Stay, Play & Eat Suggestions
Resort Stays
Crowne Plaza - www.crowneplaza.com/huntervalley
Conveniently located just down the road from our meeting point, the Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley epitomizes modern, luxurious and friendly resort accommodation.
Cypress Lakes - www.cypresslakes.com.au
Cypress Lakes is a golf and spa sanctuary, nestled amongst the vineyards of the Hunter Valley Wine Country. With an 18 hole Championship Golf course, a Golden Door Day Spa, two Restaurants and Icons Bar, Cypress lakes has something for everybody. Just 5 minutes drive from our meeting point.
Peppers Convent - www.peppers.com.au/convent
Peppers Convent is an ideal romantic retreat offering an intimate, luxurious atmosphere. Surrounded by boutique wineries and restaurants, and just minutes from our meeting location.
Sebel Kirkton Park - www.mirvachotels.com/sebel-kirkton-park-hunter-valley
Luxury boutique accommodation set amongst manicured gardens with lovely views of vineyards and the Brokenback Mountains.
Tower Lodge - www.towerlodge.com.au
Intimate luxury set amid the vineyards. With its own winery and restaurant, Tower Lodge is amongst the premier luxury stays in the Hunter Valley.
Tuscany Wine Estate - www.tuscanywineestate.com.au
Tuscany Wine Estate Resort is a 38 room, boutique, four star hotel situated on a gentle ridge which overlooks manicured vineyards with the Brokenback Ranges as the backdrop. Ask about Tuscany’s special accommodation offer for Balloonists.
Self-contained Cottage & Villa Stays
Adina - www.adinavineyard.com.au
A welcoming family owned estate with winery, cafe and olive processing located on-site. These beautiful, modern villas are located 4 minutes drive from our meeting point.
Bimbadeen Estate - www.bimbadeen.com.au
Single and split level villas offering arguably some of the best views in the Valley. Located in the gorgeous Mount View wine region and just 10 minutes drive to our meeting location.
Broken View Estate - www.brokenviewestate.com.au
Luxurious one bedroom cottages with unparalleled views of the Brokenback Mountains. Each cottage has an open fire place and spa bath. A 10 minute drive to our meeting location.
Cedars Mount View - www.cedars.com.au
A secluded luxury retreat offering 1 and 2 bedroom cottages on a beautiful 100 acre property. Located in the glorious Mount View region, 10 minutes from our meeting point.
Guest House and B & B Stays
Hunter Valley B&B - www.huntervalleybedandbreakfast.com.au
Small, family operated B&B offering quiet, comfortable ensuited rooms in peaceful rural location with Kangaroos on the doorstep. Just 10 minutes drive from our meeting location.
Rosedale B & B - www.rosedalebnb.com.au
Situated in Lovedale, the Rosedale B&B offers an intimate B&B experience set in beautifully designed and manicured gardens. Just 3 minutes from our meeting location.
Wilderness Grove - www.wildernessgrove.com
A perfect escape for couples, Wilderness Grove is a luxury boutique guest house set amongst a delightful olive grove. Strolling distance to award winning wineries and restaurants.
Motel Stays
Cessnock Motel - www.cessnockmotel.com.au
Just a short 5 minute drive to our meeting location, the Cessnock Motel offers recently renovated, modern rooms at affordable prices.
Play
Aqua Golf – 02 4998 7896
Try a golf driving range with a difference, where the aim is not distance but accuracy (or just a bit of luck!). Manage to hit your golf ball into one of the floating nets to win a prize. Heaps of prizes on offer and lots of fun for the whole family.
Cheers Bus - www.cheersbus.com
Cheers Bus offers you a personalised & professional tour in air conditioned comfort seven days per week. Visiting a selection of boutique cellar doors, exhibiting distinctive wine styles, with professional and friendly staff offering a brief tutorial which is both interesting and educational at each venue.
Elouera Day Spa - www.elouera.com.au
Elouera Day Spa, nestled amongst the lovely Hunter Valley Vineyards is the ideal place to relax your cares away. Elouera embraces all of Australia’s unique flora, fauna, music, culture and art to create an exclusive sanctuary which blends in perfectly with the surrounding landscape. Balloon flight and day spa indulgence vouchers are available, please call 1800 028 568 for more information.
Hunter Valley Classic Carriages - www.huntervalleyclassiccarriages.com.au
Half and Full day horse drawn wine tours in either a unique western themed Cobb & Co. Stage Coach or Old Style Covered Wagon. For something more exclusive, try the Landau tours for 4 or the Victorian Carriage for 2.
Hunter Valley Gardens - www.hvg.com.au
Open 7 days a week from 9am until 5pm and spanning 60 acres, the Hunter Valley Gardens offers eight kilometres of walking paths, with more than six thousand trees, one million ground covers and six hundred thousand shrubs.
Hunter Valley Wine Country Horse Riding - www.winecountryhorseriding.com.au
Located at James Estate, Wine Country Horse Riding offers ½, 1, and 2 hour trail rides with beautiful views of the Hunter Valley wine country, as well as their "Wine and Dine" full day rides. Pony rides are available for the kids.
Hunter Valley Zoo - www.huntervalleyzoo.com.au
Open from 9am-4pm Thursday to Tuesday (closed Wednesdays except in School Holidays), the Hunter Valley Zoo has acres of Australian and exotic animals. Visit at feeding time and you can feed the kangaroos, wallabies and birds as often as you like!
Slattery Helicopter Charter - www.slatteryhelicoptercharter.com.au
Take a scenic chartered flight around the Hunter region with lunch and wine tour or as a direct transfer to events or concert venues. Slattery operate a modern fleet of aircraft maintained to the highest safety standards and can be available at very short notice.
Eat
Café Enzo - www.pepperscreek.com.au/cafeEnzo/index.htm
Café Enzo is open for breakfast and lunch every day, as well as dinner on Saturday nights throughout summer. With innovative menus and a stunning location, Café Enzo offers some of the valley’s best alfresco dining.
Cracked Pepper - www. cracked-pepper.com.au
Cracked Pepper is open for brunch & lunch, espresso coffees & leaf teas every day, as well as dinner from 6pm every Friday & Saturday. Cracked Pepper offers Seasonal menus featuring local produce, organic or sustainably produced wherever possible.
Harvest Restaurant - www.hopeestate.com.au/index.php?cat=27
Located at Hope Estate and open for lunch Wednesday - Sunday, and Dinner Saturdays and Sundays, the Harvest Restaurant, overlooking the vineyard and lakes, offers some of the best views of Pokolbin.
Mojo’s on Wilderness - www.mojos.com.au
Mojo’s is a favorite amongst locals and visitors alike. Set in beautiful Lovedale and offering warm service, intimate atmosphere and exquisite food, Mojo’s is open 7 nights a week for dinner only but drop in and visit their deli Monday to Friday 10-5 or 9-4 on a weekend.
Redsalt - www.crowneplaza.com/huntervalley
Located at the Crowne Plaza and open 7 days a week for breakfast, lunch and dinner, Redsalt focuses on the best quality produce and service and offers something for every palate. The open kitchen adds a little theatre and the extensive wine list featuring 150 wines showcases the very best from the Hunter Region and nationally.
Restuarant Cuvee - www.mojos.com.au
Restaurant Cuvee is located within the beautiful sandstone building of Peterson House, located at the "Gateway" to the Hunter Valley Vineyards. Open for breakfast and lunch daily.
Taste of the Country - www.tasteofthecountry.com.au
Conveniently located in the Hunter Valley Gardens Village, Taste of the Country offers filling, country style breakfasts, lunch and morning and afternoon tea.
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