Welcome to Lovedale
the Heart of the Hunter Valley

Discover Lovedale, the beautiful heart of the world famous Hunter Valley Wine Region. Centrally located right next to Pokolbin, Lovedale Hunter Valley offers a diverse range of accommodation, high quality yet boutique cellar doors, world-class restaurants and a fabulous selection of activities from golf and hot air ballooning to horse riding that allow you to experience the Hunter Valley in whichever way suits you.

Lovedale is renowned for the warmth and friendliness of the people and is home to the famous Lovedale Long Lunch.

Where to Stay

Midnight’s Promise

Designed for small groups who want luxury, spaciousness and seclusion, beautiful Midnight’s Promise Estate has everything you need for your wine country retreat in Lovedale. Located in the foothills of Lovedale, Midnight’s Promise Estate offers luxury self-contained accommodation set in…

Blackwattle Luxury Retreats

Blackwattle Luxury Retreats offers three fabulous retreats set on 28 acres with a boutique vineyard. Designed to integrate with the surrounding natural landscape, the retreats are positioned to maximise the sensational outlook across the rolling hills to the Brokenback Ranges….

Emma’s Cottage Vineyard

Emma’s Cottage Vineyard in the Hunter Valley offers four individual, self-contained quality cottages set in beautiful gardens. The cottages are surrounded by vineyards and have views to the Brokenback Range. You can stay as a couple, a small group or…

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In Lovedale, you will find that the cellar doors and accommodation are smaller and boutique-styled, each with their own character. Smaller in nature, but still high in standards the local Lovedale business enable you to meet their owners and enjoy a more personalised experience.

Wanting to find you way? Lovedale, Hunter Valley is just 2 hours from Sydney and 45 minutes from Newcastle airport. Follow the signs to Lovedale via the Hunter Expressway, take the Lovedale Road exit straight onto the centre of Lovedale and the heart of Wine Country. We look forward to welcoming you!

Wineries to Visit

Allandale Winery

The Allandale team has produced hundreds of award winning wines. Allandale makes all of its wines on-site using state-of-the-art winemaking equipment. Allandale winemaker, Bill Sneddon, began his career in winemaking in 1983 at Allandale and became the Chief Winemaker in…

Tatler Wines

Owned and operated by the Isakidis family for over 25 years, Tatler is a boutique winery located in the heart of Lovedale. With the Brokenback Ranges as a backdrop, Tatler makes a picturesque location for both private and corporate events…

Saltire Estate

Chill out to lo-fi beats while you watch the kangaroos bounce by and enjoy your choice of tasting – we offer wine tasting, premium wine tasting and also wine paired with cheese or spirits! During your visit, discover our boutique…

Wandin

Visit this highly regarded Hunter Valley cellar door for a comprehensive tasting of a wide range of wines. The cellar door is housed in the original Wandin winery still complete with gangways and plumbing. The friendly and knowledgeable cellar door…

De Bortoli Hunter Valley

The De Bortoli winery in Lovedale is at the gateway to the Hunter on Wine Country Drive directly opposite Broke Road, Lovedale. The 34-hectare property includes an on site winery and barrel where the 100% estate grown fruit is processed….

Stomp! Wines

At Stomp! Wines, they stomp to the sound of a different drum. Stomp! wines is relaxed, casual, maybe a little irreverent, but always authentic! Join the Stomp team for a relaxed, friendly tasting, and share the tastes, sights and people…

St Clement’s Estate

St Clements of Red Hill is a relatively new vineyard located in one of the worlds best wine producing areas, the Hunter Valley. The first wine from the estate to be bottled was a Semillion which was bottled in May…

Midnight’s Promise

Designed for small groups who want luxury, spaciousness and seclusion, beautiful Midnight’s Promise Estate has everything you need for your wine country retreat in Lovedale. Located in the foothills of Lovedale, Midnight’s Promise Estate offers luxury self-contained accommodation set in…

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Places to Eat

Wandin Kitchen

Enjoy the fantastic menu in a relaxed casual setting; the new ‘divvy dish’ style of dining offers local favourites & American influenced cuisine. The perfect location to indulge in an array of share plates whilst overlooking the vines from the…

Lovedale Bar + Grill

For a casual meal in NSW Wine Country,  Lovedale Bar + Grill is Rydges Resort Hunter Valley’s popular and versatile dining space with wide appeal. Lovedale Bar + Grill is located on the ground floor by the pool and next…

Lovedale Smokehouse Café

Lovedale Smokehouse is an owner-operated, small batch, artisan smokehouse specialising in both charcuterie and Low ‘n Slow barbecue. Lovedale Smokehouse is located on a picturesque 100 acre vineyard and boast friendly, country hospitality, generous portions, great prices and a casual…

Jimmy Joans

Jimmy Joans, a place to eat, drink, relax and celebrate! Serving coffee and a light breakfast until 11am with cocktails, beer on tap and a substantial all day dining menu from 11am – 8.30pm, no need to make a reservation….

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What's On

Pet Friendly Cellar Doors in Lovedale, Hunter Valley

The Hunter Valley is renowned for its exquisite wines and stunning landscapes, making it a popular destination for wine enthusiasts and tourists alike. If you’re planning a trip to Lovedale in the Hunter Valley and don’t want to leave your…

Lucky Duck Restaurant at Leaves & Fishes

Set on the water at Leaves & Fishes, Lucky Duck is the perfect place for a quick bite or to settle in for an afternoon. A new popup dining experience with the intention to be here for a good time…

Upcoming Events to Enjoy in the Hunter Valley

From music to wine, dining to fun for the whole family, the Hunter Valley is full of exciting events for you to enjoy our beautiful Lovedale. Always have an overview on what’s on in the Hunter Valley with information on…

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