2025 Pokolbin Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in July)

Just a 2.5-hour drive from Sydney, you'll find yourself in the Hunter Valley. Here you can visit zoos, experience hot air ballooning, and explore ancient wineries. 🏨 Hotel: Spicers Guesthouse 🚗 Address: 57 Ekerts Road, Pokolbin NSW 2320 🇦🇺 Hunter Valley, New South Wales, Australia Many visitors to the Hunter Valley choose this hotel for its peace and comfort, far from the noise of the city, allowing you to truly relax and feel at ease. 🏨 Hotel Facilities: The hotel offers numerous services including parking, a swimming pool, tennis courts, lawns, a restaurant, and afternoon tea. Surrounded by green lawns and vineyards, it feels like being in the midst of a vast prairie. ☕️ Hotel Dining: The hotel's breakfast is plentiful and made to order, so if you're in a hurry, you might need to get up a bit earlier. Of course, the morning atmosphere is great, and it's worth taking your time to enjoy a cup of coffee and juice while taking in the distant green scenery. We also had dinner at the hotel, which offers a wide selection of wines and a variety of dishes. The owner once stayed in Hong Kong, China, and speaks Cantonese, so he is particularly attentive to guests from China, often serving extra dishes. You can make specific requests regarding the speed of service and taste preferences to the owner.

Took a day trip tour to Hunter Valley. The best tour guide Sam drove us from Sydney central. The ride was 2 hours. Once at the farm we got to go to 2 wine tasting sampling. Each time we had around 8 glasses. This tour comes with lunch. Love how the farm feel. So peaceful. Best time of they year to visit in Dec - Jan Where the vineyards will be filled to the brim with bunches of grapes. Visited Hunters Dream. Got to meet the owner himself who took the time to explain on Shiraz and Sparkling wine. Will definitely visit again #huntervalley #sydney #awesomepic #couplestrip

If you are headed to the Hunter Valley wine region, particularly Pokolbin, then take my advice and go to Hunter Belle Dairy. Getting There - head north from Sydney on the Pacific Highway following the signs for Wine Country. Address - 1616 Broke Rd, Pokolbin NSW 2320 Ambiance/Facilities - This cellar door style location has a wonderful cheese shop as well as a great cafe. Highlights - the cheese shop offers tastings and gelato while the cafe offers ala carte options for a light bite through to a full meal. Wine or Beer matching also available. But the star of the show here is the wonderful High Cheese offerings. Similar to a traditional high tea but focusing on the various types of cheeses offered by the Dairy. Avg. Price per Person - cheese tasting $5. cafe items from $5. Rating - IMO 100 out of 10 😁 #foodie #gooutside #passionpassport #staycation #deliciousfood #cafe

A fantastic place for a long weekend. Address - Cnr Broke And, McDonalds Rd, Pokolbin NSW 2320 Getting there - from Sydney head north on the Pacific Highway and follow the ample number of signs to Wine Country. Ambiance/Facilities - comfort meets country hospitality. With a swimming pool, games area and walking distance to all Pokolbin has to offer. The hotel also has 2 seperate dinning options as well as a bar and room service. Plenty of options for everyone. Avg. Price per Person - $$ - $$$$ depending on choice of room and time of year. This hotel books out on special events and holiday periods. Rating - IMO 3.5 / 5 #gooutside #foodie #passionpassport #staycation #winetour

About 2 hours north of Sydney in the heart of the Hunter Valley wine region, Hope Estate is more than just your usual cellar door. Address - 2213 Broke Rd, Pokolbin NSW 2320 Getting There - self drive the M1 from Sydney and follow the Wine Country signs. There are also a lot of tour operators that will do the drive for you. Attractions - Winery, brewery and distillery all in one. Hope estate offers generous tasting options of their homegrown wine and paddles of their own beers and gin/vodka. Hotels - We stayed at the nearby Mercure Hunter Valley but there are lots of options in Pokolbin and beyond. Food & Restaurants - Hope Estate of a small and simple menu but the pizzas were fresh and delicious and definitely hit the spot while tasting. Shopping - all tasting items are available to purchase at the cellar door along with some local artisan produce and winery branded merchandise #foodie #deliciousfood #weekendgetaway #winetime

A perfectly peaceful breakfast whilst staying at Chateau Elan in the Hunter Valley. We sat looking out on the gorgeous golf course, the morning was a little chilly so the staff gave us a heater to stay warm. Order the smashed avocado you won’t regret it. #tripaway#triplocal

Traveling to Sydney, in addition to local landmarks, must not be missed is a tour around Sydney. The Hunter Valley, which is more than two hours' drive from Sydney's downtown area, must be experienced. It is a famous wine region and is arguably the best wine in Australia. It is very famous. This time we stayed at the Hunter Valley Isburg Resort, where there are golf, wine, spa, and of course food. The happiest thing is to drive in to find kangaroos.

Hunter Valley horse carriage, wine, cheese, chocolate tour, Blue Mountain cable car package.

Summer evenings in hunter valley

Okay, so this wasn't exactly part of the Winter Festival, but this Chinese garden was too beautiful not to be photographed and talked about on here!🏯🎋 It looked so exquisite and authentic with those pretty little red bridges over the water, and the waterfall sound has such a calming effect that you can just sit down and listen to it!⛲ We loved being able to see the Chinese part of the garden from different angles, but no matter what angle you see it from, it always makes you feel like you're exploring the inside of a beautiful impressionist painting ❤️ #postandearn #familytrip #familytravel #travel #naturalwonders #thingstodo #myitinerary

After exploring the gardens some more, we went on a couple of rides. The first was the ferris wheel! Who doesn't love a good ferris wheel? Feeling like you're in a flying bubble, able to see the great views from the sky!🎡 We then went on the even more thrilling swing chairs! The speed and height of the ride makes you feel like you're flying! It's amazing!😄 We got a little thirsty so mummy bought a like flavoured snow cone for each of us. It was really good and refreshing 🍋🟩🍧 We went back to the pile of snow to play in again for a little while before going tobogganing! That was a thrill too! You sit on a cushiony ring and they tell you when to go! It's so much fun!🏔️ This was really turning out to be a lovely day at the gardens, God turned the sunny weather on for us today!☀️ #postandearn #thingstodo #myitinerary #familytravel #familytrip #travel #localfood #deliciousfood

Today we went to what we call the Winter Festival at the Hunter Valley Gardens! It was so exciting!🏡 We felt a bit hungry though so we stopped by the Garden Terrace Cafe for some breakfast. They do an amazing thick cut toast with butter, not to mention the feel is so chill with the garden surroundings. Great place for breakfast! 🍞🧈 We walked through beautiful garden as we made our way to the Winter Festival. It looked amazing! There was a pile of snow to play with, various rides and ice skating! This was Cuddly's first time. A proud moment for me as her mummy!⛸️🧊 We looked around some more and saw some of our fellow polar bears exploring too! We introduced them to mummy and vice versa and we all had a great time! 🐻❄️ Stay tuned, more to come on the Winter Festival!❄️ #postandearn #familytrip #familytravel #travel #naturalwonders #thingstodo #myitinerary #deliciousfood #localfood

A quick escape from Sydney turned into one of the most memorable weekends ever 😍 Here’s how it went down ⬇️ 🛏️ Checked in at Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort – Spacious villa surrounded by nature, with kangaroos hopping by like neighbors 🦘🌳 Total peace! 🧀🍫 Afternoon stop at Hunter Valley Cheese Factory & Chocolate Company – Cheese tasting, sweet treats, and the smell of fudge = heaven 💛 🍷 Visited a few cellar doors for wine tasting and picture-perfect views 🍇 🌅 Golden hour hit different here! 🍽️ Ended the day with dinner at a warm, cozy local restaurant – hearty food, good wine, friendly vibes 🥘🍷 🎈 Woke up early for a once-in-a-lifetime sunrise balloon flight with Balloon Aloft – floating over the vineyards was unreal ✨ 🥂 Wrapped it up with a sparkling breakfast at Peterson House – the perfect finish. 📲 Booked everything (hotel + balloon flight) on Trip.com – super easy and stress-free! #summervacay

Just a few hours’ drive from Sydney, we checked into the beautiful Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort — the perfect base for a wine country getaway! 🍷🚗 ✨ The villas are spacious, surrounded by nature, and you might even spot kangaroos casually hopping past your balcony! 🦘🌳 Total Aussie vibes! 🌅 We’re staying the night here to get ready for an unforgettable sunrise hot air balloon flight tomorrow morning with Balloon Aloft — can’t wait to float above the vineyards! 🎈💛 📍 If you’re planning a Hunter Valley trip, this resort is the ideal spot to unwind and explore. 🛏️ Great views ✔️ 🍇 Wine nearby ✔️ 🎈 Close to balloon launch site ✔️ 🐾 Kangaroo neighbors ✔️ ✅ Book your stay now on Trip.com and start your Hunter Valley adventure in style! #summervacay

At the end of last year, my family and I went to Hunter Valley Gardens to enjoy the Christmas lights. This garden holds a grand light show every Christmas, attracting countless tourists to watch. Hunter Valley Gardens is green during the day, and the sun shines on the neatly trimmed trees and grass. Although the lights have not been turned on, you can see a variety of landscape light stands, which makes people look forward to the night view. As it is summer in the southern hemisphere, the temperature is hot during the day. We took a break in the restaurant in the park and tasted refreshing desserts and cold drinks to replenish our energy while also dispelling the heat. At night, the lights were lit one by one, and the whole garden instantly became dreamy and colorful. From the huge Christmas tree to the tunnel lights, every corner is flashing with warm lights, and the children are running and playing happily, as if they have entered a fairy tale world. Celebrating Christmas in such a warm summer night is completely different from the snowy Christmas in the northern hemisphere, but it has a unique flavor. The Christmas light show in Hunter Valley not only makes people feel the joy of the festival, but also allows us to experience the unique Christmas atmosphere of Australia. It is an unforgettable memory. 🕰️Business hours: The event lasts from mid-November to the end of January each year, and the business hours are from 5pm to 10pm (the lights are usually on after dark). 📍Address: 2090 Broke Road, Pokolbin NSW 2320 🏖️Environment/Facilities: There is a parking lot in the park, with clean toilets, children's play facilities and rest areas, which is very suitable for family travel. 💰Per capita consumption: In terms of ticket prices, adult tickets are about A$40, children (4-15 years old) are about A$30, and children under 4 years old are free. You can also choose a family package for a better discount.

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The Gardens offer a special place for the appreciation of nature and peaceful reflection. They also bring together families and friends to enjoy our unique annual events, including Christmas Lights Spectacular, Mega Creatures, Mega Creatures Night Safari and Snow Time in the Garden. There is plenty of fun to be had for the whole family all year round!

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📍Address: Australia Pokolbin #pokolbin #australia The food was delicious. It was one of the most beautiful places I have ever visited. It was a wonderful vacation. You should also visit it.

#australiatravel Stay in Newcastle for a few days and take a one-day trip to Hunter Valley first. The first stop is Hunter Valley Gardens, which is said to be the biggest displaygarden in Australia. It's not bad inside. Some places have been decorated as amusement parks. I don't know if it's for Christmas. #Australian Life #Australia Self-Driving #Travel #Self-Driving Tour #Niche Travel Destination #Australia #Australia Travel #Sydney #Sydney Surroundings #Sydney Surroundings Tour #Sydney Surroundings Travel #New South Wales #New South Wales Tourism

Hunter Valley Winery Wine Tasting Tour🍷 Under the endless green vineyards and clear skies, the calm and peaceful atmosphere made me feel like I was in a painting. Hehehee😆 When I entered the tasting room, there was a subtle woody scent and various wine bottles beautifully displayed. The first wine I tasted was the representative Semillon wine of Hunter Valley~🍷 The fresh citrus scent and clean acidity filled my mouth, allowing me to feel the region's unique terroir. Next, I tasted Shiraz, and the rich berry scent and spicy aftertaste were impressive~🫠 The staff explained the characteristics of each wine and the production process in detail, and it was even more interesting to hear about the history of the winery.🍇 As I savored each glass of wine, I realized how deeply connected Hunter Valley's nature and wine culture are. The tasting experience here was more than just drinking wine, it was a special time to experience the flavors and culture of Australia. 😃 #overseas travel #sydney travel #sydney suburbs #australia travel #australia wine #winery tour #winery #hunter valley winery #winery #sydneytrip

Night lights experience at hvg 2024 was simply awesome

Lake side by the vineyard at polkobin

| A hidden paradise. Hey guys👫, today I found a hidden gem - Spicers Retreats, it's amazing, I have to recommend it to you! 📍The location is perfect, hidden in the quiet mountains🌲 (or by the quiet lake, depending on the specific geography), as if isolated from the world, but not far from the surrounding villages, a short drive to explore the local customs, daily shopping is also super convenient. As soon as you get out of the car, the fresh air with the fragrance of grass and trees comes to you, and the hustle and bustle of the city is instantly left behind. 🏠The architecture of the hotel is unique, with wooden structures and brick decorations, vintage and cozy, blending into nature without losing style. Step into the room, the warm color scheme is like a gentle embrace, handmade woven carpets, solid wood furniture, each piece exudes the warmth of the craftsman; the bed is thick and soft, lying on it is like falling into a cloud, a good night's sleep is guaranteed. Each room also has its own viewing terrace, where you can quietly enjoy the changing clouds and flying birds at dawn and dusk, and your body and mind will be healed. 🍽The food is amazing! Most of the ingredients are sourced from local farms, organic vegetables and fruits, fresh meat, simply cooked to lock in the fresh flavor. The freshly baked bread for breakfast, with the aroma of wheat mixed with the aroma of butter, is crispy and crumbly; the signature stew for dinner, simmered slowly over a low fire, warms the stomach, and is served with a glass of the hotel's homemade fruit wine, slightly drunk in this leisurely time. 🎈The public facilities are super fun, with a small library full of books, where you can curl up in a corner and read ancient books and novels, enjoying the solitude; the garden is full of flowers and an open-air hot spring pool♨, where you can soak in the night and look up at the stars, your body relaxes and your thoughts drift away. There are also cute little sheep and rabbits occasionally strolling on the grass, interacting with them is super healing. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦The owner of the hotel is very enthusiastic, hand-drawing a map of the surrounding area, marking hidden waterfalls and hiking trails; at the bonfire party, playing the guitar and singing and dancing with everyone, strangers sitting around, the atmosphere is warm to the heart. Here, time slows down to poetry, fatigue is soothed, Spicers Retreats is your ideal home to escape the hustle and bustle and go to the good, come and meet it!

Great trip to Hunter Valley, beautiful weather , tasty wines and food.

🌟Highlights: There are free gardens in Hunter Valley as well as paid gardens. The paid garden is very beautiful. There are many flowers, farms and children's playgrounds in the garden. It is suitable for adults and children to play for a whole day [Joyful] 👍Most Recommended: There are many small shops in the park where you can buy souvenirs. The Hunter Valley is most famous for its wine. 🚉Transportation Tips: It is about two hours' drive from Sydney, which is convenient for self-driving tours and has free parking.

Escape to the serenity of Spicers Guesthouse in Hunter Valley, just a hop away from Sydney! Nestled amidst lush vineyards, this tranquil retreat offers more than just a good night's sleep. 🌿🍷 🛏️ Stay in Comfort: Spicers Guesthouse rooms are the perfect blend of coziness and elegance, promising a peaceful slumber after a day of vineyard adventures. The Cottage is especially great for families, with service that goes above and beyond. 🏡👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 🌳 Outdoor Bliss: Dive into the pool, ace a game on the tennis courts, or simply unwind on the verdant lawns. This hotel is a slice of prairie paradise, ideal for those craving a nature recharge. 🎾🏊‍♀️ 🥐 Savory Starts: Mornings here are a delight with made-to-order breakfasts. Sip on coffee as the green vistas beckon, but remember to rise early if you're on the go! 🍳☕️ 🍽️ Culinary Delights: Come evening, indulge in a culinary journey with an array of wines and dishes. The hospitable owner, with a connection to Hong Kong, ensures every guest feels cherished, even offering to tailor dishes to your taste! 🍜🍷 Find this gem at 57 Ekerts Road, Pokolbin NSW 2320, and let the Hunter Valley charm you in ways you never imagined. #HunterValley #PokolbinHotel #AustraliaTravel

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