At the northern end of Pokolbin you’ll find one of the Hunter’s most scenic attractions, the Around Hermitage Wine Trail.

Wind your way through Around Hermitage, along quiet rural roads through the real Australian countryside. Here you will find more than 19 owner-operated boutique wineries dedicated to delivering the true essence of the Hunter. You will also find cattle, horses and abundant wildlife, parrots, kangaroos and the odd wombat or goanna.

Showered with a bevy of awards and recommendations from James Halliday, this enclave of vineyards is a ‘must’ for wine-lovers seeking quality wines, personalised attention and innovative winemaking, including bio-dynamic offerings.

Complimenting the diverse wine experience on offer is a very broad range of accommodation styles, cafes, restaurants and bars to suit all tastes and budgets.

Along the trail you can also find galleries, antiques and collectables, a wine school, brewery, sculpture garden, cheesemaker and deli and even horseriding.

Whether you have a few hours or a few days to explore, the Around Hermitage Wine Trail is not to be missed.