If you are considering taking a wine tour in
Hunter Valley, then you might want to book accommodations so you don’t have to
worry about driving home after the tour. You can check into one of the nearby
cabins or resorts, then go to visit the many world-class vineyards in the area. You can also
book accommodations at one of the many wineries, so you don’t have to drive
during your stay while you enjoy sampling different wines.
A Weekend Getaway
Located north of Sydney, Hunter Valley is a
popular tourist area and attracts over two and a half million visitors each
year. While many of these visitors are attracted to the area because it is the
home of some internationally renowned wines, it is also known for its
thoroughbred horse farms and as a coal mining region. It is also a popular
wedding destination for city dwellers that want to get married in a rural
community.
You can take a short drive from Sydney to enjoy
a weekend in Hunter Valley and book accommodations at many wineries or farms in
the area. Though some of the accommodations are no longer working farms or
sheep stations, you can still book one of the available Hunter Valley cabins on working farms in the area. You
might be able to help out with chores during your stay if you are inclined to
do so.
More than Wine
The Hunter Valley has much more to offer than
wine tours, if you want to visit the area but skip the taste tests. The Hunter
River and Lake Macquarie both offer scenic tours you can take to see the area’s
sights from a different vantage point. In addition, if you plan your trip for
the first three Sundays of the month, you can ride on the Hunter Valley Steam
Trains.
While staying in the area, you don’t have to do
any more than sit on the back porch of your cabin and enjoy the quiet solitude.
However, many of the area accommodations have spas where you can get pampered,
or you can enjoy a day in the sun by their swimming pools. In addition, you can
dine in your cabin or go to one of the many first class restaurants to enjoy
the local cuisine, much of which is made from locally sourced foods.
Before heading back to the city, you can stop
at some of the roadside markets and buy locally grown produce or take home
fresh cheeses made in the area. You can also enjoy a meal, paired with a glass
of local wine or handcrafted beer, at one
of the many cellar doors in Hunter Valley.
There is so much to do in the area that you
will want to go back to Hunter Valley and take in more of what it has to offer.
Although a trip to Hunter Valley makes for a great getaway for two, it is also
a great place to take the entire family on holiday.
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