With a winemaking history stretching back to the 1800s, the Hunter Valley remains Australia's most visited wine region for good reason. While newer destinations come and go, this is where Australian wine began—and where it continues to deliver experiences that can't be replicated anywhere else. What sets the Hunter Valley apart? Density and diversity.

With more Cellar Doors per square kilometre than any other Australian wine region, you'll spend less time driving and more time discovering. From the internationally acclaimed Semillon and Shiraz that made the region famous to exciting new varieties pioneered by innovative winemakers, there's a depth here that takes years to develop.

The drink scene extends beyond wine, too, with craft breweries and distilleries producing quality beers, ciders, gins, vodkas, and liqueurs. This guide includes dedicated trails to help you explore these growing beverage categories.

Then there's the food. Decades of wine tourism have created a dining scene that ranges from award-winning restaurants to relaxed vineyard eateries, classic pubs to produce-driven cafes. The infrastructure, the variety, the sheer number of options – this is what maturity looks like.

So whether you're here to taste, dine, or stock up on local produce, you've made the right choice. The six Wine & Food Trail Maps and specialty Tasting Trails within these covers will help you make many more. Enjoy discovering why visitors keep coming back.

 

This online guide to the Hunter Valley is a reflection of the popular Wine & Dine Hunter Valley Magazine - which has been guiding visitors on their tasting journeys of Hunter Valley Wine Country for over ten years. Travel the trails online at home or on-the-go on your mobile device - book online to save time and ensure your Hunter Valley holiday is unforgettable.

Enjoy!