The 10 Best Things to do Good for Kids in Hunter Valley, New South Wales

Balloon Aloft took to the skies for the first time back in 1980 becoming Australia’s very first hot air ballooning company. With over 40 years experience in providing the ultimate flight experience, Balloon Aloft has been recognised with numerous national, state and regional tourism awards including many Best Adventure Tourism Operator awards. A family run company, Balloon Aloft is dedicated to providing the very best ballooning adventure to each and every passenger.

Hunter Valley Helicopters is a locally owned and operated company based at Cessnock Aerodrome, in the Heart of the Wine Region. We offer a range of services, be it Scenic Flights, Picnics, Breakfast & Lunch Tours, Weddings, Airport Transfers or even a flight out over the coast. We also offer other services such as Aerial Survey, Aerial Photography/Filming, Corporate Transfer or Team Building events.

If you a looking for an off road adventure as a family or with friends, then a guided segway tour with us is a must! With 3 locations to choose from including the Hunter Valley, Newcastle & Port Stephens, you will explore amazing terrain and capture the spectacular views on your very own off road Segway.

Australia's favourite place to go for horse riding! Visit our website for all ride options and more information. Located on the Putty Road on the edge of the Hunter Valley, Chapman Valley Horse Riding is a leisurely 2 hour drive from Sydney. Ranked #1 in NSW for Horse Riding, they offer the widest range of horse rides in Australia - ranging from 1 hour trail rides to a full day in the saddle and cater for all levels of experience. Featuring some of the quietest horses in Australia, CVHR works hard to ensure their horses are well trained, willing and responsive to their rider so you can sit back and enjoy your ride in comfort.

Grapemobile is the Hunter Valley's most popular and longest established bicycle hire facility. Situated on our own vineyard, sample our Grapemobile wines whilst we guide you with friendly local knowledge on the most favoured private bicycle trails, wine tour tasting & food options of the Hunter Valley Vineyard Wine Region. Visit our centrally located vineyard & hire shop in Pokolbin, or utilise our unique bus pick-up & return service from your local acommodation or meeting place. Grapemobile bicycle hire includes mountain bikes and tandems, helmets, sunscreen, bottled water, Grapemobile wine tasting and vineyard visit, maps and guided tour options.

Over 30 years in the making, Domaine de Binet is the realization of a young boy’s dream and is the family label of winemaker Daniel Binet. Domaine de Binet Wine Company focuses on interesting wine regions and alternate varietals. Visit the working winery enjoy a picnic on the lawn relax and enjoy wine country with hand crafted wines by Domaine de Binet.

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

MRAG offers in total, eleven exhibition spaces in three distinct wings across two levels of the art gallery. MRAG accessibility features include a lift, interior and exterior wheelchair access ramps and a sensory garden. One wing of the building is dedicated to children and education: the Art Factory fosters appreciation to the arts for the specific audience of children, schools, family groups and youth. MRAG’s retail outlet showcases the wares of local, national and international artists and craftspeople as well as objects from the Pacific and the East including Africa and Mexico. The MRAG shop also offers toys and decorative art from international destinations. Adjacent to the Art Factory, café Seraphine caters to a large number of patrons Tuesday-Sunday 7.30am-4.30pm as well as for functions in and outside normal art gallery hours. MRAG is now one of the most active and exhibition vibrant regional galleries in NSW with almost 3000sq metres of public access space.