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
Top 10 Sights & Landmarks in Hunter Valley, New South Wales
Discover the best top things to do in Hunter Valley, Australia including Frank Lodge Scenic Lookout, Poppet Head Park, Maitland Gaol, Ngurra Bu, Krinklewood Vineyard, Tourist Drive 33, The Big UGG Boots, Big Kookaburra, East Maitland Railway Station, Bimbadeen Lookout.
Restaurants in Hunter Valley
1. Frank Lodge Scenic Lookout
2. Poppet Head Park
3. Maitland Gaol
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 241 reviews
Unlock the gates of Maitland Gaol today, where visitors are invited to 'serve time' learning about the facility, past prisoners and daring escapes. A key anchor attraction of the Hunter, Maitland Gaol housed some of Australia's most hardened and notorious criminals and has a vibrant history spanning more than 150 years. Open 7 days, Maitland Gaol offers visitors the opportunity to indulge in a world class self guided audio tour. Additionally, themed guided day tours and torchlight tours by night are regularly available and are a great way to interpret this unique attraction. If you have any questions about Maitland Gaol, please contact our Customer Service team. We look forward to welcoming you to Maitland Gaol soon.
Reviewed By angiesJ9776CL - Newcastle, Australia
Fantastic tour with a great insight of the goal... Hearing about the history and seeing the cells was a major eye opener ... Our tour guide was fantastic had an answer for all questions group was small and totally COVID safe. Definitely going back for the ghost tour ????
4. Ngurra Bu
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 34 reviews
Join our experienced Aboriginal guides as they share with you their knowledge of the culturally significant sites of Hunter Wine Country & the diverse uses of the surrounding bushland. The Wollombi and Broke Valleys are home to numerous Ceremony and Lore sites. Our tours follow the Traditional Ceremonial journey to share the stories including why Mt Yengo is as significant to NSW Aboriginal people as Uluru is to the Central Desert people.We endeavor to empower & connect any of our tour visitors to knowledge, understanding & the spirit which is within us all so you can walk away with a true feeling of enlightenment & awareness.Our tours are currently available to book on weekends but if you have a group interested in a mid week tour please contact us.Ngurra Bu, meaning 'little lore camp' is a not for profit organisation whose mission is to teach and share Aboriginal culture to ensure that it continues to be the oldest living culture on earth.
5. Krinklewood Vineyard
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 63 reviews
Australian Gourmet Traveller 2020 Winner Best Small Cellar Door. The most beautiful vineyard estate in NSW. A French-inspired boutique Winery, Cellar Door & Vineyard, set on the banks of the Wollombi Brook, against the backdrop of the Brokenback Range. The established 150-acre vineyard has been certified Biodynamic & Organic since 2007 and produces on-site renowned wines with distinguished varietal character. The vineyard is treated as a living ecosystem and all operations are holistic and sustainable. Krinklewood is a must-visit on any visit to the Hunter Valley.
6. Tourist Drive 33
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 45 reviews
Planning a visit to Hunter Valley Wine Country and hoping to take the road less travelled? Why not enjoy a scenic drive on Tourist Drive 33, along the Great North Road or Convict Trail, through the beautiful NSW countryside. Food and wine, adventure activities, nature and wildlife, walking and cycling, festivals and events, history and culture.
Reviewed By M7025NQtonyw - Sydney, Australia
While it is faster to take the M1 motorway it is much more enjoyable to take Tourist Drive 33 as its a great drive from Cessnock to the Central Coast. Its an easy drive and you get to enjoy the village of Wollombi on the way.
7. The Big UGG Boots
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 48 reviews
Mortels museum and factory tours offer a truly unique experience inside an Australian company with a fascinating history. Take a fully guided UGG factory tour and learn how uggs are made and get an insight into the production process. The sheepskin industry's rich history is displayed in an informative, interactive way in The Sheep's Back Museum. Browse through Mortels large range of sheepskin products and other Australiana products. Sit and enjoy a delicious meal and coffee in Mortels Café & Gift Gallery. Daily factory tours Monday - Friday 11am, no booking required. Other times by bookings for groups - minimum 8. Tour cost $15 per adult, $7.50 per child to 16 years.
Reviewed By margaretan116 - Sydney, Australia
Would not buy my UGG Boots anywhere else Drive up from Sydney whenever I am going overseas to take as gifts as these are made locally and hve an amazing selection First class quality and very helpful staff also you can have a coffee and sandwich after you have made your selection from a massive range
8. Big Kookaburra
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 39 reviews
Reviewed By TanG68 - Buderim, Australia
Now, this is a very good-looking kookaburra that is photogenic in any light as we stayed a couple of days at the Kurri Motor Inn and we couldn’t help photographing the big bird every time we walked past, whether it was morning, noon or dusk. Love that the town has a kookaburra theme - every mural in town has a kookaburra in it, the Bowls club has Kookaburr’s bar and grill and there is this big lovely kookaburra in a shady park with nice gardens and clean public toilets. Worth a visit if you’re in the area.
9. East Maitland Railway Station
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By Barnabas68 - Afyonkarahisar, Turkey
Quiet railway station with regular services to Newcastle and Maitland. Formerly a junction for the Morpeth line, which is still partly visible. Architecture is old NSW government railways (from a long by-gone era). Station is very useful to local residents. Visitors wanting a pub or meat pie, walk a few minutes south to Melbourne or Lawes Streets.
