Hunter Valley
Activities
The Hunter Valley has so much to offer so we have selected our favorites but for a full listing you can visit www.winecountry.com.au
Restaurants
- Lillinos at St Clement’s Estate on Talga Road is our local Italian which offers the true flavours of Sardinia and Italy using as much local produce as possible, while also importing the finest ingredients from Italy, like Prosciutto di Parma, mozzarella, parmesan and pizza flour directly from Napoli lillinos.com.au
- The Deck Café at Gartelmann’s wines on Lovedale Road has a great setting overlooking the dam offering cafe favourites with a Hunter Valley fine-dining twist deckcafelovedale.com.au
- Leaves and Fishes located on Lovedale Road, is like an old boatshed looking over a dam. The menu offers a wonderful selection of seafood. https://leavesandfishes.com.au/
- Amanda’s on the edge offers an outstanding combination of International and modern Australian cuisine www.amandas.com.au
- Wandin Valley Restaurant on Talga Road offers food highlighting local produce and seasonal specials wandin.com.au/hunter-valley-restaurant
Wine Tasting
Manzanilla Ridge is located right amongst the boutique Lovedale wineries or a short drive away from the larger Pokolbin wine area. The following are a few of our favorites:
- Gartelmanns Wines on Lovedale Road, look out for the Magpie. gartelmann.com.au/
- Binet Family wine on Lovedale Road is open on weekends or you can taste his range plus the wonderful Ballabourneen wines on McDonalds Road binetfamilywines.com.au
- Award winning Andrew Thomas wines are located up on Mistletoe Lane thomaswines.com.au
- Wandin Valley on Talga Road is in a gorgeous setting and a great place to spot the kangaroos. wandin.com.au/wandin-wine-range
- St Clements located at the start of Talga road and has stunning views to the Brokenback range. stclementsestates.com.au/
- We also love our Mount View wines and highly recommend Petersons wines petersonswines.com.au
Wine Tours
Should you prefer to be driven around to the wineries under the guidance of the experts there are several companies to choose from:
- All Around the Vines: https://allaroundthevines.com.au/
- Cheers Bus https://www.cheersbus.com/
- Vineyard Shuttle http://www.vineyardshuttle.com.au/
Alternatively, try a different way to tour:
- A limousine http://www.winecountrylimousines.com.au
- A horsedrawn carriage https://www.huntervalleyhorses.com.au/
- A helicopter https://www.slatteryhelicopters.com.au/
Other Activities
The Hunter Valley is not all about the wine! The following are some suggestions
Cheese Tasting – https://www.binnorie.com.au/
Horse Riding – https://www.huntervalleyhorses.com/
Hot Air Ballooning – https://www.balloonaloft.com
Golf – https://chateauelan.com.au/
Massage and Beauty – https://www.goldendoor.com.au/
Dessert Bar: http://www.sabordessertbar.com.au/
Brewery: http://www.pottershbr.com.au/
Hunter Valley Gardens: https://www.huntervalleygardens.com.au/
Bike Riding: https://www.suttonestateelectricbikehire.com/
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