There’s no need to head to the mountains to find snow this winter. From 27 June to 26 July, Snow Time in the Garden returns to Hunter Valley Gardens, bringing snow play, ice skating, toboggan rides and carnival attractions into the heart of wine country.

From Wednesday 9 to Sunday 13 September, the Dungog Tea Party is a fabulous way to celebrate the return of Spring. Now in its sixth year, the event aims to encourage visitation to the town and involves local businesses, the community and the schools.

They said they wanted it back, and PACC listened. Bohemian Rhapsody, Australia's longest-running Queen tribute, returns to Cessnock for one night only on Saturday, 18 July 2026, and if you missed it last time, this is your chance.

If you've ever wanted to see Rod Stewart live, this is as close as it gets. The UK Rod Stewart Show is coming to Cessnock's PACC for one night only on Friday, 12 June 2026, and it's fronted by someone who genuinely has to be heard to be believed.

There’s a particular kind of pleasure in arriving somewhere without expectation and leaving with the quiet certainty that you’ve discovered something just before everyone else does. Branxton is beginning to feel like that place.

There’s a moment, just before sunrise in the Hunter Valley, when the landscape holds its breath. The mist sits low across the vineyards, the light begins to shift, and, almost without warning, the sky begins to fill with colour. Not clouds, but balloons. Slow, silent, and impossibly graceful, they drift across the valley, marking the start of another day for Balloon Aloft.

There is something quietly spectacular about the Hunter Valley in winter. The air has a sharpness to it, the light sits low and golden across the ranges, and the landscape takes on a stillness that the warmer months rarely allow. At Hunter Valley Horse Riding & Adventures, it is precisely this time of year that makes a trail ride through the Molly Morgan Range feel like something out of a dream.

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. That’s what makes the Pokolbin Markets operated by Organic Food Markets (OFM) feel like such a natural fit. It’s a relaxed Sunday gathering where fresh food, local businesses and community come together in the heart of the Valley.

The Hunter Valley's most trusted guide to food and wine experiences is back, and with winter settling over Wine Country, the timing is perfect. Wine & Dine Hunter Valley Issue #24, covering Winter and Spring 2026, has just landed, packed with everything you need to plan the perfect Hunter Valley escape, whether you're a seasoned visitor or discovering the region for the first time.

Few names in the Hunter carry the weight of Ben Ean.

There are cafés that serve coffee, and then there are places that make you want to stay. Sidecar Roasters, on Maitland Street in Branxton, is firmly the latter. And in winter, it becomes something even more compelling.

There are plenty of reasons to linger in the Hunter Valley, but Sabor in the Hunter Dessert Bar gives you one of the sweetest.

Bonvilla Estate is perched on a ridge in Pokolbin, offering sweeping views of vines and the Brokenback mountain range across its 100-acre property. The name reflects "bonne villa" meaning "good home" and represents a family legacy for generations to come.

Welcome to Taste of the Country, the premier destination for authentic country hospitality and exquisite culinary experiences in the Hunter Valley.

Nestled in the heart of the Hunter Valley, Blaxland Inn beckons as the perfect haven to savour the region's culinary delights, taking pride in offering an array of delectable options, making it an ideal stop for every discerning palate.

High in the rolling hills of Mount View, where the Hunter Valley stretches out in every direction, lies the birthplace of the Petersons Wines story.

Beyond its celebrated vineyards and rolling countryside, Hunter Valley Wine Country boasts an impressive collection of golf courses where beginners can learn their swing and experienced players can test their skills!

Kelman Vineyard is a well established boutique vineyard nestled in a quiet corner of the Parish of Pokolbin below Mount View.

Situated in the heart of the Hunter Valley, Harrigan's Irish Pub, an award-winning establishment, offers an ideal setting for families and friends to come together while exploring the renowned wine region.

Hunter Valley Gardens Aqua Golf & Putt Putt offers a unique blend of sport and leisure in the heart of Wine Country.