Grab a glass of heavy shiraz, listen to the crackling of the fire, and get yourself over to the Hunter Valley for a wonderful winter in the countryside.
Despite its super-hot weather during the summer, the Hunter Valley can get very cold during the winter. Not as cold as the Snowy Mountains, of course, but it feels cold enough to snow. As a large, open valley, the heat escapes, allowing the cold wintery air to blanket the hills.
Visitors can expect very chilly temperatures in the middle of the year…
Expecting snow? It feels cold enough to snow in the Hunter Valley – but it never does.
Why not go the whole way and roll around in the faux snow to immerse yourself in winter? Don’t worry – you can still see snow in the Hunter Valley! The Hunter Valley Gardens puts on a snow show every year.
Hunter Valley Gardens: Snow Time in the Garden
From the end of June until the end of July, you’ll find this magnificent winter wonderland set in the middle of Pokolbin!
Gather your loved ones and head to Hunter Valley Gardens this winter! This incredible family-friendly event showcases a winter wonderland.
The kids will love the Snow Play Zone, a fun snowy obstacle course that’s the ultimate playground for kids to zoom down on the snow.
Check out the massive ice rink and the 45-metre toboggan run!
Enjoy a wintry garden atmosphere that is equipped with plenty of cosy nooks to sip on something warm and enjoy the beautiful surroundings.
Don’t forget to layer up!
Top tip: visit during the week, and you’ll get a reduced crowd.
What can I do in Hunter Valley in the winter?
Not there for Snow Time in the Garden? That doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the magic of the Hunter Valley in the winter!
- Go on a wine tasting
- Cosy up in a comfortable wine bar
- See the sunrise in a hot air balloon
Go on a wine tasting
The best thing about wine country? It never shuts. No matter what time of year you visit a winery in the Hunter Valley, there will be a specific stage in the wine-making process.
Head to Hanging Tree Wines for an intimate, family-run winery that feels a thousand miles away from the rest of the world. Enjoy a glass of wine next to an outdoor fire pit, which overlooks gorgeous sweeping views of the Hunter Valley countryside. Don’t want to drive? Check out the wine tasting options nearby.
Cosy up in a comfortable wine bar
Enjoy the comforts of a wine bar in Pokolbin or Cessnock. Sip on a heavy, velvety red and watch the wintery world go by.
Go in a hot air balloon
Go on a hot air balloon ride and watch the winter sun rise. The views are gorgeous, and the vineyard-lined fields offer an incredible sight to behold. What a way to start your day correctly!