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MEET THE MAKER: Damica Designs
Imagine being 12 weeks’ pregnant and suddenly out of a job. This was the scary scenario faced by Kishani Connett four years ago when the...
Jul 1, 20192 min read


Sweet Tipples
With Winter we start to see several really big tasting, small production seasonal brews that are real winter warmers. Some are made with...
Jul 1, 20193 min read


Drink in the history of Potters
Travelling along Wine Country Drive from Cessnock, it would be difficult to miss the beehive-shaped structures that feature prominently...
Jul 1, 20193 min read


FOLLOW THE WINE & FOOD TRAIL!
The latest issue of THE MAP has launched, helping visitors to Wine Country navigate their way around over 150 wineries and cellar doors...
May 31, 20191 min read


Meet the Maker Crazy About Garlic!
It’s only been a year-and-a-half since Peter and Michelle Forster swapped their suburban home on the Central Coast for an idyllic...
May 31, 20192 min read


Taking to the Air in the World’s Best Arena
It was ten years last month since Ben Merkenhof’s father, Bob, died suddenly from heart failure at the age of 59. In the decade following...
May 31, 20196 min read


Autumn Seasonal Market Pops-Up at Maitland Regional Art Gallery
Maitland Regional Art Gallery will come alive again when the Autumn Seasonal Olive Tree Market pops-up at the gallery on May 11th from...
May 1, 20191 min read


Meet the Maker Inspired by Nature... Jojo Collective
North Rothbury massage therapist Jodie Baulch understands how certain scents can evoke particular memories. The rich, alluring smell of...
May 1, 20192 min read


Mums the Word!
Spoil Mum this Mother's Day (May 12) with a day spa package, handmade gifts, horse riding in picturesque wine country, a perfect picnic...
May 1, 20193 min read


Step Back in Time - South Maitland Railway
There’s no question coal was the driving force behind the growth of the Hunter Valley. But despite the popularity of the annual Steamfest...
May 1, 20193 min read


Get Your Glow On at Night Glow!
Following the roaring success of the first Night Glow festival in the Hunter Valley, the follow-up Hunter Valley Night Glow is back to...
Apr 1, 20192 min read


Meet the Maker: Up Up & Away for Local Maker
Karen Rowe can’t remember a time when she wasn’t being creative. From winning art awards in primary school to trying her hand at almost...
Apr 1, 20192 min read


Michael Robotham - The Master of Suspense
Fans of Michael Robotham’s award-winning crime novels know that the real thrill of the story comes from the suspense. But while they...
Apr 1, 20192 min read


Celebrating EASTER in the Hunter
Easter is almost upon us again, and with the celebration falling in the middle of the school holidays this year it’s a great time for...
Apr 1, 20194 min read


Swing into The Visitor Information Centre this Autumn!
With Autumn in full swing, April promises to be a beautiful time of year to visit the Hunter Valley and celebrate the 2019 wine harvest...
Apr 1, 20192 min read


WALK LIKE... An Alpaca!
The Australian Alpaca Barn is a family owned business that was originally established to sell and promote Australian Alpaca products made...
Mar 1, 20192 min read


ARIA Winners Set to Stun at Sacred Spaces
Known for their dynamic performances, the musicians of the five-time ARIA Award winning Australian Brandenburg Orchestra breathe...
Mar 1, 20192 min read


Cheese Making Classes
Have you ever wanted to learn how to make your own cheese at home? Well here is your chance! The crew at Hunter Valley Cheese Factory are...
Feb 1, 20191 min read


The BIG UGG in the Hunter Valley!
Mortels Sheepskin Factory is a multi-award winning Australian-owned family business, and it's just up the road from Wine Country. Mortels...
Feb 1, 20193 min read


What's On at the Visitor Information Centre!
Always a hive of activity, the Hunter Valley Visitor Information Centre welcomes visitors from all over the world. Escape the heat, enjoy...
Feb 1, 20192 min read
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