Hunter Valley
About 2 hr 30 min by car from Sydney
Australia's oldest wine region, known for Semillon and Shiraz.
Why locals go
The classic wine weekend, two hours north.
Visiting Sydney?
At 2 hr 30 min by car, it's easy to add a night or two here and still be back in Sydney for your flight home.
What to book
- Winery tour with a driver
- Hot-air balloon over the vines
- Cheese and chocolate tastings
Where to stay
One or two nights is enough for most people. Compare places to stay:
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For two
- Balloon at sunrise
- Vineyard cottage
With friends
- Wine tour bus
- Concert at a winery (summer)
When to go
Year-round, harvest January to March.