Top Things to do in Hunter Valley
Top Hotels in Hunter Valley
- 1. Hunter Valley Resort
- 2. Chateau Elan At The Vintage Hunter Valley
- 3. Spicers Guesthouse
- 4. Quest Maitland
- 5. Mercure Resort Hunter Valley Gardens
- 6. H Boutique Hotel
- 7. Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley, an IHG Hotel
- 8. Thistle Hill Guest House
- 9. Estate Tuscany
- 10. voco Kirkton Park Hunter Valley, an IHG Hotel
The 10 Best Gift & Specialty Shops in Hunter Valley, New South Wales
Discover the best top things to do in Hunter Valley, Australia including Hunter Belle Cheese Room & Cafe, Donarch Fine Chocolate, Binnorie Dairy Lovedale, Come What May, Catherine Vale Wines, River Flats Estate, Campbells Store, Hunter Valley Smelly Cheese Shop, The Hunter Collection, Gartlemann Wines.
Restaurants in Hunter Valley
1. Hunter Belle Cheese Room & Cafe
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 59 reviews
Cheese, Gelato, Fudge, giftware & more. An indulgent experience for all to enjoy... Hunter Belle is excited to present our brand new cheese room in Pokolbin, in the heart of the Hunter Valley. Located in the Ben Ean Complex at the beautiful historic Lindeman's Estate, with two cellar doors and a restaurant downstairs, we are a perfect desitination for your next trip to the Hunter Valley Wine
Reviewed By dougbrookes1 - Sydney, Australia
Some of the best cheese I’ve ever tasted! Denise was amazing, knowledgeable about all aspects of cheesemaking and the yummy cheese made at Hunter Belle. The award- winning triple cream briebelle is absolutely fantastic and definitely a true favourite. The platters and meals available at the cafe are fantastic and is a great lunch in between wineries! Coming to Hunter Belle’s Cheese Room is an absolute must for any cheese lover in the the Hunter, such a great cheese tasting and and an amazing meal... Go and enjoy!
2. Donarch Fine Chocolate
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
Located in the small village of Tenambit (not far from Morpeth), Donarch Fine Chocolate first opened to the public in mid 2016. Since then, this remarkable locally owned and family operated business has become somewhat of an institution. Community minded with a focus on premium quality and perfection, this multi-award winning chocolate has become one of the key foundations of our story and beautifully showcases the European techniques, passion and persistence of a truly remarkable chocolatier.
Reviewed By OnAir650123
We went on a wine tour with ihop. As part of the tour we stopped at Tullochs winery for a wine and CHOCOLATE tasting. It was the best! The chocolates were from DONARCH Chocolate shop. The pairing was delish. So much so i had to visit their shop in Maitland. WOW what a surprise. What a variety. Dark, milk, strawberry, Caramel and white. Soft, hard, solid and All sorts. The lass serving us was lovely. She mentioned the owner has just opened another shop in Morpeth, and in a couple of weeks they will be decorating the shops for Christmas. Needless to say, i spent heaps to bring home. For all you chocolate lovers, this place is a must. You will be sorry if you miss it. YUMMMM.
3. Binnorie Dairy Lovedale
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 131 reviews
We make soft fresh goat and cow cheese , we offer free cheese tastings.Come in for some coffee or lunch
Reviewed By jenniferhelen92 - Tamworth, Australia
We had such a lovely (cheese themed) lunch here. Great outdoor seating area for the warmer months, lovely friendly and knowledgeable staff. Menu had a fab selection from soup to quiche to fresh pasta. The Brie, bacon and leek quiche was amazing. Great cheese selection - try the labneh!!
4. Come What May
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 13 reviews
Come What May is a new homewares and gift shop in Pokolbin. A collection of vintage and modern pieces, Come What May has many special items that help make a house a home.Now open, the shop is located on Calais Estate beside the cellar door. We are open Thurs-Sun 10am-5pm, or by appointment outside of these times. This latest addition to Calais Estate enables visitors to drink, eat and shop while on the one estate! We look forward to seeing you soon at Come What May.
Reviewed By yomi406
What a beautiful and unusual place to shop, full of giftware, jams and charming items to purchase. i found a stunning silk dress amongst it all, which is super comfortable and has become a favourite. Nice, friendly service too!
5. Catherine Vale Wines
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 16 reviews
6. River Flats Estate
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 11 reviews
Carinya Homestead, Tara Cottage & Roviana are nestled on a magnificent 100 acre working olive grove of River Flats Estate in beautiful Broke Fordwich, Hunter Valley NSW. The property surrounded by stunning olives, wineries and Cellar doors. Broke Fordwich is just a short drive from Pokolbin and all the yearly events. River Flats Estate offers farmstay accommodation suitable for large families, groups and functions. River Flats Estate is great for kids, visit the animals and our own retail store.
Reviewed By familytravels2040 - Sydney, Australia
We popped into River Flats Estate on the way home from HV. What a great find. The home made soaps/bath products/skincare are amazing. Grab yourself a jar of their home made olives and tapenades too. Highly recommend. The young kids will love it too as there are pigs and goats to check out.
7. Campbells Store
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 28 reviews
Campbell's Store is a two story stone and brick building built by James Campbell in 1835. The store was in it's heyday, 'the place to shop' in the Hunter Valley. Now over 175 years later, nothing has changed! Wander through ten speciality stores featuring Australia's most talented artisans and crafts people. Discover exquisite jewellery, antiques, art, food, try on an akubra hat & much more!
Reviewed By U1700VNsharonc
Very interesting Very chatty friendly staff No pressure to purchase but did anyway. Great gifts to send overseas
8. Hunter Valley Smelly Cheese Shop
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 50 reviews
Reviewed By peterhD1441QY
Found this place as a matter of necessity as the food at our lodgings was uneditable. We stocked up on prosciutto, salumi, artichokes, eggplant and other antipasto offerings, along with some great cheeses and breads, one being pumpkin bread and a fantastic Nocciola Gelato and headed back to our lodgings, along with a couple of bottles of Cockfighter's Ghost Nebbiolo and pretended we were in Tuscany. The produce on offer is fresh and delicious, just wish they had an outlet in Sydney. Would recommend visiting this place any time you are in the Hunter.
9. The Hunter Collection
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
Set in one of the gorgeous historic building of Morpeth, The Hunter Collection specialises in local handmade gifts for men and women
10. Gartlemann Wines
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By _KK_Syd - Sydney, Australia
Some of the best wines in the Hunter Valley.. simply put. I'm a fan of reds normally and most of the Shiraz from the Hunter is harsh and has a very strong earthy taste to it, almost like your licking the ground it came from. Thankfully the wines at Gartlemann are nothing like this, smooth, refined and with great flavours. Their Sparkling Shiraz is one of the best. The team at the cellar door are awesome, Jimmy, Dave, Elliot and the rest of the team looked after us even with the COVID restrictions in place. I'm a member for life after visiting them. Highly recommended.
