Apart from being Australia's premier thoroughbred breeding nursery, the Hunter Valley is also a major tourist destination for many domestic and international travellers. Each year, millions visit the region to sample the award winning wines produced from the 120 plus wineries that are located throughout the area. Pokolbin in the Lower Hunter, home to most of these famous wineries, also offers the visitor plenty of other incentives to stay including world class restaurants and cuisine, resort style accommodation and championship golf courses plus plenty of natural beauty. Next time you are planning a visit to the Hunter Valley on some horse business, why not stop for an extra day or two to savor many of our district's attractions.
"To visit the Hunter Valley is to experience the good things about Australian life".
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Hunter Valley LocationsThe Lower & Upper Hunter Valley are located within easy driving distance of both Sydney and Newcastle Airports. The Lower Hunter Valley Vineyard region is approximately 2 hours from Sydney Airport, and 45 minutes from Newcastle Airport. The Upper Hunter Valley Horse Stud region is approximately 3 hours from Sydney Airport, and approximately 2 hours from Newcastle Airport. For detailed directions please click here |
Upper Hunter Valley
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The Upper Hunter Valley offers an excellent variety of options for visitors. Visit up to four thoroughbred studs in one day, including such preeminent names as Arrowfield, Coolmore, Darley, Vinery, Widden, Kia-Ora, etc, on a guided tour, provided by Craig Benjamin of Upper Hunter Tours. You can try your hand fishing at Lake Glenbawn or choose to go four-wheel driving in the Barrington Tops. Major Events Visit the Upper Hunter Valley Information Centre website - www.upperhuntertourism.com.au |
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Lower Hunter Valley
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Otherwise known as 'Wine Country', the Lower Hunter Valley extends from Cessnock north to Branxton and west to Broke. Located approx 1.5 hours from Sydney CBD, 45 minutes from Newcastle CBD. Choose from over 60 restaurants scattered amongst the 120 vineyards, and stay in one of the 150 accommodation venues. Or go for a round of golf on the 18 hole Greg Norman designed Championship golf course at The Vintage. Or visit the award winning Hunter Valley Gardens. Or combine your visit with one of the numerous events held in the Lower Hunter Valley such as:
Concerts are held at wineries such as Tempus Two, Bimbadgen Estate and Hope Estate on a regular basis and have included acclaimed international and local artists like Elton John, Alicia Keys, Sheryl Crow, Jimmy Barnes, Kate Ceberano, Dragon, John Butler Trio, Paul Kelly, Kasey Chambers, Lionel Richie, Steely Dan, The Pretenders, Joe Cocker, John Fogerty, Bryan Adams, Elvis Costello, etc. The Lower Hunter Valley is home to over 30 award winning & highly regarded restaurants including
The Lower Hunter Valley boasts arguably the best line up of Vineyards in Australia:
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Visit RBAAnd if you are in the area, don't forget to organise a time to inspect RBA's farm and facilities, plus you can also have a look at any breeding stock that we have listed for sale. If you are staying in the Pokolbin area, we are just 20 minutes drive south. Or if transport was a problem, we'd be happy to pick you up from your accommodation. Click here for directions to RBA. You may be in the market to buy or sell a broodmare, or you might be looking for somewhere to agist your mares during the breeding season, or you might just want to drop by and say Hi, whatever the reason, you're most welcome to give Brett, Melissa or Kim a call on 02 4998 6488. |
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