From independent wineries to the locals’ favourite pub, the Hunter’s lower-key venues can make for a great weekend, away from wedding throngs The Guardian’s journalism is independent. We will earn a ...

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Two hours’ north of Sydney, this vast wine region is famed for its shiraz, semillon and excellent dining. Here’s where to eat, drink and stay. There’s a cellar door that’s an architectural marvel, a ...

Slick winemaking, old vineyards, increasing varietal diversity and a rich history should place the Hunter Valley on every wine lover's radar, says the Halliday Tasting Team's Toni Paterson MW. The ...

Just two hours from Sydney’s CBD lies Australia’s oldest wine-growing region, where world-class wines, rich local culture, and epicurean delights combine to offer an all-encompassing experience. For ...

"It was terrifying," says Abby Crawford, marketing manager at Winmark Wines. "We could see the fires coming down the hill towards us." Winmark was one of many Hunter Valley wineries that lost its ...

As a cohort of Hunter Valley winemakers shuck tradition, it’s fresh, early drinking wines to the fore, writes Tom Kline. And rightly so, the Hunter Valley boasts the very beginnings of Australian ...

Australia’s oldest wine growing region has always been popular among Sydneysiders who want a quick weekend away as it’s just a couple of hours north of Sydney. It’s far enough from the hustle and ...

This short-trip itinerary showcased the best of the Hunter Valley and Newcastle’s wine and dining, with some thrill-seeking on the side. An ice bath and sauna to play at virtue between visits to local ...

At the Lochinvar pub in the NSW Hunter Valley, a couple of power industry workers meet for a drink and ponder the future. "Everybody's a bit nervous because we are very reliant about coal, coal-fired ...

If you are into soft rolling hills, a vibrant vineyard, a resident Four Pines brewery, a smorgasbord of resident farm animals and good ol’ wholesome farm times? Throw in a sweet price and Hunter ...