Lovedale, Hunter Valley, NSW

Situated on the Eastern side of the main tourist route, the Lovedale region offer everything - wineries, tours, accommodation and of course balloon rides with Wine Country Ballooning. Lovedale is only 5 minutes from Pokolbin but is generally much quieter and enjoys a much slower pace of life. Great wineries such as Gartlemasns, Allandale, Tatlers are all found on Lovedale Road. Go off the beaten track a bit and find the delights of Emmas Cottage, Warraroong and Adina.

There is no shortage of accommodation either. Large hotels like the Crowne Plaza blend in with the smaller guest houses like ivillini, Lovedale Cottages, Rosedale B&B ... the list goes on.  If it's great food you are after look no further than Mojos, Magpie Cafe, Leaves and Fishes, Linkeys and more...

Famous for the Lovedale Long Lunch every May, Lovedale is a must see for all visitors