Chris's Guidebook
Food Scene
Brilliant pub with local beer on tap and a great restaurant with reasonably priced meals.
24 locals recommend
Potters Hotel Brewery Resort
Wine Country DriveBrilliant pub with local beer on tap and a great restaurant with reasonably priced meals.
Cafe Enzo
Ekerts RoadLovely place for breakfast before exploring the Hunter Valley
Romantic place to have a special occasion dinner with private dining room options.
19 locals recommend
Circa 1876 restaurant The Convent Hunter Valley
64 Halls RdRomantic place to have a special occasion dinner with private dining room options.
Sightseeing
Beautifully manicured gardens with a brilliant lights display at Christmas time. Check out the website for special displays throughout the year and fireworks at New Years Eve.
247 locals recommend
Hunter Valley Gardens
2090 Broke RdBeautifully manicured gardens with a brilliant lights display at Christmas time. Check out the website for special displays throughout the year and fireworks at New Years Eve.
Located at Kevin Sobel wines, these markets feature local sellers with beautiful handmade wares.
13 locals recommend
Handmade in the Hunter Markets
5 Halls RdLocated at Kevin Sobel wines, these markets feature local sellers with beautiful handmade wares.
Neighbourhoods
Home to some of Australia's best vineyards, a visit to Pokolbin is essential.
64 locals recommend
Pokolbin
Home to some of Australia's best vineyards, a visit to Pokolbin is essential.
If you're feeling adventurous and want to find some beautiful vineyards beyond Pokolbin, head out to Broke.
12 locals recommend
Broke
If you're feeling adventurous and want to find some beautiful vineyards beyond Pokolbin, head out to Broke.
Less than 10 mins from the property the Mount View vineyards are a must. Scenic drive and beautiful views.
7 locals recommend
Mount View
Less than 10 mins from the property the Mount View vineyards are a must. Scenic drive and beautiful views.
Wollombi is a historical town with a lovely old pub, monthly markets and local businesses.
50 locals recommend
Wollombi
Wollombi is a historical town with a lovely old pub, monthly markets and local businesses.
Visitor Information
Start your trip with a visit to the FABULOUS visitor information centre at Lovedale. They will point you in the right direction and help you book any local experience you wish.
14 locals recommend
Lovedale
Start your trip with a visit to the FABULOUS visitor information centre at Lovedale. They will point you in the right direction and help you book any local experience you wish.
Experiences
Aqua Golf Hunter Valley
2090 Broke RdSo much fun and something a little different.
There is nothing more romantic than a hot air balloon ride in the Hunter Valley. Balloons Aloft will help make a memorable occasion perfect.
30 locals recommend
Balloon Aloft
26 Lodge RdThere is nothing more romantic than a hot air balloon ride in the Hunter Valley. Balloons Aloft will help make a memorable occasion perfect.
Hunter Valley Horses offers horse riding experiences as well as horse and carriage bookings.
13 locals recommend
Hunter Valley Horses
917 Hermitage RdHunter Valley Horses offers horse riding experiences as well as horse and carriage bookings.
Want to explore the vineyards on an electric bike? Look no further!
10 locals recommend
Sutton Estate Electric Bike Hire Hunter Valley
381 Deasys RdWant to explore the vineyards on an electric bike? Look no further!
For the avid golf lover, what a beautiful backdrop to have a putt.
10 locals recommend
Hunter Valley Golf & Country Club
430 Wine Country DrFor the avid golf lover, what a beautiful backdrop to have a putt.
Vineyards and Distilleries
If you're looking for something other than wine, Hunter Distillery produces some great gin, vodka, schnapps and liquers.
21 locals recommend
Hunter Distillery
1686 Broke RdIf you're looking for something other than wine, Hunter Distillery produces some great gin, vodka, schnapps and liquers.
Worthington's vineyard make some beautiful wines. One of our favourites is their Syrrah.
Worthington's Vineyard
108 Mistletoe LaneWorthington's vineyard make some beautiful wines. One of our favourites is their Syrrah.
Petersons Wines
552 Mount View RdTheir pink bubbles really are the best.
This boutique vineyard is well worth the visit. Consider taking a masterclass.
16 locals recommend
Ivanhoe Wines
525 Marrowbone RdThis boutique vineyard is well worth the visit. Consider taking a masterclass.
Harkham Wine
266 De Beyers RdTry the chocolate liqueur and the honey gold wine.
Located close by at Mount View, this vineyard boasts a 5 star rating awarded by Australia's renowned wine critic James Halliday for 3 consecutive years running 2012, 2013 & 2014.
16 locals recommend
Briar Ridge Vineyard
593 Mount View RdLocated close by at Mount View, this vineyard boasts a 5 star rating awarded by Australia's renowned wine critic James Halliday for 3 consecutive years running 2012, 2013 & 2014.
Local Produce
This is my favourite chocolate shop in the Hunter. Coca Nib uses french chocolate and the local chocolatier works her magic to create unique and delicious creations. Be sure to sit in and try a hot chocolate using a chocolate ball.
8 locals recommend
Cocoa Nib
989 Hermitage RdThis is my favourite chocolate shop in the Hunter. Coca Nib uses french chocolate and the local chocolatier works her magic to create unique and delicious creations. Be sure to sit in and try a hot chocolate using a chocolate ball.
Planning on a cheese platter with wine in the afternoon? Be sure to stop by the Hunter Valley Olive Co for an amazing accompaniment.
Hunter Valley Olive Co.
119 McDonalds RdPlanning on a cheese platter with wine in the afternoon? Be sure to stop by the Hunter Valley Olive Co for an amazing accompaniment.
This is the only place to visit for your cheese fix.....and grab some gorgeous gelato to take home for later.
34 locals recommend
Hunter Valley Smelly Cheese Shop
2188 Broke RdThis is the only place to visit for your cheese fix.....and grab some gorgeous gelato to take home for later.
Artisan smokehouse showcasing hand made charcuterie, including smoked meats, fish and cheese, smoked salts, rubs and bbq sauces as well as a large range of hand selected gourmet local, Australian and international produce and local artwork. Smoking classes are also available.
11 locals recommend
Lovedale Smokehouse Cafe and Lovedale Smokehouse Gourmet Pantry
64 Majors LnArtisan smokehouse showcasing hand made charcuterie, including smoked meats, fish and cheese, smoked salts, rubs and bbq sauces as well as a large range of hand selected gourmet local, Australian and international produce and local artwork. Smoking classes are also available.