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SYDNEY, June 29, 2020 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --

Now's the time to start dreaming of an escape to New South Wales' wine country,

the Hunter Valley. A place where world-famous wineries, acclaimed restaurants,

delicious local produce and luxurious hideaways await. Surrounded by

magnificent natural beauty, and only two hours from Sydney, the Hunter Valley

is an unrivalled destination that has delighted since vines first thrived in

the 1820s.

With more cellar doors than any other wine region in Australia, one of the

great pleasures of wine tasting here is the incredible breadth of flavour and

character. While Hunter Valley semillon and shiraz have long been world-famous,

guests will also sip distinctive and innovative wines, from classic chardonnay

to newer varietals including sangiovese and tempranillo.

Use this destination guide to start planning your future visit to this

beautiful region.

Drink

- If you'd prefer to curate your own wine trail, take up the challenge of

exploring one, or many, of over 150 wineries and cellar doors in region,

including Brokenwood(https://www.brokenwood.com.au/ ),

Pepper Tree Wines(https://www.peppertreewines.com.au/ ),

Tyrrell's Wines(https://www.tyrrells.com.au/ ),

Gundog Estate(https://www.gundogestate.com.au/ ),

Usher Tinkler Wines(https://ushertinklerwines.com/ ),

Tamburlaine Organic Wines(https://tamburlaine.com.au/ ) and

Hungerford Hill(https://hungerfordhill.com.au/ ).

- If it's wine education you're after don't miss Tulloch Wines' Mystery Wine

Tour(https://www.tullochwines.com/food_wine_exp/food-wine-experiences/ ),

Brokenwood Wines' Soil to

Cellar(https://www.brokenwood.com.au/Soil-to-Cellar-Experience ) Behind the

Scenes experience and The Ultimate Margan

Experience(https://www.margan.com.au/hunter-valley-events ) at Margan Wines.

- The Hunter also boasts some of the most innovative craft brewers and

distillers in the country. Head to Ironbark Hill

Brewhouse(https://ironbarkhill.com/ ) for beautifully crafted beers, Pokolbin

Cider House(https://www.pokolbinciderhouse.com.au/ ) for a crisp Classic Apple

Draught and Hunter Distillery(https://www.hunterdistillery.com.au/ ), a

certified organic distillery producing a range of spirits including vodka,

liquor and schnapps.

Eat

- The Hunter Valley boasts an abundance of fresh local produce making it the

perfect place to pick up some goodies to take home. Pop into Binnorie

Dairy(https://www.binnorie.com.au/ ) for delicious soft cheeses and labneh made

from locally sourced milk and explore the range of delectable smoked meats and

fish from Lovedale Smokehouse(http://www.majorslane.com/home.html ).

- For those sweet tooths, try some of the beautiful artisan chocolates from

Cocoa Nib(https://www.cocoanib.com.au/ ), including their signature bon bons and

colourful chocolate blocks.

- For freshly baked bread or an all day breakfast menu, pay a visit to Fawk

Foods Kitchen & Bakery(https://fawkfoods.com/ ) - the casual eatery and bakery

from EXP. Restaurant chef Frank Fawkner.

- For lunch, visit one of many local restaurants such as Leaves and

Fishes(https://leavesandfishes.com.au/ ),

Yellow Billy Restaurant(https://www.yellowbillyrestaurant.com/ ),

Muse Kitchen(https://musedining.com.au/) or

The Wood Restaurant(https://www.brokenwood.com.au/Dine), located onsite

at Brokenwood.

- Alternatively, collect your bottle of hand picked wine along with a picnic

hamper of local produce to share and enjoy a picnic in the vines, courtesy of

Audrey Wilkinson(https://audreywilkinson.com.au/ ).

- After a day of exploring, enjoy dinner at one of many world-class restaurants

in the Hunter Valley, each of which showcases local produce, including Muse

Restaurant at Hungerford Hill Winery(https://musedining.com.au/ ),

Bistro Molines(https://www.bistromolines.com.au/about/) and

Margan Restaurant(https://www.margan.com.au/hunter-valley-restaurant ).

Play

- For a truly magical experience, join a sunrise flight with Balloon

Aloft(https://www.balloonaloft.com/locations/hunter-valley/experience ) and soar

high above the vineyards as you enjoy panoramic views of the region.

- Keep things simple and join a tour with Two Fat

Blokes(https://twofatblokes.com.au/ ). Take your pick of a half-day or full-day

tour and spend your time exploring multiple vineyards, meeting the makers and

learning all about the wines and surrounding region.

- Murchessons Horseback Wine & Dine Tours(https://www.murchessons.com.au/ )

start at Wynwood Cellar Door and include wine tastings, brunch, lunch or dinner

plus a tour of the vineyard on horseback.

- Learn some local epicurean secrets at one of the Hunter's many cooking

schools such as Major's Lane Cooking School(http://www.majorslane.com/ ), which

covers every cuisine from Thai to Mexican.

Stay

Hunter Valley is home to a range of accommodation offerings suitable for all

budgets, styles and group sizes, with everything from vineyard cottages, to

luxury guesthouses and expansive resorts. Some classic resort-style options

include: Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley(https://huntervalley.vocohotels.com/ ) and

voco Kirkton Park Hunter Valley(https://huntervalley.vocohotels.com/ ) or for

those eager to check out more boutique properties visit Spicers Guesthouse

(https://spicersretreats.com/retreats/spicers-guesthouse/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=adwords&utm_adgroup=&utm_term=spicers%20guesthouse&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI-NDTjryv5gIVkjUrCh2k4g4qEAAYASAAEgJwt_D_BwE ),

Degan Estate(https://degenwines.com.au/vine-stay/ ), H Boutique

Hotel(https://hboutiquehotel.com.au/ ) and Estate

Tuscany(https://estatetuscany.com.au/sleep/ ). For larger groups looking for

their own private oasis, check out Corunna Station(https://www.corunnastation.com.au/ ),

Allawah Estate (https://www.visitnsw.com/destinations/hunter/hunter-valley/accommodation/allawah-estate )

and Arenridge (https://www.visitnsw.com/destinations/hunter/hunter-valley/broke/accommodation/arenridge-broke-hunter-valley ).

A selection of images is available via this link

(https://www.dropbox.com/sh/a6z8qgap7q7lh4u/AAD3nzh21FjkaaGY5rhaOS_ea?dl=0 ).

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