Touring the vineyards - indulge in the spoils of the Hunter Valley

Less than two hours drive north of Sydney is one of Australia's best-known wine-growing terroirs, the Hunter Valley. Recognised for its rich agricultural land after European settlement, the area became the focus of an emerging wine industry in the 1820s. Now home to more than 150 wineries, the Hunter Valley draws visitors from around Australia and the world.

Hunter Valley Wineries

Filled with bright, clear days in winter, and warm, lazy days in summer, the Hunter Valley is the perfect destination for those who want to get away from it all. Take in the glorious greens and rich reds of the New South Wales countryside, enjoy clear, unpolluted air, and marvel at the Hunter Valley vineyards that stretch as far as the eye can see. Whether you want to take a winery tour, sample the extraordinary local produce, or just kick back and relax, the Hunter Valley provides the perfect setting.

Wines of The Hunter Valley

Hunter Valley wines are unique to the region, thanks to its climate, its soils and the experience of its growers andproducers. Over 180 years young, the Hunter Valley is home to over 150 wineries and cellar doors as well as a myriad of activities and gourmet delights. Famous throughout Australia and the world, Hunter Valley wines have a unique range of flavours that could tempt almost any palate.

Hunter Valley food culture

The Hunter Valley’s pervasive local food culture has given rise to several food schools and wine education centres, a rich calendar of food festivals and weekly growers’ markets at townships throughout the valley.

Getting around the Hunter Valley

With over 150 wineries and cellar doors, plus award-winning restaurants, beautiful produce and gourmet trails, the Hunter Valley is one of Australia's most sophisticated food and wine regions. The most enjoyable way to get around the Hunter Valley is on tour with a local guide who knows where to go for the best shiraz or chardonnay, the freshest produce and the best cheeses.

Hunter Valley Visitor Centre

The accredited Hunter Valley Visitor Centre is located just outside of Cessnock in the heart of the Hunter Valley, Australia. The centre rests at Wine Country Drive Pokolbin, at the same entry to Cessnock Airport, and is your gateway to all information about the Hunter Valley.

The Hunter Valley Visitor Centre can meet your information needs when booking accommodation, tours and experiences, attractions, tickets, services, dining, wineries and cellar doors. Whether just driving through, planning a boys or girls weekend, a romantic getaway, or seeking something special to entertain the family, the Hunter Valley Visitor Centre can assist.

The centre is managed and operated by Cessnock City Council servicing the needs of visitors to the Hunter Valley, pertaining to Cessnock local government area and surrounds.

The centre has an excellent range of local produce, artisan products and Hunter Valley souvenirs available in its gift shop.

For more information

Address: 455 Wine Country Drive, Pokolbin, NSW 2320 Phone: (02) 4993 6700
Opening Times: 9am - 5pm Monday to Saturday, 9am - 4pm Sunday. 9am - 4pm Public Holidays. Closed Christmas Day.
Email: vic@cessnock.nsw.gov.au
Website: www.huntervalleyvisitorcentre.com.au