Taste of the Hunter Valley
Highlights
- Savour exquisite wines and spirits from top Hunter Region wineries in the vibrant Newcastle CBD.
- Gather the family for a day of fun with jumping castles, mini golf, and live local music.
- Discover unique food stalls offering gourmet cheese plates and wood-fired pizzas to complement your drinks.
- Enjoy free entry for kids, making it a perfect family outing in the heart of Newcastle.
Taste of the Hunter Valley brings the best wineries, chefs, distillers and stalls from the Hunter Region into the Newcastle CBD.
Gather the gang, jump on the tram and experience the ultimate Hunter Tour right on Newcastle harbour!
This isn’t your typical Hunter Valley wine tour — this is an experience for the entire family! Guests can enjoy wine, beer and spirits, Discover Stage Sessions, mini golf and giant lawn games, jumping castles and family rides, cheese, deli and market stalls, food trucks, live local music and face painting.
Whether you fancy a shiraz, negroni or pale ale, there is something for everyone to enjoy.
Sample new wines, enjoy a glass by the live music and take your favourite bottles home. Perhaps a cheese plate or wood fire pizza is more your style while experiencing a guided tasting at the Discover Stage, or challenge your mates to a round of golf!
No one is missing out at this event, with free entry for kids — bring the entire family for a day out on the jumping castles.
A limited number of 2026 show bags are also available for pre-purchase.
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Dates & times
- Next occurrence: reoccurring
Features
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Companion Cards are accepted.
- Staff are trained in disability awareness.
Communication
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
- Staff are trained in communicating with people with learning or behavioural challenges.
- Uses Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)
Hearing
Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
- Staff are trained in communicating with people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
Physical – Mobility
Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
- Grab rails in the bathroom
Physical – Wheelchair
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- Step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
- An accessible public toilet which is unlocked.
Allergies and intolerances
Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.
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