Each summer, as twilight settles over Pokolbin, a familiar sparkle returns to the heart of the Hunter Valley. The Hunter Valley Gardens Christmas Lights Spectacular, running from 7 November to 26 January 2026, promises a truly dazzling season of festive joy, community spirit, and breathtaking light displays with more magic, more colour, and more reasons to visit than ever before.

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.

When Chris Richards woke his partner, Nichole Muratore, in the early hours of December 2023, she assumed they were simply heading out for an early-morning hot-air balloon ride with Balloon Aloft.

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.

The Hunter Valley has long been celebrated for its world-class wines and breathtaking landscapes, but as the Christmas Lights Spectacular illuminates the region once again, there's another compelling reason to visit.

In the heart of the Hunter Valley, where vine-striped hills meet endless sky, Thistle Hill stands as a testament to what happens when vision meets opportunity.

Sometimes, it’s not the workout itself that feels hard—it’s everything that comes before it. Deciding what to do, how to start, and wondering if you’ve got a clear run to the equipment you need, can eat away at the seemingly great idea of getting a workout in. This is where instructor-led group fitness can make all the difference.

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

Tucked away in the rolling hills of the Upper Hunter, Pukara Estate has become one of Australia’s most recognised names in premium olive oils and vinegars. For more than two decades, the brand has stood at the intersection of tradition and innovation, bringing the distinct flavours of the Hunter Valley to kitchens across the country. Today, under the stewardship of Steve and Racquel Goodchild, Pukara Estate continues to thrive - Hunter-made, family-run, and passionately commi

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.