A bushwalk, a blood moon and Wine & Food Festival in the Hunter Valley begins
It seems that all too often we’re either too busy or too self-critical to stop for a moment and smell the roses we’ve planted….
Hunter Valley
9 easy Sydney weekend getaways for a romantic escape
Escaping Sydney might sound like a strange desire – she’s such a beautiful city. But like anywhere, the need to get away from it…
Where to Stay in the Hunter Valley – Aldora Cottage, Pokolbin
Not far from the broad feet of the Broken Back Mountains and even closer to some of the region’s best wineries, Aldora Cottage in…
15 Hunter Valley wineries only locals know about
The Hunter Valley is one of Australia’s premium wine regions with some superb wineries to visit. But finding the ones that the locals really…
Sydney weekend escapes – our guide to Maitland, NSW
Wedged between NSW’s premier wine region and the coast, Maitland often gets overlooked. But here’s why Maitland is one of the best Sydney weekend…
Country uncovered – Morpeth, NSW
Just 30 minutes from the Hunter Valley’s wine country and the same from Newcastle, is the little town of Morpeth, NSW. Once the epicentre…
Where to eat in Maitland – 7 top spots
Already packed with some of the country’s best wineries, the Hunter Valley has a lion’s share of great produce. But of all places, Maitland…
Coquun – the heritage of the Hunter
Along the banks of the Hunter River in Maitland, NSW is a restaurant with a new style but an old name. Coquun (“kokwun”) –…
Where to stay in the Hunter Region – the Bronte Boutique Hotel
Morpeth, NSW – 30 minutes from the Hunter Valley wineries – is a little country village with a big-town history. Opposite the first ever…
Maitland’s little secret and an excuse for a shopping spree
There’s nothing quite like hopping in the car and hitting the open road. This week, Christina and I went country, visiting a new part…