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Top Things to do in the Hunter Valley NSW Pokolbin

Writer's picture: Phillippa SuttonPhillippa Sutton

Updated: Oct 19, 2024





Wine Tasting in the Hunter Valley
Hunter Valley Wineries

So many times we get asked what should I do in the Hunter Valley on my holiday? We thought we would put together the top must do activities to do on your holiday.


  • Sutton Estate

Sutton Estate, in the Heart of the Hunter Valley is the place to go if you want some adventure fun. Home of the HV Smash Room, Uncorked Axe Throwing, Wine Escape Room, the Chocolate Escape Room and now the newest is the VR experience. Book at suttonestate.com.au

  • Hire an Electric Bike for a Wine Tour.

Ride the Hermitage Road Wine Trail on electric bikes is one of the best ways to see the wineries. Bikes are available at Sutton Estate home base or one of the many recommended hotels including the Hunter Resort, Chateau Elan, Cypress Lakes, Leisure Inn, H Boutique, Pokolbin Villiage Accommodation and Ingenia Holiday Park Cessnock.

  • Visit the Hunter Valley Gardens.

The gardens have a great array of shopping, cafes and things to do such as Aqua Golf and Putt Putt Golf. During the year they have events such as the Mega Creatures, Snow Time in the Garden, and the Christmas Lights Spectacular which is one of the top activities.

  • Go Hot Air Ballooning.

With the most picturesque valley around to see it by air is a whole another level. There is Beyond Ballooning and Balloons Aloft to take you on a fantastic flight.

  • Spa Days.

Nothing like a bit of pampering and the Hunter Valley has some of the best Spas to help you get in the relaxed mode including the Spa at Chateau Elan, Elysia Wellness Retreat, Heavenly Hunter Mobile Massage and Day Spa.

  • Do a Wine Tour.

Go with an expert. There are so many great Wine Tour Businesses in the area and they will recommend the best places to go according to your wine preferences. We recommend Luckys Tours, Get Around with Gazz and Two Fat Blokes.

  • Do a cooking class.

The Hunter Valley has some great cooking classes including Classes in the Kitchen and Our Italian Table. You will need the sustainance to get through the activities availabe in the Hunter Valley.

  • Horse Riding

Saddle up with Hunter Valley Horses for a picturesque ride thoguh the vines and they even do carriage rides, for a different way to get around.

  • Segways

Why not experience the segways tours in the Hunter Valley for outdoor fun on a beautiful day in the Hunter Valley


There are so many Top Things to do in the Hunter Valley and we look forward to seeing you next time your visit. Dont forget to enjoy the Drink (best wineries), Stay (book your perefct accommodation) and Play (activities) oh and Eat (Award Winning Restaurants). Maybe thats the next blog. Watch this space.


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