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.

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.