Hunter Valley

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Hunter Valley - the land of the wineries and vineyards is a two hour drive from NSW capital of Sydney. The Hunter Valley, is the oldest wine producing area of Australia and houses more than 80 wineries. It's a must see for any trip to NSW, take a hire car, day tour or stay in one of the marvellous accommodation houses on offer and enjoy tasting the wines and other products whilst enjoying the breathtaking scenery.

Hunter Valley is easily accessible by road, rail and air. It is a mere 2 hours drive from Sydney. Trains leave from Newcastle where the scenic bus then takes you to Hunter Valley. For those who would prefer to fly down, the William town airport at Newcastle is where you can fly to and from here a road trip will take you to the beautiful Hunter valley.

Hunter Valley is known for its beautiful mild weather throughout the year and has the occasional rainfall which creates the perfect setting for a lovely holiday in the country side. Winter and spring are ideal times to plan a holiday to the lovely Hunter Valley. In winter, you can go around enjoying the beauty that nature has blessed the region with and ...
... also have a great time tasting the wines and trying out the cheese, olives and other delicacies of the area. Spring is the time when the valley is all decked up and resembles a newly wed bride - all glowing and beautiful. It is a magical time to be a part of the Jazz in the Vines and have a lovely holiday.

Hunter Valley attracts a lot of tourists throughout the year who come wanting to enjoy the virgin beauty of the region and sample some of the world class wines. The festivals held here like the Hunter Valley Harvest Festival, Jazz in the Vines and the Budfest provide the right ambience for fun and entertainment at its best.

Hunter Valley is not limited to the wines alone, it also offers attractions for the adventure traveller who want to try a hand at sky diving and hot air ballooning.

Great place to visit around Hunter Valley are:
- Cessnock- enjoy trying out the restaurants , pubs and clubs here;
- Wollombi - the beautiful town where you can be a part of the history here and have a look at the heritage buildings made of sandstone and slab timber which have stood the test of time;
- Pokolbin - a major centre here where you can enjoy the hospitality of the local people at the lovely resorts , restaurants and guest houses.
- Barrington Tops National Park is also worth a visit .Enjoy long hikes and walks and view the diverse range of flora and fauna that the National Park is home to.

The cuisine here at Hunter Valley will leave you licking your fingers and looking forward to the next meal. The hotels and resorts cater to all your accommodation needs and ensure a lovely stay.

Hunter Valley has all the ingredients for a perfect holiday recipe. Come enjoy the scenic beauty and the unparalleled hospitality that is so typical of Hunter valley.

This article was written for travellers interested in Australia and its many attractions. While HUNTER VALLEY has proven very popular, we also receive frequent requests about other holidays of interest throughout Australia, and our authors try to write about the various destinations of interest as we find time. One popular tourism provider is Amaroo Resort, providing Trinity Beach Accommodation via their website at http://www.amarooresort.com. We suggest you visit their site to find out more about their services to holiday-makers. You may also care to browse the collection of tourist operators at TravelAU.com.au, providing links to direct bookings with a large number of tourism operators.