What to do and see in Pokolbin, New South Wales: The Best Free Things to do

June 14, 2021 Harland Bartelt

In Pokolbin, wine lovers can drink in the beauty of the Lower Hunter Valley, one of the most important wine regions in Australia. Sip your way through a guided vineyard tour as you sample the best reds, whites and bubblies that New South Wales has to offer. The lush vineyard landscapes are breathtaking, setting the mood for a romantic getaway.
Restaurants in Pokolbin

1. Ivanhoe Wines

525 Marrowbone Rd, Pokolbin, Cessnock, New South Wales 2320 Australia +61 2 4998 7325 [email protected] http://www.ivanhoewines.com.au
Excellent
89%
Good
9%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 531 reviews

Ivanhoe Wines

Premium Wines from a boutique Hunter Valley vineyard. Enjoy the exceptional service and stunning views. Ivanhoe's Covid-19 Strategy - Please be assured that our team at Ivanhoe are taking every precaution to ensure your health and safety. We have upgraded our hygiene procedures as necessary, we have implented Social Distancing, as we only accept small groups. The glasses, tables and chairs are cleaned thoroughly and often after every use. The same friendly and knowlegdeable service is given. Flatten the Curve.

Reviewed By raule4444 - Sydney, Australia

We would like to thank the team at Ivanhoe wines for making us feel so welcome our first time we were taken care of by sommelier Matt who was very knowledgeable and personable also brilliant with our doggie Archie, we became members! Second time Tracey owner/manger welcome us and we were so well looked after by Kirsty Paula and Nathalie and all loved Archie!! Ivanhoe will always be a great reason to come back to the Hunter Valley!!

2. Hanging Tree Wines

294 O'Connors Rd, Pokolbin, Cessnock, New South Wales 2320 Australia +61 2 4998 6608 [email protected] http://www.hangingtreewines.com.au
Excellent
87%
Good
10%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
0%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 172 reviews

Hanging Tree Wines

The Hanging Tree Cellar Door (once a cow shed) warmly welcomes all with its rustic charm. If you are lucky, you might be greeted at the front gate by our welcoming party, Vodka, Muscat and Bundy – our residential golden Labradors! Check out our Homestead - a rustic resort style of accommodation, blending the comforts of modern living with the simplicity of yore. This luxury resort styled Homestead was completed in 2005 and takes a commanding position on the 40 acre vineyard. The Homestead comfortably sleeps 8 across the 4 suites. Our cellar door is open for tastings 7 days a week from 10 am to 5 pm. If you would like to book a tasting, pick up some authentic Hunter Valley wines, or simply find out more about our rural paradise, you can call our friendly team, or shoot us an email. We will get back to you as soon as we can!

Reviewed By 4alexnyc - New York City, United States

A beautiful property and some great wines including a very nice sparkling shiraz and an amazing "Blacksmith's Shiraz Cabernet". The staff are very friendly and helpful but beware they are very persuasive (or maybe we are) since we left with a lot more wine than planned! Fun visit and recommended

3. Leogate Estate Wines

1693 Broke Rd, Pokolbin, Cessnock, New South Wales 2320 Australia +61 2 4998 7499 [email protected] http://www.leogate.com.au
Excellent
85%
Good
11%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 376 reviews

Leogate Estate Wines

The beautiful Leogate Estate offers visitors an elegant and sophisticated cellar door, a beautiful restaurant serving dry aged angus beef and a truly magnificent wedding and function venue.

Reviewed By FarmerJohn45 - Singleton, Australia

Some friends came up from Sydney for a special occasion and we chose to go to Leogate for Lunch - what a great choice!! Our table was by a large window, looking out over lawns and the vineyard, with ducks wandering about and kangaroos in sight as well on the neat lawns. From the time we were seated the excellent service began, with water offered initially then the menus and drinks all seamless and unobtrusive. When our food arrived it all lived up to our expectations and was picturesque, tasty and filling, then the desserts--- O Boy! they were worth the visit in themselves, each of us received a work of art as well as a fantastic, flavourfull and generous platefull. Not cheap but certainly worth the money for a great lunch experience in wonderful surroundings.

4. Petersons Wines Broke Road

2347 Broke Road, Pokolbin, Cessnock, New South Wales 2320 Australia +61 2 4998 7379 [email protected] http://www.petersonswines.com.au
Excellent
79%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 133 reviews

Petersons Wines Broke Road

'Petersons Wines newly opened cellar door on Broke Road' Petersons Wines have been producing quality wines for wine lovers since 1981. Not much has changed since then - except we now produce a larger range of award winning wines. We would love for you to join us at any of our picturesque backdrops to laugh, relax, and unwind Petersons Wines is proudly family owned and operated since 1981

Reviewed By johnsO4882GW

My wife and I always stop in to this cellar door when in the Hunter, the experience is always friendly with good humour usually provided by Maureen and Cathy. The staff here really know their wines and can also help you with finding good places to eat in the area. This time we booked a tasting for 3 couples, following COVID registration we were seated outside. We tasted a range of wines The range of wines included bubbles, whites and some very satisfying reds. The tasting was quite relaxed and we weren’t being rushed in any way.

5. Harkham Wines

266 De Beyers Rd, Pokolbin, Cessnock, New South Wales 2320 Australia +61 2 4998 7648 [email protected] http://Www.harkhamwine.com.au
Excellent
94%
Good
4%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 415 reviews

Harkham Wines

Reviewed By 426kiml - Sydney, Australia

My favourite place to vist in the Hunter Valley. The wine is delicious and from now on I will need a constant supply of that amazing chocolate liqueur in my fridge. The staff are so friendly and down to earth - the recommendations they sent through after I made a cellar door booking was a really nice touch as well. Every other cellar door visit in the Hunter Valley was disappointing compared to this one.

6. Thomas Allen Wines

1733 Broke Rd, Pokolbin, Cessnock, New South Wales 2320 Australia +61 2 4998 7250 [email protected] http://thomasallenwines.com.au/#1
Excellent
89%
Good
7%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
1%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 70 reviews

Thomas Allen Wines

Reviewed By investigator2 - Reynella, Australia

As members we are aware of the hospitality and excellent wines available We are never disappointed particularly when Craig is around - a mine of information - the ultimate host Looking forward to receiving the delightful wines tasted this morning

7. McGuigan Wines

447 McDonalds Road Corner of Broke & McDonalds Roads, Pokolbin, Cessnock, New South Wales 2320 Australia +61 2 4998 4111 [email protected] http://www.mcguiganwines.com.au
Excellent
50%
Good
34%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
5%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 267 reviews

McGuigan Wines

Reviewed By Evi1507 - Sydney, Australia

Went with friends in December and this was the best winery experience out of the three we wineries we visited. Ben was a great host and very welcoming. There is no charge for wine tasting at McGuigans. Ben provided great information on the wines he offered us, was good fun to talk to and the cellar door wines are really nice and we ended up purchasing wonderful Limited edition Sparkling wine, delicious Pinot Grigio and Rose wine as well as their Non-alcoholic range Zero! Great visit - can highly recommend it!

8. Pepper Tree Wines

86 Halls Rd, Pokolbin, Cessnock, New South Wales 2320 Australia +61 1800 655 965 [email protected] http://www.peppertreewines.com.au/
Excellent
66%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 195 reviews

Pepper Tree Wines

For nearly thirty years Pepper Tree has been a beacon for quality wine in the heart of Hunter wine country. Founded in 1991 it continues to flourish as one of the stalwart wine companies of the region. The Pepper Tree Cellar Door provides a picturesque and quintessential Hunter Valley wine experience Pepper Tree started with a focus on grapes from the Hunter Valley but today the roots run deep for owner John Davis with vineyard sites in four premium wine growing regions across Australia. Almost three decades on, Pepper Tree is making consistently great wines, drawing on these vineyards situated in the Hunter and Orange in NSW to prized patches of soil in Coonawarra and Wrattonbully in South Australia. You could say it’s the best of four worlds. Our Commitment to the four regions in which John Davis has invested so much of his time and expertise in are the driving force behind all we do. The Hunter Valley represents us but the roots of the tree spread through all four regions.

Reviewed By Tringy - Sydney, Australia

We visited Pepper Tree cellar door for wine tasting and must say the service and friendliness provided by Stephanie and team was outstanding. Mark in particular did a great job taking us through tastings of at least x10 wines. His relaxed approach and knowledge of each wine made the whole experience so good. I must also say that before travelling to the Hunter I rang several wineries to make bookings for tastings. None of the phone calls were answered And no one returned my calls Except for Stephanie! Customer service and quality are not just in the wine, they are part of the experience. Thanks guys, much appreciated. I won’t wait 40 years to visit the Hunter again!

9. Tyrrell's Wines

1838 Broke Rd, Pokolbin, Cessnock, New South Wales 2320 Australia +61 2 4993 7000 [email protected] http://www.tyrrells.com.au/
Excellent
68%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
1%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 309 reviews

Tyrrell's Wines

"Nothing is great unless it is good" is the mission statement that has guided Tyrrell's Wines for over 150 years; and since Edward Tyrrell established the winery in 1858, we have continued to produce premium wine from what are now some of the oldest vineyards in the world. Tyrrell's is one of Australia's oldest family owned wineries. We produce some of the country's most renowned wines, including the iconic Vat 1 Semillon, and since 1971 our wines have been awarded over 5,500 trophies and medals. Tyrrell's Wines is a proud member of Australia's First Families of Wine and along with our original, historic vineyard in Hunter Valley, we have expanded into other premium Australian wine regions like Heathcote, VIC and the Limestone Coast, SA. Wine Tastings and Winery Tours Visit Tyrrell's Wines' historic cellar door and vineyards in the Hunter Valley and immerse yourself in over 150 years of award winning winemaking tradition. Join us for our daily winery tour and experience our historic red cellar, see the ironbark hut that was the original home of Edward Tyrrell and learn about how our wines are made. After the tour, enjoy a wine tasting showcasing the best of our regional wines. Whether you enjoy red wine, white wine or anything in between, you will be sure to find something you love - from the iconic varieties of the region like Semillon, Shiraz and Chardonnay right through to our premium Fortified and Sparkling wines. Visit us in the Hunter Valley Located 2 hours from Sydney, our cellar door is open 7 days a week. Visit us and indulge in some great Australian wine from one of the country's most historic wine regions.

Reviewed By 883eugenel

Still looks identical to my previous visit over 10 years ago and they certainly maintain their humble persona. Excellent iconic wines and my only disappointment was they ran low on stock of some of the good ones due to increased demand with COVID. I went with friends who were members so I did experience a premium tasting experience which was lovely.

10. Tamburlaine Organic Wines

358 McDonalds Rd, Pokolbin, Cessnock, New South Wales 2320 Australia +61 2 4998 4200 [email protected] http://www.tamburlaine.com.au/
Excellent
73%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
1%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 209 reviews

Tamburlaine Organic Wines

Tamburlaine was established in 1966. In 1985 the Hunter winery was purchased by a small group of friends and relatives led by Managing Director and Chief Winemaker, Mark Davidson. Mark has built his long-term winemaking philosophy around Contemporary Organic practices in the vineyard and the winery. After challenging years of research and development, we have become one of Australia’s largest producers of organic wines with vineyards in the Hunter Valley and Orange region. Named after Christopher Marlowe's famous play and character ‘Tamburlaine the Great’, we work to lead the way with our Contemporary Organics vision, successfully producing award-winning organic, vegan-friendly, low sulphur and no added sulphur wines.

Reviewed By alinat204 - Sydney, Australia

We weren’t too sure what to expect trying organic wine though we absolutely loved it! Our host Tom was awesome, he made the experience even better as he’s very knowledgeable and we had a lot of laughs. The wine is amazing and it’s such a beautiful location... will definitely visit again next time we go to the Hunter Valley!

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