Joanna James
Whether yearning for a romantic escape, a wine tour or a wellness getaway, NSW’s Hunter Valley region is the perfect tonic. Have a look at 6 of the best pastimes in Hunter Valley.
Take in the entirety of Hunter Valley from the comfort of a hot-air balloon that will have you in complete awe no sooner you lift off. A perfect way to treat that special someone to the beauty and allure of Hunter Valley and that too at the crack at dawn, patrons can partner up with either Hunter Valley Ballooning or Balloon Aloft in this regard. If opting for the latter, then you can look forward to tucking into a hearty breakfast and sipping on a glass of wine at Petersen House Winery.
Tour through the iconic township titled Morpeth to get a feel of how life once was in this part of New South Wales. Pose against a slew of heritage buildings including the famed farm shed advertising Dr Morse’s Indian Root Pills before focussing on any of the 25 heritage walk areas that encapsulate Morpeth. Check out a diverse selection of cafes, boutiques and galleries while if you’re with the kids, then it will be a must to step inside Miss Lily’s Lollies. Found at 4 Green Street, Miss Lily’s Lollies boasts a staggering collection of lollies that cover American Candy to Aussie Cobbers.
Nestled in Nukulba is where you will be able to feast your eyes on the Hunter Valey Zoo. Spread out across 4 hectares and replete with a range of enclosures that would surely draw in animal lovers of all ages, the Hunter Valley Zoo brims with a cross section of species. These include native mammal and reptilian species, an assortment of Australian birdlife & cheetahs and lions from the African savannahs.
For those visitors who are obsessed with living life on the edge now and again, a skydiving adventure over Hunter Valley will be their best bet. Join Skydive Hunter whose skilled staff will ensure you receive an adrenaline rush like never before. Parachute out of a plane and begin grappling with significant G-forces that will be one of the many pleasures of enjoying some skydiving in Hunter Valley.
Enhance your culinary repertoire or sharpen your skills in the kitchen with a Hunter Valley cooking class that will have you making memories with every cook. Whether you want to try your hand at a slow smoking class which presents opportunities to perfect a barbecue or attempt to produce your very own artisan cheese, the Hunter Valley is the place to be at. Known for being extremely engaging and fun-filled outings, travellers can pick and choose from Lovedale Smokehouse Café & Deli Cooking School, Our Italian Table or Majors Lane Cooking School.
Leave behind thoughts of mundane work routines and a hectic pace to life by joining a local fitness retreat. NSW offers ease of access to Elysia Wellness Retreat where time can be spent delighting in a guided walk, a yoga session, some fitball or even a refreshingly soothing spa therapy that will help you rediscover a renewed energy and passion for living life to the fullest.
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