Pokolbin cellar door district

Hunter Valley, Australia

Home to the highest concentration of the region's over 150 cellar doors.

Places in Pokolbin cellar door district

Pokolbin award-winning restaurants Award-winning restaurants serving seasonal produce with creative flair.
Pokolbin young chef cafes A growing collection of cafes run by the next generation of talented young chefs.
Hunter Valley cellar doors Over 150 cellar doors, prized for Chardonnay, Semillon, and sensational Shiraz.
Chateau Elan golf clubhouse bar A bar at the resort famed for its 18-hole Greg Norman-designed golf course.

Best time to visit: March to May (vintage/harvest season) or September to November, avoiding summer heat for the most enjoyable cellar-door touring.
Getting around: The region is best explored by car or organised tour, with cellar doors, restaurants, and accommodation spread across the valley two hours north of Sydney and an hour west of Newcastle.
Currency: Australian Dollar (A$)
Language: English. Aboriginal languages are spoken in some communities.
Timezone: AEST (UTC+10, UTC+11 in summer)
Current trends: The Hunter Valley's status as the 19th-century birthplace of the Australian wine industry continues to anchor its reputation, with over 150 cellar doors and award-winning restaurants like Pescara at Hermitage Lodge drawing weekend escapes from Sydney, while activities like hot air ballooning and the chocolate and cheese trail diversify the region's appeal beyond wine tasting alone.

Spicers Vineyards Estate area — Home to Spicers Vineyards Estate, with its own vineyard, extensive wine cellar, and 12 indulgent guest rooms.
Hermitage Lodge / Shiraz vineyard district — Home to Hermitage Lodge's contemporary suites facing picturesque Shiraz vineyards.