Kanya Mae
Famous above all for its many wineries, Hunter Valley is hardly a destination you would consider for a family holiday. Beneath the layers however there is a world of fun that children can unearth.
A picturesque escape in the city, the Hunter Valley Gardens reiterates the term 'family friendly' in every sense. With all pathways being completely stroller friendly and with a designated changing area at the entrance, even if you are bringing babies, there is nothing to worry about. With so much green for the little ones to soak up, the Hunter Valley Gardens is the perfect place were tiny tots can connect with nature in their very own cute little ways. As for entertainment, these 60 acres come with a number of life sized story book characters and an exciting train ride that the little ones will not quite get enough of.
There is hardly any child in this world that does not enjoy the company of animals. Be it the ferocious ones or the calm and cute ones, animals in general always draw the attention of children no matter what age group they belong to. In the Hunter Valley Zoo children get to enjoy an interactive experience with the wildlife thanks to the interesting hand feeding opportunities provided by the zoo. That is not all; you can also pet a koala and enjoy the interesting and informative talk on the unique methods used in feeding meerkats. If you want to convert your zoo trip to an all out picnic you could make use of the ample BBQ facilities available at this zoo.
Oh the joy of smacking golf balls into water; it really is something else. It may not be that doable for younger children but it is definitely fun watching moms and dads try their hand at this sport. Pretty challenging but plenty fun, Aqua Golf is better suited for families with older children. When looking for nearby Hunter Valley hotels consider options such as Cypress Lakes Resort which is particularly convenient since it is located just 4 minutes by car. However the more popular sport for those looking for holistic family entertainment here is the game of Putt Putt. So long as they are over 4 you can teach them how it is done and in no time you will find them putting balls all over the place.
A shopping experience for mommies and children alike, the Hunter Valley Garden Village is a cozy little collection of stores where you can find a number of different goodies - sweet or otherwise and plenty of interesting places to grab a bite. A one stop destination where your kids can ogle at the display of sweets, there is so much you can purchase from here to take home. For the bookworms there is a treasure-trove of favorites at the bookshop and for those looking to let out some steam, don't miss the playground along the Village. Finally treat the family with some delicious flavors at the ice creamery which really beats the typical Hunter Valley heat.
