Hunter Valley
Australia's oldest wine region — now 90 minutes from the airport
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.
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Driving yourself gives you flexibility — especially for places like the Hunter Valley and Southern Highlands.
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Hot air balloon experiences book out weeks ahead. Book via Viator.
Flying in to WSI Airport? This is 90-120 min from Western Sydney International Airport (WSA) — easy to reach by car or rideshare straight from the terminal.
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60 options across Viator, GetYourGuide and Klook — sorted by most reviewed.
Chef-Led Hunter Valley Gourmet Food and Wine Day Tour from Sydney
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Award-Winning Hunter Valley Wine & Cheese Tour from Sydney
Small Group Hunter Valley Wine Tour + Lunch, Gin & Choc ex Sydney
Hunter Valley Wines, 2-Course Lunch, Cheese & Chocolate Tour
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