Just north of Sydney in New South Wales, you’ll find the Hunter Valley, home to one of Australia’s biggest wine regions. A wine-making history dating back to the early 1800s has resulted in multiple expert wineries, with everything from world-renowned brands to family-run operations creating their own delicious Semillon and Shiraz varietals. There are many vineyard tours and cellar door wine tastings. The area is also well known for flawless gardens and historical townships, a great place to explore more than just the wineries.