Day Trip from WSA

Hunter Valley

Australia's oldest wine region — now 90 minutes from the airport

From WSA

90-120 min

Duration

Overnight recommended

Best for

Wine lovers, Couples, Groups

Australia's most accessible wine region gets a new entry point with WSA. The Hunter Valley has over 150 cellar doors, cheese factories, hot air ballooning at sunrise, and the kind of lazy lunch that stretches into late afternoon. Best as an overnight trip.

Highlights

→150+ cellar doors — Tyrells, Brokenwood, De Bortoli
→Hot air ballooning at sunrise
→Hunter Valley Gardens
→Cheese and chocolate factories
→Lovedale Long Lunch (May)
→Jazz in the Vines (October)

Where to Eat

Muse Restaurant Hungerford Hill
Bistro Molines

Where to Stay

Tower Lodge Hunter Valley
Spicers Vineyards Estate

Getting There

Drive via M7, M2 and Pacific Motorway north.

Full transport guide from WSA →

Best Time to Go

Vintage (Feb-April) and harvest season. Avoid Australia Day weekend.

Book a Day Tour

Guided tours include transport, so you don't need a car.

See tours

via Viator (affiliate link)

Rent a Car from WSA

Driving yourself gives you flexibility — especially for places like the Hunter Valley and Southern Highlands.

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Booking note

Hot air balloon experiences book out weeks ahead. Book via Viator.