Welcome to the Hunter Valley Regional Guide, which focuses on how to best discover and enjoy Australia’s oldest wine region, showcasing the leading wines, gourmet food and other unique experiences.
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Don’t get lost… download our official Hunter Valley Wine Country map! Getting from A to B is easy when you have a map, so we’ve developed a number of options, so you always know where you are and can get where you want to go.
No internet connection? No worries, just pick up a printed copy of the official Hunter Valley Wine Country Map at the Hunter Valley Visitor Information Centre on Wine Country Drive or Singleton Visitor Information Centre and start planning your itinerary.
The Hunter Valley Wine Country Map will help you plan your holiday so you can mark out your favourite hot spots & accommodation. Download a copy of the guide below.
There is also plenty of information on how to get here. Why not take the scenic drive to the Hunter Valley? It's only 15 minutes longer!
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There are many different ways to get to the Hunter Valley from Sydney and Regional NSW. Whether you are planning to arrive by car, train, plane or bus, read on to get directions to the area to ensure you have a safe trip.
HUNTER VALLEY REGIONAL GUIDE 2022
Here's to more than a weekend in the Hunter Valley.
Just two hours from Sydney, and only 50min west of Newcastle Airport connecting to Regional NSW, Queensland, Victoria and New Zealand, Australia’s oldest wine region invites you to enjoy the good life in the Hunter Valley.
With more than 150 wineries, award-winning wines, hatted restaurants, vibrant cafes, seasonal paddock to plate produce, brilliant craft breweries, activities aplenty and wonderful places to stay whatever the occasion, indulge in a regional getaway like no other.
HUNTER VALLEY REGIONAL GUIDE 2021
Only two hours from Sydney and well-connected by train and plane, Australia’s premier wine region invites you to enjoy the good life in the Hunter Valley.
Surrounded by stunning natural beauty and undulating vineyard landscapes, more than 150 cellar doors, award-winning restaurants, innovative paddock to plate produce and unique and bespoke experiences, treat yourself to a regional getaway like no other.
HUNTER VALLEY REGIONAL GUIDE 2019-20
When was the last time you took off on a whim? Nestled in rich rolling vineyards and olive groves, the Hunter Valley is not only home to some of the world's best wines, but a playground where innovative winemakers create, vineyard doors are open and lunch rolls into dinner.
Here's to the good life in the Hunter Valley, discover more in our annual regional guide.
HUNTER VALLEY REGIONAL GUIDE 2018-19
Take a deep breath, absorb the rolling vine-filled landscape and you're ready for an adventure of wine, food and fun with your kind of people. As the most sought-after wine region to visit, the Hunter Valley exudes an energy and personality all of its own, and when it comes to a place to celebrate the good life, there's no place close.
Isn't it time you create your own Hunter Valley story? Discover more in our annual regional guide.
ISSUE #10 (MAR - AUG 2018)
In this issue we look at the most temperamental grape variety around - Pinot Noir - and reveal it's spiritual home is the Hunter Valley.
We've compiled a list of cellar door experiences you may not know about and we ask Hunter Valley chef's what their secret weapon is in the kitchen. Discover 10 new attractions in the Hunter Valley and meet a golf pro who loves his dream lifestyle living beside an award-winning golf course.
ISSUE #9 (SEP - MAR 2018)
In issue nine, discover refreshing Verdelho; the perfect summer wine served ice cold for those balmy Hunter Valley days.
Discover 10 gorgeous places to stay with mirage like pools to laze around by. 5 food and wine experiences not to be missed and a peek inside 3 locals lives who are passionate about wine other surprising things too!
ISSUE #8 (MAR - AUG 2017)
In this issue, we reveal that the Hunter Valley is becoming a primo producer of Italian wines and chat to four female winemakers.
You can also discover which classic dishes chefs can’t take off the menu, where to taste olives and where to take the kids. You’ll also find visitor information, business listings and a regional map to help you get around.
ISSUE #7 (SEP 2016 - FEB 2017)
In this issue, we reveal the trophy-winning wines from the 2016 Show, put the spotlight on seven wine varieties that are ideal for summer wining and dining.
Visitors are constantly wowed by the incredible natural beauty of the region so we explore some of the Valley’s outdoor adventures, chat to some master chefs and their up-and-coming apprentices, take a behind-the-scenes look at the art of glassblowing and uncover the diverse attractions of Cessnock.
ISSUE #6 (MAR - AUG 2016)
In this issue we reveal why some people say the 2014 Shiraz is the best for decades and where you can test your culinary skills with our round-up of cooking schools. You can also discover where to enjoy an outdoor concert among the vines and which spa resort has the pamper treatment you’re looking for and uncover the charms of Singleton.
Plus, you’ll find visitor information, business listings and a regional map to help you navigate the region.
ISSUE #5 (SEP 2015 - FEB 2016)
Welcome to the new-look Hunter Valley Magazine. One of the exciting additions is that we will now be running stories from passionate Hunter Valley visitors who are eager to share their recommendations, photos and tips. So if you’re visiting Wine Country for the first or 50th time and you have a blast of enthusiasm for a place or product, let us know! Of course, nobody knows the Hunter Valley as well as the locals, so their stories and experiences will continue to be the main focus of the editorial, with feature stories written by leading wine, food and travel writers.
ISSUE #4 (MAR - AUG 2015)
In this issue, we showcase some of the region’s highlights, including a few exotic red varieties you may be unaware of in the Hunter Valley. We make wining and dining easy with food and wine matching tips and take a behind-the-scenes look at life as a winemaker. Local chefs share their favourite pizza recipes, we reveal where to get an ice-cold craft brew and some romantic places to stay and play.
Plus, you’ll find visitor information and business listings to help you get around one of the top 10 wine regions in the world.
ISSUE #3 (NOV 2014 - MAR 2015)
In this issue, we put the spotlight on some of the smaller, family operated cellar doors, as well as pioneering organic wine producers. You can also discover the winning wines at the Hunter Valley Wine Show; which summer salad recipes are our chefs’ favourites; and some of the Valley’s pet-friendly accommodation options.
Plus, you’ll find visitor information and business listings to help you get around one of the top 10 wine regions in the world.
ISSUE #2 (JUL - OCT 2014)
In this issue, we sing the praises of Hunter Valley Shiraz, which is the perfect partner for a prime piece of Australian beef, so we’ve outlined the main breeds of cattle providing beef in the Hunter Valley and asked chefs for their best beef dishes. You can also discover 10 alternative wine varieties, read about one of the best vintages in the Hunter Valley, and take a behind-the-scenes look at life as an alpaca farmer. We also interview three brides about their Wine Country weddings on and shine the spotlight on the historic village of Wollombi.
ISSUE #1 (FEB - JUN 2014)
Welcome to the first edition of the Hunter Valley Magazine. This new publication focuses on how to best discover and enjoy Australia's most sophisticated wine tourism destination.
The first section features stories by leading wine, food and travel writers followed by regional visitor information, winery tasting notes and product listings.
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