How to get to the Hunter Valley

SELF DRIVE FROM SYDNEY

Drive over Sydney Harbour Bridge and follow the A1 (Pacific Highway) towards Hornsby. Before Hornsby (at Wahroonga) take the M1 (Pacific Motorway) north towards Newcastle and take one of three exits to the Hunter Valley Vineyards.

ROUTE 1: After 120km (1 hour 15 mins), exit the M1 at the Newcastle Interchange and take the M15 (Hunter Expressway) and follow the M15 until you reach the Lovedale Road exit (24km), the Wine Country Drive exit (36km) or the Hermitage Road exit (48km).

ROUTE 2: After 100km (1 hour), exit the M1 at the B82 (Freemans Drive) exit ramp and follow the signs along the B82 to Cessnock/Hunter Valley Vineyards.

ROUTE 3: After 40km (20 minutes), exit the M1 (Pacific Motorway) at the Calga Interchange (Peats Ridge) and follow Tourist Route T33. This route will take you through scenic mountains and into the Hunter Valley at the historic town of Wollombi.

BY TRAIN & BUS

Arrive by train at Maitland, Newcastle or Morisset stations with connecting buses available. For train and bus timetables, call 131 500 or visit transportnsw.info

BY PLANE

Cessnock Airport – by private charter. Newcastle Airport – flights daily from Sydney, Brisbane, Gold Coast and Melbourne. Call 02 4928 9800.

GETTING AROUND

Once you have arrived in Wine Country, getting around is easy. There are a number of tour operators to choose from to show you the Hunter Valley (check our website winecountry.com.au or ask at the Hunter Valley Visitor Centre). Hertz Rent A Car also offers rental cars if you would like to drive yourself.