DISCOVER THE HIDDEN GEMS OF THE HUNTER VALLEY
Find out about the wealth of flora and fauna, trails and hikes in the Hunter Valley.
Author: Robyn and Alan Woolley, Valley View Cottage
The appearance of a natural environment winding through and alongside agriculture in the Lower Hunter Valley Wine Country, in today’s terms, sets The Valley apart and is a draw-card for visitors. Our tree-scape in particular is an asset and has allowed the area to retain some wildlife which visitors to the Valley, and locals enjoy.…
For: art, craft, theatre lovers, photographers, film goers and the curious Cost: entrance fees or ticket prices for performances, some free Around Hermitage Wine, Food and Film Festival: Annual event growing in popularity Singleton Annual Art Prize and Exhibition: The Rotary Club of Singleton on Hunter holds the Yancoal Singleton Art Prize, a painting and…
For the photographer, walker, adventurer/road trips Free 1. Greater Blue Mountains National Park The Hunter Valley is conjoined with the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area which is one of the largest and most intact tracts of protected bushland in Australia. This deeply incised sandstone tableland covers over 1 million hectares spread across 8 adjacent…
It is easy to be wild about The Hunter Valley! There are examples of nature’s resilience all around, and one of the features of a visit is that you can see wildlife amongst the gum trees. There are the easy to spot kangaroos freely found throughout the area without going to a national park, some…
There is much history to see and enjoy around Wine Country and our environs: from aboriginal art of state significance, to convict trails and early settler’s relics, buildings and townships, to industrial beginnings within our wine, and mining communities. The following is a brief snapshot of some sites you can visit and is a guide…
Mistletoe & the Mistletoe Bird in the Hunter Valley: symbols of peace & happiness The Mistletoe has long been a part of Christmas celebrations being thought to bring good luck to the household. The tradition of kissing under the mistletoe started in ancient Greece because of the plant’s association with fertility. During the Roman era,…
For bushwalkers, photographers, bird watchers Few facilities are provided for visitors – rustic picnic table on escarpment Your visit is free – no charges apply. The walks contains steep stone steps. Directions Take Orient Street turn off at Greta and follow to end The Reserve provides spectacular views over Luskintyre and Lambs Valley, cradled between…
For drive enthusiasts, photographers, bird watchers, water sports Visitor facilities: at dam wall/spillway – parking, toilets, lookouts and views, spectacular dam wall walk etc Free: to visit dam, fees apply to day picnickers and campers at the lake camp ground if using these facilities. Getting there: 25 kilometres north of Singleton – right hand turn…
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Iconic local bird – Grey-crowned Babbler – [Vulnerable Status in NSW] Guests and visitors frequently ask about this bird as they are often seen in the Hunter Valley and their behaviour is very hard to miss. The Grey-crowned Babbler is sometimes known as the ‘Yahoo-bird’ due to their most common calls. It is given by…
Discover: Local Treasure – North Rothbury Persoonia Unique to the Lower Hunter Valley – is a small spreading shrub that grows to a metre high with green, soft needle-like leaves. This plant is listed as critically endangered, close to extinction. It is quite noticeable due to its luminescent green colour and it produces small yellow flowers…