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Top things to do and Attractions in Pokolbin, NSW, Australia:
The Pokolbin area is a wine-lovers paradise that has produced wines since the mid-1800s and we’ve put together a great list of things to do.
Hop aboard a hot air balloon for an aerial view of the vineyards. See how wine is made, and enjoy the cellar door tastings. Take a personalised tour of boutique wineries aboard a horse-drawn carriage. Indulge in some fine dining and local produce. These are just some of the great things you can do!
Plus there are some great events! – Hunter Valley Harvest Festival March-April is a feast of concerts, art exhibitions, street parties, wine tastings and gourmet food. Opera in the Vineyards and Jazz in the Vines in October is a musical month in the vineyards
If that wasn’t enough why not try… A bicycle tour through the vineyards along country lanes. Hunter Valley Gardens, 12 immaculate, themed gardens. The heritage towns of Maitland, Morpeth and Wollombi. The superb gourmet restaurants of the Pokolbin region.
A weekend away in rustic surroundings amid the vineyards. This is what Pokolbin is all about for people from Sydney, but also it’s a popular place for many international visitors – we’ve got plenty of British and Americans who love to visit Pokolbin and it’s great wineries. We assist them with their entire booking including hotels.
Top things to do in Pokolbin, NSW, Australia – here’s our list:
1. Bimbadgen Estate
Pokolbin Bimbadgen Estate
Dedicated to the art of wine, Bimbadgen Estate Winery is two hour’s drive north-west of Sydney in the picturesque Hunter Valley, Australia’s oest premium wine-producing region. It offers a very special experience, with quality wines grown from 30-year-old vineyards and produced in open plan winemaking facilities, all of which you can see on your visit.
There is also a multi-award-winning restaurant (Esca) and a four-bedroom executive homestead and two-bedroom cottage for overnight stays.The winery itself is a reflection of the commitment to quality Hunter Valley wines that is renowned around the world. No expense has been spared in acquiring state-of-the-art wine-making technology, combined with the finest grapes and the best French and American barrels that produce very special regional winesBimbadgen also has a large amphitheatre, which is located next to the Bell Tower, a distinctive design feature of the vineyard.
It hosts several musical events throughout the year, including ‘A Day on the Green’ and the Reds, Whites and Blues Festival’. Built in a distinctive Australian/Mediterranean style,
Bimbadgen, which means ‘lovely views’, truly is a world class endeavour.
790 Mcdonalds Road, Pokolbin, New South Wales 2320, Australia
2. Biame Aboriginal Art Gallery
Biame Art Gallery is located at the Hunter Valley Gardens and is Aboriginal privately owned and operated. Biame provides a large variety of Aboriginal Arts, Artefacts and ‘Bush Tucker’ products. Authentic Aboriginal artworks including traditional art featuring high profile and collectable artists such as George Ward Tjungurrayi, Jeanie Pitjara, Janie Nolan Napanangka,Makinti Napanangka
Shop 23A Hunter Valley Gardens ,, Pokolbin, New South Wales 2320, Australia
3. Audrey Wilkinson Vineyard
Pokolbin Audrey Wilkinson Estate
A visit to Audrey Wilkinson Vineyard will introduce you to the Hunter’s natural beauty whilst experiencing the ambiance of a unique cellar door facility.
Set within magnificent surrounds, Audrey Wilkinson Vineyard is a superb venue to sit back and taste some award winning, top quality wines.
You are able to enjoy a unique structured wine tasting from our welcoming and knowledgeable staff
De Beyers Road, Pokolbin, New South Wales 2320, Australia.
This is definitely a must see, any trip to Pokolbin would be missing without the amazing trip to this great winery. Many of our customers have went on the tour here and continue to rave to us about it.
4. Bluetongue Brewery Cafe at Hunter Valley Resort
The Brewery Cafe opened in January 2004 and offers six boutique beers. All that separates you from the brewery is a glass wall behind the contemporary bar where guests enjoy the relaxed atmosphere including a pool table. There is a full flavoured Premium Lager, a Traditional Pilsner, the Draught, a Premium Light, a Premium Black Ale and a truly unique alcoholic Ginger Beer.
Hermitage Road, Pokolbin, New South Wales 2320, Australia
5. Brokenwood Wines
Pokolbin Brokenwood Estate
Brokenwood is one of the Hunter’s best boutique wineries consistently producing premium wines.
Established in 1970 the winery is situated in the heart of Pokolbin with plenty of accommodation and other wineries nearby.
Brokenwood has won a host of national wine show awards and also exports internationally. ‘The line up of great wines for tasting makes this place a must.
401-427 Mcdonalds Road, Pokolbin, New South Wales 2320, Australia
This wine is probably one of the most famous wines in Australia. It is expensive but you can pick it up for an absolute bargain here at this winery. Definitely a must visit on a trip to Pokolbin.
6. De Bortoli Wines Pokolbin
De Bortoli Wines Pokolbin – Hunter Valley, AustraliaDe Bortoli’s newest cellar door is in the world renowned Hunter Valley. The historic Hunter Valley is Australia’s oldest wine growing region and produces wines with character and personality and the ability to age gracefully in the bottle.
The region is especially famous for its wonderful Semillon wines. These wines will add lustre to the company’s portfolio and complement the Yarra Valley and Kin
Lot 1 Branxton Road, Pokolbin, New South Wales 2320, Australia
7. Harrigans Irish Pub at Pokolbin
A charming Irish atmosphere is faithfully recreated at Harrigan’s Irish Pub. With authentic Irish decor an Irish manager, Harrigan’s has a charm and style all of its own.
Renowned for its food, the Beef and Guinness Pie and Wood fired pizzas of Harrigan’s Irish Pub are a specialty – both washing down well with a selection of Irish beers on tap! In fact, Harrigan’s is the only licensed hotel
Broke Road, Pokolbin, New South Wales 2320, Australia
8. Hermitage Road Cellars and Winery
Taste our exclusive range of premium wines made on site and a selection from small Hunter Valley Family Winemakers. 9.00am, 11.00am, 2.00pm and 4.00pm Hunter Valley Resort offers the total “Wine Experience.”
The on site winery is by far the largest, and most advanced in the Hunter Valley. The Wine Tasting Cellars are open everyday. Crushing some 6,500 tonnes of grapes each year
Hunter Resort, Pokolbin, New South Wales 2320, Australia
9. Hunter Valley Cooking School at Hunter Resort
Pokolbin Cooking School
Hunter Valley Cooking School at Hunter Resort – Hunter Valley, Australia”Hands On” Cooking Classes Join Executive Chef Phillip Collis and his team and experience the entertaining Hunter Valley Cooking School in their purpose built Cooking School Kitchen with Library.
This is a hands on class and all dishes are cooked from scratch using local organic produce. Recipes are provided and the dishes cooked are eaten for either lunch or dinner.
Hermitage Road, Pokolbin, New South Wales 2320, Australia
A number of our customers have done this course and it’s highly recommended. Book your hotel with us and we’ll give you more details and perhaps even offer you a discount at this cooking school. Contact Us for more information!
10. Hunter Valley Wine School
Pokolbin Wine School
Hunter Valley Wine School – Hunter Valley, AustraliaHunter Resort offers the total “Wine Experience”.
The on site winery is by far the largest, and most advanced in the Hunter Valley. The Wine Tasting Cellars are open everyday to try the fruits of their labour… Crushing some 6.500 tonnes of grapes each year, the winery has a stainless steel storage capacity for 6 million litres of wine.
Not to be missed are the daily comprehensive winery tours
Hunter Resort, Pokolbin, New South Wales 2320, Australia
10. Kelman Vineyards
Kelman’ Vineyard is a truly unique and different vineyard. To produce our exceptional wines for Kelman’s discerning owners, the vineyard practices are of the highest standards.
Our ‘hands on’ approach and for the grape quality to be maintained at a premium, all the pruning, canopy management, fruit thinning and harvesting is done by hand. With the vineyard close to dwellings
2 Oakey Creek Road, Pokolbin, New South Wales 2320, Australia
12. Ken Duncan Gallery Hunter Valley
Pokolbin Ken Duncan Gallery
Ken Duncan Gallery Hunter Valley – Hunter Valley, Australia. Ken Duncan is well known internationally as Australia’s premier panoramic landscape photographer.
Ever the trend-setter and still the market leader,
Ken is deeply committed to researching and developing the latest and best technology to display his award winning Panographs in homes and offices right around the world.
With every new release of Limited Edition Prints he delights long-time collectors
Shop 14, Hunter Valley Gardens Village, Pokolbin, New South Wales 2320, Australia
Ken Duncan is highly admired and this particular gallery we’ve been told by our customers and on our own personal visits is a must see if visiting Pokolbin’s main city centre.
13. Hunter Valley Gardens
Pokolbin Hunter Valley Gardens
Hunter Valley Gardens – Hunter Valley, Australia – Set in the historic district of Pokolbin, Hunter Valley Gardens is nestled amongst the foothills of the Brokenback Ranges in the heart of the Hunter vineyards, is one of Australia’s premier tourist destinations.
Hunter Valley Gardens. 60 acres of magnificent gardens, with 10 theme gardens; Formal, Indian Mosaic, Rose, Italian Grotto with the statue of St Francis of Assisi.
2090 Broke Road, Pokolbin, New South Wales 2320, Australia
If you’ve got children this is definitely a must see place, you’ll get plenty of amazing photo opportunities
It will keep the kids entertained for hours – both the exhibits but also the wonderous amount of nature and natural wildlife on offer here.
Other attractions:
Lindemans Vineyard (Attraction)
McDonalds Road, Pokolbin, New South Wales 2320
Margan Restaurant (Attraction)
Pokolbin, Hunter Valley, New South Wales
McGuigan Cellars (Attraction)
Corner Broke and McDonalds Roads, Pokolbin, New South Wales 2320
Millbrook Estate (Attraction)
Lot 18-19 Mount View Road, Mount View, New South Wales 2325
Misty Glen Wines (Attraction)
‘Misty Glen’, Pokolbin, New South Wales 2320
Moorebank Vineyard Estate (Attraction)
Palmers Lane, Pokolbin, New South Wales 2320
Mount Pleasant Wine and Food Estate (Attraction)
401 Marrowbone Road, Pokolbin, New South Wales 2320
Pokolbin Estate (Attraction)
298 McDonalds Road, Pokolbin, New South Wales 2321
Robyn Drayton Wines (Attraction)
Pokolbin Mountain Road, Pokolbin, New South Wales 2321
Saddlers Creek Winery (Attraction)
15 Marrowbone Road, Pokolbin, New South Wales 2321
Scarborough Wine Co (Attraction)
179 Gillards Road, Pokolbin, New South Wales 2320
The Rothbury Estate (Attraction)
Broke Road, Pokolbin, New South Wales 2320
Tintilla Estate Wines Pty Ltd (Attraction)
725 Hermitage Road, Pokolbin, New South Wales 2320
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