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.