About Hunter Valley Wineries
Hunter Valley Wineries is a collection of more than 150 cellar doors and vineyards centred on Pokolbin in the Cessnock local government area, New South Wales, about 120 kilometres north of Sydney. Recognised as Australia's oldest wine region, it is renowned for Semillon and Shiraz. The area features rolling vineyards, historic estates, restaurants and accommodation, attracting visitors for tastings, tours and food experiences year-round.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a rural wine country landscape of rolling vineyards, cellar doors, and estate buildings around Pokolbin and Lovedale. Most visits involve moving between wineries for guided tastings, vineyard walks and food pairings. The area also offers restaurants, cheese and chocolate shops, galleries, golf courses, hot air balloon flights and accommodation, with a visitor information centre at Pokolbin for maps and bookings.
Key highlights
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Australia's oldest wine region with more than 150 cellar doors around Pokolbin
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Renowned for Hunter Semillon and Shiraz with award-winning estates
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Cellar door tastings, vineyard tours and winemaker experiences
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Concentration of restaurants, cheese, chocolate and produce pairings
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Scenic vineyard landscape with hot air ballooning and golf