De-stress and unwind in The Hunter Valley Australia

The 6th most visited place of the Hunter Valley in Australia attracts as many as 2.5 million tourists yearly. Its bevy of must-do activities includes the Hunter Valley Steam and regular lovely cruises on the Hunter River and Lake Macquarie, among many others. Hunter Valley is known for being the oldest wine producing region in Australia, its coal fields, and the biggest horse breeding center in the world.

Hunter Valley was first occupied by European settlers in the 1700s and derived its name from the then Governor of the New South Wales colony, John Hunter. It soon became a blooming community, generally because of its rich coal deposits, which attracted more settlers to work in these active mines. Hunter Valley is known for its coal deposits even today.

From award winning restaurants and wine outlets to some of the best dining experiences, there are a whole lot of things to explore and experience in Hunter Valley. You can stop by the well-known Ogishi Craft Centre Gallery and Art Glass Studio to learn more about the complex art of glassblowing. One can even get a couple of exquisite pieces of glass art here. Should you be a golfing enthusiast, then The Vintage Golf Club, which is one of the top 50 golf courses in the country, makes for an essential stopover. This 18 hole tee course designed by the legendary Greg Norman is set in a natural landscape that winds through picturesque wetlands and vineyards.

One of the most popular activities in Hunter valley is hot air ballooning. Enjoy a sunrise ride in a hot air balloon to get a bird's eye view of a few of the beautiful spectacles in and around the area. Art buffs would find the Butterflies Gallery to be the perfect place to visit. It has an impressive collection of contemporary and traditional art displays of Australian artists.

If you have a interest for collecting candles, check out the Candelabra, Candle Emporium which has an impressive collection of candles in various sizes and shapes. Shop for cottage cheese at the Hunter Valley Cheese Factory, where you will also find other local produce and gourmet delights.

Hunter Valley has a range of accommodation options, including cost effective choices like hostels and motels. Clean rooms, fresh linen, and a comfortable stay make these options quite popular among budget travelers. If you are seeking a spacious accommodation option within a rural setting, then wine farms would be a better choice.

If a convenient stay and a secure place to park your vehicle is your requirement then a motel would be a good choice for you. Located in scenic settings, motels also allow you to soak up the beauty of the Hunter Valley at its finest. Resorts ideal for short and long term stays with the family, friends as well as for business form another category of popular accommodation in Hunter Valley.

There are hostel accommodation options as well in the heart of this area. A few of the amenities on offer include a pool, outdoor BBQ area and wood-fired pizza oven. The best part is that these hostels are at a walking distance to the local pubs and night life options.

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