The word ‘circus’ is a Latin term often used by the Ancient Romans meaning ‘Circle’ or ‘Ring’, but it wasn’t until 1768 that Philip Astley first put together the show that we know today as the modern circus.  It’s a form of entertainment that has survived through the centuries, through war and peace...

For the past two years Trish Robertson has been pouring all of her spare time into her love of arts and crafts – literally. The talented Bellbird woman is the creator of Tresin Art – a range of stunning resin-coated homewares adding a unique pop of colour to households across the Hunter and beyond t...

The Hunter Valley wine culture has inspired a strong food culture and vice versa. The two simply go hand in hand, and it is no coincidence that some of the best restaurants in the world happen to be located in some of the finest wine-growing regions – where wine is often just as prevalent in the coo...

Twelve months of planning and preparation. Over 20 carefully designed displays. Three million (yes, million) lights. Those are the kinds of numbers that go into the largest Christmas lights display in the Southern Hemisphere: the annual Christmas Lights Spectacular at Pokolbin’s Hunter Valley Garden...

Estate Tuscany offers you the complete wedding package to create your memorable day. The superb setting in the picturesque Hunter Valley, the great venue, quality catering, onsite accommodation and savvy staff make Estate Tuscany one of the most sought after wine country venues.

An intimate mix of c...

With a long-standing reputation for excellence, a visit to the Hunter Valley is not complete without a meal at The Cellar Restaurant. Just a short stroll from Hunter Valley Gardens, The Cellar Restaurant specialises in Contemporary Modern Australian cuisine with a focus on fresh seafood, tender lamb...

If the idea of a lengthy drive home following a luxuriously long lunch and cellar door tasting of award-winning wines doesn’t float your boat (and let's face it you may end up starring in the next episode of RBT), then RidgeView Cottages on Sweetwater Road in Pokolbin is the sanctuary you’ve been se...

Mistletoe Winery, a 5.5-hectare boutique vineyard and James Halliday 5 star rated winery on Hermitage Road in Pokolbin, is a small family-owned winery producing some of the most respected and awarded wines, fortified wines, dessert wines and sparkling wines in the Hunter Valley.

Now in its 30th year...