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Hunter Valley Horse Riding and Adventures

288 Talga Road, Windella NSW 2320

Ride the unique and beautiful Molly Morgan Range, experiencing the spectacular views of the Hunter Valley Wine Country and Lower Hunter and as far North as Barrington Tops, the northern boundary of the Upper Hunter.

Riding is available every day for the inexperienced (the beginner) and the experienced rider.

  • Trail Rides - You ride with a dedicated, qualified guide who gives you assistance and guidance along the way.
  • Personalised Rides -  For a Special Occasion, Pleasure Ride, or Personalised Tuition.
  • Sunset Rides - As the wildlife awakens and begin to feed, ride with the Kangaroos and Wallabies in the light of the beautiful sunsets.
  • Pony Rides
  • Family Rides
  • Birthday Rides
  • After School Club
  • Adopt a Pony - School Holidays
  • Conference Groups

These are very popular for marriage proposals, Anniversaries and birthdays.Why not include a delicious picnic basket to celebrate!

Picnic rides are available for couples or for groups

For riders with some experience a personalised ride can take them to the higher ridges and lookouts where you have views of the valley as far as the eye can see, Even on the lower trails you can see most of the valley and wine country to the mountain bounderies, The Hunter Valley is quite large and diverse and its diversity can be captured  from Hill Top.

Bookings are required.

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Around Hermitage Wine and Food Trail Hunter Valley

Hermitage Road, Windella NSW 2320
Around Hermitage you will find some of the most awarded hand crafted wines in the Hunter Valley. You'll enjoy wines that are only available at the cellar door, where you will likely meet the owners or winemaker who would love to chat about the latest vintage and their new release wines. Around Hermitage Hunter Valley is synonymous with the Semillon and Shiraz grape varieties, you'll also find varieties not often seen in the Hunter Valley. Food lovers look no further! Handcrafted cheeses, marinated olives, succulent aged beef, slow roasted suckling pig, fresh scallops, homegrown vegetables...is your mouth watering? Around Hermitage has some of the top rated restaurants in the Valley. You'll find a wide range of Hunter Valley accommodation, including hotels, guest houses and self-contained cottages, all within easy reach of the wineries, restaurants and concert venues. Make Around Hermitage your base from which to explore Hunter Valley Wine Country.
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Golden Door Elysia Health Retreat and Spa

165 Thompsons Road, Windella NSW 2320

Golden Door Elysia Health Retreat and Spa is a place for you to take time to reset your mind and body and gain a wealth of knowledge to create a healthier, happier and more motivated you.
Our all-inclusive health and wellness programs have been developed to motivate change and give you the tools you need for lasting results. Your stay will include everything from informative seminars, a huge range of activities, spa indulgences, relaxation and nutritious, healthy meals.
As leaders in the Health and Wellness industry, the team at Golden Door Health Retreat and Spa, Elysia will help you discover a fresh, new lease on life and a balance of mind, body and spirit to achieve life-long health and wellness.
Located in the beautiful NSW Hunter Valley, Golden Door Health Retreat offers magnificent views of vineyards and the Brokenback mountain range and the opportunity to breathe fresh country air each day. Featuring 74 stylish villas with one, two or three bedrooms, this exceptional property is the only purpose built Destination Health Retreat in Australia.
Golden Door Day Spa
Golden Door Day Spa is a haven of relaxation and healing, located within Golden Door Health Retreat, be indulged with a wide selection of body treatments, massages, facials and healing treatments from our highly specialised therapists and practitioners.
Enjoy a day of pure relaxation combining spa treatments, use of the steam room and spa bath or simply take some well-deserved time out with a book or magazine in our spacious relaxation room.

Facilities:
Health Retreat
•    25 metre heated indoor lap pool
•    Outdoor exercise pool
•    Floodlit Tennis courts
•    Indoor activity centre featuring basketball court
•    3 indoor activity studios
•    Fully equipped gymnasium
•    Cycle Room
•    Indoor Basketball Court
•    Wellness Centre
•    Theatrette
•    Lounge
•    Library where you can hire DVDs, CDs and books to help you unwind in your villa
•    Boutique which offers a wide range of active wear, books, CDs, gifts and incidentals you may have forgotten to bring with you

Day Spa
•    26 wet and dry treatment rooms, including a double room to share with a friend or loved one
•    Purpose built Vichy shower rooms
•    Manicure and pedicure beds
•    Separate male and female luxurious change facilities and relaxation lounges
•    Separate male and female steam rooms and spa baths
•    A spacious relaxation lounge
•    Private sun gardens
•    Purpose built signature Watsu pool suite.

 

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Vintage Golf Club

Vintage Drive, Off McDonalds Road, Rothbury NSW 2320
Nestled among the vineyards of the Hunter Valley, The Vintage is a Greg Norman designed golf course. Just two hours drive north of Sydney; golfers can play a Greg Norman designed course without an overnight stay. The Vintage blends in with the natural surroundings, gently winding its way around undisturbed wetlands, trickling creeks, eucalypt forests, Beggars Bridge and Bimbadgen Vineyards.
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Vinden Estate Wines

138 Gillards Road, Windella NSW 2320
A boutique winery and vineyard owned and operated by Guy and Sandra Vinden. Our Cellar Door is located in a beautiful building amid extensive gardens with views to the Brokenback Ranges. Our range of wines include Semillon, Verdelho, Unwooded Chardonnay, Chardonnay, Alicante Bouschet a light dry Rose, Premium Merlot, Basket Press Shiraz and Dessert Wine. They are available for tasting at our cellar door.
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The Spa at Chateau Elan Hunter Valley

Vintage Drive, Rothbury NSW 2320
Relaxation, rejuvenation, recuperation - whatever your reason for visiting The Spa at Chateau Elan Hunter Valley, they're dedicated to your peace of mind and physical wellbeing. Upon arrival you are greeted by their reception team and guided through to their exquisite Spa consisting of 17 beautifully appointed treatment rooms and a team that understands care, comfort and discretion. Treatments include access to The Spa Hydrotherapy Lounge with two salt water 'thalassotherapy' outdoor hot tubs overlooking the Vintage golf course and infra red detox sauna. Exclusive products include Kerstin Florian, Dermalogica and Healite therapy. Treatments include facials, massages, mens treatments, Healite ll therapy, waxing, manicures, pedicures and amazing packages. For full details and the spa menu, please visit the web site.
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First Creek Wines

600 McDonalds Road, Windella NSW 2320
First Creek have been crafting wines of exceptional regional quality since 1996. A talented and highly acclaimed team of wine makers led by Liz Jackson and Greg Silkman are regarded as amongst the best wine makers in Australia, so much so that over 25 wine companies in New South Wales also trust First Creek to make wine from a range of unique vineyards and micro climates within Australia. First Creek Brands include Allanmere and Chatto Circus Series which have limited availability to special market segments in both Australia and Overseas. Visitors can experience winery and bottling tours daily. First Creek received a five red star rating in the James Halliday Wine Companion placed in the top 4.9 per cent of wineries in Australia.
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St Clements Estate

136 Talga Road, North Rothbury NSW 2335
St Clements of Red Hill is a relatively new vineyard located in one of the worlds best wine producing areas, the Hunter Valley. The first wine from the estate to be bottled was a Semillion which was bottled in May 2005, followed by a Merlot and Shiraz which were rested in New American Oak Barrels and finally bottled in 2006. All wines bearing the St Clements Estate Wines label are made from grapes grown on the estate and handpicked. Visit the cellar door, or the Estate's restaurant Lillino's Trattoria and Bar.
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Victoria Park boardwalk

Victoria Park Road, Dalwood NSW 2335
0.4km (return) - 0.5 hour (each way) - Easy difficulty Transport yourself to the lush world of sub-tropical rainforests on the short Victoria Park boardwalk. Discover the giant Morton Bay figs and towering black beans, remnants of the original Big Scrub that covered the Northern Rivers region. The path is suitable for prams and wheelchairs and accessible facilities at Victoria Park picnic area, means everyone can enjoy this idyllic ... Visit website for more info

The 17th Tee

20 Ironbark Drive, Rothbury NSW 2320
Appropriately designed as single level and flawlessly situated golf frontage property, casually catch a glimpse of the 17th tee and fairway while you barbecue in the rear entertaining area. Accommodate up to six guests within the three bedrooms and two bathrooms, traditional but not typical. Mix it up with two King split beds (one King or two King Singles) along with one Queen bed and relax on a relatively private outdoor patio overlooking the 17th tee, accessible from the Master and guest bedroom. ...

Hill Top Country Guest House and Villas

288 Talga Road, Rothbury NSW 2320
The Hill Top Villas and the charming country Guest House has been welcoming guests from around the world for many years. Situated on the Molly Morgan Range on 300 acres, the property captures incredible views of the Hunter Valley and Wine Country. Native animals, including kangaroos, are at home grazing with the horses and Devon cattle. The guest house can accommodate up to 12 guests in six rooms, while the villas are perfect for a couple or small family. Hunter Valley Horse Riding and Adventures operates from the property and offers a great horse riding experience. Personalised rides, picnic rides, sunset rides (popular for marriage proposals), tractor hay rides Go Nordik hiking for more spectacular views. Winery tours depart daily from the property, and there are many tourist attractions close by. The farm animals and aviary delight the children. Peace and tranquillity abounds. Hill Top is a beautiful unique property....

Hunter Valley Getaway

4 Hakea Circuit, Rothbury NSW 2320
Perfect for entertaining and year round comfort they don't call it the 'Hunter Valley Getaway' for nothing. Feel welcomed and snug in the outdoor alfresco complete with outdoor fireplace, barbecue, swimming pool, spacious modern gourmet kitchen and expansive formal and informal living zones. Boasting four bedrooms, three bathrooms and accommodating up to eight guests, the Hunter Valley Getaway features versatile bedding configurations to suit all requirements. This is a perfect home for a relaxing getaway with friends or extended family. The Vintage Residences are privately owned properties available for you, your family or friends to enjoy an escape, in the heart of the vineyard district. Enjoy the comforts of home' whilst staying in this unparalleled location on a Greg Norman-designed, 18 hole Championship golf course. Each residence enjoys a unique location with golf frontage or spacious parkland views. ...

Eagles Landing

7 Mahogany Drive, Rothbury NSW 2320
This split level architecturally designed golf frontage residence is a home for all seasons with indoor and outdoor living at its best. There are large bi-fold timber doors that open up from the oversized kitchen and living room and flow through to the enormous timber entertaining area with barbecue and outdoor dining by the in-ground swimming pool. Relax with a glass of wine next to the wood fireplace in winter or enjoy a barbecue with friends and family by the swimming pool in the warmer summer months. Accommodation features include: four bedrooms - Master Suite with king bed and ensuite with private balcony overlooking the pool, separate powder room with toilet, Over sized kitchen with state-of-the-art appliances, Open plan kitchen/dining room, Separate rumpus room, Reverse cycle air-conditioning throughout, Double sided timber fireplace to dining and lounge, Double garage for car accommodation, In ground swimming pool, Timber entertaining area with barbecue. ...

Teddy Bears Picnic

Hunter Valley Horse Riding, Rothbury NSW 2320
Enjoy an alcohol free family fun day at Hunter Valley Horseriding. Bring your teddy bear, rug and picnic. There will be plenty of games, prizes, pony rides and Easter eggs....
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Dalwood

39331 - Dalwood NSW 2335
The town of Dalwood is 30 kilometres east of Singleton along the New England Highway in the Hunter Valley. Dalwood is home to Dalwood House, a National Trust (NSW) property, which is also included in the Australian Government's Register of the National Estate. Dalwood is the birthplace of wine growing in the Hunter Valley. You can wine and dine, picnic on the bank of the Hunter River or take a self guided heritage tour....
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Luskintyre

39456 - Luskintyre NSW 2321
The town of Luskintyre is located in the Maitland district and is surrounded by vineyards and beautiful countryside. This picturesque setting is the perfect place to enjoy wine tasting and family picnics on a day trip or weekend away. Stay at one of the bed and breakfasts, cottages or resort style accommodation....
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Victoria Park Nature Reserve

Victoria Park Road, Dalwood NSW 2335
Victoria Park Nature Reserve, in the Northern Rivers, provides a short rainforest boardwalk, wildlife, accessible picnicking facilities and unique Aboriginal heritage; ideal for school excursions. Victoria Park Nature Reserve protects one of the last surviving remnants of the original rainforest, known as the Big Scrub, which extended across the entire Lismore, Byron Bay, Ballina and Mullumbimby regions. It’s a perfect spot for a relaxing day out with the family in the Northern Rivers. Stroll the easy and accessible boardwalk and you’ll immediately be transported to a tranquil tropical wonderland. Ancient fig trees and majestic black beans tower above while bangalow palms and ferns grow up from below. Take a moment to absorb the cool quiet of the rainforest and you might catch a glimpse of the shy red-legged pademelon or the colourful wompoo fruit-dove. The informative displays show how the Wildjabul people, of the Bundjalung nation, relied on the local plants and animals for food, medicine and ceremonies. When thoughts turn to lunch, enjoy a relaxing barbecue at the shaded picnic tables, to a backdrop of lush rainforest. The accessible facilities make the picnic area an ideal spot for older people and groups....
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Gartelmann Wines Cellar Door

701 Lovedale Road, Rothbury NSW 2320
Gartelmann Wines is a boutique, family owned cellar door and wine producer, based in the idyllic Hunter Valley in NSW. They specialise in fine hand-crafted wines using grapes sourced from the Lower and Upper Hunter Valley, Mudgee, Rylstone, and Orange regions of NSW. Their cellar door is open seven days a week. Visit them for a wine tasting in their cellar door or choose to have a tasting on their covered deck overlooking the dam. The Deck Café restaurant is on-site and is open seven days for breakfast and lunch daily. ...
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Victoria Park picnic area

Victoria Park Lane, Dalwood NSW 2335
When it’s time to catch up with friends and family, head to the picturesque Victoria Park picnic area. Here, you can enjoy the peaceful tranquillity of the rainforest in the northern NSW hinterland, only a short drive from Lismore. The adjacent reserve protects one of the last remnants of the original Big Scrub sub-tropical rainforest and makes an excellent backdrop for a relaxing get-together. Spark up the barbecue or unpack the hamper in the cool shade of the bangalow palms, or if you’re feeling inspired, cook up a feast at the communal galley. The wheelchair facilities ensure this tropical oasis is a perfect spot for elderly people and groups. After a leisurely picnic, the tranquil Victoria Park boardwalk makes a perfect after-lunch stroll....
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Luskintyre Airfield and Aviation Museum

252 Pywells Road, Luskintyre NSW 2321
Luskintyre Airfield was established in 1977 and is a 228 acre privately owned airfield near Newcastle in the Hunter Valley, NSW. Luskintyre’s aim is the preservation and operation of vintage aircraft – particularly the De-Havilland DH-82A Tiger Moth. The property has numerous hangars including Luskintyre Aircraft Restoration’s hangar which contains a number of vintage aircraft under construction. The aircraft and airfield facilities are privately owned and the intent of all aircraft owners is that the airfield be seen as a Flying Museum.  On the first Saturday of every even month there is a Tiger Day, where owners of Tiger Moths fly their aircraft (run by Luskintyre Tigers). Please note there are no commercial flying operations conducted at the field and commercial joy flights cannot be undertaken. ...
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Victoria Park boardwalk

Victoria Park Road, Dalwood NSW 2335
Transport yourself to the lush world of sub-tropical rainforests on the short Victoria Park boardwalk. Discover the giant Morton Bay figs and towering black beans, remnants of the original Big Scrub that covered the Northern Rivers region. The path is suitable for prams and wheelchairs and accessible facilities at Victoria Park picnic area, means everyone can enjoy this idyllic spot. As soon as you enter the shady green cool of the lush rainforest, dappled light filters through the dense canopy. The kids will love birdwatching for the vibrant wompoo fruit­dove and colourful pitta bird. If you hear a scurry in the leaf litter, it’s likely to be the shy red-legged pademelon. On a series of informative displays, learn how the local Widjabul Aboriginal people, of the Bundjalung nation, used the plants of the rainforest. You’ll find out how the curved sheath of the bangalow palm was used to carry water, and the sap of the strangler fig to heal wounds....
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Airds of Lochinvar

801 New England Highway, Lochinvar NSW 2321
Aird's of Lochinvar is a family owned company which has been operating on this site since 1971. They carry great Australian iconic brands like R.M.Williams, Akubra and Driza-Bone along with many others. Catering for both men and women from the country to the city, they offer customers great quality and service. Why not call in, speak to their friendly staff and check out what they have. You may be pleasantly surprised. ...