Pokolbin, New South Wales

Pokolbin is in the heart of the Hunter Valley, the area is renowned for its world class vineyards with some being in operation for well over one hundred years. Pokolbin is Australia's oldest commercial wine producing area with many large and small wineries. Pokolbin has a wide range of tourist activities from antiques and souvenirs to restaurants and hot air ballooning. With this wine region around two hours from Sydney this area is popular with Sydneysiders taking a short break or day trip.