Hunter Valley
Discover the Hunter Valley
When you visit Sydney, and New South Wales, you’ll soon discover there’s more to this iconic tourist destination than meets the eye. Venture away from the sands and surf off Bondi Beach, the architectural beauty of the Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Just a couple of hours north of Sydney, you’ll find the stunning Hunter Valley.
The Hunter Valley is one of Australia’s major wine regions and tourist destinations, offering world-renowned wineries, sensational spirits, sandy beaches, and impressive scenic attractions. Explore the World Heritage Blue Mountains National Park and get lost in the epic views encompassing steep cliffs, eucalyptus forests, waterfalls and wildlife. Celebrating a rich history of viticulture, you can explore this indulgent region, tasting your way through cellar door wine tasting and vineyard tours.
Hunter Valley
52 Weeks – 11 Shiraz (SHIRAZ)
A grape whose origins are legendary, which has found a home in the New World and has become a hallmark of Australia, recognisable and different, is the familiar Shiraz (Syrah) grape. In Australia, this grape has found a bold new flavour, a variety of styles and a worldwide reputation.
For May in Hunter Valley
Heading to the Hunter Valley for a weekend getaway is always popular. But especially in the first half of January, when the grapes are not yet harvested and after the harvest, when autumn is about to give way to the warm Australian winter. After all, it’s in autumn that local winemakers offer new wines to try.
Tyrrell’s Wines
Established in 1858, Tyrrell’s is one of Australia’s most prominent and oldest family-owned wineries. There are 11 blocks of vines over 100 years old in the Hunter Valley and the Tyrrell family owns seven of these blocks.
Brokenwood – from hobby to premium
Established in 1970, Brokenwood Wines is one of Australia’s most prestigious wine brands. It is listed as a 5-star winery and is always on the list of wineries to visit.
Mount Pleasant is a Hunter Valley legend
Mount Pleasant Estate is one of the first wineries of the Hunter Valley. The estate boasts some of the world’s oldest Shiraz vines, including the Old Hill Vineyard planted in 1880, and the Old Paddock Vineyard planted in 1921, the year the estate was founded. But it wasn’t just the old vines that made it a legend,…
Hues of the Hunter Valley
A photo report of the East Coast photographers meeting in the Hunter Valley. Two sunrises, two sunsets, meetings and conversations. – Dawn and Fog, Hunter Valley Wineries.
Barrington Tops NP
While it’s still not cold, we decided to go camping in the mountains. Light a fire, because all summer we were not allowed to. – Sunset from Moonan Lookout, Barrington Tops NP.
Hunter Valley Wines
To find your wine you need to know not only about the wine producer but also about the type of wine and the grapes from which it is made. So let’s continue to explore the Hunter Valley. This time the wine varieties. – Grapes, McWilliam’s Mount Pleasant, Hunter Valley.
Sugarloaf Point Lighthouse
It is a lovely beautiful place 3 hours north of Sydney, where the lighthouse stands and the history of the shipwreck can rival that of the Great Ocean Road. – Sugarloaf Point, Seal Rocks, the Great Lakes region.
With Wildlife Sydney Tours Australia, you can now explore everything the Hunter Valley has to offer and experience the best private and boutique wine tours and packages available.
Find the right Hunter Valley Travel Packages
Whether you’re travelling on your own, with a small group of friends or have brought your entire family with you, our professional and knowledgeable tour guides will ensure you have a trip you’ll remember for the rest of your life. We cater for a variety of group sizes while still offering an intimate getaway experience.
If a short trip out of the city is what your itinerary allows, our Hunter Valley Wine Tour gives you the opportunity to sip and sample your way through this iconic region. On this particular Hunter Valley wine-tasting tour, you’ll visit a variety of cellar doors and farms so you’re able to sample the best produce available.
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