Must-see attractions in Hunter Valley

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A bottle of Brokenwood Graveyard Shiraz amidst the Graveyard Vineyard in the Hunter Valley. The region is renowned for its Shiraz and Semillon wines
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    Brokenwood

    Hunter Valley

    Known for semillon and shiraz, plus the popular 'Cricket Pitch' range, this acclaimed winery has a slick modern visitor centre appropriately decked out in…

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    Tulloch Wines

    Hunter Valley

    The flexibility offered is a particularly appealing aspect of the tastings at this upmarket winery. Pick from around 30 bottles on the free tasting of six…

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    Petersons

    Hunter Valley

    Though this winery has a cellar door on the main road in Pokolbin, it's worth heading up to this location, where the ultra-friendly staff have more time…

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    Lake's Folly

    Hunter Valley

    Try the highly acclaimed cabernet blend and chardonnay, which are both grown, vintaged and bottled on the estate, one of the Hunter's finest wineries…

  • Keith Tulloch Winery

    Hunter Valley

    Keith Tulloch is a fourth-generation winemaker who creates small-batch premium drops. His estate has one of the most inviting tasting settings in the…

  • Wine House

    Hunter Valley

    With a sweet location by a little dam, this winery has a good attitude and showcases numerous varieties of wine from five great little estates, some of…

  • Moorebank Vineyard

    Hunter Valley

    This off-the-beaten-track family-run winery makes a great visit; it's a picturesque spot and the owners are warmly welcoming. As well as the tasty wine,…

  • Audrey Wilkinson Vineyard

    Hunter Valley

    Enjoy the expansive views with a picnic at this hilltop cellar door. It's a sublime setting for one of the valley's oldest vineyards (first planted in…

  • Tamburlaine

    Hunter Valley

    Australia’s largest producer of certified organic wines, Tamburlaine has a busy, attractively rustic cellar door. It does a full range of white varietals,…

  • Hunter Beer Co

    Hunter Valley

    The first of the Hunter's several microbreweries to be established, just on the northern outskirts of Cessnock near the YHA. Join a tour to see how it all…

  • Piggs Peake

    Hunter Valley

    Priding itself on nontraditional winemaking practices, this winery is one to watch, producing limited-edition, unwooded wines that are fresh, upfront,…

  • Margan Wines

    Hunter Valley

    This attractive winery in Broke makes a fine destination for a bit of tasting away from the Pokolbin crush. The $10 fee lets you choose premium wines,…

  • Gundog Estate

    Hunter Valley

    In a little bungalow, Gundog offers a plush tasting area that looks like a posh living room except with wine on the shelves instead of encyclopedias. It's…

  • Glandore Estate

    Hunter Valley

    This sweet spot has a smartly kitted-out tasting area and some under-the-radar but rather tasty whites and reds, including a couple with the unusual white…

  • First Creek Wines

    Hunter Valley

    Very centrally located, this winery produces a range of elegant, well-balanced styles from local chardonnay, semillon and shiraz as well as from varietals…

  • Mt Pleasant

    Hunter Valley

    There's plenty to taste at one of the Hunter's great historic estates, prettily set against a backdrop of hills. Book ahead for the daily 10.30am tour ($5…

  • Tower Estate

    Hunter Valley

    Established by one of Australia’s major wine-industry figures, the late Len Evans, this classy fauxdobe winery is part of a package of sophisticated…

  • Pepper Tree Wines

    Hunter Valley

    This is a typically upmarket Hunter boutique operation in lovely grounds, producing a range of wines from the valley and further afield. On the property…

  • Roche Estate

    Hunter Valley

    This sprawling complex is a favourite with tour buses, which descend upon the Tempus Two cellar door, Japanese/Thai restaurant, bar and cheese shop. The…

  • Macquariedale Organic Wines

    Hunter Valley

    This boutique winemaker is certified organic and produces a range of characterful drops from a variety of grapes. You can taste them at their pleasant…

  • Hunter Valley Gardens

    Hunter Valley

    This sizeable garden, beloved of coach parties to give them a break from the shiraz, is an impressive fairy tale of mazes and floral displays fronted by a…

  • Tyrrell’s Wines

    Hunter Valley

    Check out the Tyrrell's winemakers wall and it reads like a who's who of Australian viticulture. Having pioneered chardonnay growing in the valley,…

  • De Iuliis

    Hunter Valley

    Sourcing grapes from two local vineyards of theirs as well as various providers, this quality producer has a wide range on offer. It's worth paying the…

  • Thomas Wines

    Hunter Valley

    Focusing only on shiraz and semillon, this quality winery has a slick cellar door operation, all stainless steel and artful sales pitches. There are nice…

  • Cockfighter's Ghost

    Hunter Valley

    This is a big player, producing the mid-priced Cockfighter’s Ghost range, which you can taste at its contemporary cellar door. There's also a good…

  • Hunter Distillery

    Hunter Valley

    This warehouse distillery offers a wide range of spirits and liqueurs to taste. Their vodkas are pretty good, as is the Copperwave Gin. Grab a shot of…

  • Bimbadgen

    Hunter Valley

    Large and modern in style, this winery looms like an Andalusian hacienda over this part of the Hunter. There's a variety of wines available for free…

  • Mt Bright Lookout

    Hunter Valley

    Head to this lookout for a pleasant view off the escarpment with the Hunter vineyards arrayed beneath you. It's on the right 1.5km up Mount Bright Rd,…

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