Hunter Valley Resorts Accommodation And Getaway Attractions

If there is one thing that the Hunter Valley has in droves, it is wine. Heading to the Hunter Valley for a trip away is a delight for the wine lover as well as being possibly one of the most romantic destinations in all of Australia. There are great Hunter Valley resorts in the region, many of which are able to offer amazing vacation packages and accommodate you in style during your stay.

The region is located just 120 kilometres to the north of Sydney and attracted millions of wine lovers and gourmands each year coming to experience the locally produced delights and the idyllic surrounds of the verdant valley area.

There are several different wineries and vineyards throughout the area that produce prize winning semillon, shiraz, chardonnay, cabernet sauvignon and pinot noir wines. You can sample these fine drops by taking part in winery tours or by dropping by for cellar door tastings. Some of the wineries in the region that offer cellar door tasting include: Oakvale, Peacock Hill, Pepper Tree, Peterson's, Poole's Rock and many others.

Some of the wineries combine the very best of local gastronomy and locally produced products with their wines. Drayton Wnes has been producing in the region for more than 150 years and they also offer excellent devonshire teas and sell locally produced oils, tapenade and dukkah. Tallavera Grove has opened a new restaurant within its grounds where you can enjoy a menu that makes use of many local ingredients.

In order to make the most of the rich produce in the region, there are many cooking schools that are based there. Some of these schools will teach you how to make the best use of organic ingredients and you can pick up a tip or two in relation to cooking some of the best Australian fusion dishes around.

The landscape and scenery throughout the area is also sublime and there are several national parks in the region that you can visit and explore. Among these are the Mount Royal National Park, Goulburn River National Park, Myall Lakes National Park, Barrington Tops National Park and Werakata National Park. Barrington Tops is part of the World Heritage Site of Gondwana Rain Forests of Australia.

Within the valley, there are also several world class golf courses. The beauty of the surrounding area combined with the high quality courses makes it a delight to tee off here. There are private and group classes offered at many of the courses to work on your swing and whittle down that handicap. To wind down and relax there are many day spas that offer refreshing and restorative treatments.

A holiday to the Hunter Valley offers a romantic combination of experiences: it is no wonder that it is one of the country's most popular vacation destinations. There are many wonderful Hunter Valley resorts around the region offering excellent facilities and specially priced packages. With the revitalising blend fresh country air, good food and relaxing things to do, you will leave with a fresh take on life and pleasant memories.