Things to do in Hunter Valley

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[{"address":"Beyond Ballooning Hunter Valley","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.14321712068773834,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"latitude":-32.78147891022688,"longitude":151.34861930000002},"media":[{"type":"text","content":"# Soar over the Valley in a Hot Air Balloon"},{"metadata":{"width":650,"height":440},"type":"img","version":1,"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FWK5WyaoR62quvb3gJkTD%2FB8LBsWaCIAAYPwA-650x440.jpg?alt=media&token=e2ba8395-8d1b-47de-a549-0625a998da0c"},{"type":"text","content":"One of the best ways to appreciate the beautiful, bucolic landscapes of the Hunter Valley is to soar high above it in a hot air balloon. From above, the valley unfurls in a patchwork of fields and rolling, mist-cloaked hills studded with eucalyptus trees.\n\nCompanies like Beyond Ballooning and Balloon Aloft both offer early morning flights that last about an hour. Sunrise is the best time to soak up the serenity and see kangaroos hopping across the fields. Top off your ride with a delicious gourmet breakfast.\n\nTraveling as a couple? This is a romantic way to celebrate a wedding or anniversary. Family packages are also available and include photos and breakfast.\n\nIf you happen to plan your visit for the long weekend in October, you can take part in the Hunter Valley Balloon Fiesta, when 20-plus brightly colored balloons drift over the countryside. It makes a beautiful photo. Better still, book a seat and join in the ride."},{"type":"link","content":"https://www.beyondballooning.com.au/"}]},{"address":"Ivanhoe Wines Cellar Door","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.14321712068773834,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"latitude":-32.80907736023771,"longitude":151.28082074999998},"media":[{"type":"text","content":"# Ivanhoe Wines"},{"metadata":{"width":1000,"height":1000},"type":"img","version":1,"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FWK5WyaoR62quvb3gJkTD%2Fivanhoe-wines.jpg?alt=media&token=0970a50e-69ab-471b-ba9f-2c296afafb5b"},{"metadata":{"width":600,"height":650},"type":"img","version":1,"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FWK5WyaoR62quvb3gJkTD%2Fcellar_door_wines_600p.jpg?alt=media&token=93666720-e2c0-4e15-a3e9-1d0e5f631f8b"},{"metadata":{"width":564,"height":845},"type":"img","version":1,"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FWK5WyaoR62quvb3gJkTD%2F713123f300ffce479cdc2ded24ee3a2b.jpg?alt=media&token=93c677d8-c1f9-44a6-b153-48eada6591e0"},{"type":"text","content":"Ivanhoe Wines is an 80 acre vineyard, nestled in the parish of Pokolbin NSW. The secrets of our fertile land lay underground in the rich volcanic soils. Generations of wine making experience, united with 50 year old vines which produce some of the Hunter Valley’s finest fruit, is what makes our wine and Ivanhoe unique.\n\nIvanhoe is an 80-acre vineyard tucked away in the parish of Pokolbin. The secret of the fertile land lies underground of the rich volcano. Generations of winemaking experience, combined with 50-year-old vines that produce some of the Hunter Valley's finest fruit, have made Ivanhoe and their wines unique.\n\nThe vineyard is the home of the Big & Gutsy Reds.\n\nIvanhoe Wines produces award-winning, luxury estate-grown wines exclusively for our cellar doors and Round Table members.\n\nIvanhoe Wines is a picturesque boutique family vineyard located in the foothills of the Brokenback Ranges. Ivanhoe Wines with its vineyards and stunning mountain views is owned and operated by Stephen and Tracy Drayton.\n\nThey offer a unique and timeless memento for wedding gifts, wine, corporate orders, and personal gifts of expertly carved wine or bottles."},{"type":"link","content":"https://ivanhoewines.com.au/"}]},{"address":"Muse Restaurant","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.14321712068773834,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"latitude":-32.777580160225355,"longitude":151.3360909},"media":[{"type":"text","content":"# Muse Restaurant"},{"metadata":{"width":780,"height":1172},"type":"img","version":1,"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FWK5WyaoR62quvb3gJkTD%2Fmuse-restaurant-fine-dining-pokolbin-hunter-valley-nsw-13.jpg?alt=media&token=ac11659c-8fb0-4c12-9c87-48f0ec7294ef"},{"metadata":{"width":745,"height":559},"type":"img","version":1,"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FWK5WyaoR62quvb3gJkTD%2F58af71c4f745b9b7e31e587943c58336.jpeg?alt=media&token=67e58b08-518f-4820-96db-acf8d6a85376"},{"type":"text","content":"The Hunter Valley is a nirvana for foodies. Cheeses, chutneys, chocolates, grapes, aromatic oils, olives, and honey are just some of the delicacies produced in this fertile valley, and the region is home to highly acclaimed restaurants.\n\nYou can enjoy seasonal chef's tasting menus at top restaurants like EXP., Circa 1876 Restaurant, and Muse Restaurant in Pokolbin; devour fresh farm-to-fork fair at a rustic café in a heritage cottage; or dine alfresco with views of kangaroos grazing at dusk.\n\nAnother way for foodies to experience the wonderful produce here is to attend a cooking class. The Hunter Valley Cooking School at Hunter Valley Resort, and Majors Lane Cooking School, specializing in Thai street food and slow smoked foods, are top choices.\n\nFor those with a sweet tooth, Sabor in the Hunter is an award-winning dessert bar, which also offers a popular high tea."},{"type":"link","content":"https://musedining.com.au/"}]},{"address":"Barrington Tops National Park","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.14321712068773834,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"latitude":-32.053239648329125,"longitude":151.54151015000005},"media":[{"type":"text","content":"# Hike the Trails at Barrington Tops National Park"},{"metadata":{"width":767,"height":450},"type":"img","version":1,"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FWK5WyaoR62quvb3gJkTD%2Fbarrington-trail-4WD-01.jpg?alt=media&token=1d324ce7-0c5a-4f59-ad7a-c5e047bfcd95"},{"metadata":{"width":767,"height":450},"type":"img","version":1,"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FWK5WyaoR62quvb3gJkTD%2Fbarrington-tops-forest-01.jpg?alt=media&token=3ad20d73-802a-4810-936b-c7a732303f1b"},{"type":"text","content":"Want to work off all that mouthwatering food? Hiking is a great way to burn calories and do some sightseeing at the same time. Preserving one of the largest temperate rainforests in Australia, beautiful Barrington Tops National Park, in the upper Hunter Valley, is part of the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage Area. Hitting the trails here is one of the best free things to do in the Hunter Valley."},{"type":"link","content":"https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/visit-a-park/parks/barrington-tops-national-park"}]},{"address":"Hunter Valley Wildlife Park","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.14321712068773834,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"latitude":-32.7957430602325,"longitude":151.36347235},"media":[{"type":"text","content":"# Feed a Hunter Valley Wildlife Park"},{"metadata":{"width":730,"height":433},"type":"img","version":1,"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FWK5WyaoR62quvb3gJkTD%2Faustralia-hunter-valley-attractions-hunter-valley-zoo.jpg?alt=media&token=c373b586-9e6b-4433-8c89-fdc5853de8f7"},{"type":"text","content":"Kangaroos, koalas, marmosets, and monkeys – you'll find all these animals and more at the popular Hunter Valley Zoo. A visit here is a wonderful activity for families and a great way to experience some of the local wildlife up close.\n\nPat a koala, hand-feed kangaroos, and wander through the aviary while the feathered beauties fly all around you. White lions, cheetahs, and ring-tailed lemurs are other more exotic highlights, and you can sign up for a fun encounter with animals like an emperor tamarin, a marmoset, meerkat, lemur, or squirrel monkey. Kids will love coming face-to-face with the farmyard animals and feeding them special food.\n\nFree barbecue facilities are available here, and you can also bring a picnic to enjoy on the grounds.\n\nAddress: 138 Lomas Lane, Nulkaba, New South Wales"},{"type":"link","content":"https://www.huntervalleyzoo.com.au/"}]}]