Food Lovers Weekend in Hunter Valley
The Hunter Valley is one of Australia’s most exciting regional food destinations. From artisan cheeses and modern European restaurants to farm-fresh produce and iconic wineries, this is the perfect weekend itinerary to eat, drink and relax in wine country.
Day 1 — Fresh Flavours & Classic Hunter Experiences
Breakfast at Café Enzo
Rustic charm • Pokolbin
Begin your day in Peppers Creek Village. Café Enzo serves hearty breakfast plates, artisan breads and high-quality coffee. The Enzo Benedict and Ricotta Hotcakes are local favourites.
Hunter Valley Cheese Factory
Cheese tasting
A must-visit for cheese lovers. Enjoy a guided tasting featuring Vintage Cheddar, Hunter Blue and creamy Brie paired with olives, honey and chutneys.
Scarborough Wines
Sip & Savour pairing
Scarborough’s “Sip & Savour” tasting pairs their premium wines with a curated cheese board. Perfect for foodies looking for a slower, more intimate experience.
Lunch at Muse Kitchen
Modern European
Muse Kitchen offers refined European-style dishes. Popular choices include confit duck, kingfish crudo and seasonal desserts. Booking ahead is essential.
Cocoa Nib
Artisan chocolate & gelato
Stop in for handcrafted chocolates, truffles and rich gelato made with couverture chocolate.
Dinner at Circa 1876
Fine dining • Historic cottage
Circa 1876 delivers a romantic paddock-to-plate dinner inside a historic cottage. Signature dishes include lamb with seasonal greens, spanner crab ravioli and their famous chocolate soufflé.
Day 2 — Markets, Distilleries & Signature Hunter Produce
Breakfast at Fawk Foods Kitchen & Bakery
A favourite for artisanal pastries, sourdough, specialty coffee and hearty breakfast plates. Try the bacon & egg brioche or almond croissant.
Hunter Valley Farmers Market
Saturdays only
Fresh berries, organic produce, small-batch honey, condiments and specialty meats from the region’s best producers.
Brokenwood Wines
Premium tasting
Polished tasting flights and gourmet small plates. The “Muse Tasting” is a standout for its wine-and-food pairings.
Lunch at Bistro Molines
French country style • Mount View
Rustic French dishes with sweeping vineyard views. Favourites include handmade gnocchi, goat cheese soufflé and lemon tart.
Hunter Distillery
Spirits tasting
A fun stop for gin lovers. Taste their award-winning Mystery Gin, Lemon Myrtle Vodka and creative liqueurs.
Sunset Picnic at Audrey Wilkinson
Wrap up your weekend with a sunset picnic overlooking the vineyards. Hampers include gourmet cheese, cured meats, crackers and relishes.
Why Hunter Valley is a Food Lover’s Paradise
The Hunter Valley blends historic winemaking heritage with a booming food culture. Enjoy farm-to-table dining, boutique producers, award-winning restaurants and picturesque landscapes. You’ll leave wanting to return for more.
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