Local Attractions & Tours

ENHANCING YOUR STAY IN THE HUNTER VALLEY

Want to elevate your Hunter Valley experience? There are a range of tour companies you may wish to reach out to or visit:

TRANSPORT & TOURS

Hunter Valley Helicopters: Scenic Flights, Wine Tastings and Lunches www.huntervalleyhelicopters.com.au Phone 0488 711 778

Explore the Hunter Transfer & Tours: www.explorethehunter.au

Email: info@explorethehunter.au Phone 0478 819 774

Hunter Valley Taxico: Wine Country Taxi Transport, book online wwwtaxico.com.au

Phone 02 6572 1133

Hunter Valley Tours: www.huntervalley.tours/hunter-valley-wine-tours-for-couples/

Phone: 0498 507 873

Hunter Valley Private Tours: www.huntervalleyprivatetours.com.au

Phone 0434 842 034

LOCAL ATTRACTIONS

Pokolbin Handmade Markets: Every Saturday from 9am to 1pm

15 mins by car: 5 Halls Road, Pokolbin

Pokolbin Markets: Every Sunday from 8am to 1pm

5 mins by car: 691 Hermitage Rd, Pokolbin NSW 2320

Hunter Valley Wildlife Park: A wonderful small zoo, where you can get up and close to many unique wildlife, highly recommended.

20 mins by car: Lomas Lane, Nulkaba NSW, 2325 Phone: (02) 9622 1644

Beyond Ballooning: Hunter Valley Hot Air Ballooning Phone: 1300 HOT AIR

Hunter Valley Gardens: Ten internationally inspired display gardens, and special events.

Sutton Estate: Wine Escape Room, Smash Room and Electric Bike Hire.

12 mins by car: 381 Deasys Rd, Pokolbin NSW 2320

LOCAL GUIDE: HOST FAVOURITES

You are perfectly positioned on Old North Road to experience the best of Pokolbin, with very close proximity to the delights of the Red Trail and Hermitage Road.

Here are some of our top and very local picks.

WINERIES & TASTINGS:

Here is the expanded, professionally curated list of your requested wineries, keeping the descriptions to a single concise sentence alongside full addresses and contact numbers:

Audrey Wilkinson Wines; Perched atop the foothills of the Brokenback Mountain Range, this historic vineyard dates back to 1866 and offers spectacular 360-degree panoramic views alongside its premium tasting experiences.

Address: 750 De Beyers Road, Pokolbin NSW 2320 Phone: (02) 4998 1866

Piggs Peak; Known for its creative, boundary-pushing winemaking and bold personality, this boutique winery offers an expansive variety of unique blends paired with a lively cellar door atmosphere.

Address: 697 Hermitage Road, Pokolbin NSW 2320 Phone: (02) 6574 7000

Mercer Wines: Spearheaded by an award-winning winemaker with extensive global experience, this estate focuses on crafting sustainable, vegan-friendly, and organic new-wave varietals.

Address: 972 Hermitage Road, Pokolbin NSW 2320 Phone: 1300 227 985

Keith Tulloch Wine: A classic, family-owned Hermitage Road estate producing elegant, small-batch estate wines that can be enjoyed during relaxed, seated tastings overlooking the vines.

Address: 989 Hermitage Road, Pokolbin NSW 2320 Phone: (02) 4998 7500

Oakvale Wines: Established in 1893, this historic property combines a rich regional heritage with modern, certified organic, minimal-intervention winemaking practices.

Address: 1596 Broke Road, Pokolbin NSW 2320 Phone: (02) 4998 7088

Scarborough Wine Co. Famously recognized as one of the definitive homes of exceptional Hunter Valley Chardonnay, this welcoming homestead offers a beautifully structured, sit-down tasting experience.

Address: 179 Gillards Road, Pokolbin NSW 2320 Phone: 1300 888 545

McCaffrey's Estate: A charming, family-run boutique vineyard that delivers a highly personalized experience, including premium single-vineyard tastings and hands-on wine blending workshops.

Address: 614 Hermitage Road, Pokolbin NSW 2320 Phone: 0487 809 888

Brokenwood Wines: An iconic Hunter Valley institution featuring an expansive, modern cellar door with unique tasting pods, a premium wine bar, and world-renowned Shiraz and Semillon.

Address: 401-427 McDonalds Road, Pokolbin NSW 2320 Phone: (02) 4998 7559

Thomas Wines: An exceptional, specialized cellar door experience strictly focused on mastering the region’s two flagship varietals: world-class single-vineyard Semillon and Shiraz.

Address: 28 Mistletoe Lane, Pokolbin NSW 2320 Phone: (02) 4998 7134

Vinden Wines: A highly regarded, family-owned estate crafting elegant, minimal-intervention, and organic wines out of a beautiful homestead vineyard.

Address: 138 Gillards Road, Pokolbin NSW 2320 Phone: 0488 777 493

Peterson House: The ultimate destination for sparkling wine enthusiasts, specializing in a vast array of bubbly varieties alongside a popular on-site restaurant.

Address: 2457 Broke Road, Pokolbin NSW 2320 Phone: (02) 4998 7881

Vamp by Lisa McGuigan: A theatrical cellar door concept that seamlessly blends wine, alternate fashion and mediaeval theming, offering unconventional tasting experiences curated by a fourth-generation Hunter Valley winemaker.

Address: 2198 Broke Road, Pokolbin NSW 2320 Phone: (02) 4998 7854

Ironbark Hill Brewing: A craft beer brewery in the heart of Hunter Valley wine country, nestled among the vineyards at Peter Drayton Wines just around the corner. They brew on a 1200-litre system with 10 tanks on site, with 12 beers pouring fresh on tap daily.

Address: 694 Hermitage Rd, Pokolbin NSW 2320 Phone: 0493 008 622

DINING

Muse Restaurant: Soaring space with a large fireplace, for fine dining Modern Australian dishes with a local and seasonal focus by head Chef Troy Rhoades-Brown. Special occasion dining.

15mins drive, 2450 Broke Rd, Pokolbin NSW 2320, Reservations required phone 02 4998 6777

Pescara: Head Chef Kelvin Foster brings a warm, welcoming, seasonal menu that is all about the beauty of simplicity.

9 min drive, Hermitage Lodge, 609 McDonalds Rd, Pokolbin NSW 2320 For reservations phone 0435 730 220

Circa 1876: Farm-to-table Modern Australian dining under exposed beams in an 1800s slab cottage on lush grounds.

12 Minutes drive: 64 Halls Rd, Pokolbin NSW 2320 Phone: (02) 4998 4999

Esca at Bimbadgen: Perched above the winery with sweeping views of the vineyards and golf course, Esca offers relaxed modern dining in a light-filled setting.

11 Mins Drive: 790 McDonalds Rd, Pokolbin NSW 2320

Phone: (02) 4998 4666

Nineteen or Mezze: Both in The Vintage, Vintage Dr, Pokolbin NSW 2320 just a 10 minute drive away, offering a General Pub Food Downstairs, and elevated Mediterranean Dining Upstairs.

Open everyday, so good for dining Monday to Wednesday when many are closed. Reservations generally not needed.

Oishii Japanese and Thai Restaurant: Casual Thai food and selection of Sushi, great for outdoor dining on a warm evening.

Open everyday, so good for dining Monday to Wednesday when many are closed. Reservations suggested on weekends. 2144 Broke Rd, Pokolbin NSW 2320 Phone: (02) 4998 7051

CASUAL LUNCHES

Jac & Jones: Beautiful food and wood fired pizza by chef Lee, in a modern hidden setting. Tell Jac we sent you, and they will make sure to look after you.

8 min drive, 769 Hermitage Rd, Pokolbin NSW 2320

Phone for reservations: 0429 429 407 open Friday to Sunday 10am - 6pm

Neds Cafe & Cocktails: Gourmet Bagels and Baguettes, all served with local wines and divine cocktails in a sunny courtyard. Let Yaz know we sent you, and they will be sure to look after you.

6min drive, 697 Hermitage Rd, Pokolbin NSW 2320

Phone for reservations: 0436 009 460 Open Thursday to Sunday 9am - 5pm

Binbadgen Estate: Woodfire Pizza, wine and often live entertainment on weekends.

12 min drive, 790 McDonalds Road, Pokolbin NSW 2320

Phone for reservations: 02 4998 4600 open Monday to Sunday varying hours.