Liane Morris - Writer, Project Manager, Story Teller

On Saturday, 22 August, the Hunter Valley Highland Games will return to Saltire Estate, bringing together Scottish heritage, family entertainment and community spirit for one of the region's most unique annual events. The Games are a gathering of the clans Down Under, an action-packed and family-oriented community event with a difference, and everyone is invited!

Some wineries are built for the moment. Petersons Wines was built for the ages.

The Hunter Valley has long been known for cellar doors, restaurants, and gourmet offerings, but a regular fresh-produce market hasn’t traditionally been part of the Pokolbin experience.

There’s something shifting in the heart of Pokolbin, and if you’ve visited Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort before, you might think you already know it.

In a region defined by choice, few Hunter Valley estates offer the sheer breadth of experience that Bimbadgen does. Wine of pedigree, multiple dining styles, an on-site distillery, premium accommodation, concerts, weddings and vineyard experiences - all anchored by two of the region’s oldest vineyards and one of its most recognisable hilltop sites, framed by century-old fig trees and sweeping views to the Brokenback Range.

Few names in Australian wine carry the weight, respect, and recognition of Brokenwood Wines.

Few names in Australian wine carry the weight, respect, and recognition of Brokenwood Wines.

The Deck Café and Gartelmann Wines have long been one of the Hunter Valley’s most recognisable and beloved destinations.

In the world of Hunter Valley wine, few names resonate quite like Tamburlaine Organic Wines.

Perched on a ridge in Pokolbin with sweeping views of vines and the Brokenback mountain range, Bonvilla Estate is a destination where wine, beauty and hospitality meet in perfect harmony. This once-quiet vineyard has undergone one of the Hunter Valley’s most remarkable transformations, re-emerging as a vibrant cellar door, event space and luxury retreat that celebrates the very best of the region.

Georgia Smith has always believed that managing a holiday home is about more than keys, calendars and clean sheets — it’s about people. It’s about trust, relationships, and the little things that turn a short-term stay into a lasting memory.

When Chef James Orlowski moved Estancia to its new home at Adina Vineyard & Olive Grove earlier this year, he wasn’t just relocating a restaurant — he was planting roots.

When Hunter Valley winemaker Mike De Iuliis was named Chair of Judges for the 2025 Sydney Royal Wine Show, it marked a significant milestone for his own career and also for the Hunter wine industry.

Latitude 32 Wines, nestled along Hermitage Road in the heart of Pokolbin, is raising a glass to its first year of operation. Since opening its doors in April 2024, the boutique winery has quickly established a name for itself, earning an impressive four and a half stars from James Halliday and building a strong following thanks to its relaxed, modern approach to the Hunter Valley wine experience.

The Hunter Valley has long been a stronghold of rural tradition—a place where generations have lived and worked on the land, where farming and equine communities thrive, and where rural property is more than real estate: it’s a way of life. In this deeply rooted landscape, change doesn’t always come quickly, but when it does, it tends to be meaningful.

At the centre of this story is the Namba family, whose influence spans three acclaimed Japanese restaurants: Nagisa, Susuru, and ÂPÉ Chilean Nikkei Restaurant.

The Lovedale Long Lunch invites you to experience the region's finest food, wine, and music in a weekend celebration that has become synonymous with excellence in the heart of wine country.

When you think of iconic events in the Hunter region, few match the Lovedale Long Lunch – the largest and longest running wine, food and music line-up that has become a prominent annual event and a Hunter Valley institution in itself.

For more than 25 years, Hunter Valley Chocolate Co. has been defining luxury and indulgence in the Hunter Valley and with Easter just around the corner, there's no better time to discover this local treasure.

Growing up in Cessnock, the path to becoming an award-winning winemaker was not always obvious for Liz Silkman.