Discover the
Hunter Valley
Your Hunter Valley Guide – From the People Who Live Here
Since leaving Sydney, Paul and Carolyn have made this land their home — and learned every corner of it along the way. They know the wineries worth a detour, the restaurants worth the splurge, the markets that reward an early start, and the scenic drives that make you pull over just to take it all in. Our Hunter Valley guide brings together that local knowledge, helping you experience the region like someone who truly knows and loves it.
Wine Country
With more than 150 wineries to discover, the Hunter Valley is one of Australia’s most accessible and rewarding wine destinations. Use this Hunter Valley Guide to explore cellar doors, local events, food experiences and memorable ways to enjoy wine country.
For the latest events, experiences and cellar door listings, visit winecountry.com.au.
Dining
The area offers a relaxed and memorable dining scene shaped by the flavours of the Hunter Valley. Visitors can enjoy everything from casual country-style meals and long lunches to refined dining experiences, often with a strong focus on fresh regional produce and local wines. Whether you are after a leisurely breakfast, a vineyard lunch, a sunset dinner or something simple after a day of exploring, there are plenty of dining options to suit different tastes, occasions and budgets. Many venues make the most of the region’s scenic surroundings, creating an inviting atmosphere where food, wine and the Hunter Valley landscape come together beautifully.
Markets
Discover the character of the Hunter Valley through its local markets, where handmade crafts, boutique gifts, fresh produce, gourmet treats and artisan products bring the region’s creativity to life. Whether you’re searching for something unique, enjoying a relaxed morning out, or sampling seasonal food and wine-inspired delights, these markets offer a welcoming way to experience the best of local makers and growers.
Popular markets to look out for include Handmade in the Hunter Markets at Sobels Wines, Pokolbin Markets on Hermitage Road, Hunter Wine Country Markets at De Bortoli Wines, Cessnock Markets at The Valley Brewhouse, Wollombi Village Markets, Singleton Sunday Markets and Broke Village Community Markets.
Experiences
Getting Here
Tuckers Lane Boutique Accommodation is located at 126 Tuckers Lane, North Rothbury NSW 2335, in the heart of the Hunter Valley. It is approximately 140km from Sydney, around a two-hour drive, and 46km from Williamtown Airport, Newcastle.
We recommend exiting via Wine Country Drive off the Hunter Expressway. The final approach includes a short stretch of unsealed road, which is all part of the feeling of arriving somewhere genuinely away from it all.
A car is recommended, so you can explore the Valley at your own pace.
