The 10 Best Things to do Adventurous in Hunter Valley, New South Wales

Balloon Aloft took to the skies for the first time back in 1980 becoming Australia’s very first hot air ballooning company. With over 40 years experience in providing the ultimate flight experience, Balloon Aloft has been recognised with numerous national, state and regional tourism awards including many Best Adventure Tourism Operator awards. A family run company, Balloon Aloft is dedicated to providing the very best ballooning adventure to each and every passenger.

Australia's favourite place to go for horse riding! Visit our website for all ride options and more information. Located on the Putty Road on the edge of the Hunter Valley, Chapman Valley Horse Riding is a leisurely 2 hour drive from Sydney. Ranked #1 in NSW for Horse Riding, they offer the widest range of horse rides in Australia - ranging from 1 hour trail rides to a full day in the saddle and cater for all levels of experience. Featuring some of the quietest horses in Australia, CVHR works hard to ensure their horses are well trained, willing and responsive to their rider so you can sit back and enjoy your ride in comfort.

We offer daily hot air balloon rides over the beautiful Hunter Valley whilst providing a superior level of service in order to provide you with the experience of a lifetime.Beyond Ballooning caters for small & large groups up to 60 passengers. Champagne Breakfast and In Flight Photos available with all flight packages.

Hunter Valley Helicopters is a locally owned and operated company based at Cessnock Aerodrome, in the Heart of the Wine Region. We offer a range of services, be it Scenic Flights, Picnics, Breakfast & Lunch Tours, Weddings, Airport Transfers or even a flight out over the coast. We also offer other services such as Aerial Survey, Aerial Photography/Filming, Corporate Transfer or Team Building events.

If you a looking for an off road adventure as a family or with friends, then a guided segway tour with us is a must! With 3 locations to choose from including the Hunter Valley, Newcastle & Port Stephens, you will explore amazing terrain and capture the spectacular views on your very own off road Segway.

AEROlogistics Helicopters is the Hunter Valley’s leading and most experienced helicopter company. Operating seven days a week from Cessnock Airport, we specialise in a range of popular Hunter Valley Helicopter lunch & wine tours and Hunter Valley Helicopter scenic flights for groups large or small across the Hunter Region and NSW. Our extensive, modern fleet of helicopters make air travel safe, convenient, affordable – and FUN! The most impressive way to experience the Hunter Valley is to see it from the air!

Tour the hunter valley on the back of a 2000cc trike. Be shown the real Hunter on a private tour from just one hour to a all day wine tasting extravaganza. Suitable for anyone 8 - 88. Sit back and enjoy some vroom with your vino!!

At the Wine Escape Room, we host real life escape games which are fun and engaging live action activities which take place in our specially designed room. Suited for small groups of 2-9 people, you and your team will be given a story that includes an objective, and you will have 60 minutes to complete your mission, taste wine and escape the room.

Get Behind the wheel of one of our Subaru or Mitsubishi Turbo rallycars or just Strap in for a Hotlap ride with one of our professionals

Battlezone Playlive Laser Tag provides the most compelling and immersive live action games in Australia. Maitland Gaol has been home to some of Australia’s most hardened and notorious criminals, but closed as a correctional institution in 1998. Now the cell doors have been swung open and you can join Battlezone Playlive Laser Tag to experience first hand the excitement and realism of live combat gaming! Our full access to the gaol means that no two games are ever quite the same. The Maitland Gaol is home to the ULTIMATE urban military simulation. A delicate balance of cell to cell laser tag combat and long range sniping opportunities makes for action packed, quick, challenging laser tag gameplay while our huge range of digital weaponry means you’ll always have a new way to play!