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Travel Highlights in Australia's Hunter Valley

By: Rich Greenwood

Hunter Valley is located in the New South Wales region of Australia. The predominant industry in Hunter Valley is wine making, which in turn has lead to a booming tourist industry as local vineyards have opened their doors to the public. Although wine making and its associated industries form a major part of the attraction of Hunter Valley, the area has much more to offer the visitors, we will discuss some of the options available to tourists in this short guide.

The World Heritage listing of the Barrington Tops areas makes it a favourite with those seeking natural delights. Barrington Tops presents the hiker with hundreds of kilometers of trails to explore, and enables the visitor to view some of the rarest Australian wildlife in its natural habitat. Mountain biking is also a popular activity in Barrington Tops with many pre-designated bike trails to follow. Luxury accommodation in the area of Barrington Tops is fairly easy to find at a good price, making this one of the best value parts of Australia to visit. Luxury accommodation combined with incredible natural beauty is bound to leave a lasting impact, truly a holiday to remember.

If you are intending to explore Hunter Valley more fully then you may wish to split your Hunter Valley accommodation across several hotels or resorts. This will enable you to fully experience the variety of the area whilst making sure that you have comfortable Hunter Valley accommodation available close by after your day of sightseeing. The pride of Hunter Valley wineries is available for tasting every day of the week, and is enjoyed by locals and visitors alike. Quite naturally, the local cheese industry perfectly complements the cellar door activities at the vineyards. Just like the vineyards, many of the cheese producing farms are open for inspection and tastings. Indeed, this entire area of Australia is famed for its local produce which includes wine and cheese making and specialist vegetable farming along with olives and other luxury items. Many local farms combine luxury accommodation and free access to an actual working farm for people choosing to stay in this form of Hunter Valley accommodation. In many ways spending a vacation in the luxury accommodation offered by one of these farm stays is the best way to enjoy the stunning region of Hunter Valley.

Whether seeking the culinary joys of some of Australia's finest produce, or a green idyll in near virgin bushland, visitors will be delighted with the Hunter Valley region. Whatever your choices in Hunter Valley accommodation, from a simple farm stay to top of the range luxury accommodation you are sure to find something to suit every taste and budget.

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Area guide by Richard Greenwood from Australian holiday accommodation booking site www.makemystay.com.au which features destinations across Australia including luxury Hunter Valley accommodation.

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