WINE TASTING

Pokolbin & Rothbury Wineries

With over 80 wineries in the area, there are so many choices of vineyards to visit and taste the locally produced wines. Click here for a Map of Lower Hunter Valley Wineries. Majority of the wineries are open daily between the hours of 9am/10am to 5pm. Some wineries also conduct winery tour. Click on the link above to see all the wineries in our area including our own cellar door at the Kelman Vineyard.

RESTAURANTS

Amanda's

With magnificent Panoramic views from every table, Amanda’s On The Edge stands on top of a hill offering sweeping views of our family vineyard and surrounding countryside.

Dine alfresco in the warmer months or in winter get cozy by the fire.

Mojo's Restaurant

Meet the chefs Adam and Ros Baldwin, well known from their contributions to the Kurrajong restaurant and The Lovedale Long Lunch. Read their review from the SMH Good Food Guide.

TOURS

Hunter Valley Day Tours

Wine & Cheese tasting tour, Rainforest & Wineries tour available. Free hotel pickups. You may choose the wineries. Group discounts apply.

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HOT AIR BALLOONING

Balloon Aloft Australia

Enjoy a Sunrise Flight over the Hunter Valley; celebrate the experience with a champagne toast and hearty country breakfast.

ART GALLERIES

Blue Roof Gallery

The Blue Roof Gallery, proudly shows the paintings and photographs of local artists Dorothee & Detlef Heibel. Located in the Lovedale region this gallery is a wonderful place to visit in your adventures through the vines.

BIKE HIRE

Hunter Valley Cycling

All new bikes. Mountain bikes, 24 speed front suspension. Tandem Mountain Bike with 24 speed. Delivery to accommodation for full day hire. Group rates available.

GOLF

Cypress Lakes Resort

18 hole champion golf course ranked amongst the top resort courses in Australia. Front nine is tree lined; back nine is a links style. Over 60 huge bunkers and elevated greens.

Hunter Valley Golf & Country Club

This resort tests the experienced and rewards the novice. Set amongst vineyards, this friendly coarse offers stunning views and beautiful wildlife. Corporate group bookings, packages and weekly tournaments.

The Vintage Golf Club

The Vintage Golf Club is currently the closest Greg Norman-designed golf course to Sydney, only two hours drive north of the CBD. The Vintage is open to the public with bookings available 7 days a week. To book your game at this sensational golf course email golf@thevintage.com.au or phone (02) 4998 6789

HORSE RIDING & WHISPERING

Hunter Valley Hill Top Country Horse Riding

Enjoy a horse ride at Hilltop Horse Riding,horse ride duration is of 1-1 1/2 hrs.Why not join the 4WD night wildlife tour and see our native animals feeding.Wildlife Tour - $16.50/adult,$8.00/child canoeing & mountain bikes avail.

Hunter River Retreat Horse Riding

Enjoy a ride through rugged and scenic Rosebrook & Moonabung Ranges, One or two hour rides or book a morning ride followed by a champagne breakfast on banks of Hunter River.

Horse Whispering Lodge

Come relax in our rustic barn setting with the magnificant Watagans as your backdrop, have a cup of coffee and sit back and watch this wonderful demonstation of Parelli Natural Horsemanship. Bookings essential.

SKYDIVING

Newcastle Sport Parachute Club

Tandem skydiving. Accelerated free fall courses to obtain skydiving license. Skydiving $297, Video $77, & Stills $33.

Dining out amongst the Vines. Very informative online directory (magazine) giving details of great places to dine out in the Vineyards.

The Hunter Valley Blackboard Dynamic online flash calendar of events in the Hunter Valley area.

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SYDNEY ACCOMMODATION

Dural Gardens Bed & Breakfast

Dural Gardens, located in north-west Sydney is a beautiful 4 star B&B that Hunter Valley Cooperage recommends.

Surrounded by 5 acres of manicured gardens, it is the perfect getaway in Sydney. Located only 40 minutes from the CBD, you can experience a little of the rural life while still being close to attractions like Koala Park.