🍇 Your Ultimate June Long Weekend Guide in the Hunter Valley

From boutique cellar doors and buzzing live music to exclusive sales, markets, and gourmet eats. Whether you’re sipping, shopping, or simply soaking up the views, here’s everything you need for the perfect escape.

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🍷 Wineries & Cellar Door Experiences

Binet Family Wines – Pop-Up & Lovedale Cellar Door
📍 Pokolbin Hill Barn, 515 McDonalds Rd & 469 Lovedale Rd, Lovedale NSW 2325 | 🕐 10am–5pm
🌐 binetwines.com.au
Visit their pop-up at Pokolbin Hill Barn or their main cellar door in Lovedale.
✅ Two locations to taste this weekend
✅ Boutique, small-batch wines by winemaker Daniel Binet

Molly Morgan Wines – Flash Sale Weekend
📍 496 Talga Road, Lovedale, NSW 2320 | 🕐 10am–4pm
🌐 mollymorgan.com.au
Score 50% off selected six-packs and enjoy free tastings.
✅ Unmissable wine deals
✅ Warm country hospitality

Ernest Hill Wines – Boutique & Family-Owned
📍 307 Wine Country Dr, Nulkaba NSW 2325 | 🕐 10am–5pm
🌐 ernesthillwines.com.au | 📞(02) 4991 4418
Boutique wines you won’t find in stores—just at the cellar door or online.
✅ Multiple tasting menus
✅ Dog- and kid-friendly fun

Petersons Wines – Sparkling Specialists
📍 Mount View + Pokolbin | 🕐 9am–5pm
🌐 petersonswines.com.au
Known for their extensive sparkling wine collection and picturesque estate tastings.
✅ Try the iconic Sparkling Red
✅ Historic setting with modern flair

Savannah Estate – New Cellar Door
📍 Mount View + Pokolbin | 🕐 10am–5pm
🌐 savannahestate.com.au
Visit their brand-new cellar door for great wine and mountain views. 2 cellar doors to choose from!
✅ Gorgeous new tasting room
✅ Boutique varietals grown locally

Gartelmann Wines – Peaceful & Award-Winning
📍  701 Lovedale Rd, Lovedale NSW 2325 | 🕐 9am–5pm
🌐 gartelmann.com.au | 📞 (02) 4930 7113
Award-winning German-style varietals in a tranquil lakeside setting.
✅ Wilhelm Shiraz and fine whites
✅ Café deck surrounded by nature

McCaffrey’s Estate – Boutique Wines on Hermitage Road
📍 614 Hermitage Road, Pokolbin | 🕐 10am–5pm daily
🌐 mccaffreysestate.com.au |
A family-owned vineyard offering estate-grown wines in a peaceful, intimate setting.
✅ Small-batch Semillon, Rosé & Shiraz
✅ Relaxed tastings with vineyard views

Thomas Wines – For Shiraz & Semillon Lovers
📍 28 Mistletoe Ln, Pokolbin NSW 2320 | 🕐 10am–5pm
🌐 thomaswines.com.au | 📞 (02) 4998 7134
Taste some of the Hunter’s most acclaimed single-vineyard wines.
✅ Premium Semillon and Shiraz
✅ Structured expert tastings

Saddler’s Creek Wines – Live Music on the Lawn
📍 15 Marrowbone Rd, Pokolbin NSW 2320 | 🕐 10am–5pm
🌐 saddlerscreek.com.au
Kick back with weekend tunes, gourmet bites, and award-winning wine.
✅ Food trucks & music
✅ Bring a picnic rug

Glandore Wines – Modern Style, Scenic Sips
📍 1595 Broke Rd, Pokolbin NSW 2320 | 🕐 10am–5pm
🌐 glandorewines.com
A cellar door with serious flair and top drops like Tempranillo and GSM.
✅ Views over Brokenback Range
✅ Creative wine and chocolate tastings

Lisa McGuigan Vamp Unique Cellar Door
📍 2198 Broke Rd, Pokolbin NSW 2320 | 🕐 10am–5pm daily
🌐 lisamcguiganwines.com | 📞 (02) 4998 7854
A vibrant cellar door experience showcasing boutique wines crafted by Lisa McGuigan herself.
✅ Bold, fruit-driven Shiraz and Semillon
✅ Stylish, contemporary tasting room with exclusive releases

Bonvilla Estate – Sleek & Scenic
📍 534 Oakey Creek Rd, Pokolbin NSW 2320 | 🕐 10am–5pm
🌐 bonvillaestate.com.au
Grazing boards, panoramic decks, and premium estate wines await.
✅ Modern, minimalist setting
✅ Paired tasting experiences

Margan Wines – Barrel Sale
📍1238 Milbrodale Rd, Broke NSW 2330 | 🕐 10am–5pm
🌐 margan.com.au
June Long Weekend for our biggest Barrel Hall Sale ever! Access rare back-vintages and BBQ fun at this once-a-year event.
✅ Exclusive barrel hall wine sales
✅ Festival-style food & live fire cooking

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🍽️ Where to Eat

Ironbark Hill Brewhouse – Pizza, Wine, Craft Beer and Sprits

📍 694 Hermitage Road, Pokolbin
🕐 10am–5pm daily
🌐 ironbarkhill.com.au

Relax with a cold craft beer and woodfired pizza at this family-friendly venue, also home to boutique wines and small-batch spirits.
Why We Love It:
✅ Craft beer, wine & spirits all in one spot
✅ Laid-back, picnic-style setting with vineyard views

The Deck Café at Gartelmann Wines
📍 701 Lovedale Rd, Lovedale NSW 2325 | 🕐 7:30am–3pm
🌐 deckcafelovedale.com.au
All-day brunch with vineyard views and European flair.
✅ Beautiful deck seating
✅ Perfect wine pairing with brunch

Blaxlands Inn – Country-Style Pub Dining
📍 2198 Broke Rd, Pokolbin NSW 2320| 🕐 11:30am–late
🌐 blaxlandsinn.com.au
A rustic pub with hearty fare, live music, and country hospitality.
✅ Famous for ribs and local wine
✅ Live music & relaxed vibe

RidgeView Wines – Estate Dining & Discounts
📍 Pokolbin | 🕐 10am–5pm
🌐 ridgeview.com.au | 📞 (02) 6574 7332
Enjoy Mediterranean cuisine and a 10% dining discount with Hunter Holidays.
✅ Vineyard restaurant
✅ Premium wine tasting with a view

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🛍️ Shopping & Art

The Trove – Leaves & Fishes Homewares
📍 Lovedale | 🕐 Sat–Sun 10am–3pm
🌐 leavesandfishes.com.au
A designer’s dream, full of tropical, quirky, and locally made treasures.
✅ Curated gifts & homewares
✅ Local art exhibitions

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🎶 Live Music & Events

Live @ Saddler’s Creek
📍 Pokolbin | 🕐 Weekends from 12pm
Groove to the sounds of Hunter talent with wine in hand on the lawn.
✅ Chill vibes & music
✅ Family-friendly venue

Mercer Wines – 1st Anniversary Party
📍 972 Hermitage Rd, Pokolbin NSW 2320| 🕐 Fri–Sun 10am–5pm
🌐 mercerwines.com.au
Celebrate with live music, mezze by Meltdown Café, and new wine releases.
✅ Taste 5 new wines first
✅ Outdoor music and gourmet bites

Goldfish Bar – Kylie Jane Live
📍 Pokolbin | 🕐 Sat Live music from 6pm
Live performance from Kylie Jane in a funky, late-night bar setting.
✅ Cocktails & good times
✅ Open till late

NINETEEN – Live Music All Weekend
📍 1 Claret Ash Drive, Pokolbin NSW 2320 | 🕐 Fri–Sun
Live tunes, stunning interiors, and vibrant night vibes.

🎶 4:30pm 7th June – Live Music | 12pm 8th June – Dai Pritchard
🌐 nineteenhuntervalley.com.au/whats-on
✅ DJs & acoustic acts
✅ Cocktails with a view

Smoke in Broke @ Margan Wines
📍 Broke | 🕐 Saturday

🌐 https://www.smokeinbroke.com/
Celebrate wine, smoke, and soul food at this signature Hunter event.
✅ BBQ cooked live
✅ Wine, fire, and local flair

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🛍️ Markets

Hunter Wine Country Markets
📍 532 Wine Country Dr, Pokolbin | 🕐 Sat & Sun, 9am–2pm
(Weather permitting)
Support local makers and stroll among gourmet goods, crafts, and live music.
✅ Dog-friendly & family friendly
✅ Art, food, fashion, and fun

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🚐 Transport & Tours

Vineyard Shuttle Service
📞 0409 327 193 | 📧 tours@vineyardshuttle.com.au
🌐 vineyardshuttle.com.au
Don’t drink and drive—book flexible wine tours or hop-on-hop-off transport.
✅ Friendly, local drivers
✅ Private and shared options available

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🥂 Ready to Holiday Better?

With so much to explore, there’s no better time to visit the Hunter Valley. Whether you’re a wine connoisseur, foodie, family, or first-timer—there’s something here for everyone. Book a Hunter Holidays stay and discover your perfect getaway.