Hotels in Hunter Valley, Australia

Hunter Valley sits just 2 hours north of Sydney, with a temperate climate that brings crisp winters (around 40-55°F / 4-13°C) and warm summers (70-85°F / 21-29°C). It's Australia's oldest wine region, founded in the 1820s and famous for its Semillon and Shiraz. In winter, you can taste wine by a fireplace at cellar doors like Brokenwood, while summer invites you to hot air balloon over the vineyards or catch a jazz festival in February. Spring is perfect for cycling between wineries, and autumn offers golden foliage for photography.