Getting to the Hunter Valley
The Hunter Valley is easily accessible. Only a short 2 hours drive north of Sydney and a leisurely 1 hour drive from Newcastle.
Self Drive from Sydney
Route 1: Over Sydney Harbour Bridge & follow the Pacific Hwy towards Hornsby. Before Hornsby (at Wahroonga) take National Highway 1 (F3 Freeway) north towards Newcastle. After 100kms (1 hour), exit the National Hwy 1 at the Cessnock/Hunter Valley Vineyards exit sign. Follow the signs to Cessnock/Vineyards.
Route 2: Tourist Route T33 – Turn off National Hwy 1 (F3 Freeway) at Peats Ridge. This route will take you through scenic mountains and via parts of the historic convict trail & into Wine Country at the historic town of Wollombi.
By Bus
Experience the freedom of travelling by coach. Several of our tour operators pick up & deliver from Sydney.
By Train.
Enjoy viewing the beautiful landscapes on the way to Wine Country through the window of a train. Stations at Maitland, Newcastle or Morisset. For a timetable click here or call 131 500. Connecting buses from Maitland and Newcastle are available. For a bus timetable call 131 500.
By Plane.
• Cessnock Airport – by private charter or through Sydney Seaplanes.
• Newcastle Airport – Daily flights from Melbourne, Brisbane and NE Queensland by Virgin Blue & Jetstar. Daily flights by Tiger Air from Melbourne. Daily flights from Sydney with Aeropelican. Flights also operate from Canberra through Brindabella Airlines. Click here for a Newcastle Airport flight schedule.
By Tour
Several Tours by either bus, private vehicle or even seaplane depart daily from Sydney and/or Newcastle.
Click here to see the list of operators.
