Hunter Valley Cycleway Officially Opens OFFICIAL OPENING OF HERMITAGE AND BROKE ROADS UPGRADE AND CYCLEWAY Member for Upper Hunter Michael Johnsen MP will join with the Mayors of the Singleton and Cessnock Councils for the opening of Hermitage and Broke Roads upgrade and cycleway. WHEN: 11am, Wednesday 30 August 2017. WHERE: Estate Tuscany, Mistletoe Ln…
Vignerons in the New South Wales Hunter Valley have expressed concern country wine regions will miss the benefits of a multi-million dollar federal investment in Australia’s wine industry. The $50m Export and Regional Wine Support Package (ERWSP) was announced in the 2017/18 federal budget. More than $30m of that money will be spent on promoting…
Local and visiting bike lovers have a new safe place to ride in wine country with the opening of a multi-million dollar upgrade to Broke and Hermitage Roads. The project included improvements to Hermitage Road and Broke Roads, a 10.6 kilometre cycleway and installation of tourist facilities including an information bay. The concept was a joint initiative between Cessnock and Singleton Councils. The councils combined to…
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“THE Hunter Valley’s world-famous vineyards provided an idyllic backdrop for hundreds who braved a crisp morning to reap the rewards of their winter exercise regimes in the annual Winery Running Festival. More than 1400 runners gathered at new host venue, The Vintage Golf Resort and Spa in Rothbury, for the marathon, half marathon, 10 and…
“Winter is almost here, but the Hunter’s vineyards are about to take it up a gear with the two-month long Hunter Valley Wine and Food Festival. From gourmet dinners to vineyard tours, winemaking masterclasses, hands-on cooking classes and cosy evenings beside an open fire with friends, the May-June festival has something for everyone. Adam Marshall…
“The importance of tourism to the Hunter Valley’s economy was at the forefront of discussions when the state’s tourism minister visited the region this week. Adam Marshall – who was appointed minister for tourism and major events in January – met with wine industry representatives on Thursday evening, and members of the Hunter Valley Wine and Tourism Alliance and tourism…
“Ironbark Hill Vineyard at Pokolbin has tapped into the growing popularity of craft beer with the opening of its very own microbrewery. The property is home to a cellar door, a wedding chapel and reception venue. Ironbark Hill Brewhouse owner Andrew Drayton said the microbrewery was initially intended for somewhere for people to have drinks in…
“Around Hermitage Wine and Food Trail is hosting a fabulous food, wine and film festival during May. Described as a merging the senses taste, sight, sound the festival begins Thursday, May 4 and runs until Saturday, May 27. Enjoy the ambience of the vineyards watching fun and engaging films whilst enjoying locally made fine wines…
“The Hunter Valley Wine & Tourism Association has scored 32 pieces of editorial with national online and radio over the last two months with 21 pieces in April alone. The HVWTA recently engaged Newcastle PR Agency House of Airlie to assist our marketing team to promote the Hunter Valley and to facilitate famils with key local and national media from…