

Step Back in Time | Maitland Heritage Fest Returns for 2026
Maitland Heritage Fest is back, running from 12 to 28 June 2026. A vibrant celebration of Maitland's unique and richly layered history, Maitland Heritage Fest brings together community groups, historians, entertainers, and artisans to create new experiences, foster collaboration, and deepen appreciation for the region's remarkable past.


Hunter Region Botanic Gardens Celebrates 40 Years
Hunter Region Botanic Gardens is marking a major milestone this year - its 40th anniversary - making Botanic Gardens Day (Australia/New Zealand) an especially meaningful occasion for the Gardens and its community.


Casey Donovan Brings National Tour to PACC
Australia’s powerhouse vocalist, Casey Donovan, is set to take the stage of Performance Arts Culture Cessnock (PACC) as part of her biggest national tour yet in 2026, THIS IS ME.


Hunter Valley Resort + Farm: The Hunter Valley, Your Way
There are places you visit, and places you keep coming back to. Hunter Valley Resort + Farm, on the corner of Hermitage Road and Mistletoe Lane in the heart of Pokolbin, has a way of becoming the latter.


The Gum Ball: Generations in the Making and a Festival for All
There’s something quietly extraordinary about a festival that not only survives but thrives - growing year after year without losing its soul. In a landscape where even major events have fallen by the wayside, The Gum Ball has done the opposite. It has deepened, expanded, and embedded itself into the cultural fabric of regional New South Wales, located in the bush, on the property of Dashville in Lower Belford.


Historic locomotives headline Hunter Valley Steamfest 2026
Tickets for the Burton Automotive Hunter Valley Steamfest 2026 are on sale now, with two of New South Wales’ most celebrated steam locomotives confirmed to headline this year’s ARTC Rail Program.


Wild Nights | Sleep Among the Animals at Jamala Wildlife Lodge
This winter, treat yourself to a luxurious, cozy getaway to the nation’s capital at Jamala Wildlife Lodge right in the heart of Canberra. This exclusive, world-class accommodation boasts 18 African-inspired suites, a 4-course gourmet dining experience and opportunities to make lifelong memories for the whole family.


Taste the Hunter Valley: A World of Wine & Food Experiences Await You This Autumn
There's something quietly magical about the Hunter Valley in autumn. The vines flush gold and amber, the air crisps up just enough to justify a second glass of Shiraz, and the crowds begin to thin — leaving you with that rare, unhurried feeling that the whole place was made just for you.


Head Upstream for a Taste of the Upper Hunter
While Pokolbin and Lovedale attract much of the Hunter Valley spotlight, the historic town of Singleton — just 45 minutes further up the valley — rewards those willing to venture beyond the well-worn wine trail.


Sit Back, Sip and Savour
The Hunter Valley is home to more than 150 wineries, making it one of Australia's most celebrated wine regions and also one of the trickiest to navigate independently.



















































