Hunter Valley Wine
Country
Australia
Hunter
Valley Wine Country is Australia's oldest wine growing region and only a
short 2 hour drive from Sydney or one hour from Newcastle.
With 120 wineries to choose
from, ranging from internationally acclaimed to boutique, family run
operations, there is something to suit every palate. The Hunter Valley is
renowned for its Semillon, which has been described as "Australia's
unique gift to the world". And there is also Hunter Valley Shiraz and
its delightful Chardonnays and Verdelhos as well as a host of other
varieties.
Hunter Valley Wine Country
offers a myriad of culinary experiences. Visitors are sure to encounter a
remarkable food experience at the many restaurants and eateries and to be
tantalised by local produce including beer, cheese, olives, olive oils,
chocolate, sauces, jams and chutneys.
The scenery and surrounds of
Hunter Valley Wine Country make it a perfect venue for outdoor events and
concerts. There are regular concerts throughout the year catering to Jazz,
Blues, opera, classical and pop enthusiasts. Past performs include world
famous figures.
There are a number of
attractions and activities on offer allowing visitors to choose the pace
in which you enjoy the area. Hot air ballooning is always popular, as are
horse and carriage rides and golf. The beautiful Hunter Valley Gardens are
a wonderful sight. Relax in one of the day spas or take a scenic
helicopter or an aerobatic flight.
If a variety of accommodation
choice is what you are looking for then you are at the right place. There
is everything from international resorts, enchanting guesthouses and
B&B's, private self-contained cottages and cabins, motels, quaint
country pubs and well-equipped campsites. Hunter accommodation can cater
for every budget and taste.
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Hunter Valley
Wine Country Tourism
Wine Country Drive
POKOLBIN NSW
2325
AUSTRALIA
PH: 02 4990 0900
FX: 02 4990 0901
www.winecountry.com.au
If you're planning your escape
click
here for further information.
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