Hunter Valley Vineyard
The Hunter Valley Spring is in the air, and the vines are starting to come to life, with Bud Burst the name given when the vine buds start to appear at this time of year. With the weather warming up, now is the perfect time to explore all that is on offer on your doorstep. The Hunter Valley has something to please everyone, so take the time and come and visit. As well as the wonderful wines, the Hunter Valley now supports an olive industry with olive oil and other olive products. You will also find delicious Hunter Cheeses, home made condiments and sauces, chocolate and fudge. If you are looking for something new to do, you may wish to experience a wonderful sunrise from a hot air balloon, horse ride through a vineyard, browse through galleries, antique shops, or see the Valley by horse and carriage, bicycle,
‘the first and last stop on your visit to the hunter’ Wine Country Visitors Centre 455 Wine Country Road, Pokolbin
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limousine or even helicopter. Did you know that the Hunter Valley has various sub regional areas including: Lovedale • Wollombi Valley & Surrounds Pokolbin & Rothbury • Broke Fordwich Greta-Branxton-Luskintyre & Surrounds Cessnock & Districts • The Upper Hunter Region including Singleton
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VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE Hunter Valley Wine Country Visitors Centre, 455 Wine Country Drive, Pokolbin 2320. Ph: 02 4990 0900 Email: info@winecountry.com.au www.winecountry.com.au
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What to See & Do 20 December Jack Newton Celebrity Classic Hunter Valley The Jack' pro-am 36 hole golf tournament combines 50 celebrities ranging from sporting greats, comedians, entertainers, film stars and television personalities with 50 professional golfers. The tournament offers a unique opportunity for amateurs to play with their golfing heroes and celebrities. Whilst the celebrity-heavy tournament prides itself on promoting a fun, relaxed vibe for its participants, there is a real purpose behind it - with all proceeds duly donated to the Jack Newton Junior Golf Foundation and Diabetes. 9 November – 26 January 2013 Hunter Valley Gardens Christmas Lights Spectacular Lights display from 7.30pm. Cost: Adults $20.00 | Children (4-15) $15.00 Children 3 & under enter FREE Family (2 Adults & 2 Children) $60.00 Extra Child Family Pass $5.00. Open every night, a magical event the whole family will enjoy! With exciting new displays of over a million lights plus festive food, beverages, Children's entertainment and Santa! Village Shopping and Cafes open later on selected evenings.
8 December Simple Minds & Devo - A Day on the Green 12 3pm-10pm, Bimbadgen Estate Pokolbin. They defined a generation, are revered by critics and adored by fans. In an epic career spanning 30 years and more than 60 million albums sold, Simple Minds travelled from the streets of Glasgow to become one of the world’s biggest bands with a musical majesty that still inspires awe. www.adayonthegreen.com.au
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