Taste Play Stay Hunter Valley

Australia's original wine country has never had more to offer food and wine lovers from around the world looking for a first-class weekend away.

Situated less than two hours' drive from Sydney, the Hunter Valley represents a weekend getaway or daytripper destination like few others in New South Wales.

Despite its history as the birthplace of Australian wine, its fortunes as a tourist destination have waxed and waned over the decades, but today the region is positively humming with energy – more assured than ever in what it has to offer, and ready to welcome food and wine lovers the world over to its world class hotels, activities, restaurants and cellar door experiences.

Here are some sensational places to explore if you're new to what the Hunter Valley has in store.

Bimbadgen

One of the iconic wineries of the Hunter Valley with its signature bell tower and expansive al fresco dining area,

Stay the weekend, taste great wines, and enjoy delicious grazing boards from Bimbadgen’s executive chef.

Bimbadgen "place of great view". Walk through the open plan winemaking facility with viewing platforms across the winery operations, enjoy a world class food and wine experience in Esca Bimbadgen restaurant, stop by the Cellar Door for an informative wine tasting, or simply relax with a glass of wine and a wood fire pizza in the Courtyard Cafe. Complete your visit by staying in our onsite self contained houses.

Special Offer

Bimbadgen are offering 15% off any wine purchase in their cellar door, off the bill at Esca or their onsite self contained houses.

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Valid until Sunday, 30 April 2023

Briar Ridge

Briar Ridge offers scenic views and a peaceful atmosphere you’ll want to spend hours soaking up.

Take a seat on the Wine Deck, or in the Wine Garden and enjoy lavish cheese and charcuterie boards from the Osteria.

Positioned in the bustling hills of Mount View in the Hunter Valley, Briar Ridge vineyard is a hidden gem, with a welcoming rural atmosphere that's hard to beat. Whether you’re new to wine or a seasoned wine lover, Briar Ridge’s range of Hunter Valley classics, museum wines, and fun, alternative varietals – from Fiano to Tempranillo and Grüner Veltliner – has you covered.

Special Offer

Briar Ridge are offering a 7th bottle free with a purchase any 6 pack of wines.

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Valid until Sunday, 30 April 2023

First Creek

Visit First Creek’s intimate cellar door to sample its award-winning wines in the comfort of its beautiful sitting room.

Founded by Greg and Jenny Silkman in 1998, First Creek quickly demonstrated remarkable innovation in its success.

Family-owned and operated since 1998 and founded with an eye to improving the Hunter Valley's boutique wines with a bespoke blend of traditional and modern approaches, First Creek impresses. It’s more than a first-rate winery and cellar door; it’s a veritable engine room of production, responsible not just for the creation of some of the region’s best wines, but also for bottling approximately 60 per cent of all Hunter Valley wine.

Special Offer

First Creek are offering $40 off your tasting. Make your tasting experience complimentary (for up to four guests) or add a complimentary cheese board to really make your tasting experience extra special, your choice!

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Valid until Sunday, 30 April 2023

Glandore

Following a 2019 renovation, Glandore won Hunter Valley’s Cellar Door of the Year in 2020.

Visitors to Glandore can expect something new on each occasion, such as a luxurious chocolate and wine pairing.

At Glandore, on Pokolbin’s Broke Road, everything is done by hand. From picking grapes to winemaking and the final pour in your glass at their cellar door, every berry that goes into making their eclectic range – showcasing some of the finest grapes of the Hunter, Hilltops and Tumbarumba regions of NSW. Winner of the 2020 Hunter Valley Cellar Door after five consecutive years as a finalist, Glandore has built their reputation on classic, contemporary and cutting-edge wines.

Special Offer

Glandore Wines are offering a complimentary bottle of wine from the paired wines within the Wine & Chocolate tasting experience.

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Valid until Sunday, 30 April 2023

De Iuliis

Awarded the 2022 Hunter Valley Cellar Door of the Year, De Iuliis wines are a must-do on a visit to Hunter wine country.

Small-batch parcels and an emphasis on single-vineyard wines, De Iuliis represent the character of the Hunter region.

De Iuliis’ award-winning wines are standouts in Hunter wine country – no wonder, since wine has been in the De Iuliis family for four generations! From humble beginnings, De Iuliis has grown to be known as a producer of exceptional Hunter Valley wines, responsible for planting the Hunter’s first Touriga, Montepulciano and Pecorino.