THE GRAPEVINE BLOG

Looking for the latest news, stories, tips and local knowledge to help plan your trip? Discover what is happening on the Hunter Valley Grapevine.

Where to charge your electric vehicle in the Hunter Valley

 Visiting the Hunter Valley in your electric vehicle? We have you covered for stations to charge your EV! See below the closest places to recharge your vehicle in the Hunter Valley: Bridges Hill Park, Cessnock

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Balloon Aloft first to achieve Sustainable Tourism Certification on sustainability pathway

In a milestone achievement, Balloon Aloft has become the first tourism operator in Australia to progress through the Strive 4 Sustainability Scorecard and then achieve Ecotourism Australia’s globally recognised Sustainable Tourism Certification.

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Hunter Valley Wine & Tourism Industry conduct traditional smoking ceremony ahead of 2024 Vintage

Over one hundred local winemakers, vignerons, and representatives from the tourism industry gathered this morning at Tyrrell’s Wines to partake in the Hunter Valley Vintage Smoking Ceremony, led by local Wannaruah elder, Uncle Warren.

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Ecovineyards Program launches at four vineyards in the Hunter Valley

Last year, Wine Australia announced a new three year $2.2 million regionally-based program that will support winegrape growers to plant cover crops, enhance soil health and increase functional biodiversity in vineyards around the country.

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