We are very excited to announce that Spicers Vineyards Estate has just been awarded Most Romantic Hotel in Australia as well as placing 3rd in Best Luxury, 5th in Best Small Hotel and 13th in Best Service!! Read more
“A NEW tourist route is about to be launched for towns that the Hunter Expressway left behind. The ‘‘Hunter Valley Way’’ aims to expose visitors to experiences and attractions in the Coalfields – along with attracting grey nomads. It’s for people who want to take the scenic route and visit smaller communities. Kurri Kurri District…
“Rock icon BILLY IDOL is returning to Australia and New Zealand for his first concert tour of Australia since 2002 and his first of New Zealand since 1987. The original punk turned global superstar will perform indoor shows and a day on the green winery events in March and April 2015. Idol’s band includes long-time…
“TOURIST operators are hoping the state government approves funding for significant improvements to Hermitage Road. Last month, the 60 businesses in the Around Hermitage Association and Singleton Council welcomed the announcement by the government that the upgrade of Hermitage Road, intersection of Hermitage and Broke Road and installation of tourist facilities had been shortlisted for funding under…
“Hunter Valley Way is one of the newest self drive tours on the eastern seaboard of NSW. Starting at the M1 at Freeman’s Water Hole in Lake Macquarie and finishing at the end of the Hunter Valley in Merriwa on the Golden Highway. Development of the tourist drive website and associated marketing material has been…
“If too much classic (and cheesy) Australian pop is barely enough, prepare for double helpings as ageless icons John Farnham and Olivia Newton-John go on tour together next April, accompanied by a 60-piece orchestra. Their co-headlining Two Strong Hearts tour will take place in arenas and wineries across the country over two weeks; starting April…
Cafe DenMar will be reopening its doors commencing the long weekend in October, opening times are Saturdays and Sundays only between 12pm & 3pm. The Spring/Summer menu will be a selection of platters competitively priced between $20 – $25 for two. DenMar Estate wines will be available at Cellar Door prices. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PHONE…
“Cessnock City and Singleton Councils are one step closer to crucial road upgrades today, after the NSW Government’s announcement to shortlist their joint funding submission in the Resources for Regions program. The joint project proposes a $17 million upgrade for the full length of Hermitage Road and the Intersection with Broke Road, on-road cycle ways…
Congratulations to our local winners Thomas Wines, Tintilla, Pokolbin Estate, Mistletoe, Hart & Hunter with 7 out 16 trophies awarded to Around Hermitage members. Best White in show was awarded to Tintilla. Best Red in show was awarded to Hart & Hunter KARL STOCKHAUSEN TROPHY HART & HUNTER 2011 SHIRAZ List of Trophies
“From Port Stephens we head west on the A15 to connect onto the new Hunter Expressway that provides a quicker, easier passage to one of Australia’s finest wine regions – the Hunter Valley. The Hunter has gained international acclaim of late being named amongst the world’s ten best wine regions by USA Today’s Reader’s Choice…