Come Drive the Hunter Valley Way

From Freeman’s Water Hole to Merriwa on the Golden Highway.

One of Australia's favourite
self-drive Tours

Starting at the M1 at Freeman’s Water Hole in Lake Macquarie and finishing at the end of the Hunter Valley in Merriwa on the Golden Highway. You can escape the stress of hours on the road keeping your eye on highway traffic by taking your time and appreciating the magnificent ever changing scenery of the Hunter Valley. From quaint country towns and villages to beautiful wineries, world class accommodation and rural landscapes fringed by the blue haze of the Broken Back Ranges and Watagan mountains.

The Hunter Valley Way also caters for caravan and mobile home travelers.

Every town and village along the route provides a different experience which provides the traveler with a broad experience of the Hunter Valley.

Visit Australia’s largest mainland mural town in Kurri Kurri, wineries of the Hunter Valley, take in bushwalking and bird watching in the National Parks, Aboriginal rock art, picnic, and camp sites, and visit some heritage-listed hotels along the route.

Hunter Valley Regions

Visit over 50 magnificent outdoor murals, Kurri Kurri Nostalgia Festival, the Big Kookaburra, Richmond Vale Railway Museum and much more. A true country town with heart.

Here you will find some of the most awarded, hand-crafted Hunter Valley wines, some only available from the cellar door. Meet the winemakers and chat to the owners.

Home of the famous Lovedale Long Lunch. A scenic and friendly wine tourism experience with boutique accommodation and family-run cellar doors.

Escape the hustle and bustle of city life with a leisurely drive or weekend getaway where you can enjoy outdoor adventures, markets, wine tasting and rural pursuits.

Surrounded by picturesque mountains and over a dozen boutique, award-winning cellar doors. There are restaurants and celebrated local olive producers. 

Great shopping, food, and wine. What more does a town need? The best wine and food street party you can imagine is at the annual Upper Hunter Wine and Food Affair.

About Us

The Hunter Valley Way incorporates six-member town and area precincts in three shires of the Hunter Valley.

A project of the Hunter Region Business Hub, the Hunter Valley Way was launched on 18th December 2014.

Today, the project is maintained by the Digital Solutions team as part of their support for businesses in the Hunter Valley. 

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Why Drive the Hunter Valley Way?

something for everyone, from wine lovers to nature lovers.

The Wine

The Hunter Valley Way winds through Australia's oldest wine region. You can sample a wide variety of wines, from Semillon to Shiraz, at many of the wineries.

The Food

The Hunter Valley Way is home to some excellent restaurants, serving everything from fine dining to casual fare.

The Scenery

The Hunter Valley Way is a beautiful region with rolling hills and vineyards. There are plenty of opportunities to go for walks, hikes, or bike rides.

The Activities

There are a number of other activities to enjoy in the Hunter Valley, such as hot air ballooning, horse riding, and golf.

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