summer the vineyards are lush and green with bulging bunches of ripening grapes shielded by canopies of bottle-green leaves. And in midJanuary, it’s all hands on for harvest, the most frenzied time of the year.

We’re all hooked on our utopian lifestyle – long lunches that linger to dinner, sundowners at sunset, garden-fresh food and mouthwatering wine grown in a stupendous setting of such unspoilt beauty – but it’s the people who are the lifeblood of our close-knit community. They’re a colourful bunch that’s for sure – we’ve got rugby tragics, Elvis impersonators, ballet lovers, muffin mavens, Dr Who fans, legends and larrikins aplenty. And the glue that binds everyone together is a passion for Hunter Valley wine. We drink it – and yeah perhaps sometimes we overthink it – but it’s all for a very good cause. To produce the best wine in the country to share with you. Cheers.

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It’s also time for spectacular sunset dining, a splash in a sparkling blue pool, #semsational Semillons and an ice-cold beer. The autumn winds whisper goodbye to the fiery red and gold leaves left on the vines and winemakers are busy blending and bottling in the winery. In winter, the now leafless vines go into hibernation, bunkering down from the cold and storing energy for next year’s crop. You’ll see outdoor firepits aplenty, with warming red wines and hearty flavours a central feature of winter feasts. It’s the perfect season for outdoor adventures, picnicking at wineries with the Hunter Valley Wine & Food Festival a big drawcard.

So, is there a best time to visit? Every season offers a kaleidoscope of sensory pleasures centred around the life cycle of the vines. Spring is budburst time, when new green shoots start to appear on the vines and the scent of roses perfumes the air. WINECOUNTRY.COM.AU

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WE TALK TO WINE SELECTORS’ ADAM WALLS ABOUT HOW THE HUNTER VALLEY IS KEEPING THINGS FRESH IN THE WORLD OF WINE

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fter almost 200 years of grape-growing and winemaking, you’d be forgiven for thinking you’d tasted everything that Australia’s original wine country has to offer to discerning drinkers. We all know the Hunter Valley classics, after all. Bolshy Shiraz, big, bold Chardonnay and, of course, Semillon you just can’t find anywhere else. A quick chat with Adam Walls, however – Tasting Panel Co-Chair of Australia’s largest family-owned wine retailer, Wine Selectors – will soon set you straight on why the Hunter Valley still has some surprises up its sleeve. “The Hunter Valley has always been a site of immense innovation,” says Adam (or Wallsy, to his friends). “In fact, the region has diversified itself more than possibly any other region in the country.” And Adam certainly knows what he’s talking about. Besides heading up the Wine Selectors Tasting Panel with celebrated winemaker PJ Charteris, he’s a Len Evans Tutorial Dux, wine show judge and wine educator on such popular programmes as My Market Kitchen. He’s been with Wine Selectors the better part of a decade now, and the company – a familyowned and operated business overseen by Hunter Valley Living Legend Greg Walls – has been hand-selecting the very best wines from our region for almost 50 years.

TALKING ‘BOUT MY GENERATION Far from being stuck in its old ways, Adam argues that the Hunter is more dynamic than ever. Shaking off the perception of it being a region of dusty relics sticking to what they know, it’s a place that boasts an unrivalled fusion of tradition and experimentation, with both historic names and smaller, eccentric labels turning out exciting wines that are turning heads in the industry – and winning awards around the world.

evolve and experiment with the old favourites, to meet the demands of changing consumer tastes.” One such example is Shiraz Pinot. An olderstyled blend made legendary in the 1950s and 1960s by Hunter Valley winemakers like the inimitable Maurice O’Shea of Mount Pleasant, it’s back in a big way according to Walls, embraced once again by Australian drinkers looking for a classic dry red, and inspiring a host of copycat examples around the country.

EVERYTHING NEW UNDER THE SUN New wave wines are also making a big splash in the Hunter. “Newer varieties like Vermentino and Sangiovese are being planted that are proving perfect for the region’s climate – and a massive hit with wine lovers,” Adam says. “It’s part of a broader movement of highlighting the many great vineyard sites around here and what grows best in them.” We reckon there’s no better way to discover anew the charm of Hunter wines than with Wine Selectors. After all, the business sprang from these blessed soils, and assisting Adam Walls and PJ Charteris on the Tasting Panel is a host of accomplished wine show judges and winemakers, assessing each wine they taste according to award show standards. With so much happening in Hunter wine, it can be hard to experience everything it has to offer. That’s what makes Wine Selectors’ Hunter Valley wine subscriptions so fantastic – each dozen you get showcases the sheer diversity and quality of the Hunter’s great varieties, vineyards and winemakers, making it easy to explore both the heritage and innovation of the wine scene that continues to thrive along the Brokenback Range. In fact, a fresh box from Wine Selectors has just landed on our doorstep, so you’ll have to excuse us… we have some research to catch up on!

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Hunter Valley Wine & Tourism Association.

State of the art tasting pods, behind the scenes tours, food & wine matching. Bookings recommended.

Visit the Cru Bar & Pantry for casual dining including coffee, wood-fired pizza & charcuterie platters.

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THE PERFECT PLACE TO CATCH UP WITH FAMILY & FRIENDS

A PA C C C O M K AG MO E S D AT I AVA O N IL A BLE

LOCATED IN THE HEART OF HUNTER VALLEY WINE COUNTRY Whether you’re a sport enthusiast, cocktail lover, live music aficionado or simply seeking a great family dining location – Harrigan’s has something for you! Harrigan’s is the ultimate place to relax with friends and family, boasting an exceptional outdoor dining space on the terrace for lazy summer evenings. Harrigan’s also offers an open fireplace in the bistro creating a cosy dining option when it gets a bit chilly outside. Plus, there’s a great sports bar and the only TAB in Wine Country. Our central location to many of the Hunter’s favourite attractions, coupled with great casual dining options including affordable meals, makes Harrigan’s the ideal stop for your Hunter Valley getaway.

For details visit harrigans.com.au or call 4998 4300 to make a booking

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Wine Tasting Bar & Deck | Cheese & Antipasto | Wine Garden | Pet Friendly | Event Space Phone 02 6574 7229 555 Hermitage Rd, Pokolbin

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e may be biased but we think the Hunter Valley is every food and wine lovers’ fantasy… and it’s an Instagrammers dream destination too. Whether you’re after a decadent degustation, laidback lunch or a slew of sweet treats we’ve got the whole enchilada with 30 plus restaurants and bars where you can indulge yourself. The long lavish lunch is something the Hunter Valley does very well and no wonder with so many restaurants offering incredible vineyard views and a relaxed country vibe. We also have the perfect balance of fine dining and casual country cafés with four hatted restaurants and oodles of gratifying dishes carefully crafted by our talented chefs.

So, what can you expect of Wine Country cuisine? We have a love affair with paddock-toplate dining, which celebrates our agricultural roots, so you’ll see chefs serving plates piled high with ingredients from local farmers, cheesemakers, beekeepers and bakers. They’re also enthusiastic gardener-chefs, basing their menus on what they forage from their kitchen gardens. From the temples of Wine Country cuisine to the laidback local, the inspiration is simple: to be local, seasonal and sustainable. Unhurried, unforgettable feasts can be had in every corner of our eucalpyt-scented countryside. Whatever your food vice, the Hunter Valley will satisfy your culinary cravings. What are you waiting for?

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Yes, we have an embarrassment of riches in local produce, but what’s driving our fabulous food culture is the innovative chefs who have chosen to call the Hunter Valley home.

Some of our best-loved hedonistic haunts include the hatted Muse Restaurant (a fabulous fine diner with one of the country’s most Instagrammed desserts), Bistro Molines, EXP Restaurant, Hunters Quarters, Muse Kitchen, Margan Restaurant, Redsalt and Restaurant Botanica. All offer diners the decadent pleasure of eating well using fabulous produce that reflects the growing season.

We have chefs whose families hail from Italy, France, England, Asia, Hungary and Malta working alongside those with a proud homesteading Hunter family history. And it’s that diverse cultural heritage that makes us a five-star food frontier.

Our chefs are passionate about sustainability, and none more so than Lisa Margan, who is credited with pioneering the “agri-dining” concept in the region winning trophies and awards hand over fist for her estate-grown, estate-made produce.

Our chefs take their multicultural influences and fuse ingredients and techniques from their heritage into dishes that are utterly delicious.

They’re a shoo-in for your Hunter Valley foodie bucket list but wait, there’s more. You can take a seat at the chef’s table while they are working in the kitchen, take a tour of a kitchen garden, pick up some tips in a cooking class or book in for a wine and food pairing degustation dinner.

gastronomic tour of the Hunter Valley means one satisfying feast after another. Just like our winemakers, our talented chefs come from every corner of the globe, so you’ll find all the flavours of the world here.

What they have in common is the incredible quality of food experiences that are one of the region’s souvenir pleasures. Our premium dining experiences are next level with award-winning food emporiums and hatted restaurants.

If you live to drink, laugh and eat in style, the Hunter Valley is your kind of gourmet getaway.

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Start your Hunter Valley adventure at our House. With an amazing collection of premium winemakers under the one roof, we can take you on an unforgettable wine journey. Broaden your knowledge with one of our world-class wine experiences or just kick back with a grazing board and a glass of wine on the terrace.

Book your wine experience at winehousehuntervalley.com.au

@winehousehuntervalley

426 McDonalds Road Pokolbin NSW 2320

T: 02 4998 7668

get hooked

Open Daily for sales and tastings. Corner Ekerts and Broke Roads, Pokolbin NSW 2320 | www.davidhookwines.com.au | T: 0249 987121

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iving the good life – for some it’s fame and fortune, but for most of us it’s enjoying time spent with loved ones discovering and sharing in the simple pleasures of life. Here in the Hunter Valley, we’re a fun-loving bunch driven by our desire to have – and show visitors – a good time. Whether you’re after the simple pleasure of a quiet country escape with delectable wine and food or are seeking a shameless splurge of bucket list experiences, we’ve got you covered. Here are 10 ways you can live the good life, Hunter Valley style. 1. WOW-FACTOR WINE. Since ancient Greece, wine has been associated with all the good things life has to offer. There are no shortages of experiences in the Hunter Valley, taking you up close and personal with our wines. Take a peek behind the scenes on a winery tour, learn more about your favourite variety in a wine masterclass, get down and dirty on a vineyard tour or simply sample a cellar door or three across our wine trails. 2. FLAVOURSOME FOOD. Alongside our divine dining establishments, we have a smorgasbord of epicurean experiences. You can book in for a hands-on cooking class, learn how to make

cheese from an artisan cheesemaker, take a tour of a sustainable kitchen garden and learn all about low and slow smoking BBQ Pitmasters style. 3. ENERGETIC EXPLOITS. Everyone knows that to enjoy a healthier, happier life you need to live an active life and we’re lucky to have plenty of ways to keep fit. Tee off on one of our championship golf courses, take a hike up to Mount Bright Lookout or Bimbadeen Lookout and along the Great North Trail, go boating on Lake St Clair or go for a spin along the 10km Hermitage Road cycleway. 4. SELF-INDULGENT SPAS. It’s easy to restore your work/life balance with a little TLC at one of our health and day spas. Whether you want a muscle-melting massage, rejuvenating facial, luxury couples’ day spa experience or yoga overlooking the vines, there’s a chill-out corner to suit. 5. ACTIVITIES APLENTY. Searching for something a little different? Saddle up and soak in the views with a gentle horse ride between the vineyards and the bush. Or hit the region’s biggest go-kart racetrack or take a Segway tour along the historic 1880s stock route. WINECOUNTRY.COM.AU

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6. SENSORY SIGHTS. Enjoy the good life from sunrise to sunset. Start the day on a high note watching the sun rise from a hot-air balloon, indulge your senses in the 25-acre international display gardens and finish with sundowners watching the sun set over the craggy Brokenback Range.

also learn more about our military history at the Australian Infantry Museum. Don’t forget to travel the convict-built Great North Road (Tourist Drive 33) to the quaint town of Wollombi. Did you know there are significant Aboriginal cultural heritage sites in Yengo National Park you can also visit?

7. ENTICING ESCAPADES. Appreciate life’s simple pleasures and enjoy time with the family. Soak in the unbridled joy of your children making friends with Shetland ponies and giant Clydesdales on a guided trail ride, get up close and personal with wildlife at the zoo, go clippity-clop on a horse and carriage ride or challenge the kids to a round of mini putt putt.

9. RETAIL REMEDIES. If you are in search of some retail therapy, we have you covered. We love our art galleries and boutique shops, and you will too. Go on a spree at our local shopping villages, browse with locals at our many outdoor markets and treat yourself to fresh delicious produce at our farmgates and artisan food producers.

8. HERITAGE HIGHLIGHTS. Take the time to understand the rich history of our region. Hit the road and discover heritage sites including Uncle Dan’s Hut @ Tyrrell’s Wines, built in 1858; the 19th-century old wine vats in the onsite museum @ Audrey Wilkinson Vineyards and Marthaville Homestead in Cessnock, built in 1885. You can

10. STRESS-FREE STAYS. Ditch the designated driver arguments – the secret to a stress-free getaway is to book a local tour guide to give you an insider’s guide to the Valley. We have hop-on, hop-off buses, small group tours and individual tour guides so you can relax and enjoy the scenic drive.

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A PL ACE TO CONNECT Spanning 130 breathtaking acres, Winmark is not just a premium Chardonnay producer, but a destination designed to connect guests with nature, art and the vineyard. The former award-winning vineyard has been re-established by new owner and vigneron Karin Adcock and is once again producing exceptional Chardonnays.

The Winmark Art Gallery has opened alongside the new Cellar Door, overlooking grounds that are a wonderland of their own. Karin’s long held dream of curating a gallery to introduce some amazing artists she discovered through her travels, as well as creating a home for an extraordinary collection of sculptures, has come to life.

C E L L A R D O O R O P E N 7 DAY S T: 0417 100 824 | E: info@winmarkwines.com.au | 229 Wollombi Road, Broke NSW 2330, Australia @winmarkwines | winmarkwines.com.au

Whether it's discovering a new wine, lunch with friends, or happily ever after ....... Discover how easy it is to make lasting memories with Bimbadgen - Hunter Valley. Bimbadgen Cellar Door & Pizzeria 10am-5pm Sun to Thurs 10am-8pm Fri & Sat

Esca Restaurant Lunch Wed to Sat, Dinner Fri & Sat Private Groups by appointment

WINERY & DINING - 790 MCDONALDS ROAD, POKOLBIN P. 4998 4600

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WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME ... YOU INDULGED YOUR LOVE OF GOURMET FOOD?

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unter locals take their food seriously. You’ll see them rifling through baskets of ripe figs and garlic bulbs at local farmers’ markets and sharing homemade preserves and produce with friends. While the region is known for its rich farming history – quality beef and dairy in particular – today it’s an incredibly productive food bowl thanks to an impressive line-up of passionate producers whose focus on local seems to be part of their DNA.

Whether they’re milking a cow or feeding a sow, they have a like-minded approach to food – fresh is best and its quality over quantity every time. Some grow produce on a small scale in the backyard veggie patch; for others it’s a bigger commercial concern, but they all deliver local delicacies by the bucketload for you to try. We’ve got everything from olives and olive oils, handmade cheese, free-range chickens, homemade honey, artisan sourdough and pastries, glorious garlic, gourmet condiments and sauces, jams, gelato, chocolates and more.

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WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME … YOU FELT LIKE A BEER IN WINE COUNTRY?

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he Hunter Valley has to be one of the most picturesque places you can sink a beer and we’re lucky to have a booming craft beer industry producing fresh, long-flavoured brews.

If you’re sold on the idea that everything tastes better on tap our independent brewers have you covered. You can quench your thirst on a range of award-winning core beers, from hoppy ales to robust porters, as well as some exotic craft brews, including gluten-free beer. Some of our breweries also offer brewery tours, live music and snacks to go with your schooner or tasting paddle of freshly made ale. We also have our own distilleries if your favourite bevvy is a refreshing G&T, vodka or liqueur after a day’s wine-tasting.

And did we mention our ciders and an alcoholic ginger beer made in the Hunter using a 300-year-old recipe? There’s something special about visiting the place where your favourite tipple is made, chatting to the makers and eyeing off those Insta-worthy views, so why not hit the road and discover... Why fresh is best for one brewer whose beers go direct from brewery to tap (no kegs). Where you can return your beer paddle to the bar and receive a free middy of your choice. Which brewery uses 100% rainwater to ensure their Pilsener is totally pure.

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Organic Wines | Handcrafted | Vegan friendly

1596 Broke Road, Pokolbin NSW 2320

02 4998 7088 | info@oakvalewines.com.au | oakvalewines.com.au

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CELLAR DOOR RODD ST BROKE Fri, Sat & Sun | 10.30am-5pm | Mon-Thur by appointment

Taste the wine

CONTACT US 02 6579 1386 02 9818 4126

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Ph: 1300 888 545 179 Gillards Road, Pokolbin www.scarboroughwine.com.au

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or breathtaking views across the Hunter Valley, you can hike or drive up to Mount Bright Lookout, Bimbadeen Lookout, Pokolbin Mountains Road or Mount Royal Lookout. Make the most of the surrounding countryside and explore the region’s amazing national parks. See the region’s most significant Aboriginal cultural heritage sites in Yengo National Park, bushwalk along marked trails in Watagans National Park, including part of the Great North Walk,

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which runs from Sydney to Newcastle, or pack a picnic and spend a day swimming in the shimmering waters of Lake St Clair. With a flourishing arts and culture scene, why not take in one of the regular exhibitions at Cessnock Art Gallery or a walking tour of Kurri Kurri’s outdoor murals. To add to your wine and food experience, you can watch glassblowers in action, visit cellar doors that showcase local artists and stroll through outdoor sculpture gardens.


Giddy Up! Horseback Trail Riding Horse-Drawn Wine Tours Book Online Bookings Are Essential

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We offer group and private rides, advanced rides, romantic picnic rides, lead pony rides and family rides. Come ride with us through local bushland and vineyards on one of our beautiful and gentle horses for a scenic and memorable experience.

We offer full and half day wine tours, private romantic tours and carriage rides through local back roads and vineyards. Complimentary return transfers within Pokolbin on our full day tours.

Horseback Riding is located on the grounds of The Hunter Resort, 917 Hermitage Road Pokolbin. Horse and carriage tours and rides depart from our depot, located just beyond The Wine House on McDonalds Road, Pokolbin.

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he Hunter Valley is so diverse in so many ways. But if the thought of 150 cellar doors to visit seems overwhelming – don’t panic – there’s a number of unique wine trails you can explore while in Wine Country. And with only a 40 minute drive from the top to the bottom of the region, you can experience different trails or completely immerse yourself in just one – choose another for the next day, or for the next time you come back for some more wine therapy!

POKOLBIN

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LOVEDALE

The heart of the Hunter Valley, when we say you’re spoilt for choice in Pokolbin, we aren’t kidding. The Hunter Valley is the oldest continuously-grown wine area dating back to the early 1800s. That means you’re tasting wines from some of the oldest vines in Australia and in Pokolbin they are aplenty. Obligatory, really.

Picture-perfect views galore as you pedal the dedicated cycleway that links more than a dozen wineries where you might find the winemaker honing their craft and eager to talk about their wines. In the north-west area of Pokolbin, the Hermitage trail also includes an array of places to stay, cafés and restaurants, gourmet produce and art.

The winding country roads of Lovedale – just east of Pokolbin is home to small, boutique cellar doors where you can meet the owners and hear first-hand about their unique pocket of the Hunter Valley, their produce and their passion for Hunter Valley wine.

ere’s to the good life H in Pokolbin: • W ine tasting at the big names in Hunter Valley wine, a cleansing ale at a craft brewery or a schnapping it up at our own distillery • T eeing off at one of the spectacular championship golf courses

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Here’s to the good life in Around Hermitage:

• Discover a warm welcome at one of the boutique wineries or cafés

• Some of the best scenery in the Hunter Valley, capturing the Brokenback Mountains

• Enjoy iconic wine and food experiences

• Meet the winemakers at boutique cellar doors and breweries

• F easting on fabulous food – from ‘hatted’ restaurants to relaxed outdoor cafés and bakery delights

• Get active between sips on the Hermitage cycleway, play a game of croquet, giant Jenga or giant chess at selected cellar doors

• M aking moments at an outdoor concert with friends

• Galleries, outdoor sculpture and cooking classes

• S ipping herbal tea at a day spa

• Experience 1st Release Wine Week featuring some of the best wines of the Hunter.

• W orking your senses over-time, strolling through the iconic Hunter Valley Gardens.

Here’s to the good life in Lovedale:

• Spoil yourself with a massage, have a picnic in the vineyards, wander about a gallery, float in a hot air balloon or enjoy a round of golf • Take a cooking class with a local chef or indulge in hand-made charcuterie and craft beers • Horse ride the beautiful Molly Morgan Range, soaking up the spectacular views of the Hunter Valley.


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If you’re looking for exquisite views, kick-ass wines and a bucolic bistro that enchants all who enter, head to this hidden haven in the mountains. Set the GPS to find Mount View Road – the road that weaves up the mountain to the hilltop home of the fairy folk – and along the way you’ll discover terraced vineyards and a bewitching array of familyowned cellar doors.

Pack your bags and hitch a ride for the vineyard area that is Broke Fordwich, a peaceful pocket of the Hunter Valley just a 20-minute drive north of Pokolbin. It’s home to the largest organic vineyard in the Hunter, a chef’s hatted restaurant, stunning scenery, sprawling olive groves and hands-on, award-winning winemakers.

Follow in the footsteps of the early pioneers along the convict-built Great North Road to the Wollombi Valley. “Wollombi” is derived from the local Aboriginal language meaning ‘meeting place’ and is a site of great indigenous significance. Apart from the unspoilt natural countryside, Wollombi Valley has a heady mix of attractions from rugged national parks, quaint villages and boutique wines to a lively arts scene.

The Upper Hunter Valley has a long history of winemaking. Today, the cellar doors are dotted amongst world class horse studs and farming country complete with historical homesteads for short stays. The Upper Hunter Wine Trail takes you through the wine growing regions of Broke Fordwich, Denman and Scone.

Here’s to the good life in Mount View: • A cclaimed boutique cellar doors offering a vast range of wine styles due to the diversity in soil types in the Mount View area • L aid-back wine tasting with views as big as the flavour in your glass • H ome to Bistro Molines one of the region’s most awarded restaurants, in a gorgeous setting with incredible views overlooking vineyards. The vibe is romantic and relaxed • S oak up the views from Bimbadeen Lookout, stretching to the Barrington Tops and the coast on a clear day.

Here’s to the good life in Broke Fordwich: • T ake the scenic route on Tourist Drive 33 to the Hunter Valley and drive through beautiful countryside. A handful of wine producers and cellar doors who punch above their weight, serving some of the best boutique wines around • M eet the makers, go behind the scenes on a vineyard, winery or olive grove tour • C ountry charm at its best, oozing peace and quiet – a great place to stay if you want to really unwind, with plenty of comfy country style accommodation tucked away in the hills, olive groves, farms and vineyards.

Here’s to the good life in Wollombi: •U ncovering the history of the villages dotted throughout the Valley with the heritagelisted Wollombi at its centre •E xperience the Convict Trail and the Great North Walk •F ollowing the Wollombi Village historical walk and discovering well-preserved sandstone buildings and timber slab cottages before learning more at the Endeavour museum •E xplore and absorb our great outdoors. Bushwalk or mountain bike through Yengo National Park

Here’s to the good life in the Upper Hunter: • Picnic and BBQ facilities at several of the cellar doors, winery restaurants, great pub food and local cafés are abundant throughout the region • Indulge in exciting local produce • Celebrate at the Upper Hunter Wine & Food Fair • Explore the flora and fauna of National Parks including the world heritage-listed Barrington Tops • Join a Horse Stud Tour • For the more adventurous there is hiking, mountain biking, camping or fishing.

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Catherine Vale Wines

656 Milbrodale Rd, Broke

0417 657 915

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Greenway Wines

350 Wollombi Rd, Broke

0418 164 382

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Krinklewood Estate

712 Wollombi Rd, Broke

02 6579 1322

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Margan Winery & Restaurant

1238 Milbrodale Rd, Broke

02 6579 1372

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Mount Broke Wines

130 Adams Peak Rd, Broke

02 6579 1314

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Nightingale Wines

1239 Milbrodale Rd, Broke

02 6579 1499

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Talits Estate

722 Milbrodale Rd, Broke

0472 500 662

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Whispering Brook

Rodd St, Broke

02 6579 1386

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Winmark Wines

229 Wollombi Rd, Broke

0417 100 824

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Briar Ridge Vineyard

593 Mount View Rd, Mount View

02 4990 3670

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Carillion Wines @ Tallavera Grove Vineyard

749 Mount View Rd, Mount View

02 4990 7535

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Millbrook Estate Winery

1617 Mount View Rd, Millfield

0405 109 030

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Petersons Wines

552 Mount View Rd, Mount View

02 4990 1704

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Savannah Estate

312 Mount View Rd, Mount View

02 4990 6326

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1840 Wollombi Rd, Cedar Creek

02 4998 1576

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Adina Vineyard & Olive Grove

492 Lovedale Rd, Lovedale

02 4930 7473

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Allandale Winery

132 Lovedale Rd, Lovedale

02 4990 4526

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Capercaillie Wines

4 Londons Rd, Lovedale

02 4990 2904

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de Capel Wines

101 Majors Ln, Lovedale

0409 975 073

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Emma's Cottage Vineyard

438 Wilderness Rd, Lovedale

02 4998 7734

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Gartelmann Wines

701 Lovedale Rd, Lovedale

02 4930 7113

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Lucy's Run Wines

1274 Wine Country Dr, Lovedale

0409 994 030 NA Map 1 F8

Saltire Estate

113 Wilderness Rd, Lovedale

02 4058 3088

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Stomp! Wines

504 Wilderness Rd, Lovedale

0409 774 280

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Tatler Wines

477 Lovedale Rd, Lovedale

02 4930 9139

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Wandin Estate

12 Wilderness Rd, Lovedale

02 4930 9888

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1273 Milbrodale Rd, Broke 203 Thompsons Rd, Milbrodale

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WINE VARIETIES The Hunter Valley produces less than two per cent of Australia’s wine, yet lays claim to some of the industry’s oldest and most well-known winemaking families, and consistently produces an impressive, award-winning array of varieties and styles. SEMILLON The Hunter Valley sets the world benchmark for Semillon, and it is, both nationally and internationally, the most highly awarded variety produced in the region. In its youth, it is zesty, bright with lemon/ lime aromas and flavours, and has a delicate acidity to finish – perfect for fresh seafood. Those who are prepared to wait are rewarded with complexity – biscuit, malt, honey and toasty richness. CHARDONNAY Typically medium to full-bodied in style, Hunter Valley Chardonnay is characterised by peach, fig and tropical fruit-like flavours with crisp and fresh unwooded styles, and full-bodied, rich and fulfilling wooded styles.

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VERDELHO A style unique to the Hunter Valley, Verdelho, customarily made without oak, is a fruit-driven medium-bodied wine. SHIRAZ Shiraz is undoubtedly the most important red variety in the Hunter Valley. Regionally distinctive, it is medium to fullbodied, characterised when young by blackberry, mulberry and plum characters, as well as spice, chocolate and liquorice with the characteristic regional earthy, leathery tones and complexity developing with age. OTHER VARIETALS Our hero wine icons – Semillon, Shiraz, Chardonnay and Verdelho are supported by up and coming European varieties such as Tempranillo, Sangiovese, Barbera, Montepulciano, Fiano and Vermentino which are thriving in the Hunter climate. A number of specialty wines, including organic, sparkling, fortified and dessert wines, are also produced. No matter what your preference, you’ll always find a style to share and enjoy in the Hunter Valley.

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Bimbadgen

790 McDonalds Rd, Pokolbin

02 4998 4600

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Blueberry Hill Vineyard

999 McDonalds Rd, Pokolbin

02 4998 7295

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Bonvilla Estate

534 Oakey Creek Rd, Pokolbin

0421 446 854

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Brokenwood Wines

401-427 McDonalds Rd, Pokolbin

02 4998 7559

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Calais Estate

151 Palmers Ln, Pokolbin

02 4998 7654

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Chateau François

By appointment only

0412 262 791

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Cockfighter's Ghost & Pooles Rock Cellar Door

576 De Beyers Rd, Pokolbin

02 4993 3688

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Comyns & Co

1946 Broke Rd, Pokolbin

02 4998 7493

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Constable Estate

205 Gillards Rd, Pokolbin

02 4998 7887

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David Hook Wines

Cnr Ekerts & Broke Rds, Pokolbin

02 4998 7121

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De Bortoli Wines

532 Wine Country Dr, Pokolbin

02 4993 8800

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De Iuliis Wines

1616 Broke Rd, Pokolbin

02 4993 8000

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Degen Estate

365 Deasys Rd, Pokolbin

0437 661 993

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Drayton's Family Wines

555 Oakey Creek Rd, Pokolbin

02 4998 7513

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Elbourne Wines

Marrowbone Rd, Pokolbin

02 4998 6996

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Ernest Hill Wines

307 Wine Country Dr, Nulkaba

02 4991 4418

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First Creek Wines

600 McDonalds Rd, Pokolbin

02 4998 2992

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Gemelli Estate

168 Palmers Ln, Pokolbin

0418 644 174

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Glandore Estate Wines

1595 Broke Rd, Pokolbin

02 4998 7140

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Gundog Estate

101 McDonalds Rd, Pokolbin

02 4998 6873

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Hermitage Road Cellars at The Farm

Cnr Hermitage Rd & Mistletoe Ln, Pokolbin

02 4998 7777

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Hungerford Hill Wines

2450 Broke Rd, Pokolbin

02 4990 0715

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Hunter's Dream

149 Deasys Rd, Pokolbin

02 4998 6509

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Iron Gate Estate

Cnr Ingles Ln & Oakey Creek Rd, Pokolbin

02 4998 6570

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Ivanhoe Wines

525 Marrowbone Rd, Pokolbin

02 4998 7325

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Keith Tulloch Wine

989 Hermitage Rd, Pokolbin

02 4998 7500

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Kelman Vineyard

2 Oakey Creek Rd, Pokolbin

02 4991 5456

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Leogate Estate Wines

1693 Broke Rd, Pokolbin

02 4998 7499

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Lisa McGuigan Wines

2198 Broke Rd, Pokolbin

02 4998 7854

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McCaffrey's Estate

614 Hermitage Rd, Pokolbin

0487 809 888

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McLeish Estate Wines

462 De Beyers Rd, Pokolbin

02 4998 7754

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Meerea Park Wines

Roche Estate Complex, 2144 Broke Rd, Pokolbin

02 4998 7474

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Mistletoe Winery

771 Hermitage Rd, Pokolbin

1800 055 080

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750 De Beyers Rd, Pokolbin 119 McDonalds Rd, Pokolbin

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Mount Pleasant Wines

401 Marrowbone Rd, Pokolbin

02 4998 7505

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Oakvale Wines

1596 Broke Rd, Pokolbin

02 4998 7088

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Peacock Hill Vineyard

29 Palmers Ln, Pokolbin

02 4998 7661

70

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Pepper Tree Wines

86 Halls Rd, Pokolbin

02 4909 7107

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Peter Drayton Wines

694 Hermitage Rd, Pokolbin

02 6574 7085

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Peterson House

2457 Broke Rd, Pokolbin

02 4998 7881

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Petersons on Broke Road

2347 Broke Rd, Pokolbin

02 4998 7379

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Pokolbin Estate Vineyard

298 McDonalds Rd, Pokolbin

02 4998 7524

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Red Door Collective Estate

479 Hermitage Rd, Pokolbin

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RidgeView Wines

273 Sweetwater Rd, Pokolbin

02 6574 7332

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Saddler's Creek Wines

15 Marrowbone Rd, Pokolbin

02 4991 1770

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Scarborough Wine Co.

179 Gillards Rd, Pokolbin

02 4998 7563

51

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Silkman Wine

@Wine House Hunter Valley, 426 McDonalds Rd, Pokolbin

02 4998 7668

71

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Sobels Wines

5 Halls Rd, Pokolbin

02 4998 7766

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Tamburlaine Organic Wines

358 McDonalds Rd, Pokolbin

02 4998 4200

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The Garden Cellars

Shop 21, 2090 Broke Rd, Pokolbin

02 4998 7466

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Thélème Wines Black Creek Farm

803 Old North Rd, Rothbury

0410 491 572

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The Little Wine Company

Wine House 426 McDonalds Rd, Pokolbin

02 4998 7668

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Thomas Allen Wines

1733 Broke Rd, Pokolbin

02 4998 7250

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Thomas Wines

28 Mistletoe Ln, Pokolbin

02 4998 7134

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Tinklers Wines

53 Pokolbin Mountains Rd, Pokolbin

02 4998 7435

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Tintilla Estate Wines

725 Hermitage Rd, Pokolbin

02 6574 7093

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Tulloch Wines

638 DeBeyers Rd, Pokolbin

02 4998 7580

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Tyrrell's

1838 Broke Rd, Pokolbin

02 4993 7028

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Usher Tinkler Wines

97 McDonalds Rd, Pokolbin

02 4998 7069

73

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Vinden Wines

138 Gillards Rd, Pokolbin

0488 777 493

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Wine House Hunter Valley

426 McDonalds Rd, Pokolbin

02 4998 7668

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Wombat Crossing Vineyard

530 Hermitage Rd, Pokolbin

02 6574 7357

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Wynwood Estate

310 Oakey Creek Rd, Pokolbin

02 4998 7885

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2 Green St, Morpeth

02 4933 5862

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Hollydene Estate Wines

3483 Golden Hwy, Jerrys Plains

02 6576 4007

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Small Forest Wines

5052 Jerrys Plains Rd, Denman

02 6547 2699

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Two Rivers Wines

2 Yarrawa Rd, Denman

02 6547 2556

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CELLAR DOORS BROKE

1813

GREENWAY WINES

KRINKLEWOOD ESTATE

@ TINONEE VINEYARD ESTATE, 1273 MILBRODALE RD, BROKE M 0488 127 321

350 WOLLOMBI RD, BROKE

��� WOLLOMBI RD, BROKE

Discover the distinctive flavours of 1813 wine from the classic Shiraz of the Hunter Valley to the more contemporary Fiano. In an elegant boutique cellar door set among the vines of Tinonee Vineyard Estate, relax and enjoy a wine tasting experience with a difference. Fri–Sun 10am–5pm, Mon–Thu by appointment

Greenway Wines is a family run boutique vineyard in Broke, specialising in small batch production with an emphasis on single vineyard wines with a point of difference. Red Barn cellar door open Fri 11am–3pm, Sat 11am–4pm, Sun 11am–3pm Other times by appointment

A French inspired boutique Winery, Cellar Door and Vineyard, set on the banks of the Wollombi Brook, against the backdrop of the spectacular Brokenback Range. Certified Biodynamic & Organic since 2007. Cheese boards available. Thu–Mon

MARGAN WINERY � RESTAURANT

E info@1813.com.au 1813.com.au

T 0418 164 382 E anne@greenwaywines.com.au greenwaywines.com.au

T 02 6579 1322 E info@krinklewood.com krinklewood.com

MOUNT BROKE WINES

NIGHTINGALE WINES

���� MILBRODALE RD, BROKE

130 ADAMS PEAK RD, BROKE

1239 MILBRODALE RD, BROKE

Leading winemaker Andrew Margan handcrafts premium, sustainably farmed wines from 100ha of distinguished Margan vineyards. Enjoy wine flights, graze plates, vineyard and winery tours at the stunning award-winning cellar door. 5-star winery (Halliday), Cellar Door of the Year (twice), Best Winery NSW Tourism (Hall of Fame). Daily 10am–5pm

Established in 1997, Mount Broke Wines defines Shiraz quality. Our low yielding, single origin vineyard produces small batches of premium wines, sold exclusively at our Cellar Door. Take in the beautiful views from the restaurant/bar, whilst enjoying a French bistro lunch on Sat and Sun or Fri night wood fired pizza.

Nightingale Wines, the home of famous “Gail Force Tawny”, situated under the view of amazing “Yellow Rock”. Nightingale Wines is one of the prettiest award-winning wineries and vineyards in the Hunter Valley and the ideal venue for wine tasting, events and weddings. Daily Sun–Thurs 10am–4pm, Fri–Sat 10am–6pm

TALITS ESTATE

WHISPERING BROOK

WINMARK WINES

T 02 6579 1372 E cellardoor@margan.com.au margan.com.au

T 02 6579 1314 mountbrokewines.com.au

T 02 6579 1499 E info@nightingalewines.com.au nightingalewines.com.au

722 MILBRODALE RD, BROKE

RODD ST, BROKE

T 02 6579 1386 E info@whispering-brook.com whispering-brook.com

M 0417 100 824 E info@winmarkwines.com.au winmarkwines.com.au

The spirit of Provence in the Hunter Valley! Talits Estate is one of the Valley’s most recognisable estates. The cellar door features beautiful spaces to relax both indoor and outdoor, award-winning wines, craft beer on tap and exceptional local produce tasting platters. à votre santé [cheers]. Fri, Sat, Sun 10am–5pm

Whispering Brook was born from our love of the land and a passion to make the finest wines. This is the basis of everything we do extending to olives, a guesthouse and food and wine experiences. See the beauty, experience the life, taste the wine. Thu–Sun 10.30am–5pm, other days by appointment

Winmark Wines continues its remarkable revival with the conversion of the former Pooles Rock storage sheds into its new Cellar Door overlooking the 28 acre vineyard. With a long tradition of producing beautiful wines, Winmark’s premium Chardonnays are a must for any wine aficionado. Mon–Thu 11am–4pm, Fri–Sun 10am–5pm

T 0472 500 662 E cellar@talitsestate.com.au talitsestate.com.au

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CELLAR DOORS

MOUNT VIEW • NULKABA • WOLLOMBI • MORPETH • UPPER HUNTER

BRIAR RIDGE VINEYARD

PETERSONS WINES

��� MOUNT VIEW RD, MOUNT VIEW

��� MOUNT VIEW RD, MOUNT VIEW

Our cellar door offers you a relaxed, friendly atmosphere where you can taste our diverse range of boutique wines and discover why Briar Ridge is unique to the Hunter Valley. Set your map to Mount View and discover for yourself why we like to call it the “Briar Magic”. Daily 10am–5pm

The family-owned Petersons Wines has been making award-winning wines for more than 30 years. Sitting among the rolling hills of Mount View, the cellar door has a spectacular backdrop with impressive views and friendly staff who will treat you to a taste of the current releases. Mon–Sat 9am–5pm, Sun 10am–5pm

SAVANNAH ESTATE

ERNEST HILL WINES

STONEHURST WINES

��� WINE COUNTRY DR, NULKABA

1840 WOLLOMBI RD, CEDAR CREEK

T 02 4990 3670 E cellardoor@briarridge.com.au briarridge.com.au

312 MOUNT VIEW RD, MOUNT VIEW

T 02 4990 6326 E wine@savannahestate.com.au savannahestate.com.au

T 02 4990 1704 E sales@petersonswines.com.au petersonswines.com.au

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T 02 4991 4418 E wines@ernesthillwines.com.au ernesthillwines.com.au

T 02 4998 1576 E wines@stonehurst.com.au stonehurst.com.au

At the gateway to Mount View, discover this boutique Cellar Door where we can guide you through a wine tasting or enjoy a bottle under the trees. Offering a range of white and red styles, new and interesting varietals, and our sweet and fortified range. Daily 10am–5pm

Family-owned and operated. Excellent internationally awarded wines. Friendly and informative service. 5-star rating from James Halliday. 5-star rating on Tripadvisor. It is our pleasure to be part of your wine journey. Daily 10am–5pm

Discover the charm of Stonehurst, a 5th generation estate of farmland and vineyards. We welcome you to our boutique sandstone cellar door for a tasting of our single-vineyard, organically grown wines. Enjoy a local cheese platter in the courtyard, beside the fire or amongst our poplar grove. Daily 10am–5pm

BOYDELL’S

HOLLYDENE ESTATE WINES

TWO RIVERS WINES

2 GREEN ST, MORPETH

3483 GOLDEN HIGHWAY, JERRYS PLAINS

� YARRAWA RD, DENMAN

We invite you to enjoy our wines in our Cellar Door and casual refined Restaurant in the picturesque village of Morpeth. You can sample our award winning wines which are grown on our historic 1826 Estate on the banks of the Allyn River in East Gresford. Wed–Sun 10am–5.30pm

Nestled between the world-famous thoroughbred studs of Coolmore and Godolphin, Hollydene Estate is an award-winning cellar door incorporating the Vines Restaurant. Offering breath-taking views across the expansive Wollemi National Park this family-owned winery produces wines from three of the oldest vineyards in the Upper Hunter. Daily 10am–4pm

Escape to the tranquillity of the Upper Hunter at Two Rivers, near the picturesque village of Denman, just an hour’s drive from Pokolbin. Enjoy award-winning wines with a tasting platter filled with local produce while relaxing on the sun-drenched deck overlooking the new sandstone sculpture collection. A James Halliday 5-star winery. Daily 11am–4pm

T 02 4933 5862 E cellardoor@boydells.com.au boydells.com.au

M 02 6576 4007 E info@hollydeneestate.com vinesathollydene.com

T 02 6547 2556 E linda@tworivers.com.au tworivers.com.au

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CELLAR DOORS LOVEDALE

ADINA VINEYARD � OLIVE GROVE

ALLANDALE WINERY

CAPERCAILLIE WINES

��� LOVEDALE RD, LOVEDALE

��� LOVEDALE RD, LOVEDALE

� LONDONS RD, LOVEDALE

Our cellar door could be described as eclectic! From the awesome wine varietals & olive products on its shelves to the ‘cheeky’ artwork on its walls. Taste a Tempranillo, a Cabernet Franc; pair our marinated olives with a Pinot Grigio. Have fun and find out more… Daily 10am–5pm

Allandale boasts a distinguished portfolio of classic Hunter Valley wines, as well as more contemporary varieties such as Pinot Gris and Tempranillo. Tastings are held in the winery where friendly cellar door staff will help you find wines that you’ll enjoy while taking in the breathtaking Valley views. Mon–Sat 9am–5pm, Sun 10am–5pm

Capercaillie winery and cellar door is situated on some of the best vineyards in the Lovedale region. Producing a range of Hunter Valley wines, including the flagship ‘The Ghillie’ Shiraz and ‘The Creel’ Semillon, as well as selected multi-regional blends. Online bookings preferred for seated tastings ($5) via our website. Daily 10am–4.30pm

GARTELMANN WINES

STOMP! WINES

TATLER WINES

T 02 4930 7473 E inquiries@adinavineyard.com.au adinavineyard.com.au

T 02 4990 4526 E wines@allandalewinery.com.au allandalewinery.com.au

��� LOVEDALE RD, LOVEDALE

504 WILDERNESS RD, LOVEDALE

A true family owned and operated boutique winery established at Lovedale in 1996. Gartelmann produces fine, handcrafted wines from grapes sourced in NSW’s premium wine regions including Orange, Mudgee, Rylstone and their home region, Hunter Valley. Rated 5-stars 2020 James Halliday Australian Wine Companion. Mon–Fri 9am–5pm, Sat 10am–5pm, Sun 10am–4pm

Visitors to Stomp! are rewarded with a friendly, relaxed tasting of their two brands – Stomp! and Pssst ‘n’ Broke. Winemaking couple Meredith and Michael share their passion for crafting renowned Hunter Valley classics as well as some rarer and quirkier wines, such as Sparkling Verdelho and Fiano. Thu–Mon 10am–5pm

T 02 4930 7113 E cellardoor@gartelmann.com.au gartelmann.com.au

M 0409 774 280 E meredith@stompwines.com.au stompwines.com.au

WINE TASTING 101

T 02 4990 2904 E sales@capercailliewines.com.au capercailliewines.com.au

477 LOVEDALE RD, LOVEDALE

T 02 4930 9139 E sales@tatlerwines.com tatlerwines.com.au Tatler is an Australian owned and operated boutique winery in the heart of Lovedale. Our delicious range of wines can be enjoyed on our spacious lawn while watching the sunset over the Broken Back ranges, or while having a bite at The Brunch Society. Wed–Thurs 11am–4pm, Fri 11am–5pm, Sat 10am–5pm, Sun 10am–4pm

LOOK Hold your glass up to the light – is the colour vibrant or dull? Cloudy or clear? What colours can you detect? SWIRL Swirling the wine in your tasting glass for 5-10 seconds puts oxygen into the wine – opening up and releasing the aroma and flavours. SNIFF Put your nose in the glass and have a good smell. Think about the flavours you are taking in – is it oak, berries, flowers? How many can you detect?

WANDIN ESTATE 12 WILDERNESS ROAD, LOVEDALE

T 02 4930 9888 E cellardoor@wandin.com.au wandin.com.au Boutique wines made in small batches to showcase the best styles the Hunter produces. Enjoy a relaxed tasting. Bookings for tastings are online and larger groups can be catered for. Exclusive winery membership is also available which includes benefits across the property. Daily 10am–5pm

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CELLAR DOORS POKOLBIN

AUDREY WILKINSON VINEYARD

BEN EAN

BIMBADGEN

��� DE BEYERS RD, POKOLBIN

119 MCDONALDS RD, POKOLBIN

��� MCDONALDS RD, POKOLBIN

With breathtaking views of the Hunter Valley and award-winning wines, this James Halliday red 5-star winery is an absolute must-visit for visitors to the region. Planted in 1866 by the Wilkinson family, Audrey Wilkinson was one of the first vineyards established in Pokolbin more than 150 years ago. Daily 10am–5pm (closed Christmas & Boxing Day)

The historic Ben Ean Winery sells iconic Lindeman’s Hunter and Coonawarra wines as well as Lisa McGuigan, Savannah Estate and a complete line up of classic Penfold’s wines. Bookings for cellar door are recommended or book an exclusive Still House tasting in our unique private tasting room. Mon– Sat 9am–5pm, Sun and Pub Hol 10am–5pm

Located high on a hill in the heart of the Hunter, Bimbadgen is a striking winery and vineyard encompassing a modern cellar door and tasting rooms, award-winning Esca Restaurant, outdoor Pizzeria, event amphitheatre and accommodation in the one stunning location. 5 Star James Halliday winery. Sun–Thu 10am–5pm, Fri–Sat 10am–8pm

BLUEBERRY HILL VINEYARD

BONVILLA ESTATE

BROKENWOOD WINES

��� MCDONALDS RD, POKOLBIN

534 OAKEY CREEK RD, POKOLBIN

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Blueberry Hill Vineyard is a long standing Hunter Valley Vineyard. Try one of our beautiful French varietals, overlooking our vines to the picturesque Brokenback ranges. We can accommodate groups of up to 10 people, with the option of enjoying your tasting either indoors or outdoors. Daily 10am–5pm

Visit Bonvilla Estate and enjoy some of the most spectacular views in the valley. Reopening in mid 2021 Bonvilla’s boutique vineyard provides a fresh experience and fabulous wines in our totally transformed cellar door and new outdoor deck. Check out our website and social media for updates.

Brokenwood’s stunning cellar door boasts an impressive selection of premium wines including the iconic ILR Reserve Semillon and Graveyard Vineyard Shiraz. Enjoy bespoke tasting experiences and an array of amazing spaces for dining and events. This 5-star rated winery is an absolute must-visit in the Hunter Valley. Mon–Fri 11am–5pm, Sat– Sun 10am–5pm

CALAIS ESTATE

COCKFIGHTER’S GHOST & POOLES ROCK CELLAR DOOR

COMYNS & CO

T 02 4998 1866 E cellardoor@audreywilkinson.com.au audreywilkinson.com.au

T 02 4998 7295 E wine@blueberryhill.com.au blueberryhillwines.withwine.com

151 PALMERS LN, POKOLBIN

T 02 4998 7654 E cellardoor@calaiswines.com.au calaiswines.com.au Calais Estate is home to one of the largest boutique wine lists in the Valley as well as Come What May Homewares & Gifts and Restaurant Kawul, serving native Australian inspired cuisine on the verandah. Taste, dine, picnic and pick up some locally made treats! Daily 10am–5pm

T 02 4993 3700 E cellardoor@benean.com.au benean.com.au

M 0421 446 854 E jane@bonvilla.com.au bonvillaestate.com.au

576 DE BEYERS RD, (CNR MCDONALDS RD), POKOLBIN

T 02 4993 3688 E info@cockfightersghost.com.au cockfightersghost.com.au poolesrock.com.au

A start-of-the-art, architecturally designed Cellar Door is home to both the Cockfighter’s Ghost and Pooles Rock labels. Located on the historic Post Office Vineyard and surrounded by the regions oldest Shiraz vines, this winery is one of the highlights of the Hunter Valley. Daily 10am–5pm

T 02 4998 4600 E cellardoor@bimbadgen.com.au bimbadgen.com.au

T 02 4998 7559 E sales@brokenwood.com.au brokenwood.com.au

1946 BROKE RD, POKOLBIN

T 02 4998 7493 E cellardoor@comynsandco.com.au comynsandco.com.au Scott and Missy Comyns are the husband and wife team behind the bold and edgy Hunter Valley wine brand Comyns & Co. Visit them at their beautiful Cellar Door to taste and experience the traditional and emerging varieties of the Hunter. Sun–Fri 10am–4pm, Sat 10am–5pm

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CONSTABLE ESTATE

DAVID HOOK WINES

DE BORTOLI WINES

CNR EKERTS � BROKE RDS, POKOLBIN

��� WINE COUNTRY DR, POKOLBIN

Constable Estate established in 1981, is recognised for its outstanding Hunter Valley wines. Visit the cellar door and savour exquisite wines, oils and vinegars. Enjoy a stroll through the elegant gardens and sculpture park or capture the 360-degree views at our lookout. Mon–Tue 10am–4pm, Closed Wed–Thu, Fri–Sat 10am– 4pm, Sun 10am–3pm. Closed some public holidays

One of the district’s most exclusive small cellars, David Hook Wines specialises in single-vineyard wines made from the region’s traditional varieties including Semillon, Chardonnay and Shiraz, and is also renowned for the Italian varieties Barbera and Pinot Grigio. A 5-star James Halliday winery. Open daily

Proudly family owned since 1928. This cellar door, at the gateway to Wine Country, offers an extensive portfolio of wines, including the iconic Noble One dessert wine, local Chardonnay and Shiraz, delicious Moscato as well as premium fortified wines and sparkling wines. Daily 10am–5pm

DE IULIIS WINES

DEGEN ESTATE

DRAYTON'S FAMILY WINES

���� BROKE RD, POKOLBIN

365 DEASYS RD, POKOLBIN

��� OAKEY CREEK RD, POKOLBIN

One of the hardest names to say in the Australian wine industry, but one of the best! This acclaimed producer focuses on regionality and a modern winemaking approach to ensure unique yet highly identifiable wines with a sense of time and place. A James Halliday red 5-star winery. Daily 10am–5pm

Taste 100% Hunter Valley single vineyard Semillon, Chardonnay and Shiraz wines and experience true Hunter hospitality at this beautiful cellar door. Savour delicious, premium wines made from one of the smallest commercial vineyards and take in the beautiful views from the Degen’s tasting table. Fri 1–5pm, Sat–Sun 10am–4pm

Drayton’s Family Wines is proud to be one of the oldest, 100 per cent family-owned producers of quality wines. The range of wines is indicative of the Hunter’s best and a visit to the cellar door will provide you with an authentic Hunter Valley Wine Country experience. Mon–Fri 8am–5pm, Sat–Sun 10am–5pm

FIRST CREEK WINES

GEMELLI ESTATE

GLANDORE ESTATE WINES

��� MCDONALDS RD, POKOLBIN

��� PALMERS LN, POKOLBIN

���� BROKE RD, POKOLBIN

Enjoy a personalised one on one tasting with our knowledgeable staff in our newly refurbished cellar door. 2018 awarded The Best Chardonnay in NSW. 22 trophies and 31 Gold medals across major Australian wine shows. Thu–Mon 10am–5pm, bookings essential

Enjoy a wine tasting, overlooking our picturesque vineyard. Be served by family with a story to share. Indulge in a cheese platter, whilst you relax a little longer or even book our cottage for the night. Planning something special? – Exclusive use of the Estate for your intimate event. Open Fri–Sat 10am - 4pm. Available for Private Events

Glandore is not to be missed. Especially as we have just been awarded Cellar Door of the Year! Come and join us for a tasting of our handmade artisan wines, sumptuous chocolates and Epicurean cheeses whilst taking in the view of the Brokenback mountain range. Daily 10am–5pm

��� GILLARDS RD, POKOLBIN

T 02 4998 7887 E hunter@constablevineyards.com.au constablevineyards.com.au

T 02 4993 8000 E sales@dewine.com.au dewine.com.au

T 02 4998 2992 E sales@firstcreekwines.com.au firstcreekwines.com.au

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T 02 4998 7121 E sales@davidhookwines.com.au davidhookwines.com.au

M 0437 661 993 E info@degenestate.com.au degenestate.com.au

T 0418 644 174 E info@gemelliestate.com.au gemelliestate.com.au

T 02 4993 8800 E hunter_info@debortoli.com.au debortoli.com.au

T 02 4998 7513 E drink@draytons.com.au draytonswines.com.au

T 02 4998 7140 E info@glandorewines.com glandorewines.com


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GUNDOG HUNTER CELLAR � GOURMET PANTRY

HUNGERFORD HILL WINES

HUNTER’S DREAM

2450 BROKE RD, POKOLBIN

149 DEASYS RD, POKOLBIN

Set in the historic Pokolbin Schoolhouse, visitors can taste and purchase our range of premium, awardwinning wines and discover a hand-picked selection of gourmet products reflecting our quality over quantity philosophy. James Halliday Five RED Star rated winery and winner of Gourmet Traveller WINE Magazine Best Small Cellar Door award 2013 & 2018. Daily 10am–5pm

For over 53 years Hungerford Hill has produced some of the Valley’s finest Semillon, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Shiraz. Join us in our unique barrel shaped tasting room to sample our range of award winning wines. Daily 10am–5pm

Discover the unforgettable tranquillity and beauty of this 180 acre estate. Enjoy exquisite lavender fields and explore the ever-evolving Oriental display garden. With award-winning estate wines, Hunter’s Dream is the place to leave the everyday behind and do some dreaming of your own. Mon–Sat 10am–5pm, Sun 11am–4pm

IRON GATE ESTATE

IVANHOE WINES

KEITH TULLOCH WINE

CNR OF INGLES LANE & OAKEY CREEK RD, POKOLBIN

525 MARROWBONE RD, POKOLBIN

989 HERMITAGE RD, POKOLBIN

Inspired by winemaking tradition, Iron Gate Estate is a boutique, family-run winery in Pokolbin. We produce unique, handcrafted wines from our estate-grown fruit and select parcels of cool climate fruit from premium regions of NSW that showcases the true essence of our winemaking philosophy. 10am–4pm

Ivanhoe Wines is a small family business that specialises in personal wine tasting experiences. The boutique wines are only available from the Cellar Door and through their Wine Membership. The seated wine Masterclass with accompanying cheese plate is the best way to find wines that you love. Online bookings essential. Daily 10am–5pm excl. some public holidays

KELMAN VINEYARD

LEOGATE ESTATE WINES

LISA MCGUIGAN WINES

� OAKEY CREEK RD, POKOLBIN

1693 BROKE RD, POKOLBIN

2198 BROKE RD, POKOLBIN

Kelman is a well established boutique vineyard nestled in a quiet corner of the Parish of Pokolbin below Mount View. Recognised by Halliday with 4.5 stars and regularly awarded medals, Kelman consistently produces classic Hunter varietals with skill and a fine touch. Sat–Sun 10am–4pm

With breathtaking views of the Brokenback Ranges, this James Halliday red 5-star winery is a must visit. Our opulent cellar door is the perfect place to enjoy award-winning wines, whilst our knowledgeable team treat you to a first-class experience. Leogate Estate is a showpiece located in the original Brokenback Vineyard. Daily 10am–5pm

Are you ready to taste something really different? Well step inside VAMP Wine Rooms, The Hunter Valley’s newest destination. VAMP is no traditional cellar door, it’s a wine adventure, curated by Lisa McGuigan and inspired by her passions – fashion, music, art and fabulous wine. Thur–Mon from 11am, Tues–Wed by approved appointment

��� MCDONALDS RD, POKOLBIN T 02 4998 6873

E info@gundogestate.com.au gundogestate.com.au

T 02 4998 6570 E info@irongateestate.com irongateestate.com

T 02 4991 5456 E admin@kelmanvineyard.com.au kelmanvineyard.com.au

T 02 4990 0715 hungerfordhill.com.au

T 02 4998 7325 E tracy@ivanhoewines.com.au ivanhoewines.com.au

T 02 4998 7499 E sales@leogate.com.au leogate.com.au

T 02 4998 6509 E enquiries@huntersdream.com.au

T 02 4998 7500

Family owned and family operated, proudly focusing on single vineyard Semillon, Chardonnay and Shiraz from the Hunter Valley. Certified carbon neutral and James Halliday Wine Companion 5 red star rated winery. Daily 10am–5pm. Last seating at 4:30pm

T 02 4998 7854 lisamcguiganwines.com

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MCCAFFREY’S ESTATE

MCLEISH ESTATE

MEEREA PARK WINES

614 HERMITAGE RD, POKOLBIN

��� DEBEYERS RD, POKOLBIN

ROCHE ESTATE COMPLEX, 2144 BROKE RD, POKOLBIN

Danielle and Declan McCaffrey invite you to visit their boutique vineyard in the Hunter Valley. McCaffrey’s Estate is one of the smaller producers in the region, creating premium, handcrafted wines. Come and hear first hand stories of life lived and loved amongst the vines. Sat–Sun 10am–5pm or by appointment

For over 36 vintages this family owned 5 - star winery has established itself as one the the region’s most awarded premium boutique wineries, including winning the Best Semillon Trophy at the London International Wine Challenge. It’s an essential stop for anyone who enjoys exceptional wines. Mon–Fri 9am–5pm, Sat–Sun 10am–5pm

Meerea Park is located in the Pokolbin ‘dress circle’ complex of Roche Estate. We have the highest possible James Halliday rating available in Australia (Top 100 Winery) and specialise in the Hunter Valley classics of Semillon, Chardonnay and Shiraz. Our spacious tasting rooms offer a relaxed and informative experience. Daily 10am–5pm

MISTLETOE WINERY

MISTY GLEN WINES

MOOREBANK VINEYARD

T 0487 809 888 E info@mccaffreysestate.com.au mccaffreysestate.com.au

��� HERMITAGE RD, POKOLBIN

T 02 4998 7754 E info@mcleishhunterwines.com.au mcleishhunterwines.com.au

T 02 4998 7474 E sales@meereapark.com.au meereapark.com.au

��� DEASYS RD, POKOLBIN

150 PALMERS LN, POKOLBIN

Mistletoe Winery was established by the current owners in 1989. Rated by James Halliday as a 5 star winery from 2007 - 2021 Mistletoe is a must-see for visitors to Hunter Valley Wine Country. Daily 10am–5pm

Taste, Play, Relax. Enjoy a tasting of our single vineyard wines seated at old oak barrels or in the rose garden overlooking the vineyard. Order a picnic and maybe play a game of boules or croquet. Kids and dogs welcome! Book now for a truly personal experience. Weekends, public holiday or by appointment

Moorebank is a family owned and operated vineyard since 1986 and is one of the most renowned boutique and unique estates in the Hunter Valley, specialising in premium wines and handmade, wine inspired condiments. Meet our family and taste our produce while you wine a little and laugh a lot! Wed– Mon 10am–5pm

MOUNT PLEASANT WINES

OAKVALE WINES

PEACOCK HILL VINEYARD

401 MARROWBONE RD, POKOLBIN

1596 BROKE RD, POKOLBIN

29 PALMERS LN, POKOLBIN

Established in 1921 by legendary winemaker, Maurice O’Shea, Mount Pleasant is one of Australia’s great wine estates. Celebrating 100 Years of Winemaking Excellence in 2021, their Cellar Door offers a suite of tasting options to enjoy overlooking some of Australia’s oldest vineyards. Bookings recommended – please see website for details. Thu–Mon 10am–4pm

This family-owned winery has a genuine passion for organic viticultural practices and minimum intervention winemaking. These premium handcrafted wines are made and sold exclusively through our Cellar Door and are one of the Hunter Valleys few 100% vegan friendly and Bellini producers. Daily 10am–5pm

Don’t miss a visit to Peacock Hill to savour the difference, the surprise and the delight that our unique range of wines will make to your next occasion. Whether a returning or first-time visitor, we look forward to welcoming you. See website for details. Daily 10am–5pm

T 1800 055 080 E office@mistletoewines.com.au mistletoewines.com.au

T 02 4998 7505 E cellardoor@mpwines.com.au mountpleasantwines.com.au

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T 02 4998 7088 E info@oakvalewines.com.au oakvalewines.com.au

T 02 4998 7610 E sales@moorebankvineyard.com.au moorebankvineyard.com

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PEPPER TREE WINES

PETER DRAYTON WINES

�� HALLS RD, POKOLBIN

@ IRONBARK HILL VINEYARD, ��� HERMITAGE RD, POKOLBIN

T 02 4909 7100 E ptwinery@peppertreewines.com.au peppertreewines.com.au

T 02 6574 7085 E info@pdwines.com.au pdwines.com.au

PETERSON HOUSE CNR BROKE RD � WINE COUNTRY DR, POKOLBIN

T 02 4998 7881 E cuvee@petersonhouse.com.au petersonhouse.com.au

Peter Drayton has built an impressive empire boasting a cellar door, winery, casual restaurant, brewhouse, accommodation and a beautiful wedding chapel and function space, with more to come! Daily 10am–5pm

Our picturesque property is home to the largest array of sparkling wines in the region. Boasting over 40 different varieties of white, red and many blends, including our famous Pink Blush Rose. Stop by for a taste, a shop and enjoy the bubbles! Daily 9am–5pm

POKOLBIN ESTATE VINEYARD

RIDGEVIEW WINES

T 02 4998 7379 E brokeroad@petersonswines.com.au petersonswines.com.au

298 MCDONALDS RD, POKOLBIN

T 02 4998 7524 E nfo@pokolbinestate.com.au pokolbinestate.com.au

273 SWEETWATER RD, POKOLBIN

Widely renowned for our award-winning wines, Petersons have been producing fine wines for over 30 years. Our Broke Road cellar door is conveniently located in the heart of Pokolbin and offers an exceptional tasting experience. Daily 10am–5pm

Built in 1889, Pokolbin Estate’s re-established sandstone cellar door offers a range of tasting options including Cheese and Wine Pairings. The Gourmet Food Centre also offers daily tastings of Dukkah, Olive Oils, Jams, Chutneys etc. Book Online. Daily 10am–4pm

5 star James Halliday rated winery. Best of the Best Semillon 2021 Wine Companion. Taste award winning wines in a relaxed atmosphere whilst overlooking our vineyards. Expansive lawns for alfresco tasting and picnics. Family owned and operated. Our Passion. Your Reward. Thu 11am–3pm, Fri–Sat 10am–5pm, Sun 10am–4pm

SADDLER’S CREEK WINES

SCARBOROUGH WINE CO.

SILKMAN WINES

�� MARROWBONE RD, POKOLBIN

��� GILLARDS RD, POKOLBIN

@WINE HOUSE HUNTER VALLEY 426 MCDONALDS RD, POKOLBIN

Enjoy a premium wine tasting experience in our beautiful wine garden. Curated Wine and Food journeys, with onsite food van offering a seasonal menu and live music every Friday to Sunday. Regular masterclass to enhance your wine knowledge. Picnic BBQ area with vistas of Brokenback Range, pet friendly. Daily 10am–5pm

Specialising in Chardonnay, this family-owned business is one of the leading names in quality Hunter Valley wine. The family friendly cellar door offers unique tasting experiences of Hunter Valley varietals, in beautiful landscaped surrounds with Instagram worthy views. Bookings recommended. Thu–Mon 10am–5pm

For thirty years, Pepper Tree has been a beacon for quality wine in the heart of Hunter wine country. Founded in 1991, it continues to flourish as one of the stalwart wine companies of the region. Awarded 5-Stars by Halliday Wine Companion for 11 years, we provide a picturesque and quintessential wine experience. Mon–Fri 9am–5pm, Sat–Sun & public hols 9.30–5pm

PETERSONS ON BROKE ROAD 2347 BROKE RD, POKOLBIN

T 02 4991 1770 E winery@saddlerscreek.com.au saddlerscreek.com

T 02 4998 7563 E cellar@scarboroughwine.com.au scarboroughwine.com.au

T 02 6574 7332 E drink@ridgeview.com.au ridgeview.com.au

T 02 4998 7668 E shaun@silkmanwines.com.au silkmanwines.com.au Silkman Wines is a boutique producer, drawing on years of Hunter Valley winemaking experience to deliver a range of wines that showcase the unique characteristics of both the Hunter Valley and individual vineyards. Our wines can be bought online or at Wine House Hunter Valley. Daily 11am–5pm

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SOBELS WINES

TAMBURLAINE ORGANIC WINES

THE GARDEN CELLARS

� HALLS RD, POKOLBIN

358 MCDONALDS RD, POKOLBIN

Its been almost 30 years since ground was broken to begin construction of the Sobels Winery. This iconic building continues to be enjoyed by all visitors, including families, groups and even dogs. Taste a wide range of sweet and dry wines, served by friendly staff in one of the most unique and relaxed cellar doors in the Hunter Valley. Markets most Saturdays. Daily 10am–4pm

Taste the organic difference! Our cellar door offers a vast range of wines from our certified organic vineyards in the Hunter Valley and Orange Wine Region. Discover our tasting experience including a vegan-friendly option (daily) or take a tour in our vineyards. Daily 9am–5pm (except Christmas Day) Tours Mon–Fri 9.30am (Group tastings available)

The Garden Cellars is located in the picturesque Hunter Valley Gardens Shopping Village and is the official Cellar Door for Mount Eyre Hunter Valley wines. We offer tastings of local Wine, Vodka, Liqueurs and Gin daily. We are also home to the famous “Tunnel of Beer”. Daily 10am–5pm

THE LITTLE WINE COMPANY

THOMAS ALLEN WINES

THOMAS WINES

@WINE HOUSE, 426 MCDONALDS RD, POKOLBIN

1733 BROKE RD, POKOLBIN

28 MISTLETOE LN, POKOLBIN

The Little Wine Co is a partnership of two winemakers Ian and Suzanne Little. Together they have been pioneering alternative varieties in the Hunter Valley for over 20 years. Head to the Wine House to experience their amazing range of wines including Pecorino, Vermentino, Barbera, Tempranillo, Sangiovese and many more! Daily 11am–5pm

The beautiful Moon Mountain vineyard with panoramic views and rich winemaking heritage is an iconic Hunter Valley location and home to Thomas Allen Wines since 2009. A visit to Thomas Allen with its old vines, perfect aspect, exceptional wines and seriously passionate team will have you returning again… and again… and again… Daily 10am–5pm (except Tuesdays)

A tasting experience at Thomas Wines highlights the stylistic diversity that can be achieved within the Hunter Valley’s signature varieties, Semillon and Shiraz – our specialty. Discover how the soil and site influence the unique personalities of our single vineyard wines. Book via the website. Daily 10am–5pm

TINKLERS WINES

TINTILLA ESTATE WINES

�� POKOLBIN MOUNTAINS RD, POKOLBIN

��� HERMITAGE RD, POKOLBIN

Enjoy quality single-vineyard wines made from 100 per cent estate-grown grapes at this James Halliday 5-star winery in the foothills of the Pokolbin Mountains and share the history of the Tinkler family, who have lived in the Hunter Valley for more than 100 years. Daily 10am–5pm

From Grape to Glass, Tintilla finds that perfect blend of food, wine and family. Take a seat at the table in the cellar door, sip wines and taste estate-grown olives, homemade relish and jam while looking out over the rolling vineyard. Cheese platters also available. Daily 10.30am–6pm

T 02 4998 7766 E admin@sobelswinery.com.au sobelswines.com.au

T 02 4998 7668 E visit@winehousehuntervalley.com.au thelittlewinecompany.com.au

T 02 4998 4200 E info@tamburlaine.com.au tamburlaine.com.au

T 02 4998 7250 E info@thomasallenwines.com.au thomasallenwines.com.au

T 02 4998 7435 E enjoy@tinklers.com.au tinklers.com.au

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T 02 4998 7466 E sales@gardencellars.com.au gardencellars.com.au

T 02 4998 7134 E cellardoor@thomaswines.com.au thomaswines.com.au

T 02 6574 7093 E info@tintilla.com.au tintilla.com.au


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TYRRELL’S

USHER TINKLER WINES

638 DEBEYERS RD, POKOLBIN

���� BROKE RD, POKOLBIN

97 MCDONALDS RD, POKOLBIN

At Tulloch we have been crafting wines and experiences that reach beyond the bottle for over 125 years and across four generations, helping to create better lives with wine, food, family & friends. Visit our Cellar Door to experience the bespoke range of tasting experiences available for you to enjoy. It’s wine, your way. Daily 10am–5pm (closed Good Friday & Christmas Day)

Discover the history of the Hunter Valley at Tyrrell’s. Five generations of family winemaking, established in 1858. Visit our Cellar Door to taste some of Australia’s most iconic wines in our historic setting. Bookings essential. Book online today. Mon–Sat 9am–5pm, Sun & Public Holidays 10am–4pm

Usher Tinkler Wines blurs the lines between traditional and contemporary winemaking. Usher’s wines have been created for discussion - born for sociability. Wine is best when shared with friends and food. Explore this yourself and enjoy some salumi and cheese with your tasting. Daily 10am–5pm

VINDEN WINES

TULLOCH WINES T 02 4998 7580 E cellardoor@tullochwines.com tullochwines.com

T 02 4993 7028 E cellardoor@tyrrells.com.au tyrrells.com.au

T 02 4998 7069 E enquiries@ushertinklerwines.com ushertinklerwines.com

WINE HOUSE HUNTER VALLEY

WYNWOOD ESTATE

138 GILLARDS RD, POKOLBIN

426 MCDONALDS RD, POKOLBIN

310 OAKEY CREEK RD, POKOLBIN

Vinden Wines is an award-winning winery and cellar door, run by winemaker and viticulturist, Angus Vinden. Angus’ approach to winemaking is born from tradition and developed with innovation. 5 Red Stars | James Halliday’s Wine Companion, 2021. 22nd Best Winery in Australia | The Real Review, 2020. Daily 10am–5pm

Start your Hunter Valley adventure at our House. With an amazing collection of winemakers under the one roof, we can take you on an unforgettable wine journey. Broaden your knowledge with one of our world-class wine experiences or simply enjoy a grazing board and a wine on the terrace. Daily 11am–5pm

Dry and off-dry whites, light to full bodied reds and our famous Moscato.Come see us for a tasting – bookings recommended. $5pp wine tasting or $10pp wine and cheese tasting options. Can cater to large groups, walk-ins welcomed when space is available. Wed–Sat 10am–4pm, Sun 11am–3pm

M 0488 777 493 E hello@vindenwines.com.au vindenwines.com.au

T 02 4998 7668 E visit@winehousehuntervalley.com.au winehousehuntervalley.com.au

T 02 4998 7885 E cellar@wynwoodestate.com.au wynwoodestate.com.au

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1686 Broke Rd, Pokolbin

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WINE COUNTRY DR, NULKABA

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694 HERMITAGE RD, POKOLBIN

Taste award-winning brews made onsite and in our Newcastle brewery. Chat with a brewer at the bar, on a tour, or taste our ten tap beers form our core range and limited releases in the cellar door or relax on the lawn.

Enjoy a tasting experience like no other at the Valley’s only certified organic distillery. Hunter Distillery uses premium-quality organic raw ingredients to produce an exceptional range of top-shelf spirits, including vodka, flavoured vodkas, gin, liqueurs, schnapps and specialty spirits. Daily 10am–5pm bookings essential

Situated on the grounds of Peter Drayton Wines, IronBark Hill Brewhouse is a multi award winning Brewery, and prides itself on brewing a large selection of craft beers and ciders in a custom built German brewing system. Visit us and discover our delicious range of brews!

POKOLBIN CIDER HOUSE

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SMALL MOUTH VODKA

2342 BROKE RD, POKOLBIN

2198 BROKE RD, POKOLBIN

SHOP 20, HUNTER VALLEY GARDENS, 2090 BROKE RD, POKOLBIN

Come and discover your Cider style! Cider made in the Hunter Valley with a wine-making twist. Over 8 years ago, we produced our Classic Draught Cider, a traditional Apple Cider. Since then our range has grown and so have the flavours, and we don’t plan on stopping anytime soon.

Pokolbin Distillery is a local family-owned business offering Gin, Vodka and Liqueur. Our product is hand crafted in-house, starting with our high-quality neutral spirit, produced in small batches in copper pot stills. Come savour the spirit of Pokolbin.

T 02 4058 4188 E hunter@foghornbrewery.com.au foghornbrewhouse.com.au/newcastle

T 02 4998 6722 pokolbinciderhouse.com.au

T 02 4998 6737 E info@hunterdistillery.com.au hunterdistillery.com.au

T 02 4040 3036 E admin@pokolbindistillery.com.au pokolbindistillery.com.au

T 02 6574 7085 E drink@ironbarkhill.com ironbarkhill.com

M 0492 031 862 E info@smallmouthvodka.com smallmouthvodka.com “A Small Mouth Doesn’t Have Room For Just Anything...” Small Mouth is a small, family owned distillery that specialise in Gins, Vodkas, and Liqueurs, with an edible glitter inside them. Our products are made from only Premium and Organic Australian ingredients! Tastings are free in-store!

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RESTAURANTS � CAFÉS BROKE •BROKE MOUNT VIEW • LOVEDALE • POKOLBIN • ROTHBURY • LOVEDALE • MOUNT VIEW • POKOLBIN

BISTRO MOLINES

MARGAN WINES & RESTAURANT

LEAVES & FISHES

1238 MILBRODALE RD, BROKE

737 LOVEDALE RD, LOVEDALE

E dine@bistromolines.com.au bistromolines.com.au

T 02 6579 1317 E restaurant@margan.com.au margan.com.au

Bistro Molines boasts spectacular views overlooking Mount View vineyards. Robert and Sally Molines take pleasure in offering French Provincial dishes combined with attentive, friendly service and beautiful surrounds. Chef’s Hat awards Sydney Morning Herald Good Food Guide 2010–2020. Lunch Thu–Mon 12–3pm, Dinner Fri group enquiries and Dinner Sat 7–9pm

Enjoy the ultimate paddock-to-plate dining experience at Margan with estate grown produce featured in every dish. Add on garden tours, wine flights and experiences. Recommended and awarded One Chef’s Hat, Gourmet Traveller Best Regional Restaurants, Excellence in Food Tourism Australian Tourism Awards. Lunch Fri–Sun, Dinner Fri–Sat

Leaves & Fishes offers a fresh approach to casual dining either on our deck overlooking a perch-filled dam or beneath a canopy of tropical trees. Come catch a bite or grab a coffee and sweet treat whilst exploring our range of homewares in The Store. Lunch 11am–5pm, Thur–Mon

LILLINO’S

LOVEDALE SMOKEHOUSE

REDSALT RESTAURANT

136 TALGA RD, ROTHBURY

�� MAJORS LN, LOVEDALE

@ CROWNE PLAZA HUNTER VALLEY, 430 WINE COUNTRY DR, LOVEDALE

Lillinos Bar Trattoria offers typical Italian dishes with a Sardinian influence to be enjoyed al fresco or in an air conditioned comfort with the amazing views of the valley and the Broken Back Ridge. Lunch and Dinner Mon, Thur, Fri, Sat, Sun

Famous for house made charcuterie and artisanal smoked meat and seafood as well as burgers and USA BBQ including ribs, pulled pork and brisket. Enjoy indoor or alfresco dining with water features and vineyard views with a large range of craft beer, ciders and HV Wine and a casual ‘permanent food truck’ vibe. Lunch Thu–Mon 11am–4pm

THE DECK CAFÉ

WANDIN KITCHEN

701 LOVEDALE RD, LOVEDALE

12 WILDERNESS RD, LOVEDALE

@ TALLAVERA GROVE, ��� MOUNT VIEW RD, MOUNT VIEW T 02 4990 9553

T 02 4930 7799 E luigi@lillinos.com.au lillinos.com.au

T 02 4930 9007 E info@deckcafelovedale.com.au The Deck Café, Located at Gartelmann Wines in Lovedale is a stylish café for breakfast turn Tapas style restaurant for lunch seven days a week. The Deck provides a diverse menu complemented by Gartelmann wines and Vittoria coffee. Mon–Fri 8.30am-2:30pm, Sat–Sun 8am-2.30pm, Fri–Sat 5.30pm–7.30pm

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T 02 4930 7832 E bookings@majorslane.com majorslane.com

T 02 4930 9888 E kitchen@wandin.com.au wandin.com.au Wandin Kitchen has captured the hearts of locals and visitors alike since its opening. Dine to relax and let Chef John Rutherford and his team look after you whilst supporting our local providores for the best local ingredients from the season. We look forward to meeting you for Sunday Brunch. Lunch Wed–Sun, Dinner Fri–Sat

T 02 4930 7400 E visit@leavesandfishes.com.au leavesandfishes.com.au

T 02 4991 0944 E redsalt.hunter@ihg.com crowneplazahuntervalley.com.au Dine at ‘Australian Good Food Guide’ Award Winning Redsalt Restaurant. Treat your tastebuds to gastronomic delights of locally sourced produce. We pride ourselves on our culinary ethos of ‘Farmgate to Plate’ sustainable dining that supports both farmer and environment. Dinner–bookings essential

4 PINES @ THE FARM CNR HERMITAGE RD & MISTLETOE LN, POKOLBIN

T 02 4998 7777 E brewery@hunterresort.com.au hunterresort.com.au

Perfect for groups, families and couples alike. Relaxed and casual, inside in air conditioned comfort or alfresco outside. The bar is fitted out with reclaimed wood and repurposed metal. Explore a world of flavour with 12 taps of our finest beer, great cocktails and hearty classics from our kitchen. Breakfast, lunch, dinner daily


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AMANDA’S ON THE EDGE @ WINDSOR’S EDGE VINEYARD, ���� MCDONALDS RD, POKOLBIN

T 02 4998 7900 E dine@amandas.com.au amandas.com.au Amanda’s On The Edge offers magnificent vineyard views from every table. Dine on delicious international and modern Australian seasonal flavours. Get cozy by the log fire in winter or dine al fresco on the verandah in the warmer months. Lunch Fri–Sun 12–3pm, dinner Wed–Sun 5.30–9.30pm

BAUMÉ RESTAURANT

BELLEVUE FOOD & WINE

@ BEN EAN, 119 MCDONALDS RD, POKOLBIN

555 OAKEY CREEK RD, POKOLBIN

T 02 4993 3705 E baume@benean.com.au

Our casual family dining experience provides a warm and welcoming environment. We are renowned for our signature shared dishes and large house made pizzas. Lunch Daily 11am–4pm, Dinner Thu–Mon 6pm–9pm. Bookings are highly recommended

T 02 4998 7513 E bellevuefoodwine@gmail.com draytonswines.com.au BelleVue food and wine at Drayton’s Family Winery celebrates locally sourced produce, also serving woodfired pizzas and cold craft beer. Chef Scott Webster offers a relaxed dining experience inside airconditioned dining areas or on the outdoor deck, with vast views looking out over the BelleVue vineyard. Lunch Tue–Sun

CAFE ENZO

BIMBADGEN WOODFIRE PIZZA

BROKENBACK BAR

��� MCDONALDS RD, POKOLBIN

@ ESTATE TUSCANY, CNR HERMITAGE RD � MISTLETOE LN, POKOLBIN

@ PEPPERS CREEK VILLAGE, CNR BROKE � EKERTS RDS, POKOLBIN

With open fireplace, mountain and vineyard views enjoy simple food done well serving wood-fired pizza’s, pasta, share plates and homemade desserts. Takeaway, group and private bookings. Daily $20.00 specials + glass of Hunter Valley wine $5. Daily 12pm–until late

Established in 1996 and nestled in the heart of Pokolbin; Enzo has become a home for locals and Sydneysiders alike. Enzo offers a feast of seasonal menus using homemade and locally grown produce and is also known for the best coffee in the Valley. Sun–Thurs 8am–4pm, Fri & Sat 8am–5pm

CRU BAR + PANTRY

CYPRESS LAKES BISTRO & BAR

ELEMENTS BAR & DINING

401-427 MCDONALDS RD, POKOLBIN

15 THOMPSONS RD, POKOLBIN

2090 BROKE RD, POKOLBIN

Enjoy casual bistro dining overlooking the spectacular Cypress Lake, golf course and fairways beyond. Affectionately known as the “19th hole” by golfers and locals alike, come and say hi and celebrate long afternoons simply enjoying good, simple food with family and friends. Daily Lunch and Dinner

éléments located in Mercure Resort Hunter Valley Gardens serves up the perfect Wine Country dining experience. Our Executive Chef, Michael Watson has created a menu with an elements base, influenced by the flavours of France and Italy. Breakfast and Dinner 7 days

T 02 4998 4650 E cellardoor@bimbadgen.com.au bimbadgen.com.au Relax in Bimbadgen’s Tuscan inspired courtyard with a delicious wood fire pizza and a glass of wine, and take in the spectacular view from under the shade of the vine-covered pergola. Wines offered at cellar door pricing with beer and gelato also available! Daily lunch, Dinner Fri–Sat

T 02 4998 7559 E dine@brokenwood.com.au brokenwood.com.au Cru Bar + Pantry is open for breakfast and lunch daily. The relaxed menu offers Darks coffee, woodfired pizzas, locally sourced cheese and charcuterie and sweets. The bar offers wine by the glass or bottle, all menu items are available to eat in or take-away. Daily breakfast, lunch

T 02 4998 7288 E reservations@estatetuscany.com.au estatetuscany.com.au

T 02 4993 1555 E rbmcypresslakes@theoaksgroup.com.au oakshotels.com

T 02 4998 7233 enzohuntervalley.com.au

T 02 4998 2000 E reservations@mrhvg.com.au mercurehuntervalley.com.au/hunter-valleyrestaurant

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ÉREMO RESTAURANT

ESCA BIMBADGEN

EXP. RESTAURANT

57 EKERTS RD, POKOLBIN

@ BIMBADGEN, ��� MCDONALDS RD, POKOLBIN

2188 BROKE RD, POKOLBIN

A modern contemporary Italian restaurant with a local twist. The menu is complimented by a well-travelled wine list, including the Hunter’s best vintages and a selection from further afield. Dine in the restaurant, or on our alfresco terrace featuring stunning views. Open daily, early until late

Esca Restaurant pairs the award-winning wines of its estate to elegant food in a jaw-dropping setting. A pioneer of food and wine matching, Esca exemplifies the unique nature of a winery restaurant. Hall of fame winner for best restaurant in a winery. Private Groups by Appointment. Lunch Wed–Sat from 12pm, dinner Fri–Sat from 6pm

FAWK FOODS KITCHEN | BAKERY

GOLDFISH BAR & RESTAURANT

HARRIGANS HUNTER VALLEY

2188 BROKE RD, POKOLBIN

ROCHE ESTATE, CNR BROKE & MCDONALD RDS, POKOLBIN

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T 02 4022 1801 E reception.guesthouse@spicersretreats.com eremo.com.au

T 02 4998 6585 E enquiries@fawkfoods.com fawkfoods.com It’s all about good times and tasty food. Come in for your choice of barista brew every morning along with breakfast available all day or fresh baked goodies and sourdough. We love what we do, pop in so we may serve you. Daily 8am–2pm

HUNTERS QUARTER 576 DE BEYERS RD, POKOLBIN

T 02 4998 7776 E info@huntersquarter.com.au huntersquarter.com.au Hunters Quarter (HQ) is a relaxed and elegant dining destination, located on Cockfighter’s Ghost Vineyard in the heart of the Hunter Valley. Internationally renowned chef Brian Duncan combines expert technique with the area’s local and seasonal produce to present a contemporary, innovative menu. Lunch Sat–Sun, Dinner Fri–Sat

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T 02 4998 4666 E esca@bimbadgen.com.au bimbadgen.com.au

T 02 4998 7671 thegoldfish.com.au

Cocktail and wine bar located at Roche Estate. Goldfish is perfect for long lunches and late nights after a day at the wineries. Enjoy a cocktail with sprawling countryside views from our terrace and indulge in our menu that is designed to share with friends. Daily from 11.30am

HUNTER VALLEY GARDENS TERRACE RESTAURANT ���� BROKE RD, POKOLBIN

T 02 4998 4000 E welcome@hvg.com.au huntervalleygardens.com.au The Garden Terrace Restaurant is located in Hunter Valley Gardens and enjoys beautiful surroundings where visitors can enjoy a casual dining experience with a view and a menu selection perfect for lunch or morning and afternoon tea. Daily breakfast and lunch

T 02 4998 6585 E reservations@exprestaurant.com.au exprestaurant.com.au At EXP. our focus is to create a dining EXP.erience that is delicious, entertaining and interactive. Dinner Fri–Mon

T 02 4998 4300 E enquiries@harrigans.com.au harrigans.com.au Our bistro offers a cosy open fireplace for those cooler nights and our alfresco areas are the perfect spot to catch up with friends and family. With live music right across the weekend and daily specials, Harrigan’s is the place to be. Daily breakfast, lunch and dinner

LEGENDS GRILL RESTAURANT VINTAGE DR, POKOLBIN

T 02 4998 2632 E restaurant@thevintage.com.au chateauelan.com.au With ever-evolving menus, a refined yet welcoming atmosphere and breathtaking views over the Greg Norman designed golf course, our dining options at The Legends Grill Restaurant are comprehensive and further enhanced by our cellar of rare, exciting and popular local wines. Daily breakfast, lunch and dinner


RESTAURANTS � CAFÉS POKOLBIN

MUSE KITCHEN @ KEITH TULLOCH WINERY, CNR HERMITAGE � DEASYS RDS, POKOLBIN

T 02 4998 7899 E bookings@musekitchen.com.au musekitchen.com.au Take a breath amongst the grounds of Keith Tulloch Winery and experience Muse Kitchen. A modern European atmosphere dedicated to deliciousness. Relaxed, welcoming and professional service combined with our chefs focus on the best of the seasons. Lunch Wed–Sun 12–3pm, Dinner Sat 6–9pm

MUSE RESTAURANT

���� BROKE RD, POKOLBIN T 02 4998 6777

E muse@musedining.com.au musedining.com.au

Focused on delivering refined local, seasonal produce, with professional service that strives to impress, comfort, and connect, Muse is considered one of Australia’s finest regional restaurants. “Two Chef Hats” have been awarded to Muse by the SMH Good Food Guide, from 2015 to present. Lunch Sat–Sun 12–3pm, dinner Wed–Sat 6.30–9pm

OISHII JAPANESE & THAI RESTAURANT @ ROCHE ESTATE COMPLEX, CNR BROKE � MCDONALDS RDS, POKOLBIN

T 02 4998 7051 E info@oishii.com.au oishii.com.au Located at Roche Estate, Oishii has become a favourite for locals and visitors alike. Whether dining inside the minimalist Asian themed dining hall or outdoors undercover terrace overlooking the vines and an architecturally designed amphitheatre, Oishii is a “must dining experience”. Daily, lunch and dinner

RESTAURANT BOTANICA

RESTAURANT CUVÉE

RESTAURANT KAWUL

@ SPICERS VINEYARDS ESTATE, ��� HERMITAGE RD, POKOLBIN T 02 6574 7229

CNR BROKE RD AND WINE COUNTRY DR, POKOLBIN

@ CALAIS ESTATE, 151 PALMERS LN, POKOLBIN

Restaurant Botanica, hidden among the grapevines and gumtrees at Spicers Vineyards Estate, celebrates locally sourced produce and naturally sustainable practices under the skilful guidance of Head Chef Chris Rhoney. Dinner Wed–Sun

Famous for our bubbly breakfast, we offer fresh local Australian cuisine with a twist. Our new menu has something for all our guests. From a quick bite between tastings, to a long, leisurely lunch. You are sure to enjoy your time here at Restaurant Cuvée. Daily breakfast and lunch

Looking back to the organic produce used by our ancestors, Restaurant Kawul craft Australian native inspired cuisine, delivering modern and creative dishes. With sweeping vineyard views from the verandah at Calais Estate, Kawul provides an idyllic setting to linger over a delicious meal or host your next function from.

RIDGEVIEW RESTAURANT

THE CELLAR RESTAURANT

273 SWEETWATER RD, POKOLBIN

THE GATES RESTAURANT

T 02 6574 7332 E dine@ridgeview.com.au

@ HUNTER VALLEY GARDENS VILLAGE, BROKE RD, POKOLBIN

Casual dining with a Mediterranean/Middle Eastern influence. Dine on the verandah overlooking our vineyards or inside by the fireplace. RidgeView provides the ultimate culinary experience using the freshest local produce, predominantly from our on-site organic kitchen garden. Set menu degustation, as well as lighter options and share plates. Breakfast Fri– Sun, lunch Thu– Sun, dinner Fri–Sat

Offering modern contemporary Australian cuisine, utilising local and seasonal quality ingredients. Dine in our indoor garden setting or outside in our courtyard. Located in the heart of Pokolbin, just a short stroll from the iconic Hunter Valley Gardens and close to wineries and golf clubs.

E reception.vineyards@spicersretreats.com restaurantbotanica.com.au

T 02 4998 7881 E cuvee@petersonhouse.com.au petersonhouse.com.au

T 02 4998 7584 E admin@the-cellar-restaurant.com.au the-cellar-restaurant.com.au

T 02 4998 7333 E bookings@kawul.com.au kawul.com.au

1693 BROKE RD, POKOLBIN

T 02 4998 7499 E bookings@leogate.com.au leogate.com.au We invite you to dine at The Gates Restaurant, located at Leogate Estate, recently awarded Best Restaurant in a Winery. Enjoy our renowned ‘dry aged’ beef and our dishes that reflect the regional flavours and textures of the Hunter Valley. Complemented by our award-winning wines and picturesque views. Lunch Thu–Mon 11:30am–3:30pm, dinner Fri–Sat 6pm–9pm

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RESTAURANTS � CAFÉS POKOLBIN • CESSNOCK • SINGELTON • UPPER HUNTER

THE MILL RESTAURANT

TWINE RESTAURANT

AL-OI THAI RESTAURANT

CNR HERMITAGE RD � MISTLETOE LN, POKOLBIN

310 OAKEY CREEK RD, POKOLBIN

�� VINCENT ST, CESSNOCK

Being awarded the 2020 AGFG Chef Hat, The Mill specialises in fine dining sourcing the best Hunter Valley produce creating a masterpiece that will delight your palate. With superb mountain and vineyard views, the restaurant is a popular space to host weddings and private events. Breakfast daily 8am, Lunch Sat–Sun 12.30pm, Dinner daily 6.30pm

Award-winning restaurant, offering a relaxed dining experience showcasing modern Australian cuisine using Hunter Valley produce. Stunning and exclusive wedding and event venue with breathtaking views overlooking the rolling vineyards. Catering for intimate private dining or large corporate events. Lunch Wed, Thur, Fri, Sat, Sun, Dinner Fri, Sat

Traditionally Thai food is to be shared and Al-Oi Thai provides the perfect venue for sharing, whether it’s a romantic dinner or a celebration with family and friends. Al-Oi Thai is a family-run restaurant that uses only the best produce. Order online and deliveries available. Lunch daily 11am–3pm, dinner Sun–Thurs 4.30–9.30pm, Fri–Sat 4.30–10pm

SIMPLY D’VINE CAFE

THE MIGHTY HUNTER VALLEY

151 WINE COUNTRY DR, NULKABA

WINE COUNTRY DR, NULKABA

T 02 4998 7288 E reservations@estatetuscany.com.au estatetuscany.com.au

M 0411 538 366 E simplydvinecafe@outlook.com.au simplydvinecafe.com Simply D’vine Cafe is located in the Simply D’vine Nursery in Nulkaba. Specialising in fresh, local produce from local suppliers, including our delicious chilli jam and homemade breads. Come and visit to taste the best coffee in the Pokolbin area!

WORN OUT WARES + WOW FLOWERS 41–43 GEORGE ST, SINGLETON

T 02 6572 1866 E lou@wornoutwares.com.au wornoutwares.com.au wowflowers.com.au A relaxed Cafe in the heart of Singleton incoprating delicious food, old and new homewares, gifts and an adjoining florist shop. WOW is a favourite destination, meeting place and tourist attraction for locals and travellers alike. Breakfast, Lunch daily (except Sun)

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T 02 4998 7449 F bookings@twinerestaurant.com.au twinerestaurant.com.au

T 02 4058 4188 E hellohunter@mightycraft.com.au mightycraft.com.au/places/ the-mighty-hunter-valley Showcasing a brand new refurbishment and name: ‘The Mighty’ is a must visit in the Hunter Valley. Offering casual, family friendly dining with traditional pub favourites, casual grazing, a large range of craft drinks, onsite brewery and lawn space. There’s a lot to love. Daily lunch and dinner

T 02 4990 8666 aloithai.com.au

VINCENT ST KITCHEN AND BAR 201 VINCENT ST, CESSNOCK

T 02 4005 6766 E hello@vincentstreet.com.au vincentstreet.com.au Located in Cessnock CBD, Vincent Street Kitchen and Bar offers fantastic food made from local produce, casual dining, an outdoor courtyard area, Tab, pool tables and a courtesy bus to get you home. Sip a craft beer, amazing wine or a custom cocktail at the bar. Lunch and dinner Tue–Sat

VINES AT HOLLYDENE 3483 GOLDEN HIGHWAY, JERRYS PLAINS

T 02 6576 4007 E info@vinesathollydene.com vinesathollydene.com With panoramic views across the Wollemi National Park, the award-winning ‘Vines at Hollydene’ is a one-of-a-kind destination for all. Offering modern rustic Australian dining in a relaxed and beautiful setting Vines specialises in showcasing the region’s produce with its Paddock to Plate philosophy. Daily 8.30am–4pm, Fri 8.30am–late

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CONFERENCES, MEETINGS AND INCENTIVES

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n the Hunter Valley, one size does not fit all, we craft your desired event from venue spaces seating 10 - 1000+. Experience world renowned resorts to intimate hotels and boutique guest houses to suit all budgets. Combine 150 cellar doors, over 200 cafes and restaurants, local producers and their fabulous products, cultural and adventure experiences and you have one epic business event.

REVIEW, REFLECT AND RECHARGE And while there’s work to be done, the Hunter Valley’s peaceful surroundings invite you to stop and reflect on what’s been presented and plan for the opportunities uncovered.

CONNECT & COLLABORATE Connect with colleagues on one of three championship golf courses or find your ‘off-mode’ at an exclusive day spa. Beyond the everyday we have hot air ballooning, wine schools, horse riding, wildlife spotting or a cryptic treasure hunt.

SHARE WITH THE LOCALS Uncover the passion behind the remarkable products made right here in the Hunter Valley. In addition to our award-winning wines we make craft beers and cheese, grow olives, plus much, much more.

ARRIVE WITH EASE We’re located just two hours from Sydney and 50 minutes from Newcastle airport with direct flights from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra, Ballina/Byron, Dubbo, the Gold Coast and Auckland.

PERSONALISED & PROFESSIONAL The Hunter Valley business events team have the insider knowledge to help create experiences that your team will humbly brag about now and well into the future.

Hunter Valley Business Events T +61 2 49 900 930 E businessevents@hvwta.com.au winecountry.com.au/conferences

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ADINA VINEYARD, OLIVE GROVE & ACCOMMODATION

T he different & the much loved: Sangiovese, Tempranillo, Pinot Grigio, Shiraz & more.

T raditional Methode and the lightly sparkling; Late Harvest Botrytis Semillon & Non-Vintage Muscat.

vailable for tasting: our Hunter Providore food range A of table olives, olive oils, tapenades, dressings & condiments.

efurbished self-contained accommodation overlooking the R vines, all bedrooms have ensuites.

J oin our wine club & receive generous discounts off our wine, products & accommodation. CELLAR DOOR OPEN DAILY 10AM – 5PM 492 Lovedale Road, Lovedale. P: 02 4930 7473 E: inquiries@adinavineyard.com.au www.adinavineyard.com.au

Unique, immersive, experiential wine tours and private charters.

Exclusive Couples Tours – Private Group Tours Kids and Family Tours – Wedding Carriages Winery Experiences – Private Bus and 4X4

Ph 0456 193 097 Open 7 Days huntervalleyclassiccarriages.com.au

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A little birdie told me ...

.... it ’s magic!

Lunch: Thursday - Monday Dinner: Saturday Open for group bookings by special arrangement Tel: (02) 4990 9553 www.bistromolines.com.au

40 years experience! www.balloonaloft.com

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Gourmet LOCAL PRODUCE

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Belarna Grove

belarnagrove.com.au

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Binnorie Dairy

25 Lodge Rd, Lovedale

02 4998 6660

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Cocoa Nib

989 Hermitage Rd, Pokolbin

02 4998 7350

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Hunter Belle Cheese Room & Cafe

1616 Broke Rd, Pokolbin

02 9159 0770

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Hunter Valley Cheese Company

McGuigan Wines Complex, 447 McDonalds Rd, Pokolbin

02 4998 7744

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Hunter Valley Chocolate Company

2320 Broke Rd, Pokolbin

02 4998 6999

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Hunter Valley Smelly Cheese Shop

Roche Estate 2144 Broke Rd, Pokolbin

02 4998 6713

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Lovedale Smokehouse

64 Majors Ln, Lovedale

02 4930 7832

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Pukara Estate – Denman

1440 Denman Rd, Muswellbrook

02 6547 1055

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Pukara Estate – Pokolbin

1946 Broke Rd, Pokolbin

0408 144 149

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Tinklers Gourmet Produce

53 Pokolbin Mountains Rd, Pokolbin

02 4998 7435

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Woodlands Olive Grove

158 Hill St, Broke

0407 533 573

BINNORIE DAIRY

COCOA NIB

25 LODGE RD, LOVEDALE

989 HERMITAGE RD, POKOLBIN

Simon Gough opened Binnorie Dairy in 2003 and in 2018 upsized to a new location with a weekend café in Lovedale. He creates hand-crafted soft cow and goat cheeses made from locally sourced milk, which are the gourmet choice in many local restaurants. Drop in for a free tasting. Mon–Sun 10am–5pm

Located at Keith Tulloch Wines, Cocoa Nib boasts a beautiful selection of locally made chocolates, confections, desserts and sweet treats. Come and relax and enjoy a coffee or tea and indulge yourself. Wed–Sat 10am–5pm, Sun 10am–4pm, closed Monday Tuesday

T 02 4998 6660 E info@binnorie.com.au binnorie.com.au

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T 02 4998 7350 E Hello@cocoanib.com.au cocoanib.com.au

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HUNTER BELLE CHEESE ROOM & CAFE 1616 BROKE RD, POKOLBIN

T 02 9159 0770 E cheeseroom@hunterbellecheese.com.au hunterbellecheeseroom.com Be sure to visit the beautiful Hunter Belle Cheese Room & Cafe. Relax a while and taste our award winning hand made cheese, fudge and gelato. Our licensed café serves local produce platters. Book a local cheese and wine / beer matching experience. Local produce and giftware.


GOURMET PRODUCE

HUNTER VALLEY CHEESE COMPANY @MCGUIGAN WINES COMPLEX, 447 MCDONALDS RD, POKOLBIN

T 02 4998 7744 E contact@huntervalleycheese.com.au huntervalleycheese.com.au

HUNTER VALLEY CHOCOLATE COMPANY

HUNTER VALLEY SMELLY CHEESE SHOP

2320 BROKE RD, POKOLBIN

@ ROCHE ESTATE COMPLEX, PAVILION G, ���� BROKE RD, POKOLBIN T 02 4998 6713

T 02 4998 6999 E admin@hvchocolate.com.au hvchocolate.com.au

E info@smellycheese.net.au smellycheese.net.au

Everyone welcome to sample our full cheese range along with a comprehensive range of local produce and cheese accompaniments. Cheese Tastings and Grazing boards are available all day. Large viewing windows into the purpose-built factory allows visitors to feel a part of the action.

Known for its innovation and dedication to quality, The Hunter Valley Chocolate Company is a must-do experience. Visit one of the three Wine Country locations to indulge in a fine range of unique, handmade chocolate products and huge variety of freshly made fudge. Daily 9am–5pm

Providores of the finest local & imported Artisan cheese, gourmet delights, charcuterie and accompaniments, including local made “Smelly’s Own” product range. Handmade gelato plus a Kitchen menu from 10am daily. Cheese tastings available (bookings essential). COVID Safe. Daily from 10am

LOVEDALE SMOKEHOUSE

PUKARA ESTATE – DENMAN

PUKARA ESTATE – POKOLBIN

64 MAJORS LN, LOVEDALE

1440 DENMAN RD, MUSWELLBROOK

1946 BROKE RD, POKOLBIN

Creators and providores of handmade artisan charcuterie. Their Gourmet Pantry showcases their large range of on-site smoked seafood, poultry, beef, pork, game, sausages, cheeses, olives, terrines and pâtés as well as cured meats, salami, smoky sauces and salts, bbq rubs and local chutneys, jams, dressings and artwork. Smoking classes available. Thu–Mon 11am–4pm

Pukara Estate produce olive oils, vinegars and gourmet condiments and are proudly Australian owned. We invite you to experience our range at our tasting room located in the Upper Hunter. Come and enjoy a unique on-grove experience.

Pukara Estate produce olive oils, vinegars and gourmet condiments and are proudly Australian owned. We invite you to experience our range at our tasting room located in the Upper Hunter. Come and enjoy a unique on-grove experience.

T 02 4930 7832 E bookings@majorslane.com majorslane.com

T 02 6547 1055 E info@pukaraestate.com.au pukaraestate.com.au

T 0408 144 149 E info@pukaraestate.com.au pukaraestate.com.au

TINKLERS GOURMET PRODUCE �� POKOLBIN MOUNTAINS RD, POKOLBIN

T 02 4998 7435 E enjoy@tinklers.com.au tinklers.com.au

The Tinkler family has been farming for more than 60 years, growing an abundance of seasonal produce including table grapes, peaches, nectarines, avocados, figs, mixed citrus and vegetables. You can buy the home-grown, hand-picked produce fresh or there’s a wide range of jams and preserves. Daily 10am–5pm

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Aqua Golf & Putt Putt

Hunter Valley Gardens, Broke Rd, Pokolbin

02 4998 7896

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Broken Bay Pearl Farm

12 Kowan Rd, Mooney Mooney

02 9985 1479

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Go Karts Go Hunter Valley

202 Neath Rd , Kearsley

0455 999 096

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PCYC Cessnock

1B Short St, Cessnock

02 4991 1407

NA

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Two Fat Blokes Kitchen

691 Hermitage Rd, Pokolbin

02 4998 6699

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Yoga in the Vines

370 Talga Rd, Lovedale

0447 323 446

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Camel Milk NSW

16-18 Denman Rd, Denman

0408 677 741

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Hunter Valley Zoo

138 Lomas Ln, Nulkaba

02 4990 7714

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The Farm Hunter Valley

Cnr Hermitage Rd & Mistletoe Ln, Pokolbin

02 4998 7777

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Australian Army Infantry Museum

Range Rd, Singleton

02 6575 0257

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Cessnock Performing Arts Centre

198 Vincent St, Cessnock

02 4993 4266

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Dashville

103 Kirkton Rd, Lower Belford

0417 690 992

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Loviz Arts Gallery

96 Ironbark Ln, Nulkaba

0412 305 413

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Marthaville Arts & Cultural Centre

200 Wollombi Rd, Cessnock

02 4990 1861

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Richmond Vale Railway Museum

262 Leggetts Dr, Richmond Vale

02 4018 7230

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Thirsty Palette Art & Wine

247 Wilderness Rd, Lovedale

0417 009 912

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Watershed Gallery

621 McDonalds Rd, Pokolbin

0418 699 256

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Winmark Art Gallery

229 Wollombi Rd, Broke

0417 100 824

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Winmark Sculptures

229 Wollombi Rd, Broke

0417 100 824

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Hunter Valley Gardens

2090 Broke Rd, Pokolbin

02 4998 4000

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Hunter Valley Wine, Cooking & Wine Theatre

Cnr Hermitage Rd & Mistletoe Ln, Pokolbin

02 4998 7777

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Roche Estate

Cnr Broke & McDonald Rds, Pokolbin

02 4998 4000

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Map 1 J6

NSW Segway Offroad Tours

917 Hermitage Rd, Pokolbin

02 4943 7223

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Sutton Estate Electric Bike Hire

381 Deasys Rd, Pokolbin

0448 600 288

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BBQ School

De Bortoli Wines, 532 Wine Country Dr, Pokolbin

1300 227 745

Majors Lane Cooking School

64 Majors Ln, Lovedale

Our Italian Table

@ Nicita Estate, 138 Mistletoe Ln, Pokolbin

The Cooking School

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@ Estate Tuscany, Cnr Hermitage Rd & Mistletoe Ln, Pokolbin

02 4998 7288

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Aero Logistics Helicopters

Cessnock Airport, 455 Wine Country Dr, Pokolbin

1300 359 435

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Aerohunter Adventure Flights

40 Grady Rd, Pokolbin

0423 217 789

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Balloon Aloft

Meeting @ Peterson House, Broke Rd, Pokolbin

1300 723 279

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Beyond Ballooning

Meeting @ Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley

1300 468 247

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Hunter Valley Ballooning

Flights meet Cnr of Broke Rd & Wine Country Dr, Pokolbin

1300 891 930

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Hunter Valley Helicopters

455 Wine Country Dr, Pokolbin

0488 711 778

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Hunter Valley Scenic Flights

40 Grady Rd, Pokolbin

0477 634 141

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Recreational Aviation Newcastle

40 Grady Rd, Pokolbin

0418 684 131

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Vintage Dr, Pokolbin

02 4998 2610

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Hunter Valley Classic Carriages

671 Broke Rd, Pokolbin

0456 193 097

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Hunter Valley Horse Riding & Adventures

288 Talga Rd, Lovedale

0417 233 008

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Hunter Valley Horses

@ Hunter Valley Resort, 917 Hermitage Rd, Pokolbin

0431 337 367

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Murchessons Equine Wine & Dine Tours

294 O'Connors Rd, Pokolbin

0400 363 392

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5 Halls Rd, Pokolbin

0434 722 808

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GOLF The Vintage Golf Course HORSE RIDING

LOCAL MARKETS Handmade in the Hunter Markets

LOCAL SHOPPING Australian Alpaca Barn

@ Peppers Creek Village, 1946 Broke Rd, Pokolbin

02 4998 6669

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Come What May Homewares & Gifts

@ Calais Estate, 151 Palmers Ln, Pokolbin

0400 747 072

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Fetch Gift & Homewares

Shop 2, 1946 Broke Rd, Pokolbin

NA

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Hunter Valley Gardens Shopping Village

2090 Broke Rd, Pokolbin

02 4998 4000

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The Painted Bowerbird

536 De Beyers Rd, Pokolbin

0438 903 184

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Valley Barrel Furniture

1/79 Barton St, Kurri Kurri

0447 079 975

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SPAS / WELLBEING Bhutra Thai Massage

185 Wollombi Rd, Cessnock

02 4991 2630

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Heavenly Hunter Massage

@ Mercure Resort, Cnr Broke Rd & McDonalds Rd, Pokolbin

0438 010 359

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Thai Nature Massage

40 Cumberland St, Cessnock

02 4991 3331

NA

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The Spa at Château Élan at The Vintage

Vintage Dr, Pokolbin

02 4998 2504

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EXPERIENCES

GO KARTS GO HUNTER VALLEY

TWO FAT BLOKES KITCHEN

HUNTER VALLEY ZOO

202 NEATH RD, KEARSLEY

691 HERMITAGE RD, POKOLBIN

138 LOMAS LN, NULKABA

Go Karts Go Hunter Valley is The Hunter region’s biggest, fastest and most exciting 4-stroke go kart hire track as well as our Archery Range AND our iconic Mini Putt Putt, Mount Putt-A-Rama based of the famous Mount Panorama Bathurst Track! Bookings essential

Love wine and cheese, but not sure how to match them? Join the thousands of visitors who have attended our famous Cheese & Wine experience 7 days a week. Bookings essential. Breakfast and lunch Thu–Sun

Bring your wild ones to meet our wild ones! We have both native and exotic animals! Purchase animal food for feeding our interactive yards. We offer free BBQ facilities. Thu–Tue 9am–4pm, open every day during school holidays

M 0455 999 096 E huntervalley@gokartsgo.com.au gokartsgo.com.au

T 02 4998 6699 E info@twofatblokes.com.au twofatblokes.com.au

T 02 4990 7714 E info@huntervalleyzoo.com.au huntervalleyzoo.com.au

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THE FARM HUNTER VALLEY

DASHVILLE

WATERSHED GALLERY

103 KIRKTON RD, LOWER BELFORD

621 MCDONALDS RD, POKOLBIN

So much to do all in one place... “The Farm” – experience farm animals up close, Horseriding, Segways, Electric Bikes, Grape Stomping, Restaurant, 4 Pines Beer Hall, Wine Theatre, Cellar Door, Wine & Cooking Schools, Pool, Tennis, plus a choice of 4 star guestrooms and cottages, all nestled within our 50 year old vineyards. A must visit...

Dashville is a secluded bushland venue and camp ground located at Lower Belford, specialising in hosting exceptional cultural events. The unique sprawling venue has a super relaxed feel, which is why it’s also perfect for conferencing, training days, private parties and weddings. Open by appointment only

Contemporary art space retailing a diverse range of art and sculpture by professional artists both local and from other regions. Located in the heart of the wine region and close to the major attractions and cellar doors, we welcome visitors to enjoy our gallery.

WINMARK ART GALLERY

WINMARK SCULPTURES

229 WOLLOMBI RD, BROKE

229 WOLLOMBI RD, BROKE

HUNTER VALLEY GARDENS

The Winmark Art Gallery sits alongside the new Cellar Door, connecting art, nature and wine. Owner and vigneron Karin Adcock has always been a passionate art collector, and has curated the gallery to introduce some amazing Artists and Sculptors to the Broke Fordwich region.

Explore Winmark Wines to find David Ball’s awardwinning monumental sculptures reaching for the sky, whimsical installations and spectacular sculptures by renowned sculptors inspired by the Australian bush set against the natural landmarks of the property. Winmark is a place of remarkable beauty and unexpected discovery.

Hunter Valley Gardens is an exquisite attraction with something for everyone all year round. Explore ten internationally themed feature gardens, plan your perfect garden wedding and enjoy great annual events including the magical Christmas Lights Spectacular and family favourite Snow Time in the Garden. Daily 9am–5pm (closed Dec 25) Check website for event times

TULLOCH WINES

BBQ SCHOOL

638 DE BEYERS RD, POKOLBIN

@ DE BORTOLI WINES 532 WINE COUNTRY DR, POKOLBIN

MAJORS LANE COOKING SCHOOL

CNR HERMITAGE RD & MISTLETOE LN, POKOLBIN T 02 4998 7777 E adventure@huntervalley.com.au huntervalley.com.au

M 0417 100 824 E info@winmarkwines.com.au winmarkwines.com.au

T 02 4998 7580 E cellardoor@tullochwines.com tullochwines.com At Tulloch we’re all about bringing you a range of curated tasting experiences that reach beyond the bottle. Our unique experiences cater to all ages, from non-alcoholic junior tastings* to premium wine tastings. *All juniors must be accompanied by an adult. Daily 10am–5pm, bookings essential

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M 0417 690 992 E mail@dashville.com.au dashville.com.au

M 0417 100 824 E info@winmarkwines.com.au winmarkwines.com.au

T 1300 227 745 E info@bbqschool.com.au bbqschool.com.au Got a BBQ? Then come along to BBQ School, a cooking school providing an amazing learning experience where you can increase your confidence, performance, and abilities the very next time you fire up the BBQ! Be bathed in glory the next time you BBQ!

M 0418 699 256 E art@watershedgallery.com.au watershedgallery.com.au

���� BROKE RD, POKOLBIN

T 02 4998 4000 E welcome@hvg.com.au hvg.com.au

�� MAJORS LN, LOVEDALE T 02 4930 7832

E bookings@majorslane.com majorslane.com Be inspired and broaden your horizons with a fun, outdoor cooking class on a beautiful vineyard. A variety of Chef-lead classes are available from Thai and Vietnamese Street Food to Low and Slow Smoking. View the website for the class schedule. Individuals and group bookings welcome. Private classes and corporate groups are also catered for. Bookings are essential


EXPERIENCES

OUR ITALIAN TABLE

THE COOKING SCHOOL

AERO LOGISTICS HELICOPTERS

@ NICITA ESTATE 138 MISTLETOE LN, POKOLBIN

@ ESTATE TUSCANY, CNR HERMITAGE RD � MISTLETOE LN, POKOLBIN T 02 4998 7288

CESSNOCK AIRPORT, 455 WINE COUNTRY DR, POKOLBIN

Cook up a storm with friends, family, work colleagues or a great idea for your hens party; book The Cooking School at Estate Tuscany. This hands-on cooking school is for groups of two people and upwards. Brilliant fun, educational and team building. Minimum of 10 guests, by appointment

Aero Logistics Helicopters offers scenic flights, brewery tours and wine and lunch tours. Our pilots provide a friendly and knowledgeable service in our sophisticated fleet of helicopters. You will fly around in exclusive style and comfort, ensuring you have a special, relaxing and memorable time. Bookings are essential

BALLOON ALOFT

BEYOND BALLOONING

MEETING @ PETERSON HOUSE, BROKE RD, POKOLBIN

MEETING @ CROWNE PLAZA HUNTER VALLEY, 430 WINE COUNTRY DR, LOVEDALE

M 0412 229 521 E jen@nicita.com.au ouritaliantable.com.au

Join us in our cucina for an Italian cooking class, then gather around the table for a shared meal. Come by yourself or with a group of friends. Or order one of our famous antipasto picnic hampers. Bookings by appointment

AEROHUNTER ADVENTURE FLIGHTS 40 GRADY RD, POKOLBIN

M 0423 217 789 E contact@aerohunter.com.au aerohunter.com.au

E reservations@estatetuscany.com.au estatetuscany.com.au

T 1300 723 279 E balloons@balloonaloft.com balloonaloft.com

T 1300 359 435

T 1300 468 247 E info@beyondballooning.com.au beyondballooning.com.au

Experience the thrill of a lifetime in an ex-military warbird trainer! Experience aerobatic manoeuvres such as loops, rolls, immelmans, cuban eights, and the stall turn over the beautiful Hunter Valley!

Experience a balloon flight over the vineyards with the award-winning Balloon Aloft, followed by a gourmet breakfast and bubbles at Peterson House. The most experienced hot-air balloon operator in Australia has been offering daily sunrise flights for 40 years. TripAdvisor Hall of Fame winner.

HUNTER VALLEY BALLOONING

HUNTER VALLEY HELICOPTERS

HUNTER VALLEY SCENIC FLIGHTS

FLIGHTS MEET CNR BROKE RD & WINE COUNTRY DR, POKOLBIN

455 WINE COUNTRY DR, POKOLBIN

40 GRADY RD, POKOLBIN

T 1300 891 930 E flights@huntervalleyballooning.com.au huntervalleyballooning.com.au Take a sunrise balloon flight with Hunter Valley Ballooning. Enjoy scenic views of the beautiful Hunter Valley with one of our local pilots. All of our daily hot-air balloon flights include a gourmet breakfast at a local winery, sparkling wine tasting and digital photo package.

T 0488 711 778

Hunter Valley Helicopters is based at Cessnock Aerodrome. We offer a range of helicopter flights – scenic flights, picnics, breakfast and lunch tours, weddings, airport transfers or flights out over the coast. We also offer aerial survey, aerial photography / filming, corporate transfer or team building events.

Beyond Ballooning is the Hunter Valley’s premium Hot Air Balloon flight company. Offering sunrise champagne hot air balloon flights daily over the Hunter Valley wine region with an experienced flight crew and first class equipment. Sunrise 4.30am–6.00am

M 0477 634 141 E admin@huntervalleyscenicflights.com.au huntervalleyscenicflights.com.au Offering an unforgettable aviation experience in the heart of Wine Country, Hunter Valley Scenic Flights is based at Cessnock Airport and will take you on a unique sightseeing adventure from the Vineyards to the Coast all in the comfort and safety of a fixed-wing aircraft.

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AQUA GOLF & PUTT PUTT HUNTER VALLEY GARDENS, BROKE RD, POKOLBIN

T 02 4998 7896 huntervalleyaquagolf.com.au

Hit floating golf balls into a net on a picturesque lake to win Cash and Prizes. See website for pricing. Bookings only required for groups over 15. Great activity for families, corporate, hens and bucks! Daily 9.30am–4.30pm

THE VINTAGE GOLF COURSE VINTAGE DR, POKOLBIN

T 02 4998 2610 E golf@thevintage.com.au chateauelan.com.au

HUNTER VALLEY CLASSIC CARRIAGES

671 BROKE RD, POKOLBIN M 0456 193 097 huntervalleyclassiccarriages.com.au

A Greg Norman designed 18-hole championship golf that is challenging, engaging and welcoming in equal parts, The Vintage Golf Course welcomes you to partake in a game – be it as leisurely or competitive as you like.

With over 18 vehicles, see the spectacular Hunter Valley Wine Country from the comfort of one of our many Classic Carriages, Tour Buses or Vehicles. Experience unique, immersive, experiential Wine Tours, Private Charters, Kids & Family Tours, Wedding Carriages, Private Bus and 4 X 4. Attendance by appointment only. Daily 8am–10pm

HUNTER VALLEY HORSE RIDING � ADVENTURES

HUNTER VALLEY HORSES

AUSTRALIAN ALPACA BARN

��� TALGA RD, LOVEDALE T 02 4930 7111

PEPPERS CREEK VILLAGE, 1946 BROKE RD, POKOLBIN

E ride@huntervalleyhorseriding.com.au huntervalleyhorseriding.com.au

@ HUNTER VALLEY RESORT, ��� HERMITAGE RD, POKOLBIN

M 0431 337 367 E hvhorseriding@yahoo.com.au huntervalleyhorses.com.au

Spectacular Valley views, riding beautiful horses over 300 acres on the Molly Morgan Range. Trail rides, pony rides through the trail, romantic picnic rides, sunset rides. Weddings on horseback, tractor hay rides, feeding the animals, night/day kangaroo spotting, peddle Go karts, accommodation. Daily 8am–sunset

Horseback riding through bushland and vineyards with views to the Broken Back Range. Lead pony rides and family rides also available. Full and half-day horse and carriage wine tours, romantic and private carriage tours, wedding carriage hire and carriage rides. Daily 9am–5pm, bookings essential

COME WHAT MAY HOMEWARES & GIFTS

BHUTRA THAI MASSAGE

@ CALAIS ESTATE, ��� PALMERS LN, POKOLBIN

M 0400 747 072 E info@comewhatmay.com.au comewhatmay.com.au Located on Calais Estate, this homewares and gift shop combines vintage treasures, unique modern pieces and handmade specialties. The collection has many unusual and unique items that help make your house a home, ranging from locally made products to unique furniture. Fri–Sun 10am–5pm or by appointment

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��� WOLLOMBI RD, CESSNOCK

T 02 4991 2630 E cessnock@thaimassagespa.com.au cessnock.thaimassagespa.com.au Feel your body relax and your thoughts drift away at this Thai massage spa, only a few minutes from Wine Country. Customised services for your romantic spa getaway, honeymoon, anniversary or just relieve muscle tension from your travels. This treatment is for you. Daily 9am–8pm

T 02 4998 6669 E sales@australianalpaca.com australianalpaca.com

The Australian Alpaca Barn specialises in quality Australian alpaca fashion, homewares and accessories. Discover the luxury, the softness and the lightness of alpaca by visiting the Australian Alpaca Barn at Peppers Creek Village or their outlet located in the Hunter Valley Gardens Shopping Village. Daily 10am–4pm

THE SPA AT CHÂTEAU ÉLAN AT THE VINTAGE VINTAGE DR, POKOLBIN

T 02 4998 2504 E spareception@thevintage.com.au chateauelan.com.au With 17 beautifully appointed treatment rooms, a comprehensive menu of services and a team that understands care, comfort and discretion, our award-winning spa offers the ultimate in indulgence.


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0437 149 612

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Chase Limousines

Pokolbin

02 4040 3107

94

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0408 987 057

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Cloud 9 Tours

0402 910 022

NA

NA

Colourful Collective Travel

02 9318 0853

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0492 938 244

94

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Cheers Bus

Dave's Travel Group

Sydney, Hunter Valley and Newcastle

diVine tours

0414 858 671

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Grape to Glass Boutique Wine Tours

0478 694 094

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Hunter Tesla Tours 332 Lovedale Rd, Lovedale

1300 080 315

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0439 766 441

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Hunter Valley Classic Carriages

671 Broke Rd, Pokolbin

0456 193 097

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Cessnock

0418 254 529

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0456 737 888

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Hunter Valley

0419 699 997

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Hunter Valley Wine Tasting Tours

Cessnock, Lovedale, Pokolbin

1800 400 008

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King's Hire Car

Pokolbin

0421 855 115

96

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Montebello Food & Wine Tours

696 McDonalds Rd, Pokolbin

0422 391 291

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Magical Mustang

Newcastle, Hunter Valley

Prestige Wine Tours and Transfers

NA

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Pokolbin

0488 744 729

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02 6571 1600

96

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Skippy Down Under Tours

0425 816 251

NA

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SydneyDriver .com

Sydney

0408 987 788

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Tastes of the Hunter Wine Tours

0403 001 154

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NA

0410 462 540

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0477 039 900

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0434 363 911

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0407 336 684

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Wine Country Taxis

52 Cumberland St, Cessnock

02 4990 1111

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0403 390 863

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0437 543 078

96

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Urban Legends Tour Co

Wine Country Tours

Vintage Connections

Wine D Road Tours

Tex Tours Cessnock

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691 Hermitage Rd, Pokolbin

Shiraz Tours

The Hunter Valley Connection

Silver Service Limousine & Hire Cars

Two Fat Blokes Goumet Tours

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Pokolbin

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Hunter Wine Journeys

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Hunter Valley Wine & Food Tours

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Hunter Trikes

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CONCERT TRANSFERS

0459 145 065

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SMALL GROUP TOURS

HALF DAY TOURS

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AIRRPORT TRANSFERS

PHONE 02 9971 2402

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TOURS Enjoy our wines, protect our vines. BEST TOUR M 0437 149 612 E besttour@bigpond.com

besttour.com.au

Family owned and operated, Best Tour has been running winery tours since 2001. For a great day out, hop aboard the Best Tour bus and join a small-group tour that showcases the best of the Hunter Valley Wine Country, including tastings of some benchmark wines. Tours start from $55. Bookings essential

COLOURFUL COLLECTIVE TRAVEL

617 ELIZABETH ST, REDFERN T 02 9318 0853 E bookings@colourfulcollective.travel colourfulcollective.travel/tag-along/ Self-drive in convoy or travel in our lead vehicle on this 3 or 4 day premium Tag-Along Tour. Enjoy the very best of regional NSW food, wine and scenery with like-minded travellers. Travelling through Hunter Valley, Mudgee and Orange independently, but not alone.

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CHASE LIMOUSINES

POKOLBIN T 02 4040 3107 E bookings@chaselimousines.com.au chaselimousines.com.au We have a genuine passion for all things people, cars, and eating and drinking out! A locally owned and operated business with limousines and other vehicles based out of the Hunter Valley, CHASE offers the best transport service around.

Please don’t walk amongst our vines. VINEHEALTH AUSTRALIA

DAVE’S TRAVEL GROUP

DIVINE TOURS

SYDNEY, HUNTER VALLEY AND NEWCASTLE

M 0414 858 671 E info@divinetours.com.au

M 0492 938 244 E info@daves.com.au daves.com.au

Dave’s shows you THE BEST of the Hunter with winery, brewery and distillery day tours! Discover what makes the region so delicious with behind the scenes tours to meet local suppliers. Daily public and private tours from Sydney and the Hunter Valley. Newcastle departures on weekends.

divinetours.com.au

Treat yourself to a diVine day out! Specialising in private, customisable small group tours. Simply tell us where you would like to visit and we’ll design an itinerary for you. With over 15 years’ experience, we can happily make recommendations too.


TOURS

GRAPE TO GLASS BOUTIQUE WINE TOURS M 0478 694 094 E info@grapetoglass.com.au

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HUNTER TRIKES 332 LOVEDALE RD, LOVEDALE M 0439 766 441 E ride@huntertrikes.com.au

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HUNTER VALLEY CLASSIC CARRIAGES

671 BROKE RD, POKOLBIN M 0456 193 097 huntervalleyclassiccarriages.com.au

Private, affordable and fun! We are your Hunter Valley small group tour specialists and we love boutique wines. Pet friendly, Ladies only, Vegan/Organic, Corporate and Team Building Tours.

Avoid the crowds and get off the beaten track. Travel in style and make heads turn as you explore the valley by trike. Adventures are from a one hour cruise to half day tours, or watch the sunset whilst enjoying some cheese and port.

With over 18 vehicles, see the spectacular Hunter Valley Wine Country from the comfort of one of our many Classic Carriages, Tour Buses or Vehicles. Experience unique, immersive, experiential Wine Tours, Private Charters, Kids & Family Tours, Wedding Carriages, Private Bus and 4 X 4. Attendance by appointment only. Daily 8am–10pm

HUNTER VALLEY PRESTIGE WINE TOURS

HUNTER VALLEY WINE & FOOD TOURS

HUNTER VALLEY WINE TASTING TOURS

M 0419 699 997 E admin@taxico.com.au

POKOLBIN, CESSNOCK, LOVEDALE T 1800 400 008 E info@huntervalleywinetastingtours.com.au

M 0418 254 529 E hvpwinetours@bigpond.com We offer full and half day personalised or group wine tours daily. We guarantee a relaxing, fun day taking you to smaller boutique cellar doors and some larger known ones too. We showcase the three regions of the lower hunter wine industry and include cheese, chocolate and olive tastings.

taxico.com.au

For a really special day in the vineyards why not make the most of the best offerings in wine and food. Customise your day and compliment wine tastings with a gourmet delite, platters, entree, main course, finish the day at a sumptuous dessert bar or grab some olives and cheese before heading home. Daily 24 hours

huntervalleywinetastingtours.com.au

Specialist Hunter Valley tour operator. Choice of tours available: full day tours, morning & afternoon tours, private group tours. Experiences available include: wine tastings, wine & cheese tasting, gin & vodka tasting, beer tasting, wine & chocolate tasting. Check out our website.

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iHOP HUNTER VALLEY

M 0455 535 035 E explore@ihophuntervalley.com.au ihophuntervalley.com.au Offering a unique range of tours to suit all budgets and tastes from our; self-guided personalised Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tours, On-Demand Transport Service, Premium Food and Drink Pairing Tours, Half Day Tours, Afternoon and Night Tours, Private and Corporate Tours! Refer to our website for tour operating days

KING’S HIRE CAR POKOLBIN

M 0421 855 115 E info@kingshirecar.com.au kingshirecar.com.au

PRESTIGE WINE TOURS AND TRANSFERS M 0417 001 231 E emailhops@gmail.com

pwtt.com.au

Premium Hire Car service based in the Hunter Valley wine region. Providing services for wine tours, corporate, executive and VIP transport. Airport transfers to Newcastle and Sydney as well as restaurant, wedding or general transfers and any other personal transport that may be required.

PWTT has brought the pinnacle of executive luxury to the Hunter. Long wheelbase BMW 740Li Limousine edition. Our 12 wine and local produce partners each offer a special discount to our clients. Choose from our partners and let us do your bookings or create your own itinerary.

SILVER SERVICE LIMOUSINES

SYDNEYDRIVER.COM

T 02 6571 1600 E admin@taxico.com.au

TWO FAT BLOKES GOURMET TOURS

taxico.com.au

SYDNEY M 0408 987 788 E info@sydneydriver.com

We provide private and customised wine tours for individuals, couples and groups. We cater for all transfers to Airports including Sydney, Newcastle and local train stations at Maitland and Singleton. Transport to concert venues, restaurants, corporate events and weddings should be arranged well in advance. Daily 24 hours

SydneyDriver.com

Day tours or transfers from (or to) Sydney as private and personal door to door chauffeured service. SydneyDriver.com Est 2004, offering high level of sophistication and service with your own private driver with first-class sedan or a luxury minivan. Available 365 day – bookings are essential. Daily

WINE COUNTRY TAXIS

WINE D ROAD TOURS

52 CUMBERLAND ST, CESSNOCK T 02 4990 1111 E cessnockcabs@yahoo.com

M 0437 543 078 E dan@winedroadtours.com.au winedroadtours.com.au

Wine Country Taxis Cessnock servicing Cessnock / Branxton / Pokolbin / Lovedale and surrounds 24 hours 7 days a week. Services: restaurant and airport transfers, wine tours, maxi taxis and wheelchair vehicles available. Daily 24 hours

Spend your day at hand-selected wineries being guided through their offerings in private tastings. Travel in comfort stopping for a beautiful restaurant lunch, some Hunter Valley cheese and chocolate tasting. Limited to 13 guests to keep your tour personal. Daily, bookings essential. This is a Guided tour – not a shuttle service.

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691 HERMITAGE RD, POKOLBIN

M 0414 316 859 E info@twofatblokes.com.au twofatblokes.com.au Join one of our full or 1/2 day tours or book a private tour in our Jaguar or Mercedes. Spoil yourself - you deserve it. Over 2000 5-star ratings on Tripadvisor with a ‘Certificate of Excellence’ every year since 2011. Call or email for further information.

MAGICAL MUSTANG NEWCASTLE & HUNTER VALLEY

E bookings@magicalmustang.com.au magicalmustang.net Experience the beauty of this 1967 Mustang convertible while being chauffeured on your wine tasting, wedding day or for whatever is that special occasion... Magical ~ beautiful or delightful in a way that seems removed from everyday life. All enquiries and bookings via email.


Blueberry Hill Vineyard & Accommodation Open 7 days, 10am - 5pm

999 McDonalds Rd, Pokolbin Ph 4998 7295 wine@blueberryhill.com.au https://blueberryhillwines.withwine.com

French-Style Wines in the Hunter Valley

WHY DRIVE YOURSELF? BOOK A TOUR OR TRANSFER ONLINE.

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Accommodation FIND YOUR HUNTER VALLEY HOME AWAY FROM HOME WINERY/CELLAR DOOR

Abelia House Bed and Breakfast

745 Lovedale Rd, Lovedale

0421 271 134

NA Map 1 H12

Chez Vous Villas

148 De Beyers Rd, Pokolbin

02 4998 7300

NA Map 1 K8

Barefoot at Broke

596 Milbrodale Rd, Broke

0419 753 354

NA Map 1 H00

Sovereign Hill Country Lodge

370 Talga Rd, Rothbury

02 4998 6961

NA Map 1 F10

Summerfield

391 Talga Rd, Lovedale

0402 222 817

NA Map 1 F10

The Carriages Boutique Hotel and Vineyard

112 Halls Rd, Pokolbin

0400 974 367

102 Map 1 K7

Cessnock Motel

13 Allandale Rd, Cessnock

02 4990 2699

107 Map 1 O11

Wine Country Motor Inn

5 Darwin St, Cessnock

02 4993 2999

107 Map 1 P11

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Château Élan at The Vintage

Vintage Dr, Rothbury

02 4998 2500

101

Map 1 H7

Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley

430 Wine Country Dr, Lovedale

02 4991 0000

101

Map 1 K10

Elysia Wellness Retreat

165 Thompsons Rd, Pokolbin

02 4993 8500

101

Map 1 K4

Estate Tuscany

28 Mistletoe Ln, Pokolbin

02 4998 7288

101

Map 1 F2

Grand Mercure The Vintage

Vintage Dr, Rothbury

02 4998 2222

101

Map 1 H7

Harrigan's Hunter Valley

2090 Broke Rd, Pokolbin

02 4998 4300

101

Map 1 J5

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Hunter Valley Resort

Cnr Hermitage Rd & Mistletoe Ln, Pokolbin

02 4998 7777

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Map 1 F2

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Hunter Valley Retreat

626 Sandy Creek Rd, Quorrobolong

02 4998 6007

NA

Map 1 S13

Mercure Resort Hunter Valley Gardens

2090 Broke Rd, Pokolbin

02 4998 2000

101

Map 1 J6

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Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort

15 Thompsons Rd, Pokolbin

1300 886 091

101

Map 1 K5

Spicers Guesthouse

57 Eckerts Rd, Pokolbin

02 4022 1801

102

Map 1 K4

Spicers Vineyards Estate

555 Hermitage Rd, Pokolbin

02 6574 7229

102

Map 1 D2

voco Kirkton Park Hunter Valley

336 Oakey Creek Rd, Pokolbin

02 4998 7680

102

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40 Rodd St, Broke

0477 010 010

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Belford Block Eight

65 Squire Cl, Belford

0466 775 674

NA

Map 1 E5

Billabong Moon

393 Hermitage Rd, Pokolbin

0477 010 010

103

Map 1 D2

Binbilla Vineyard Estate

1297C Broke Rd, Broke

0477 010 010

103

Map 1 H1

Black Creek Paddock

160 Green Ln, Lovedale

0477 010 010

103

Bluebush Estate

196 Wilderness Rd, Lovedale

02 4930 7177

Braydon House

261 Standen Dr, Lower Belford

Broken View Estate

Arenridge

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724 Lovedale Rd, Lovedale

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0477 010 010

Allawah Estate

FUNCTION AREA

02 4930 7473

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492 Lovedale Rd, Lovedale

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Adina Vineyard & Olive Grove

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547 Old North Rd, Pokolbin

0400 112 341

NA

Map 1 F4

Brokenback Views Country Estate

1622 Broke Rd, Pokolbin

02 9388 6555

NA

Map 1 J2

Casa La Vina

657 McDonalds Rd, Pokolbin

0406 770 294

103

Map 1 I7

Casuarina Estate

1023 Hermitage Rd, Pokolbin

0477 010 010

103

Map 1 H3

Cedar Creek Cottages

1840 Wollombi Rd, Cedar Creek

02 4998 1576

104 Map 1 R4

Cottages on Lovedale

636 Lovedale Rd, Lovedale

0400 307 961

NA

Map 1 H12

Cottages on Mount View

1329 Mount View Rd, Mount View 02 4990 8989

NA

Map 1 Q6

Degen Estate

349 Deasys Rd, Pokolbin

0477 010 010

104 Map 1 G5

Dolina

44 Talga Rd, Rothbury

0477 010 010

104 Map 1 F12

Emma's Cottage Vineyard

438 Wilderness Rd, Lovedale

02 4998 7734

NA

Map 1 G10

Englewood Ridge

65 Talga Rd, Lovedale

02 9487 6233

NA

Map 1 F12

Gabriel's Paddocks

463 Deasys Rd, Rothbury

0477 010 010

104 Map 1 G7

Glen Eden Cottages

587 Wollombi Rd, Broke

0421 052 769

104 Map 1 K1

Greenacres at Pokolbin

864 Old North Rd, Rothbury

0477 010 010

104 Map 1 F8

Greystone Estate

617 Hermitage Rd, Pokolbin

0477 010 010

104 Map 1 E2

Hillbrook Estate

209 Stanhope Rd, Elderslie

0477 010 010

104 Map 1 A12

Hunter Hideaway Cottages

234 Tuckers Ln, North Rothbury

0438 619 899

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Map 1 D11

Hunter Homestead

348 Talga Rd, Lovedale

0434 978 052

NA

Map 1 F10

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Hunter Valley Stays

1039 McDonalds Rd, Pokolbin

0477 010 010

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Jindalee Estate & Cottages

140 Mistletoe Ln, Pokolbin

0477 010 010

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Lilies Luxury Retreats

60 Majors Ln, Lovedale

02 8840 2852

105

Map 1 H12

Lillians on Lovedale

356 Lovedale Rd, Lovedale

0477 010 010

NA

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Lovedale Cottages

77 Brickmans Ln, Lovedale

0409 246 661

105

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Marlu Station

129 Wollombi Rd, Broke

0404 091 821

105

Map 1 J1

Milbrodale Farm

123 Milbrodale Rd, Milbrodale

0432 661 029

NA

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Misty Glen Cottage

293 Deasys Rd, Pokolbin

02 4998 7781

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Palmers Lane Estate

212 Palmers Ln, Pokolbin

02 4998 7611

105

Map 1 H7

Puddleduck House

8A Kerlew St, Nulkaba

0477 010 010

105

Map 1 N11

RidgeView Cottages

273 Sweetwater Rd, Pokolbin

0419 475 221

114

Map 1 E4

Rosedale Estate

5 Green Ln, Lovedale

0477 010 010

105

Map 1 I11

Talga Estate

307 Talga Rd, Lovedale

02 4930 7100

NA

Map 1 F11

The Barnstay

2674 Paynes Crossing Rd, Wollombi

0413 003 656

106 Map 1 R2

The Edge Villa

70 Mitchells Rd, Mount View

0414 533 070

106 Map 1 P6

The Grange on Hermitage

820 Hermitage Rd, Pokolbin

02 4998 7388

106 Map 1 F2

The Vintry

780 De Beyers Rd, Pokolbin

02 4998 6825

106 Map 1 L3

Tinonee Vineyard Estate

1273 Milbrodale Rd, Broke

0488 127 321

106 Map 1 I1

Tuckers Lane Boutique Accommodation

126 Tuckers Ln, North Rothbury

0423 297 127

106 Map 1 D10

Vico Monti Estate

634 Hermitage Rd, Pokolbin

0477 010 010

106 Map 1 E2

Vineyard Hill Resort

37 Richardson Rd, Lovedale

02 4990 4166

106 Map 1 J11

Wandin Estate

12 Wilderness Rd, Lovedale

02 4930 9888

106 Map 1 G12

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WhiteVale Estate

19 Brickmans Ln, Lovedale

0477 010 010

107

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Wilderness Grove Estate

77 Wilderness Rd, Lovedale

0410 045 300

107

Map 1 H11

Windsors Edge Estate

1039 McDonalds Rd, Pokolbin

0477 010 010

107

Map 1 F8

Winmark Wines Accommodation

229 Wollombi Rd, Broke

0429 265 268

107

Map 1 J1

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Wirral Grange Vineyard & Cottage

168 Lomas Ln, Nulkaba

02 4991 2874

107

Map 1 L11

Woodlane Cottages

45 McCarthy Rd, Lovedale

0414 346 126

NA

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3 O'Connors Rd, Nulkaba

02 4990 5819

107

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ACCOMMODATION RESORTS • HOTELS

CHÂTEAU ÉLAN AT THE VINTAGE VINTAGE DR, ROTHBURY

T 02 4998 2500 E reservations@chateauelan.com.au chateauelan.com.au Nestled among rolling vineyards and overlooking manicured fairways, the award-winning Château Élan at The Vintage is one of Australia’s finest integrated golf, spa and conference resorts located in the heart of the famed Hunter Valley.

CROWNE PLAZA HUNTER VALLEY 430 WINE COUNTRY DR, LOVEDALE

T 02 4991 0000 E reservations.hunter@ihg.com crowneplazahuntervalley.com.au

ELYSIA WELLNESS RETREAT 165 THOMPSONS RD, POKOLBIN

T 02 4993 8500 E reservations@elysiaretreat.com.au elysiaretreat.com.au

Surrounded by picturesque vineyards and golf course greens, and framed by the rugged Brokenback Range, Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley epitomises the best in award-winning hospitality and deluxe accommodation, including one-, two- and three-bedroom villas and a range of onsite facilities for you to enjoy.

Retreat from the noise and distraction of your daily life and join us in the wide-open spaces of the Hunter Valley where you’ll find the key to your wellbeing at one of the best wellness retreats in Australia.

ESTATE TUSCANY

GRAND MERCURE THE VINTAGE

28 MISTLETOE LN, POKOLBIN

VINTAGE DR, ROTHBURY

HARRIGAN’S HUNTER VALLEY ACCOMMODATION

T 02 4998 7288 E reservations@estatetuscany.com.au estatetuscany.com.au With breathtaking views of the Brokenback Range and vineyards, the four-star boutique 38 room hotel is becoming a popular destination for weekend escapes and weddings. Featuring the Brokenback Bar for casual dining and 2020 hatted a la carte restaurant The Mill, we welcome you to unwind with a luxurious, yet rustic experience.

HUNTER VALLEY RESORT CNR HERMITAGE RD � MISTLETOE LN, POKOLBIN

T 02 4998 7777 E sales@hunterresort.com.au hunterresort.com.au

All at one place: Restaurant, 4 Pines Beer Hall, Wine Theatre, Cellar Door, Wine & Cooking Schools, Pool, Tennis, Horseriding, Segways, Electric Bikes. Choice of 4 star accommodation. “The Farm” a new experience with farm animals up close. Come by car or try the “Wine Train” from Sydney.

T 02 4998 2222 E reservations@grandmercurethevintage.com.au grandmercurehuntervalley.com.au

2090 BROKE RD, POKOLBIN

Grand Mercure The Vintage offers resort-style living with spacious one- and two-bedroom luxury apartments clustered around a sparkling swimming pool. Facilities within The Vintage precinct include an award-winning restaurant, spa, BBQ area and Greg Norman-designed 18-hole championship golf course.

Located in the heart of Wine Country, Harrigan’s is the perfect location for exploring the region. The accommodation offers studio, one, two and three bedroom apartments with hotel facilities including pool and conference centre, making it a great choice for both leisure and business travellers.

MERCURE RESORT HUNTER VALLEY GARDENS

OAKS CYPRESS LAKES RESORT

2090 BROKE RD, POKOLBIN

T 02 4998 2000 E reservations@mrhvg.com.au mercurehuntervalley.com.au Surrounded by beautifully landscaped gardens and nestled in the heart of Hunter Valley Wine Country, Mercure Resort Hunter Valley Gardens is the perfect location to begin your exploration of our beautiful region. Our 72 rooms are meticulously appointed and open to a private balcony or courtyard.

T 02 4998 4300 E enquiries@harrigans.com.au harriganshuntervalley.com.au

15 THOMPSONS RD, POKOLBIN

T 1300 886 091 E cypresslakes@theoaksgroup.com.au oakshotels.com Your home among the cellar doors, nestled in the heart of the Hunter Valley. Beautiful and spacious one- two- and three-bedroom villas are complemented by the resort’s exceptional and luxurious facilities, on-site restaurants, as well as the award-winning golf course.

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SPICERS GUESTHOUSE

57 EKERTS RD, POKOLBIN T 02 4022 1801

E reception.guesthouse@spicersretreats.com spicersretreats.com/retreats/spicers-guesthouse Perfectly positioned to explore the traditional cellar doors and vineyards of the Hunter, Spicers Guesthouse is the quintessential relaxed luxury escape. This reborn Hunter Valley institution has 45 rooms, 4 bedroom cottage, several event spaces and new modern Italian restaurant, Éremo Restaurant.

THE CARRIAGES BOUTIQUE HOTEL AND VINEYARD 112 HALLS RD, POKOLBIN

M 0400 974 367 E stay@thecarriages.com.au thecarriages.com.au Beautiful boutique Guesthouse and Cottage located on an award-winning vineyard. Unwind in the peaceful garden setting with tennis court and pool. Enjoy a continental breakfast delivered to your door. In winter curl up to a wood fire. Stroll to nearby famous wineries, restaurants, distilleries and markets.

SPICERS VINEYARDS ESTATE 555 HERMITAGE RD, POKOLBIN

T 02 6574 7229 E reception.vineyards@spicersretreats.com spicersvineyardsestate.com

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336 OAKEY CREEK RD, POKOLBIN

T 02 4998 7680 E reservations.kirktonpark@ihg.com huntervalley.vocohotels.com

A luxuriously appointed estate set amongst rolling vineyards and native bush land, featuring just 12 guest suites and a private four bedroom house, day spa, pool and Restaurant Botanica. The intimate and private nature of the retreat provides an unforgettable taste of Hunter Valley hospitality.

A mix of modernity and manor-estate, accommodation with a hum of glamour and style in the heart of the Hunter at voco™ Kirkton Park Hunter Valley. Settle into comfy rooms with sweeping countryside or manicured garden views. Enjoy paddock to plate dining in Locavore restaurant.

ADINA VINEYARD & OLIVE GROVE

ALLAWAH ESTATE HUNTER VALLEY STAYS

492 LOVEDALE RD, LOVEDALE

T 02 4930 7473 E reservations@adinavineyard.com.au adinavineyard.com.au All bedrooms have ensuites! The three self-contained lodges, each with three bedrooms, are freshly refurbished and separately located overlooking the vines. Hot? Cool off in the pool. Cold? Relax by the gas-log fire. Guests receive 10% off cellar door products. ‘Accessible Accommodation’ and family-friendly.

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VOCO KIRKTON PARK HUNTER VALLEY

724 LOVEDALE RD, LOVEDALE

M 0477 010 010 E stays@huntervalleystays.com.au huntervalleystays.com.au Located on 40 acres in the heart of Lovedale, Allawah Estate is a spectacular, self-contained, 11 bedroom, 7 bathroom house and guest wing accommodating 22 guests. You’ll love the views, open plan, cathedral ceilings, designer interiors, expansive entertaining areas, huge games room and sparkling pool.


ACCOMMODATION SELF-CONTAINED

ARENRIDGE HUNTER VALLEY STAYS

BILLABONG MOON HUNTER VALLEY STAYS

BINBILLA VINEYARD ESTATE HUNTER VALLEY STAYS

40 RODD ST, BROKE

393 HERMITAGE RD, POKOLBIN

1297C BROKE RD, BROKE

Experience this private, 27-acre estate with spectacular vineyard and mountain views in Broke. Accommodating 12 guests within 6 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, Arenridge is designed to host groups in style. Rest or celebrate here and enjoy the wide-open spaces, ducted air-conditioning, fireplace, swimming pool and firepit.

Billabong Moon is a luxurious retreat located among the Hunter Valley’s finest wineries and restaurants. Sprawled across 20 acres of vibrant greens are six stylish, contemporary self-contained cottages with amenities including a swimming pool, forest walk and putting green. It’s the perfect place to stay and relax.

Binbilla is a private, 100 acre vineyard estate of grand proportions. This beautifully appointed estate provides luxury accommodation for up to 10 guests. Featuring 5 bedrooms, an expansive lake with jetty, large swimming pool, billiard room, wood fire, huge entertaining and bbq deck, A/C and WiFi.

BLACK CREEK PADDOCK HUNTER VALLEY STAYS

BLUEBUSH ESTATE

BRAYDON HOUSE HUNTER VALLEY STAYS

M 0477 010 010 E stays@huntervalleystays.com.au huntervalleystays.com.au

160 GREEN LN, LOVEDALE 2325

M 0477 010 010 E stays@huntervalleystays.com.au huntervalleystays.com.au Black Creek Paddock is a 107 acre, privately positioned farmhouse in the heart of Lovedale. This spacious 4 bedroom, 4.5 bathroom, self-contained accommodation is for 8 guests. Close to wineries, restaurants, golf courses, ballooning, concert and wedding venues, Black Creek Paddock is a must stay.

CASA LA VINA ��� MCDONALDS RD, POKOLBIN

M 0406 770 294 E stay@casalavina.com.au casalavina.com.au Luxury, unique private villas for that intimate special occasion. An adults’ escape in the heart of the Hunter Valley. Three Santa Fe-inspired adobe villas boast exposed log timber ceilings, gas log fireplaces, air-conditioning, plush king-sized beds, private outdoor jacuzzis in a courtyard and covered parking. AAA ★★★★ rating.

M 0477 010 010 E stays@huntervalleystays.com.au huntervalleystays.com.au

196 WILDERNESS RD, LOVEDALE

T 02 4930 7177 bluebushestate.com.au

Our guests have the choice between 5 self-contained houses located on 10 picturesque acres or opportunity to book the entire Estate for up to 42 guests – perfect for any celebration, conference or wedding. Our Estate facilities include outdoor pool and tennis court.

M 0477 010 010 E stays@huntervalleystays.com.au huntervalleystays.com.au

261 STANDEN DR, LOWER BELFORD

M 0477 010 010 E stays@huntervalleystays.com.au huntervalleystays.com.au Braydon House has the “wow” factor. Contemporary and industrial in style, this 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom self-contained accommodation with games barn is perfect for 10 guests. Located in Lower Belford, 15 minutes drive to the Hunter Valley Gardens, top wineries, restaurants, wedding and concert venues.

CASUARINA ESTATE HUNTER VALLEY STAYS 1023 HERMITAGE RD, POKOLBIN

M 0477 010 010 E stays@huntervalleystays.com.au huntervalleystays.com.au Located in the heart of the Hunter Valley Wine Country, Casuarina Estate is an iconic and beautiful property featuring three vineyard cottages and nine uniquely styled, themed suites. The estate also has a guest pool, lounge, outdoor chess set and BBQ area to enjoy.

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CEDAR CREEK COTTAGES 1840 WOLLOMBI RD, CEDAR CREEK

T 02 4998 1576 stonehurst.com.au

Escape to your private, self-contained vineyard cottage in the beautiful Wollombi Valley, with spa bath, wood fire, breakfast hamper and late checkout. Relax on your verandah with a glass of Stonehurst wine, overlooking the mountains, farmland and vineyards of our 5th generation, 550-acre estate.

GABRIEL’S PADDOCKS HUNTER VALLEY STAYS

DEGEN ESTATE HUNTER VALLEY STAYS

DOLINA HUNTER VALLEY STAYS

349 DEASYS RD, POKOLBIN

44 TALGA RD, ROTHBURY

Degen Estate is a luxurious, self-contained, 9 bedroom, 6.5 bathroom house and two cottages set on a 54 acre vineyard. Designed for large group stays up to 20, guests will enjoy the location, 360° views, awardwinning swimming pool, large entertaining areas and cellar door.

Dolina, meaning “Valley” is a 5 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom, open plan house and barn located opposite Wandin Valley in Lovedale. Accommodating 14 guests and bursting with features, you’ll love the interiors, swimming pool, fireplace and billiard table. Perfect for families, friends or wedding guests.

GLEN EDEN COTTAGES

GREENACRES AT POKOLBIN HUNTER VALLEY STAYS

M 0477 010 010 E stays@huntervalleystays.com.au huntervalleystays.com.au

587 WOLLOMBI RD, BROKE

M 0477 010 010 E stays@huntervalleystays.com.au huntervalleystays.com.au

M 0421 052 769 E glenedencottageshuntervalley@gmail.com glenedencottages.com

Gabriel’s Paddocks is a popular vineyard and self-contained accommodation for groups of family and friends. Roomy and rustic, this 7 bedroom, 4.5 bathroom house is ideal for up to 16 guests who’ll enjoy the mountain views, pool terrace, billiard table, fireplace and onsite cellar door.

Located on 25 picturesque acres and surrounded by local vineyards, Glen Eden Cottages offers a variety of accommodation from log cabins, to modern shed homes, and traditional settler cottages. Each cottage is fully self-contained and has access to an inground swimming pool.

GREYSTONE ESTATE

HILLBROOK ESTATE HUNTER VALLEY STAYS

463 DEASYS RD, ROTHBURY

617 HERMITAGE RD, POKOLBIN

M 0477 010 010 E info@greystoneestate.net.au greystoneestate.net.au The only one of its kind in the Hunter Valley, this incredible property is situated on 10 private acres and sleeps up to 32 guests onsite within its 15 bedrooms and 20 bathrooms. The brand new function centre opening in August 2021 will ensure this is the perfect property for your wedding or next function.

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M 0477 010 010 E stays@huntervalleystays.com.au huntervalleystays.com.au

864 OLD NORTH RD, ROTHBURY

M 0477 010 010 E stays@huntervalleystays.com.au huntervalleystays.com.au Set on 30 manicured acres, Greenacres is a spacious, self-contained, pet-friendly accommodation featuring 8 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, a pool, fireplaces and tennis court. Perfectly catering to large groups of up to 20 guests and located close to restaurants, wineries, golf courses, concert and wedding venues.

209 STANHOPE RD, ELDERSLIE

M 0477 010 010 E stays@huntervalleystays.com.au huntervalleystays.com.au Experience lux group accommodation for up to 17 guests at this spectacular 7 bedroom property. Hillbrook Estate welcomes pets and boasts a huge games barn, stunning pool, fireplace and undercover alfresco dining area, all within a short drive to the vineyards and restaurants of Wine Country.

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ACCOMMODATION SELF-CONTAINED

HUNTER VALLEY STAYS 1039 MCDONALDS RD, POKOLBIN

M 0477 010 010 E stays@huntervalleystays.com.au huntervalleystays.com.au Unlock the doors to Hunter Valley Stays’ collection of must-stay self-contained properties. We host couples, large groups of family and friends, corporate retreats, celebrations and wedding guests, with properties for those who wish to spend a little or indulge a lot. Book direct for guaranteed best rates.

JINDALEE ESTATE & COTTAGES HUNTER VALLEY STAYS 140 MISTLETOE LN, POKOLBIN

M 0477 010 010 E stays@huntervalleystays.com.au huntervalleystays.com.au Architecturally and environmentally designed to be 100% off-grid, Jindalee Estate is located in the heart of Wine Country. It is the perfect place to stay for family, friends or wedding guests with groups of 8–12 people who want to enjoy a spectacular escape in the Hunter Valley.

LILIES LUXURY RETREATS 60 MAJORS LN, LOVEDALE

T 02 8840 2852 E stay@lilies.com.au lilies.com.au Recently voted in the Top 3 most Romantic places to stay in the Hunter Valley, Lilies Luxury Retreats offer a truly unique and romantic escape for couples from everyday big city life. Stunning, modern, sophisticated and very stylish. Just perfect for that Special Occasion.

LOVEDALE COTTAGES

MARLU STATION

MISTY GLEN COTTAGE

�� BRICKMANS LN, LOVEDALE

129 WOLLOMBI RD, BROKE

293 DEASYS RD, POKOLBIN

Private one-, two- or three-bedroom self-contained, log fire and spa cottages, walking distance from wineries and restaurants. Free tennis, WiFi, mini-golf, heated indoor pool and golf course. Perfect romantic escape for two or can cater for up to 34 guests.

Super tranquil 4 bedroom and 3 bathroom home, set on 112 acres, just outside of Broke. 2 living areas, fireplace and pit, outdoor games. Beautifully appointed, all mod cons and next to Winmark Wines, close to all Broke Forwich Wine Trail destinations.

Enjoy a taste of the Good Life in the Hunter Valley at Misty Glen Cottage! The three bedroom selfcontained cottage, adjacent to the vineyard, boasts a secluded private garden, pet friendly facilities plus plenty of room for family and friends. Genuinely PET-FRIENDLY.

PALMERS LANE ESTATE

PUDDLEDUCK HOUSE HUNTER VALLEY STAYS

ROSEDALE ESTATE HUNTER VALLEY STAYS

8A KERLEW ST, NULKABA

5 GREEN LN, LOVEDALE

Puddleduck House is a charming, self-contained accommodation with 5 acres of farmyard located in Nulkaba. This 5 bedroom, 2 bathroom family and pet friendly house is ideal for 10 guests to enjoy Puddleduck’s space and amenities including pool, fireplace, BBQ area and games room.

Rosedale Estate is an elegant and spacious, 7 bedroom, 6 bathroom self-contained accommodation set on 5 park-like acres in Lovedale. Designed for large groups, Rosedale Estate features beautiful bedrooms, fireplaces, large entertaining areas, a pool, bocce court, kids playset, chickens, rose and vegetable gardens.

M 0409 246 661 E relax@lovedalecottages.com.au lovedalecottages.com.au

212 PALMERS LN, POKOLBIN

T 02 4998 7611 E stay@palmerslaneestate.com.au palmerslaneestate.com.au Our 1-6 bedroom secluded, self-contained lodges are dotted over 50 acres of peaceful countryside and cater for all group sizes. Conveniently located within a short drive of many popular tourist attractions and major concert venues, as well as wineries within walking distance along Palmers Lane.

M 0404 091 821 E info@marlustation.com.au marlustation.com.au

M 0477 010 010 E stays@huntervalleystays.com.au huntervalleystays.com.au

T 02 4998 7781 mistyglen.com.au

M 0477 010 010 E stays@huntervalleystays.com.au huntervalleystays.com.au

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THE BARNSTAY

THE EDGE VILLA

THE GRANGE ON HERMITAGE

2674 PAYNES CROSSING RD, WOLLOMBI

70 MITCHELLS RD, MOUNT VIEW

��� HERMITAGE RD, POKOLBIN

The Barnstay is located at Redwood Park, home to the famous Woodhouse Wollombi. The Barnstay is a renovated former barn which is fully self catered and can sleep up to 16 guests. It has been lovingly renovated incorporating custom made cabinetry and plumbing and comes fully equipped, providing a tranquil and relaxed environment to soak up the moments. A large deck with integrated BBQ provides the perfect space to relax.

The Edge is a truly unique and private romantic escape designed purely for couples. A luxurious tri-level modern spa villa with fireplace located on 6 secluded acres with creek frontage in a peaceful mountain valley. Moments from Bistro Molines and Mount View’s boutique vineyards.

Quality affordable country accommodation on a 28-acre property, with a family-run vineyard. Offering guestrooms and two-bedroom cottages with complimentary breakfast hamper, ensuites, equipped kitchens, disability facilities, king- and queen-sized beds, spa, A/C, log fire and WiFi. Close to wineries, restaurants and other attractions.

THE VINTRY

TINONEE VINEYARD ESTATE

780 DE BEYERS RD, POKOLBIN

1273 MILBRODALE RD, BROKE

TUCKERS LANE BOUTIQUE ACCOMMODATION

Unique location in the heart of Pokolbin. With an outstanding level of quality, it is a private, self-contained country home for 2, 4 or up to 8 people. Secluded, yet minutes away from the best wineries, restaurants and concert venues. Boasting a fully equipped gourmet kitchen, 1 king bedroom with spa and 3 queen bedrooms, each with own bathroom and terrace.

Celebrate your next occasion with a difference at Tinonee Vineyard Estate as you stay among the vines of the Hunter Valley. Stunning vineyard accommodation set on a 50 acre parcel of land, the two homes of Tinonee Vineyard Estate can accommodate from 2 to 18 guests.

Adults only – 5 Architecturally designed container cabins on 40 acres of private land. All cabins have a private outdoor spa, BBQ and outdoor setting. Owner operated and proud to collaborate with only local businesses. Group functions welcome with use of the private entertainment deck.

VICO MONTI ESTATE HUNTER VALLEY STAYS

VINEYARD HILL RESORT

WANDIN ESTATE

37 RICHARDSON RD, LOVEDALE

12 WILDERNESS RD, LOVEDALE

Vineyard Hill centrally located at Lovedale in the heart of Hunter Valley. Our affordable accommodation is self-contained and suitable for families or couples. Out FunTo Kitchen can offer authentic Chinese food matching with Hunter Valley local wines and Chinese Yellow wine for people from 8 to 100.

Stay and relax in our private unique villas, all self-contained with fireplaces for cool nights. Villas are nestled throughout the property overlooking vineyards and many with amazing views. Wandin Kitchen and Cellar Door are a short stroll to most villas. Suitable for couples and groups.

M 0413 003 656

T 02 4998 6825 E stay@thevintry.com.au vintry.com.au

634 HERMITAGE RD, POKOLBIN

M 0477 010 010 E stays@huntervalleystays.com.au huntervalleystays.com.au Vico Monti is a beautiful 5 bedroom, 5 bathroom self-contained house set on a 25 acre hillside vineyard. Perfect for group accommodation, wedding guests and large families who will all enjoy the games room, bocce court, plunge pool, fireplaces, alfresco dining and stone pizza oven.

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M 0414 533 070 E escape@theedgevilla.com.au theedgevilla.com.au

M 0488 127 321 E info@tinoneevineyardestate.com.au tinoneevineyardestate.com.au

T 02 4990 4166 E relax@vineyardhill.com.au vineyardhill.com.au

T 02 4998 7388 E stay@thegrangeonhermitage.com.au thegrangeonhermitage.com.au

126 TUCKERS LN, NORTH ROTHBURY

M 0423 297 127

T 02 4930 9888 E stay@wandin.com.au wandin.com.au


ACCOMMODATION SELF CONTAINED • MOTELS • CARAVAN PARK

WHITEVALE ESTATE

WILDERNESS GROVE ESTATE

19 BRICKMANS LN, LOVEDALE

77 WILDERNESS RD, LOVEDALE

Whitevale Estate is situated in the heart of Lovedale and sleeps up to 18 guests in its luxurious 7 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms. Only moments from award-winning restaurants and wineries, we promise you’ll find every reason to return.

Wilderness Grove comprises two beautiful and unique accommodation experiences on a sprawling 25 acre estate. The Lodge is a luxurious Hamptons Style House catering for up to 9 people. The Cottage caters for up to seven people with spectacular views to the Brokenback Ranges.

WINMARK WINES ACCOMMODATION

WIRRAL GRANGE COTTAGE

CESSNOCK MOTEL

��� LOMAS LN, NULKABA

13 ALLANDALE RD, CESSNOCK

This delightful three-bedroom cottage is set in the centre of a working vineyard and farm in the heart of Hunter Valley Wine Country, and features a fully equipped kitchen, log fire, A/C, pool and BBQ. Breakfast provisions and complimentary bottle of wine included. Pets welcome.

Cessnock Motel offers affordable comfort, cleanliness and style, set in the southern gateway to Hunter Valley Wine Country. Conveniently located, and makes for the ideal overnight stopover or base from which to explore the region. Welcome to the Cessnock Motel where stylish and well-appointed rooms await you.

M 0477 010 010 E info@whitevaleestate.com.au whitevaleestate.com.au

229 WOLLOMBI RD, BROKE

M 0429 265 268 E info@winmarkwines.com.au winmarkwines.com.au Spanning 130 breathtaking acres, Winmark is a destination connecting guests with wine, sculpture, art and nature. Each guesthouse showcases their unique character, and all make the most of the breathtaking mountain and vineyard views. Winmark offers four distinctive retreats, from tiny hideaway to luxury estate.

WINE COUNTRY MOTOR INN � DARWIN ST, CESSNOCK

T 02 4993 2999 E stay@winecountrymotorinn.com.au winecountrymotorinn.com.au Located in the centre of the Cessnock CBD, Wine Country Motor Inn is only 10 minutes’ drive from Hunter Valley Gardens and all of the other major attractions. It has 50 rooms on two floors offering a range of room types in a 100 per cent non-smoking environment, with free WiFi and parking.

M 0410 045 300 wildernessgroveestate.com.au

T 02 4991 2874 E carol@lioncrest.com.au wirralgrange.com.au

WINDSORS EDGE ESTATE HUNTER VALLEY STAYS 1039 MCDONALDS RD, POKOLBIN

M 0477 010 010 E stays@huntervalleystays.com.au huntervalleystays.com.au Windsors Edge will accommodate up to 39 guests across its Estate, with the 5 bedroom ‘The Residence’ with tennis court and pool, 4 Bedroom ‘The Homestead’ and the 2 bedroom Pokolbin & Rothbury Cottages. Book the whole Estate, The Residence & Homestead or the cottages individually.

T 02 4990 2699 E cess.mot@bigpond.net.au cessnockmotel.com.au

WINE COUNTRY TOURIST PARK 3 O’CONNORS RD, NULKABA

T 02 4990 5819 E reservations@winecountrytouristpark.com.au winecountrytouristpark.com.au The closest caravan park to the vineyards, this multiple award winning caravan park offers a variety of caravan, camping and cabin accommodation options. Enjoy the swimming pool, camp kitchen, communal campfire and wood-fired pizza oven or head across the road to the pub.

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edding with a hearty dose of the good life? The Hunter Valley is the stuff dreams are made of with clear skies, starry nights, breathtaking views of rolling vineyards and countryside, and the country’s most spectacular winery wedding settings. Choose your wedding whim. A vineyard, a quaint country chapel or a romantic garden setting full of flowers. Perhaps a sandstone church or the structure and poise of a formal garden is more your thing. Say I do in a wine barrel hall, in front of a medieval fireplace or on a simple hillside, soaking up the view. The day is yours and whatever you choose, the Hunter Valley provides the perfect stage to tell your special story. And don’t expect a bossy wedding planner with a rule book, we work with you (and your support team – wherever they are located) to design themes and experiences that enhance your vision, from the setting right down to

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the little, but important details that make this wedding distinctively you. The Hunter Valley may be one of the most sought after spots for weddings – but that doesn’t mean we are out of reach – you’ll get great value over a range of budgets. So celebrate in unrivalled style with a wedding that is shared and talked about for years to come. Our location, our flexibility and our homage to the good life draws so many brides and grooms to choose a Hunter Valley wedding story. Make it your story too.

T +61 2 49 900 900 E info@hvwta.com.au winecountry.com.au/weddings


Weddings VENUES AND SERVICES FOR YOUR SPECIAL DAY

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409 Palmers Ln, Pokolbin

02 4998 4604

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Briar Ridge Vineyard

593 Mount View Rd, Mount View

02 4990 3670

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Château Élan at The Vintage

Vintage Dr, Pokolbin

02 4998 2500

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Dalwood Estate

700 Dalwood Rd, Dalwood

02 4998 7666

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Estate Tuscany

Cnr Hermitage Rd & Mistletoe Ln, Pokolbin

02 4998 7288

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Hunter Events NSW

Shop 12, 119 Lawes St, East Maitland

0400 969 588

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Hunter Valley Classic Carriages

671 Broke Rd, Pokolbin

0456 193 097

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370 Lake Rd, Elrington

0418 417 301

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119 McDonald's Rd, Pokolbin

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Hunter's Dream

149 Deasys Rd, Pokolbin

02 4998 6509

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1693 Broke Rd, Pokolbin

02 4998 7499

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Lovedale Wedding Chapel & Reception

842 Lovedale Rd, Lovedale

0447 923 888

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Margan Wines & Restaurant

1238 Milbrodale Rd, Broke

02 6579 1317

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Peppers Creek Barrel Room & Chapel

1946 Broke Rd, Pokolbin

02 4998 7780

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Photography On Hermitage

Hunter Valley – Newcastle

0413 805 222

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RidgeView Weddings

273 Sweetwater Rd, Pokolbin

02 6574 7332

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Saint Michael's Church

2887 Wollombi Rd, Wollombi

0432 124 063

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Stonehurst Cedar Creek

1840 Wollombi Rd, Cedar Creek

02 4998 1576

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The Event Master

1/79 Barton St, Kurri Kurri

0447 079 975

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The Farm Hunter Valley Resort

Cnr Hermitage Rd & Mistletoe Ln, Pokolbin

02 4998 7777

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The Woodhouse Wollombi

2674 Paynes Crossing Rd, Wollombi

0413 003 656

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Wandin Estate

12 Wilderness Rd, Lovedale

02 4930 9888

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BEN EAN 119 MCDONALDS RD, POKOLBIN

BIMBADGEN PALMERS LANE

BRIAR RIDGE VINEYARD

409 PALMERS LN, POKOLBIN

593 MOUNT VIEW RD, MOUNT VIEW

A venue like no other in the Hunter Valley. Steeped in history with rustic elegance and the versatility to cater for every occasion. Our Wedding team are available 7 days a week for viewings.

The perfect vineyard venue with a touch of rustic charm. Offering a backdrop of vineyard, lake and panoramic views of the mountain ranges, with high ceilings and stunning exposed beams indoors allowing you to transform Palmers Lane for your dream wedding or event.

When we discovered our little piece of the Hunter Valley here in Mount View, we knew it was special in more ways than one. The combination of mountain views, lush vineyards and tranquil gardens make Briar Ridge one of the most picturesque and romantic winery settings in the Hunter Valley.

CHÂTEAU ÉLAN AT THE VINTAGE

T 02 4993 3700 E weddings@benean.com.au benean.com.au

T 02 4998 4604 E functions@bimbadgen.com.au bimbadgen.com.au

T 02 4990 3670 E weddings@briarridge.com.au briarridge.com.au/functions

DALWOOD ESTATE

ESTATE TUSCANY

VINTAGE DR, POKOLBIN

700 DALWOOD RD, DALWOOD

CNR HERMITAGE RD & MISTLETOE LN, POKOLBIN

When you celebrate your wedding, you’re saying two of the most important words of your life: ‘I do’. But at Château Élan, you’re also saying something important to your friends and family – you’re saying ‘come with us to enjoy, celebrate and share’.

Established on the beautiful Hunter River in 1828, Dalwood Estate is regarded as the birthplace of Hunter Valley wine. An all-in-one Estate, host your wedding on the picturesque property, with stunning vineyard framed grounds all to yourselves. It’s the perfect place to say “I DO”.

Create your dream! Offering the complete package of accommodation, award-winning restaurants, breathtaking views of vineyards and the Brokenback Mountain Range, our dedicated team of professionals will make your dream a reality. With multiple ceremony and reception locations onsite, we can cater for intimate affairs or large events.

HUNTER’S DREAM

HUNTER EVENTS NSW

149 DEASYS RD, POKOLBIN

SHOP 12, 119 LAWES ST, EAST MAITLAND

HUNTER VALLEY CLASSIC CARRIAGES

Let our experienced team help make your wedding the dream event it is really supposed to be. With over 180 acres of beautiful estate available, styling, catering and management are all within reach, so relax and start dreaming. For more details visit huntersdream.com.au/cellar.

Hunter Events is dedicated to creating memorable events, tailored to our clients’ personality, vision and budget. A stylish event begins long before the guests arrive. It begins with masterful planning and elegant designs. With an abundance of passion and experience, Hunter Events love crafting unforgettable experiences.

T 02 4998 2500 E weddings@thevintage.com.au chateauelan.com.au

T 02 4998 6509 huntersdream.com.au/cellar

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T 02 4998 7666 E wines@dalwoodestate.com.au dalwoodestate.com.au

M 0400 969 588 huntereventsnsw.com.au

T 02 4998 7288 E events@estatetuscany.com.au estatetuscany.com.au

671 BROKE RD, POKOLBIN M 0456 193 097 huntervalleyclassiccarriages.com.au The Hunter Valley’s foremost provider of elite Wedding Carriages. With a fleet of several Classic Wedding Carriages for the Bridal Party and additional Carriages available for Guest transport. Experience the style, elegance, and grace of arriving in the charm of the regal Victorian era. Attendance by appointment only. Mon–Fri 9am– 5pm


WEDDINGS

LEOGATE ESTATE WEDDINGS 1693 BROKE RD, POKOLBIN

T 02 4998 7499 E enquiries@leogate.com.au leogate.com.au Create everlasting memories at our outstanding wedding and event venue, located in the picturesque Hunter Valley and complimented by the stunning backdrop of the Brokenback Ranges. Our focus on exquisite food, award-winning wines and exceptional service makes us one of the leading venues in the region. Inspections by appointment

PEPPERS CREEK BARREL ROOM & CHAPEL

LOVEDALE WEDDING CHAPEL & RECEPTION

MARGAN WINES & RESTAURANT

842 LOVEDALE RD, LOVEDALE

T 02 6579 1317 E events@margan.com.au margan.com.au

M 0447 923 888 E lovedaleweddings@gmail.com lovedaleweddingchapel.com.au Lovedale Wedding Chapel & Reception is situated on a private estate offering an all-in-one wedding venue with the chapel, which seats 108 guests, the reception centre seating up to 120 guests, and cottage accommodation set within a parkland setting with spectacular views. Inspections welcome by appointment.

1238 MILBRODALE RD, BROKE

Margan offers a unique destination creating beautiful, bespoke weddings that are stylish, relaxed affairs for those who appreciate outstanding food, great wine and friendly, intuitive service. Multi awarded including One Chef’s Hat National Good Food Guide and rated a 5-star winery by James Halliday.

SAINT MICHAEL’S CHURCH

STONEHURST CEDAR CREEK

2887 WOLLOMBI RD, WOLLOMBI

1840 WOLLOMBI RD, CEDAR CREEK

Peppers Creek is the ideal location for your upcoming wedding, with our beautiful chapel for your ceremony, followed by the reception in the rustic Barrel Room. If rustic ambiance is what your heart desires, then you simply cannot go past Peppers Creek.

Saint Michael’s welcomes marriages of all Denominations and Civil Ceremonies while remaining a Catholic Church. The picturesque village of Wollombi is within easy driving distance of a complete range of accommodation and reception venues throughout the Wollombi Valley and Hunter Valley Wine Country. This lovely and intimate church enhances all celebrations held there, especially weddings.

A private estate that is exclusively yours, be inspired with complete flexibility for your perfect day. Celebrate your ceremony and reception in the poplar grove, vineyards, deer paddocks, creek banks or industrial wine cellar with 22-foot-high ceilings. 550 unforgettable private acres with country cottages onsite.

THE WOODHOUSE WOLLOMBI

WANDIN ESTATE

1946 BROKE RD, POKOLBIN

E 02 4998 7780 F mywedding@winecountrycatering.com.au winecountryweddings.net.au

M 0432 124 063 saintmichaels.com.au

2674 PAYNES CROSSING RD, WOLLOMBI

12 WILDERNESS RD, LOVEDALE

The Woodhouse Wollombi is one of the most talked about and finest wedding venues in the Hunter Valley. The striking building is set on 100 acres of manicured grounds and offers the complete package including ceremony, post ceremony, reception and accommodation. With your own dedicated onsite wedding coordinator we aim to take the stress out of the whole process and help create ‘your day, your way’.

Wed in style in the gorgeous Cricketers Pavilion surrounded by the estate vineyard, where a range of beautiful ceremony sites are yours to choose from. Wandin Kitchen provide a wide range of wine and dining choices, accompanied by our first-class wedding planning team.

T 0413 003 656

T 02 4998 1576 E weddings@stonehurst.com.au stonehurst.com.au

T 02 4930 9888 E weddings@wandin.com.au wandin.com.au

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Services ESSENTIALS TO COVER ALL YOUR NEEDS NAME

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Airport – Newcastle

1 Williamtown Dr, Williamtown

02 4928 9800

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Council – Cessnock

62-78 Vincent St, Cessnock

02 4993 4300

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Council – Singleton

Cnr Queen St & Civic Ave, Singleton

02 6578 7290

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EMERGENCY – Ambulance, Fire & Police EMERGENCY – Cessnock Police Station

Cumberland St, Cessnock

02 4991 0199

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HOSPITAL – Cessnock

View St, Cessnock

02 4991 0555

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HOSPITAL – Singleton

Dangar Rd, Singleton

02 6571 9222

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Hunter Valley Events

Hunter Valley

02 4933 5400

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Jurds Real Estate

10 Allandale Rd, Cessnock

02 4991 4000

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0432 652 007

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Pat McMahon Music PHARMACY – Pokolbin Village Pharmacy

Shop 13, Hunter Valley Gardens Village, 2090 Broke Rd, Pokolbin

02 4998 6677

Map 1 J5

Pokolbin Catering Co.

426 McDonalds Rd, Pokolbin

0423 080 149

Map 1 J6

Rover Coaches

231-233 Vincent St, Cessnock

02 4990 1699

Map 3 E3

Saywells Chartered Accountants

49 Cumberland St, Cessnock

02 4990 9766

Map 1 P12

Sneddon & Co Graphic Design

Level 2, 384 Hunter St, Newcastle

0408 681 552

Map 1 P17

TAXI – Wine Country Taxis

52 Cumberland St, Cessnock

02 4990 1111

Map 1 P12

TAXI – Singleton Taxico

15 Mary St, Singleton

02 6572 1133

Map 1 B0

Visitor Information – Hunter Valley

455 Wine Country Dr, Pokolbin

02 4993 6700

Map 1 K10

Visitor Information – Kurri Kurri

199 Lang St, Kurri Kurri

02 4936 1909

Map 3 C9

Visitor Information – Maitland

Cnr New England Hwy & High St, Maitland

02 4931 2800

Map 1 B7

Visitor Information – Newcastle

430 Hunter St, Old Civic Railway Station, Newcastle

02 4974 2109

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Visitor Information – Singleton

Townhead Park, New England Hwy, Singleton

1800 449 888

Map 2 E9

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PAT MCMAHON MUSIC M 0432 652 007 E patrickkmcmahonmusic@gmail.com

patmcmahonmusic.com

Pat McMahon is a popular solo musician singing the hits of the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s, 80’s, along with his original music. Recently supporting leading artists such as Glenn Shorrock, Elton John and Cold Chisel. Pat also leads a four-piece band “Fahrenheit”, playing classic covers at various wedding and functions.

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Let time stand still. Enjoy an escape to our slice of paradise at the end of Sweetwater Road. Taste our award winning wines in the cellar door, savour a meal in our restaurant, or relax in one of our luxury cottages. Our Passion. Your Reward. -The Scott Family

Wines - Restaurant - Cottages - Weddings - Functions @RidgeView.Hunter

RidgeView Restaurant

www.ridgeview.com.au (02) 6574 7332 273 Sweetwater Rd, Pokolbin 2320 Restaurant: dine@ridgeview.com.au Cottages: sleep@ridgeview.com.au


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