Find out more about our host region

Barrington Tops
An hour by car from Newcastle and only two and a half hours from Sydney, the Barrington Tops region offers an opportunity to relax, enjoy a Wilderness experience and explore the small towns and villages in the foothills. The region covers more than 80,000 hectares and, with its massive expanse of rainforests, rugged mountains and rivers, enjoys a unique quality which is reflected in its listing as a World Heritage area. Whether planning a brief visit or an extended holiday, the area has broad appeal. Explore the hinterland of the Barrington Tops National Park and foothills, go bushwalking, kayaking, and wander along the historic main streets of towns where country cafes and antique stores are plentiful.

http://www.barringtons.com.au

Hunter Valley

Hunter Valley Wine Country
To visit the Hunter Valley is to experience and enjoy the good things in Australian life and to reward yourself.
World-class Hunter Valley Semillon that has been called our 'unique gift to the world'. Great Australian Shiraz that lasts for generations, and generations of family winemakers that are there to tell the tale.
Only the best regional produce, such as cheeses, olive oil and olives. Acclaimed chefs that strive for excellence and their own unique, but distinctly Australian style.
Resorts, boutique hotels, motels and cottages that become part of the experience. There are more than 160 options. Experiences such as cooking & wine schools, golf, or hot air ballooning and tours that operate daily, from Sydney or within the Hunter Valley.

http://www.winecountry.com.au

 
Maitland - Hunter Valley
During a visit to Maitland Hunter Valley you can immerse yourself in this district of beautiful contrasts. From undulating luscious green pastures with a stunning array of colours and aromas, to one of Australia's most beautiful, historically significant townships.
Explore the rolling green hills, rich agricultural lands and pastures, stunning wilderness areas, bush land reserves and the majestic Hunter River to discover the fruits of the land, which Maitland Hunter Valley is so famous for. A patchwork of market gardens, dairy farms and beef cattle provide the region with a rich source of ingredients to create stunning taste sensations available through any number of the many gourmet deli's, café's and fine restaurants scattered throughout the area. Maitland Hunter Valley is home to a number of award winning vineyards, which compliment the local fare to perfection.

http://www.visitmaitland.com.au

Singleton - Hunter Valley
Singleton is in the heart of the Hunter Valley. A picturesque landscape of rolling hills, vast lakes and rugged mountain ranges forms the perfect backdrop for grand old homesteads and heritage-listed buildings. A historical and an infantry museum provide an insight into life in the 19th century. Singleton has a reputation for its country hospitality. It welcomes all to share in activities and experiences at its many attractions. 

http://www.singletontourism.com.au

Lake Macquarie
Lake Macquarie is just a 1.5 hours north of Sydney, offering visitors an easy drive to a slower pace of life.  Blessed with stunning sandy beaches, an immense saltwater lake and a pristine mountain wilderness area, destination Lake Macquarie is the perfect companion to a relaxing break.
Beaches - Experience the safe patrolled beaches of Catherine Hill Bay, Caves, Blacksmiths and Redhead, spread along thirty kilometres of largely undeveloped coastline.
Lake - Lake Macquarie is a stunning waterway, four times the size of Sydney Harbour.  Walk, sail or cycle your way around 174km of foreshore.
Mountains - The Watagan Mountain National Park and State Forest areas offer stunning views across the Hunter Region and are a must for the nature lovers.
http://www.visitlakemac.com.au

Upper Hunter Country
Take a healthy helping of invigorating fresh air, add an endless supply of country hospitality, package it in the relaxed type of lifestyle that most people can only dream about, and you have the fair dinkum travellers 'destination known as Upper Hunter Country. It's a postcard on which the picture is constantly changing: bronzed sandstone cliffs, primeval forests, wombats and kangaroos, wedge-tail eagles soaring into the clear blue skies, parrots decked out in all the colours of the rainbow, tiny blue wrens playing follow-the-leader among the bushes, arrogant bearded dragons, as old as dinosaurs, sunning themselves on ancient windswept rock formations are just some of the sights you'll see in Upper Hunter Country.

http://www.upperhuntertourism.com.au