Hunter Valley Guide

One of Australia's earliest and most important wine making regions is the Hunter valley, situated a couple of hours drive north of Sydney. Here we look at some of the other reasons why the Hunter Valley is so popular with short stayers and holiday makers.

The World Heritage listing of the Barrington Tops areas makes it a favourite with those seeking natural delights. Criss-crossed with walking tracks and populated by unusual fauna, Barrington Tops boasts many opportunities to revel in nature's gifts. Specially carved tracks are available for mountain bike riding. Luxury accommodation in the area of Barrington Tops is fairly easy to find at a good price, making this one of the best value parts of Australia to visit. Visitors will be impressed by first rate lodgings situated in the splendour of lush natural surrounds.

Many visitors hop from one Hunter Valley hotel or resort to another, the better to explore this vast region. This will enable you to fully experience the variety of the area whilst making sure that you have comfortable Hunter Valley accommodation available close by after your day of sightseeing. The pride of Hunter Valley wineries is available for tasting every day of the week, and is enjoyed by locals and visitors alike. Quite naturally, the local cheese industry perfectly complements the cellar door activities at the vineyards. Just like the vineyards, many of the cheese producing farms are open for inspection and tastings. Indeed, this entire area of Australia is famed for its local produce which includes wine and cheese making and specialist vegetable farming along with olives and other luxury items. Those seeking a working farm experience are catered to by many comfortable, high quality establishments run by Hunter Valley farmers. In many ways spending a vacation in the luxury accommodation offered by one of these farm stays is the best way to enjoy the stunning region of Hunter Valley.

Whether seeking the culinary joys of some of Australia's finest produce, or a green idyll in near virgin bushland, visitors will be delighted with the Hunter Valley region. Whether your preference is farm stay or five star, you will find lodgings suitably comfortable and affordable.


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Area guide by Richard Greenwood from Australian holiday accommodation booking site www.makemystay.com.au which features destinations across Australia including luxury Hunter Valley accommodation.