ATW Hunter Valley Information
The Hunter Valley is one of Australia’s most important wine growing regions. This success has spawned the growth of a large number of vineyards and cellar doors in the region and more recently the construction of holiday resorts and golfing resorts. The quality of the wine from this area is extraordinary and its varietal character is now legendary in wine circles. Wine lovers from the world over will be able to tell you about the structure and the special flavors that the Hunter Valley wines achieve. Many of these vintages have become icons in the wine industry. As the culture of the Australian food industry has matured, especially over the last 20 years, and with the advent of reality TV we now have a never ending number of cooking and restaurant shows to educate the Australian psyche about the glory of food and wine. The interest that this has created in general life has flowed on into the wine industry and the people’s inquisitiveness has let to many more tourists visiting the wine growing regions. The Hunter Valley has been at the forefront of this phenomenon.
Hunter Valley accommodation leaves nothing to be desired. There is a huge range to choose from and every budget has been catered for. There are many new resorts in the area. Health spa resorts are now common place and there are also new golf resorts in the region. You can also find plenty of family style self catering accommodation in nearby locations. For those that just want an overnight stay there is a good supply of motel and hotel accommodation on offer. The Hunter Valley lies just to the west of Newcastle which is well known for its beaches and Port Stephens is also only a short drive away. We could put together a short break package for you with a number of options for you to consider. The region is so close to Sydney along the motorway that it is really on every Sydney siders doorstep.
Hunter Valley tours are available from Sydney through some of the major coach touring companies and when you are in the area there are all sorts of winery tours that you can do. If driving yourself keep plenty of spare room in the car as you will inevitably want to return home with some of the samples of your journey. The Hunter Valley is the ideal place for a wedding or honeymoon or even just a short break away to reduce the stress levels of every day life.
