Things to do

We can arrange an activity and transfers for you and your guests. You tell us what you would like to do and we will research options available.

WineryWineries, Vinyards and Cellar doors

Our preferred wineries to visit include:

Wombat Crossing Vineyard Wombat Crossing Vineyard Link

Wombat Crossing is a boutique winery and single vineyard that focuses on producing limited releases of sublime-tasting table wines. It was first planted back in 1994, and the first vintage released in 2005, developing exquisite wines has been at the heart of the Wombat Crossing philosophy. 

The vineyard is planted with Semillon, Chardonnay and Shiraz, Carefully tended to and maintained to an exceptional standard, Wombat Crossing’s vines produce exemplary fruit. Vintages are only ever released when the team have tried and tested and feel they’re ready.

As one of Pokolbin’s smallest wine families, we like to take a quality-over-quantity approach. We know that excellence can take time. The team at Wombat Crossing  respect their natural surroundings, only releasing vintages that match their ethos of refinement, consistency and character.  

Ivanhoe Winery Ivanhoe Winery Link      An Unforgettable Hunter Valley Cellar Door Experience

Ivanhoe Wines is an 80-acre vineyard, nestled in the parish of Pokolbin NSW. You are invited to our Hunter Valley winery to experience the history of Ivanhoe!

Rich with history, Ivanhoe is managed by a fifth-generation member of the famous winemaking Drayton family. With generations of wine-making experience and 50-year-old vines which produce some of the Hunter Valley’s finest fruit, Stephen and Tracy Drayton brought the historic Ivanhoe vineyard to life with their own style and passion. Our tasting room overlooks the Brokenback Range, giving visitors some of the best views Hunter Valley wineries have to offer.

Ernest Hill Winery Ernest Hill Winery Link

Ernest Hill Wines is a family run boutique winery located at the gateway to the Hunter Valley’s famous Pokolbin District in NSW, Australia. The Vineyard was originally planted in the late 1960’s, early 1970’s by Harry Tulloch for Seppelts Wines and was later renamed the Pokolbin Creek Vineyard. The Wilson Family purchased the hill top part of the vineyard in 1999 and renamed it Ernest Hill Vineyard. 

Other winery options:

http://www.winecountry.com.au/wine/

Wine Tours

https://www.winecountry.com.au/explore/tours-transfers

Golfing in the Hunter Valley

https://www.winecountry.com.au/explore/golf

hunter-valley-700Hot Air Ballooning

https://www.winecountry.com.au/hunter-valley-ballooning

Hunter Valley Gardens

www.huntervalleygardens.com.au/