Maitland City Council has installed 30 Return and Earn container collection solutions at selected public bins across Maitland, creating opportunities for the community to collect and return eligible drink containers.

At Ocha Thai & Japanese Restaurant, the chefs are experts in Japanese and Thai cooking, skilled in highlighting the best of these rich culinary traditions.

Wally and Eva is a little boutique store filled with quality handcrafted jewellery, homewares and décor made by local owners Lou and Mike.

Huntlee Fitness is the Hunter Valley's is designed with the local community at its core.

Cider is made in many places all over the world, but at Pokolbin Cider House, it's made in the Hunter Valley Wineries.

Located at 691 Hermitage Road, Pokolbin, the Pokolbin Market runs every Sunday from 8am to 1pm and has become a weekend favourite for locals and visitors alike.

Situated in the heart of the Hunter Valley, Harrigan's Irish Pub, an award-winning establishment, offers an ideal setting for families and friends to come together while exploring the renowned wine region.

Petersons Wines traces its roots to 1971, when Ian and Shirley Peterson and their son Colin first planted vines — laying the foundation for more than five decades of family winemaking.

At Latitude 32 Wines, the Hunter Valley's winemaking heritage is celebrated with a modern edge.

There’s no need to head to the mountains to find snow this winter. From 27 June to 26 July, Snow Time in the Garden returns to Hunter Valley Gardens, bringing snow play, ice skating, toboggan rides and carnival attractions into the heart of wine country.

The Hunter Valley has long been known for cellar doors, restaurants, and gourmet offerings, but a regular fresh-produce market hasn’t traditionally been part of the Pokolbin experience.

In the Hunter Valley wine landscape, few names have evolved with as much consistency or conviction as Tamburlaine Organic Wines.

The Aberdeen Highland Games mark a major milestone this year, celebrating their 25th Games at Jefferson Park in Aberdeen on Saturday, 4 July. Thanks to the unwavering support of the community, the event has continued to grow in strength and spirit.

The Hunter Valley's most trusted guide to food and wine experiences is back, and with winter settling over Wine Country, the timing is perfect. Wine & Dine Hunter Valley Issue #24, covering Winter and Spring 2026, has just landed, packed with everything you need to plan the perfect Hunter Valley escape, whether you're a seasoned visitor or discovering the region for the first time.

As the temperatures drop, it’s common to notice your body feeling tighter, stiffer, and slower to warm up during workouts.

Winter is the perfect excuse to treat yourself, and if your hair has been waiting for some attention, Jordan Jones of Jones at Home Hair Boutique is ready to deliver. His La Biosthétique Paris Boutique Hair Salon has found its permanent home in Huntlee, North Rothbury. And it is already turning heads!

There are cafés that serve coffee, and then there are places that make you want to stay. Sidecar Roasters, on Maitland Street in Branxton, is firmly the latter. And in winter, it becomes something even more compelling.

At Hunter Valley Horse Riding & Adventures, it is precisely this time of year that makes a trail ride through the Molly Morgan Range feel like something out of a dream.

Running for over 12 years, Handmade in the Hunter Markets has earned its place as the longest-running genuine handmade market in the Hunter Valley vineyard area.

Settle in at Savannah Estate Mount View & Broke Road and enjoy the signature pie and wine tasting experience, with flaky, golden pies perfectly paired with handcrafted wines.