The Hunter Valley in New South Wales is renowned for its wineries, breweries, and pubs. Beer tastings and brewery tours are popular activities to explore the region's dynamic craft beer scene. Some highlights include discovering top breweries, distilleries, and pubs like IronBark Hill Brewhouse, Pokolbin, 4 Pines, IronBark, and Sydney Brewery.
For those interested in brewery tours, Urban Legends Tour Co offers day trips, overnight stays, and customizable tours that feature beer tastings at 3 or 4 renowned Hunter Valley breweries. These tours provide an insider's look at the brewing process and the chance to sample a variety of craft beers.
The Mighty Hunter Valley, located amidst the historic brick beehive kilns in the old Potters Hotel in Nulkaba, serves as a unique setting for beer tastings and tours. Additionally, the independent Sydney Brewery Hunter Valley, with a sister venue in Surry Hills, offers brewery tours for guests to explore the facility and savor local brews.
While in the Hunter Valley, visitors can choose from a variety of accommodations. Options include the family-friendly Rydges with a pet-friendly beer garden and the Lovedale Bar & Bistro, which serves pub classics alongside a selection of beers.