hunter valley recreation
Not only is the Hunter Valley one of the most exciting wine regions to visit, it has the added bonus of being a wonderful playground for adults. The recreational activities available in the area are too many to mention, however we have compiled a list of our guests favourites to date- at least it gives you place to start:
Wine Tasting & Tours - What better way to take in the cellar door experience and why drive when a highly experienced wine tour operator can pick you up directly from our doorstep, and show you the magical treats Hunter Vally winemakers have in store for you. We highly recommend:
- Hunter Valley Boutique Wine Tours
- Hunter Valley Day Tours
- Vineyard Shuttle / Horse drawn classic carriages
- Cheers Tour Bus
Dining - Whether it be a casual lunch or a fine dining experience you are after, our guest services team can assist both with making reservations and arranging transfers. We also have a sister restaurant, The Wine House & Kitchen that was recently finalist for Best New Wine List in the Gourmet Traveller Wine List awards and received a prestigous 3 Glass Rating from the magazine! The Wine House and Kitchen offers relaxed day time dining and a casual evening bistro ambience. It is located at the Pokolbin Village, 188 Broke Rd. Click here to view a sample menu or wine list.
Cheese Tasting - Discover the art of cheese making. The Hunter Valley is home to The Hunter Valley Cheese Company, the well known Smelly Cheese Shop, and of course our favourite and just down Hermitage Rd, Binnorie Dairy
Hunter Valley Gardens - Guided walking tours are available or simply take your time and stroll around the beautiful surrounds at your own pace, 60 acres of gardens in total!
Golf - The Hunter is home to mulitple world class golf courses:
Try: The Vintage Cypress Lakes
Hot Air Ballooning - A most breathtaking way to see the valley!
And to add more options to confuse you:
- Whether your a beginner or advanced, a horse trail ride makes discovering the beautiful Molly Morgan range even more enchanting
- Helicopter Rides- for as little as $80 you can see the entire valley in 10 minutes! Or spoil yourself with a Heli-lunch package
- Sky Diving is perfect for the adrenalin seekers! For Australia's highest
tandem skydive - contact Just Jump Sky dive - Wanting to indulge in more than a massage? Then try out one of these nearby day spa's - Endota Spa, Tea Tree Spa, Golden Door at Elysia
- Pasta Making Classes
- Mountain Bike Hire
