Grab your jackets, pack your bags and escape to the Hunter Valley these July school holidays with the whole family. The region is bursting with family-friendly events and activities, here are a few ideas to keep the whole family entertained this winter.
More than 330 guests from across the wine and tourism industries gathered to recognise the people and businesses shaping the future of the Hunter Valley region while honouring those whose contributions have left a lasting legacy. The 19th Hunter Valley Legends Awards highlighted the Hunter Valley industry’s continued focus on sustainability, premium visitor experiences and preserving the region’s winemaking legacy for future generations.
Here in the Hunter Valley we invite you to take things at a gentler pace, to relax and unwind. . Maybe it’s the calming rhythm of rolling vines, or the simple pleasure of watching the sun set over the Brokenback Range with a glass of something local in hand. But beyond the wine, the Hunter is also home to some truly exceptional wellness experiences. Discover the ultimate wellness and day spas in the Hunter Valley.
The Hunter Valley’s reputation as one of Australia’s leading wine regions has been further reinforced, with five major category nominations in the 2027 Halliday Wine Companion Awards shortlist.
Hunter Lavender Farm is thrilled to announce the opening of Season 4: Summer Smiles in Bloom, from 6 December 2025 to 4 January 2026.
Vintage is one of the best times to visit the Hunter Valley. The grapes are bursting with colour and flavour, the vines are looking lush and green, and the community is in full swing with everyone pitching in to harvest the grapes at the right times – whites are picked first, followed by reds. Want to get in on the action and experience the 2026 vintage first-hand by picking and stomping grapes?
