Part of the greater Hunter Region that includes the popular Barrington Tops, Hunter Valley is famous for the numerous wineries, ranging from the small family run vineyards to the large multi-national operations.

Promoted as the Hunter Valley Wine Country, if you haven't been there for a while, you will be pleasantly surprised. The past several years have seen big changes, with well over 100 wineries, boutique vineyards, and cellar doors to entice the wine lover or those just looking to escape the big city for a rich relaxed country lifestyle. And if that was not enough, there is a huge number of quality accommodation styles, great shopping, and award winning restaurants to choose from.

There are a number of maps viewable from the Hunter Valley Wine Country site that cover the Hunter Valley area of Branxton, Broke Fordwich, Central Windery Area, Cessnock, Dalwood, Greta, Kurri Kurri, Lovedale, Mount View, Pokolbin/Rothbury, Upper Hunter and Wollombi Valley.

Check out our listing of Hunter Valley accommodation and Hunter Region accommodation. As well as our listed travel guide attractions and tours, drop into the local tourism visitor centre for additional information.