the 4 upscale villas and 1 cottage offer free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and kitchens. free parking is provided. with its own helicopter landing pads, the retreat offers helicopter lunches with scenic flights, or transfers from sydney or newcastle (fees). all also provide timber decks with mountain views and in-room whirlpool baths, as well as dining areas, gas fireplaces and bathrooms with heated floors. set in a secluded wine/rural area, this mountain-valley adults-only retreat is 11 km from saddler's creek winery, 21 km from pokolbin city centre and 22 km from the quaint village of wollombi. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:30 am. infants are welcome in the cottage Newcastle Airport 1 hr 8
Hunter Valley Zoo (25 min) Modest, upbeat zoo with picnic areas & popular feeding encounters with animals like kangaroos. Leogate Estate Wines (30 min) Winery, vineyard, chardonnay, wine, and wine tasting Tulloch Wines (23 min) Wine, zinfandel, chardonnay, wine tasting, and vineyard Hunter Distillery (29 min) Wine tasting and wine Pepper Tree Wines (30 min) Wine, vineyard, winery, cabernet sauvignon, and wine tasting Tamburlaine Organic Wines (26 min) Winery, merlot, chardonnay, vineyard, and wine Audrey Wilkinson, Hunter Valley (27 min) Peterson House - Hunter Valley Winery (26 min) Winery, sparkling wine, vineyard, wine, and wine tasting Roche Estate (27 min) Concert, wine, vineyard, winery, and wine tasting Tyrrell's Wines (29 min) A long-standing family wine estate & vineyard offering tours, barrel tastings & master classes. Ivanhoe Wines Cellar Door (22 min) Wine, vineyard, winery, and wine tasting Brokenwood Wines (26 min) Wine, vineyard, winery, and wine tasting Hunter Valley Gardens (29 min) 29 acres of picturesque gardens with walking paths, plus seasonal carnival rides & holiday events. Usher Tinkler Wines (23 min) Winery, vineyard, wine, and wine tasting Hope Estate (29 min) Sampling beers, wines & spirits made on a chic valley estate that also hosts music & food festivals. |