Hunter Valley Escapes

Hunter Valley is one of Australia’s outstanding wine regions . It is located in the state of New South Wales; the region itself has been an important part in the historic timeline of Australian wine and was one of the first to grow wines in the early 19th Century. Because of its proximity to the bustling roads of Sydney the valley became known and it has been fuelled by trade links in the city. When driving through the scenic view of Hunter Valley you’ll notice the rows of grapevines which also contribute to make the surroundings even more appealing in the eyes. The valley has the widest planted variety of grapes; these are Chardonnay, Semillon and Verdelho among the white grape variety and Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot among the red grape variety. Chardonnay is one of the most widely planted white grape varieties in the valley. It is identifiable with its rich oaky flavor. The grapevine has the ability to adapt and to germinate; even on soil high in clay, saline and chalk. ...

Every season brings something different to the Valley . No matter what season you’ll visit you will have a cherished and unique experience. And since it's winter, let’s talk about what activities we can still enjoy during this season. Winter takes over after autumn in the months of June, July and August. The middle part of the winter is intensely cold, but as spring comes, it also gradually warms up. Other than that the temperature ranges from 7 degrees Celsius to 18 degrees Celsius. Winter in the wine country is a spectacular time of the year, boasting clear blue skies and moderate temperatures during the day. At night you can snug up in front of the comfy fireplace and warm up with a hearty local food to beat the night chill. During winter, the Hunter Valley is transformed into a winter wonderland with fog throughout the vineyards. The striking contrast of the slumbering grapevines and display on winter grass and flowers in vineyards makes for picturesque photos. The cold wea...

Winter is the coldest season that happens in a year; it is in the middle of autumn and spring . It does not happen in most of the tropical areas of the planet and is mostly associated with plunging temperatures and icy weather. Winter comes from an old Germanic word that means "time of water" and refers to the rain and snow of winter in middle and high latitudes. We all know of the fact that there are a bunch of things to hate about winter. There's just a little glimpse of the sun, it's colder outside. It's difficult to exercise because you'll surely don't want to inhale harder when your boogers are wintry. Cold winters can quickly bring serious medical conditions, such as hypothermia and frost bite. Hypothermia is when a human's body drops its normal temperature. Frostbite it is the freezing of skin and tissue caused by cold temperature and wind chills. To avoid this threat, it is important to keep all skin covered and dry during cold weather. On...

  Preserving our history and culture can be demonstrated by respecting and  appreciating every little thing and custom established in ancient times. Wollombi has a substantial history dating back thousands of years ago, before colonial settlement began in 1840. Today, the village is not that big in size but its historic beauty allures large numbers of tourist to visit the place. Let me take you back to Aboriginal Times in Wollombi Valley ,  Wollombi is a small town in hunter region of New South Wales, Australia. In earliest times the traditional conservators of the vicinity are believed to be the Darkinjung people; however it is also mentioned that Awabakal and Wonnarua tribe settled there to. It is surrounded by a wide number of aboriginal sites that they thought to be used as a meeting place to perform ceremonies before. Rock carvings, hand marks, and tribal markings and other images on caves, shelters, and outcrops around the town that they used it as a camping site we...

Vacation will be a bore if you’re just sitting in your guesthouse;  sooner or later you will find yourself looking for something to do. Here  in Wollombi, there are many activities you can do that you will surely  enjoy. The best way to start is to visit and de-stress yourself on a Wollombi nature walk. The village is surrounded by lush scenery. The breathtaking mountains and lush green trees will definitely relieve your stress from the draining city and offers the chance to have a countryside stroll right in the village itself. Second in the list are the well-preserved aboriginal engraving sightings. Wollombi value their aboriginal heritage and they are proud of it. The engravings are scattered all over the area but few are known to the public. Some of the engravings are well preserved and has a varied portray. Third in the list is the wine tasting. Wollombi is also well-known for their wines. They have different variety of wines and the fruits are handpicked selectiv...

  Hunter Valley or just Hunter is a region in the north of Sydney, spreading inland from the coastal town of Newcastle. This region is split into two parts - Lower Hunter and Upper Hunter. While the former occupies the majority of the wineries, the latter is home to some popular vineyards and other industries. Additionally, when talking about the Lower Hunter, places like the Wollombi Valley, Cessnock, Pokolbin, Rothbury, and Lovedale come under other major tourist attractions. The entire region of Hunter Valley is named after its main river Hunter River.   If you would ask anyone why the Hunter region is so popular and renowned, it's because of its numerous award-winning wines that have been produced here since the 1800s. Whether the visit is for business purposes or as a family vacay trip, you'd visit Hunter Valley that's on the outskirts of the city. Plus, you don't need to worry about accommodations as the Valley houses some of the best accommodations with spas ...

  The Hunter Valley in New South Wales has  a diverse variety  of  best accommodations. It is one of  Australia’s  main food and wine tourism destinations. The answer to the question  of  where to stay for  the  B est Accommodation  Hunter Valley  depends greatly on when and what you want to see on your trip to  Hunter  Valley.  With a wide variety of choices present our guides will  suggest you some wines and food so that you can make  a better decision .   Generally ,  when you visit a place which is famous for wind producing industries then it is very obvious that you want to stay near the  vineyards . It is very popular and many visitors   roam  in  vineyards  and taste different wines produced on the  spot   from the   oldest  vineyards of Australia.   The Hunter Valley also has various 5 and  4-star   resorts  and hotels th...