There’s something shifting in the heart of Pokolbin, and if you’ve visited Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort before, you might think you already know it. The sweeping golf course, the villas tucked into the hills, the long views across vines to the Brokenback Range, it’s always been one of the Hunter Valley’s most recognisable destinations.

There are places you visit, and places you keep coming back to. Hunter Valley Resort + Farm, on the corner of Hermitage Road and Mistletoe Lane in the heart of Pokolbin, has a way of becoming the latter.

Tucked into 55 hectares of lush vines and olive groves at Adina Vineyard & Olive Grove, Estancia Adina blends relaxed elegance with bold, seasonal flavours. Sweeping vineyard views set the stage for a dining experience that's both inviting and memorable.

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

For more than a quarter of a century, the Hunter Valley Chocolate Company has been proving that the Hunter is about far more than wine. With Easter approaching and shelves brimming with handcrafted creations, there’s never been a better time to rediscover this local icon. Owner Jo Clarke can still remember when the idea for her business first took hold.

Harrigan's Hunter Valley continues to be the perfect destination for visitors exploring Wine Country, offering a blend of casual dining, live entertainment and family-friendly hospitality in the heart of Pokolbin.

The Deck Café and Gartelmann Wines have long been one of the Hunter Valley’s most recognisable and beloved destinations.

When restaurateur Jen O'Brien and Chef Brian Duncan opened Hunters Quarter in 2016, they brought a vision of fine dining to the Hunter Valley that would set a new benchmark for the region. Nestled within the premium Pooles Rock Vineyard in Pokolbin, their restaurant has become synonymous with elegant, seasonally driven cuisine and breathtaking vineyard views.

Three musicians walked into a roastery …. and created something special! Mike Raper, Ben Greenslade-Stanton and Marty Farrugia launched Sidecar Coffee Roasters in 2021, bringing twenty years of friendship and creative expertise from Sydney's music scene to the Hunter Valley's coffee culture.

There’s a fresh energy moving through Bimbadgen Estate as one of the Hunter Valley’s most recognisable wine and hospitality destinations steps confidently into a new chapter. With key leadership appointments, rising winemaking talent, and a renewed culinary vision at Esca Restaurant, Bimbadgen is embracing change while staying true to its heritage.

If the Hunter Valley had a single location that captured its spirit, its sense of family, flavour, and generous hospitality, it would be Ben Ean.

Welcoming visitors to the Hunter Valley's famed wine country, The Valley Brewhouse stands as a testament to both regional history and the evolution of Australia's craft beer movement.

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As the Hunter Valley shakes off winter chills and bursts into brilliant spring blooms, there's no better time to experience everything that Hunter Valley Resort + Farm has to offer. This extraordinary 100-acre playground in the heart of Pokolbin is where families create memories, friends reconnect, and the best of Wine Country comes together in one spectacular location.

Tucked inside Cessnock's historic Railway Hotel, Ocha Japanese & Thai Restaurant has become a local favourite for anyone craving quality Asian food without leaving town. As the sister venue to Oishii Japanese & Thai Restaurant, Ocha brings the same focus on fresh, authentic cooking to the heart of the Hunter Valley.

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

The Hunter Valley comes alive this September with the D'Vine Wine and Food Festival, showcasing Pokolbin's culinary and viticultural excellence. Scheduled for 19-21 September, this weekend extravaganza offers once-yearly experiences that are unmissable for food and wine enthusiasts.

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

Credit: Megann Evans Photography When Chef James Orlowski moved Estancia to its new home at Adina Vineyard & Olive Grove earlier this...

With spring arriving in wine country, Hungerford Hill is offering a collection of wines that showcase the season's lighter, fresher characteristics, making them ideal companions for warmer-weather entertaining.