The closest airport to the Hunter Valley is Newcastle. However, it's also not a far drive from Sydney. Virgin and Qantas have flights from all around the country to Newcastle and Sydney airports, head to their websites to check out flights.
Qantas
T 13 13 13
W www.qantas.com.au
Virgin Blue
T 13 67 89
W www.virginblue.com.au
From Sydney
Follow the F3 northwards, taking the Cessnock exit and follow the signs to the vineyards. From Cessnock, take Wine Country Drive and take a left at Broke Road.
Approximately 170km (2 hours 20 minutes)
From Newcastle
Follow the New England Highway and John Renshaw Drive to Cessnock and follow the signs to the vineyards. From Cessnock, take Wine Country Drive and take a left at Broke Road.
Approximately 70km (1 hour 25 minutes)
Festival parking is on site and free of charge. Look out for the signs or ask a marshal.
Red Rover coaches cover a wide area going to and from the Hunter Valley Region. If you are travelling by coach please ensure you check your timetables as coaches run to a strict schedule.
For more information and timetables, head to http://www.rovercoaches.com.au, or for more information on the Hope Estate, visit http://www.hopeestate.com.au.
2213 Broke Road,
Pokolbin NSW 2320
T +61 2 4993 3555
F +61 2 4993 3556
W www.hopeestate.com.au
Map http://tinyurl.com/2fu4k7g
For more information on the Hunter Valley, visit www.winecountry.com.au