Hunter Valley Wineries ,New South Wales, Australia.Link to Interactive New South Wales and Australia Map,hotels,restaurants and all states in Australia Maps,travel planning,hotels All Australia.eg,Ayres Rock,sidney,Hotels,Bondi Beach and Tasmania

The Hunter region extends from its capital Newcastle to Port Stephens and inland to Merriwa and Murrurundi, which border the Upper Hunter region.As Newcastle is Australia's second oldest city it has all the amenities and attractions one would expect of a major population centre. Inland and to the north is the plateau of Barrington Tops, which attains World Heritage status because of its diverse range of fauna and vegetation. Here you can explore rain and eucalyptus forest and spot rare native Australian animals and birds. There are several award-winning hotels that offer stunning accommodation and views. The Hunter Valley produces some of the finest wines in Australia, if not the finest wines in the world. With over seventy wineries to explore it is undoubtedly a win lovers paradise. You will find some familiar producers, which export their wine worldwide, as well as smaller lesser-known 'boutique' wineries. Many of the vineyards have developed well appointed resort style hotels offering winery tours and the all-important tasting. The principal towns in the wine region are Cessnock, Wollombi, Singleton and Maitland. The Hunter is a two to three hour drive of Sydney