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

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…

Bluebush Estate

Bluebush Estate is the perfect venue for any occasion to relax, share and enjoy. Located on 10 picturesque acres, Bluebush offers accommodation for up to 42 guests in our 4 self contained homes – ideal for family reunions, small conferences…

Hannah’s Place

Hannah’s Place is located in picturesque Lovedale, Hunter Valley wine region, close to first-class golf courses, wineries and restaurants as well as Balloons Aloft, Binorie Dairy and Hunter Trikes. With 3 queen bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, loungeroom and a fully appointed…

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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…

Capercaillie Wines

Capercaillie Wines was established in the Hunter Valley by Alasdair Sutherland in late 1995 when he built a small, modern winery on an excellent 20 year old vineyard. Alasdair was a Scot, his heritage is reflected in the very name…

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….

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…

deCapel Wines

DeCapel Wines is a boutique, family-run vineyard producing Hunter Valley classic varieties – Semillon, Shiraz and Chardonnay – plus this year the addition of a Rose to our range of wines. Originally hand planted in 2008, we are now enjoying…

Gartelmann Wines

Producing fine, handcrafted wines with grapes sourced from the Mudgee, Rylstone, Lower and Upper Hunter regions of NSW, Gartelmann is a true family owned and operated winery. Founded by Jorg and Jan Gartelmann in 1996, both Jan and Jorg can…

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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…

The Deck Cafe

The Deck Cafe, located at Gartelmann Wines in Lovedale Hunter Valley, is a restaurant-style cafe serving delicious breakfasts and a Modern Australian Tapas style menu by lunch. It is open for breakfast and lunch 7 days a week. The cafe…

Lillino’s Bar and Trattoria

Located at the St Clements Estate, Lillino’s Bar & Trattoria offers traditional Italian food with Sardinian/Mediterranean influence, complemented by award winning estate grown wines. The restaurant boasts one of the best views of the Hunter Valley and Broken Back Range….

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What's On

Lovedale Long Lunch 2024

The Lovedale Long Lunch is a progressive-style lunch inviting guests to experience what Lovedale has to offer as a part of the beautiful Hunter Valley. Always on the third weekend of May, food and wine lovers from all over gear…

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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