Great wines from happy vines
Join us on a visit to Sweetwater Estate, one of the Hunter’s most significant and exclusive vineyard properties.
Getaways in the vines
Hunter Valley Stays owners John Vanson and Sasha Degen have been welcoming guests to their hand-picked collection of unique holiday accommodation for over ten years.
WONDERLAND PORT STEPHENS
Spectacular natural wonders, scrumptious food and wine and one-of-a-kind accommodation options make Port Stephens a must-visit destination at any time of the year.
Around Hermitage Wine & Food Trail
Experience Hermitage Food and Wine on Hermitage Road, Pokolbin—where great wine, food, and stunning scenery come together.
Bespoke Broke
Wine just tastes better when you know the grapes are grown right up the road. These local gems from Broke Hunter Valley make great gifts or a tasty way to unwind. 2021 Icon 7 2 Chardonnay Producer: Winmark, Broke Hunter Valley Varietal: White Style: An opulent, creamy palate is underpinned by a beau
Discover Darby
Looking for excellent food, stylish boutiques and vibey bars? Darby Street in Cooks Hill is calling. PALINOPSIA Tamara Bajić is making mealtime a more deliberate affaire at Palinopsia. Her store is a treasure trove of handmade, one-of-a-kind dinnerware pieces. Discover plates, bowls, mugs and servi
Beauty all around
NEWCASTLE IS BLESSED TO BE SURROUNDED BY SEVERAL SCENIC BEAUTY SPOTS. WHETHER YOU’RE KEEN TO SWIM, WALK OR SIMPLY SIT BACK AND ENJOY THE VIEW, THESE GEMS PROVIDE THE PERFECT DESTINATION. Nothing better than day trips from Newcastle. On warm days, the sea is awash with boogie boards, kayaks, an
Peace of paradise
Wander south to Marramarra Lodge on the Hawkesbury River, an exclusive wilderness hideaway, accommodation that's fit for a king.
Newcastle Beach
ICONIC NEWCASTLE BEACH Shown above, Newcastle Beach looking south towards The Hill and Royal Newcastle Hospital 1972. The central hospital servicing Newcastle from 1817 to 2007. The hospital closed in 2007 making way for redevelopment of apartments. Below, Surf Carnival at Newcastle Beach in October
By sea and by land: New Nature & Wildlife Tour by Coast XP
Join CoastXP for a Lake Macquarie cruise and guided nature walk with views of the largest saltwater lake in the southern hemisphere.