This September the enduring connection to place comes alive once again as the Wollombi Valley Sculpture Festival transforms Wollombi and neighbouring Laguna into a living gallery of contemporary sculpture, heritage spaces and natural landscapes.

There are towns you pass through on the way somewhere else. And then there are towns that quietly convince you to stop. Denman, nestled in the heart of the Upper Hunter Valley, has long been one of those places. It’s a welcoming country town where vineyards meet olive groves, where heritage buildings line the main street, and where community remains at the heart of daily life.

If the Hunter Valley has a signature, it is Shiraz. The variety has been grown here since the region's earliest days, long before Shiraz became Australia's calling card, and it remains the backbone of Hunter red winemaking today.

At Huntlee Fitness, we see every day that people don’t just come to the gym to get fitter; they come to feel better.

Award-winning Hunter Valley winery Latitude 32 Wines has appointed experienced winemaker Amy Blackburn to lead its winemaking operations, marking an exciting new chapter for the growing winery.

Hungerford Hill has announced a changing of the guard, with Pierre Durand appointed General Manager and Senior Winemaker. He takes over from Bryan Currie, who departed in June 2026 after nearly a decade shaping the direction of Hungerford Hill, Dalwood Estate and Sweetwater Wines.

Looking for a Hunter Valley experience that goes beyond the usual wine tasting? Savannah Estate has paired two of life's greatest pleasures, premium wine and handcrafted gourmet pies, to create something truly memorable.

On Saturday, 22 August, the Hunter Valley Highland Games will return to Saltire Estate, bringing together Scottish heritage, family entertainment and community spirit for one of the region's most unique annual events. The Games are a gathering of the clans Down Under, an action-packed and family-oriented community event with a difference, and everyone is invited!

There are wineries that make good wine, and then there are wineries that make a place feel like home. Gartelmann Wines and The Deck Café Lovedale, huddled side by side along Lovedale Road in the heart of the Hunter Valley, have always been both, and as Gartelmann marks its 30th anniversary in 2026, the estate is doing so with the kind of quiet confidence that only comes from decades of doing things right.

Some wineries are built for the moment. Petersons Wines was built for the ages.

Some wineries have a story worth telling. Molly Morgan Wines in Lovedale has one that stretches back to 18th-century England, winds through convict Australia, and lands in one of the Hunter Valley's most scenic vineyard settings.

If you’re looking for a shopping experience that goes beyond the ordinary, Wally and Eva in the heart of Cessnock deserves a spot on your itinerary.

There's something quietly special about Joey's Lane.

As Spring approaches, the Hunter Valley's most discerning vendors are already making their move, and McGrath Rural's Tyson Nicholson is at the centre of it.

If your farm dam or water feature is doing a job but doing it quietly, it's time for an upgrade, and Watagan Water Features has the answer.

Strength training is often associated with heavy weights or advanced gym routines, but the reality is that it’s one of the most important forms of exercise for all ages and stages of life.

Winter is the perfect excuse to rediscover two of the wine world's most rewarding styles.

Enjoy Winter culinary experiences in Wine Country with our Hunter Valley dining guide!

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.