Embracing all that is autumn

February 1, 2016

As the leaves of the vineyards take on their spectacular hues of autumn, the Hunter Valley region is embracing the wonder of a magical season ahead. It's the opportunity to indulge in fine fare, a …

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Five activities for corporate inspiration

February 1, 2016

With its proximity to Sydney, the Hunter Valley presents the perfect place to engage your corporate team outside the workplace, enjoying a well-earned break and harnessing a little inspiration. From wine stomping to thrills and spills, …

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Romantic retreat

February 1, 2016

Love is on many a mind at the moment as we celebrate Valentine's Day, providing a welcome opportunity to shower your loved one with gifts, gestures and symbols of love. Of course, it's also the …

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Top 10 Things to do in Pokolbin

February 1, 2016

The following is by no means an exhaustive list but it does offer our top 10 experiences our clients come to Pokolbin to enjoy. No 1: Tour the Large and Small Winerys The Pokolbin district is one of the mosy important wine regions in Australia. Wine lovers can experience some of the best red, stomach

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Out of Towner: Hunter Valley

December 31, 2015

A few days in a renowned wine region is a weekend well spent. We wine and dine on a weekend away in the Hunter Valley. We’re always being told to holiday in our backyard, order so it’s lucky then that the Hunter Valley is literally on our doorstep. Just 160 kilometres from the Sydney CBD,

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The Longhouse, Pokolbin review: Ethereally quiet.

December 31, 2015

Set among gently sloping chardonnay vines on a 25-hectare vineyard – and with views to Barrington Tops and the Brokenback mountain range – it is almost ethereally quiet. The Location Secreted down a country lane off one of the main roads in the heart of the Hunter Valley, the Longhouse is perfectly situated to visit

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The Longhouse, Pokolbin review: Sheer fun with dad and mum

December 31, 2015

Well-stocked with undies – and some very nice red wine – Sarah Whyte finds a break with the folks is not too taxing at all. When I was 20 I flew to Hamilton Island with my parents and three sisters. As we boarded our flight my mother told me matter-of-factly that this would be my

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